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In Pictures: Diego Maradona apologises for smoking cigar in Russia
Diego Maradona has apologised for violating ongoing FIFA World Cup non-smoking rules after puffing a cigar during Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Iceland in Moscow. The Argentina icon was seen with the cigar during the game at Spartak…
Croatia forward Nikola Kalinic ‘kicked out of World Cup squad’ for refusing to come on…
Forward Nikola Kalinic has reportedly been kicked out of Croatia’s World Cup squad for refusing to play in the side’s 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday. According to Croatian media outlet 24sata, Kalinic, a substitute for the match,…
FG Increases S/Eagles’ Winning Bonus To Spur Them To Victory
The Federal Government has increased the Super Eagles winning bonus by $5,000 as a means of motivating them to win their remaining two group matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. With this increase, each player will now get…
Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Five things we learnt about Super Eagles
The Super Eagles gave many the hope that this might just be Nigeria’s best appearance at the World Cup. From preparation to funding and even the hype around its playing jerseys, the Super Eagles looked destined to wow the world in…
Own goal is part of football – Etebo
Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, says he is not disappointed for scoring an own goal which saw the team lose 2-0 to Croatia in their opening 2018 World Cup game. Etebo who spoke with TheCable after the match said the…
Rohr Used The Wrong Tactics For Eagles Against Croatia – Okocha
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has slammed Gernot Rohr for his poor tactical approach in Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their opening game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Gistmania.com. An own goal from…
It’s difficult playing alone upfront, says Ighalo
Odion Ighalo has admitted that it’s a difficult task playing on his own upfront in the Super Eagles team. The former Lyn Oslo forward was played with a man off his shoulder at Watford FC and thrived with more bodies around but in…
World Cup 2018: Why Nigeria lost 2-0 to Croatia – Mikel Obi
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has reacted to the team’s 2-0 loss to Croatia in their Group D opening in World Cup 2018. The Super Eagles skipper said he was baffled at the manner the team conceded two goals from set pieces. An own…
Russia 2018: Rohr blames “some mistakes” for Eagles’ loss
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, on Saturday said the team’s 0-2 loss to Croatia in their opening match of Russia 2018 was due to “many mistakes’’. Rohr, while speaking at the post-match conference of the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
PHOTOS: Ighalo gets birthday kiss from wife before World Cup game
Sonia Ighalo popped in to wish a happy birthday to her football star husband as he prepares for Nigeria’s World Cup game against Croatia. Odion Ighalo will lead the attack when the Super Eagles take on the Croats on Saturday. To…
Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold star-studded Argentina
Iceland have pulled an upset at the ongoing Russia 2018 World Cup as the minor held star-studded Argentina to a 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi missing a penalty. Iceland, regarded as the underdog in Group D, is the smallest nation…
Nigeria vs Croatia: Super Eagles starting XI revealed
The Super Eagles starting XI for their Group D game against Croatia at the Kaliningrad stadium on Saturday has been released. Coach Gernot Rohr, who is sticking with a 4-3-3 formation, has kept faith with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho ahead…
2018 World Cup: Ronaldo speaks on scoring hat-trick against Spain
Last nights Spain vs Portugal draw proved to be a World Cup classic, as Ronaldo scored a hat trick, while Diego Costa got a brace for himself. Reacting to the game Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed his hat-trick in their 3-3…
2018 World Cup: Super Eagles are the youngest squad in Russia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been revealed as have the youngest squad in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Not only did the Super Eagles come top as the team with the finest jersey, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are the youngest squad…
Saudi federation to punish three players after 5-0 massacre
Saudi Arabia Football Federation president Adel Ezzat has revealed that three players will be punished following their disastrous opening day defeat against hosts Russia in the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Saudi Arabia were…
Tax evasion: Ronaldo agrees €18.8m settlement
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities to serve two years in prison in a tax evasion case, The El Mundo Newspaper reported on Friday that the player would also pay 18.8 million…
Russia 2018: Uruguay pip Egypt 1-0
Uruguay snatched a late winner as they began their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic victory over Egypt Jose Gimenez headed powerfully into the net in the 90th minute as he met Carlos Sanchez’s free-kick to give the South…
World Cup: Ambode, Fashola, Dalung to cheer Eagles
The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as well as the Minister of Works, Power and Steel, Babatunde Fashola and the Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, are in the Federal Government delegation that will arrive in Russia on…
World Cup: Ekong kicks off fund-raising campaign
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has kicked-off a World Cup fund-raising campaign by the football movement Common Goal. William is one of 50 football players so far to have pledged one per cent of their salaries to high-impact…
Russia wallop Saudi Arabia 5-0 as 2018 World Cup begins
Russia made a fine start to their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign as they thrashed Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening game. Yuri Gazinskiy scored the first goal of the tournament after only 12 minutes when he headed in from…
Eagles Will Get N18M for Every Goal Not Replied – Aiteo
Super Eagles of Nigeria will get 50,000 USD (N18m) for every unreplied goal scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, oil giants Aiteo have revealed. Aiteo who are the official partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made…
Mourinho Predicts England Will Win World Cup 2018
Based on experience, the manager of the English Premier League side, Jose Mourinho has stated that England may win the World Cup. Speaking with the British Media, the Manchester United Manager says England is best because all the…
EPL: See The Fixtures Of Opening Match By August, Arsenal To Face Man City
The opening-weekend schedule for August 11/12 of the premier league have been reveal with a big match for Unai Emery as Arsenal will be welcoming the champions Manchester City at the Emirates. See fixtures below: Bournemouth v…
World Cup kicks off today as Russia battles Saudi Arabia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup gets underway today when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams, including holders Germany, competing in 64…