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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Super Eagles squad are already in Russia, all set to participate in the 2018 World Cup tournament which kicks off tomorrow, and according to sources, they are staying at the Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel. Their locker room was…

Britain has banned more than 1,300 known “hooligans” from travelling to Russia for the World Cup finals, demanding they surrender their passports, the government said on Wednesday. Officials ordered the “troublemakers with a history…