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The Nigerian government said yesterday it would mobilize three million supporters across the globe for the Nigerian national football team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Olusegun Runsewe, Head of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), said all supporters will wear various...

After a slim 1-0 loss to Al-Ittihad Tripoli at their adopted home ground in Sfax (Tunisia) a fortnight ago, Akwa United defender Etim Matthew believes the West Africans are well equipped to outsmart the North Africans in their second leg clash. Matthew, 28, who featured for Rangers … read more...

Friendly foes, Poland up to sixth Nigeria remain in 52nd place in the latest FIFA Rankings released yesterday, but fellow World Cup finalists Poland, who the Super Eagles will battle later this month in a friendly, have shot to sixth place in the ratings. Most countries … read more via The...

Heartland manager, Ramson Madu has come out straight to apologise to his wards for his unguided outburst after the top-flight massive loss to Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC. Heartland FC The Naze Millionaires were beaten thoroughly 0-3 by the Olukoya Boys in NPFL matchday 12 clash...

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr said it was practically impossible to consider Vincent Enyeama for the World Cup because the former national keeper is struggling with his form. File: Enyeama Vincent Enyeama called time on his international career in October 2015 following a row with former...

Arsenal are through to the quarter-final of the Europa League, after a 3-1 win over AC Milan on Thursday night in London. The Gunners gave themselves a big chance of qualification, after winning the first leg 2-0 at the San Siro last week. However, it was the … read more via Daily Post Nigeria...

Fernando Torres struck twice as Atletico Madrid hammered Lokomotiv Moscow 5-1 to progress into the last eight stage on an 8-1 aggregate score on Thursday. Atleti are joined in a powerful-looking quarterfinal draw that will also feature Arsenal, Lazio and Olympique de Marseille, as former...

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has lauded the team’s current handler Gernot Rohr over the 28-man squad announced for the two friendly matches against Poland and Serbia later this month. According to Westerhof, the invited players are the best the country has to offer at the moment...