How hot peppersoup caused panic over Iwobi

NIGERIAN humour is a good way to pass through tough times, as Alex Iwobi must have learnt in the past couple of days.

After the Arsenal forward came down with food poisoning and missed Tuesday morning’s training with the Super Eagles in Abuja, team mates rallied round him with encouraging words, according to team media officer Toyin Ibitoye. However, the

I was scared meeting Terry, Drogba, Shevchenko — Mikel

Nigerian star, John Mikel Obi has revealed that he was consumed with fears on his first day at Chelsea’s dressing room becuase of the presence of superstars, such as John Terry, Michael Ballack, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Andrily Shevchenko among others.

ITF/CAT: Osewa beats top seed

Nigeria’s Micheal Osewa caused the biggest upset so far at the 39th ITF/CAT Africa Junior Championship in Pretoria, South Africa by beating tournament’s number one seed, Younes Adnane, of Morocco 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to qualify for the quarterfinal of the boy’s 14&under.

The sixth-seeded Osewa started the tournament on a losing note as he fell 6-4, 6-4 to Eliakin Coulibaly of Ivory Coast but bounced back to contention

CHAN: How Eagles crashed out

Nigeria crashed out of this year’s CHAN in Rwanda after they lost 1-0 to Guinea in a final Group C match in Rubavu yesterday.

Tunisia thrashed Niger 5-0 to win Group C on five points, while Guinea, also on five points, finished as runners-up. Nigeria were third on four points and Niger finished last in the group with a point.

It was the home-based Eagles first loss under coach Sunday Oliseh and it came at a bad moment and against most expectations as Nigeria were top of the group leading up this West African

Make Nigeria proud, Dalung charges Eagles

The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged the Super Eagles to put up optimum performance when they take on Syli Nationale of Guinea in their third Group C game of the 4th African Nations Championship today in Rubavu, Rwanda.

Giving the the charge yesterday in a statement, Barrister Dalung praised the Super Eagles for their performance in their 1-1 draw against Tunisia in their second group game on Friday.

“You have displayed a very high sense of discipline, skills and determination in your last two games even in the face of some challenges but I know that you will put that aside when you face Guinea tomorrow (today).

Nigerians are praying for your victory and it is my wish that you continue with your display of high performance as you go into your match.
We will continue to support you and ensure that you get all that is necessary for your wellbeing while in Rwanda” Dalung said.

Eagles land in Rubavu for Guinea

Super Eagles arrived in Rubavu, Rwanda on Sunday for their last Group C match against Guinea at the 2016 African Nations Championship.

The Eagles need just a draw to move to the quarterfinals but the players are confidently angling for a win as they say they want to keep their fans happy especially Nigerians based in the East African country.

The team Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, confirmed that the players

Mourinho writes to United

Jose Mourinho has written a six-page letter to Manchester United outlining his credentials to succeed under-fire Louis van Gaal as manager, media reports suggested.

The Independent on Sunday claimed 52-year-old Mourinho, out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in December, outlines in detail his blueprint to resuscitate the Old Trafford giants who slumped to a 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday.

The timing of Mourinho’s reported contact with United is interesting as frustrated Old Trafford fans booed their team off the pitch in the aftermath of their latest setback.

According to the report, the Portuguese coach used the letter to pledge his commitment to adapting his style of management and how he would overhaul the squad.Mourinho has been linked with the United job before when Alex Ferguson left to be replaced by David Moyes in 2013.

As well as two spells at Chelsea, Mourinho has also coached Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Nigeria Thrash Australia 6-0 To Qualify For Quarter-Finals Of Under-17 World Cup

Defending champions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup championships Nigeria, advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil.

Meet Christian Mougang Bassogog, Camroonian Footballer That Is Just 20 Years Old

Today is Christian Mougang Bassogog's 20th birthday, He is a midfielder, plays for Cameroon and a club in Denmark,

To put it in perspective, he was born (abi na burnt i go say) in 1995 - Happy 20th birthday Christian.

menike Announces Retirement From Super Eagles After Fracas With Sunday Oliseh

The prolific striker is said to be unhappy with the treatment he is receiving from Oliseh and the alleged invitation extended to Obafemi Martins, in Enyeama's footstep, Emenike has decided to quit the super eagles, full details below:

Mikel snubbed me in London – Oliseh

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh yesterday explained why he left out Chelsea of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi from his list of players invited for the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania. Oliseh who revealed this at a media parley in Abuja said he made several phone calls

Oliseh gets busy as Eagles camp comes alive

Sunday Olise

The honeymoon seems over for newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh who will tonight hit the Abuja camp of the team after ringing the closing bell of the Nigeria Stock Exchange in Lagos today.

Aki and PawPaw Star, Osita Iheme Building A Multi-Million Naira Hotel

Star actor, Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) goes into hospitality business. The actor disclosed this via a post on his IG page.

Annie Idibia Gasps For Air As Young Girl Strips For 2face Idibia On Stage In Sapele

It’s no longer news that some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars such as 2face, Patoranking, Cynthia Morgan, Runtown, Oritse Femi, Sound Sultan, Black Magic were live in Sapele on August, 8th 2015 for Star Music Trek #SapeleRocks. One of the major highlights of the concert was when a lady fan beat the venue security and

Walker own goal gets Van Gaal off to a winning start

The Spurs full-back diverted the ball into his own net when putting Wayne Rooney under pressure in the first half as the axed David de Gea watched on from the stands

An own goal from Kyle Walker ensured Manchester United opened the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Jon Stewart Tears Up During Stephen Colbert's 'Thank You'

Colbert bid the host goodbye by using a Lord of the Rings metaphor, saying he was the character Sam while Stewart was Frodo because, “Jon, one of us is adult size and does not have hairy toes.” He continued the metaphor: “For 16 years, you and your basic cable fellowship of funny clutched that ring of power… a power to be a player in the world of media and Washington politics.”

NFF fires Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the appointment of Stephen Keshi as Head Coach of the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles.

Dad Drove Mum And I Out At Night - Ex-Super Eagles Defender, Taribo West

My upbringing wasn’t a sweet, silver and dandy one. My father was a disciplined person. His intension for me was to be a roadside mechanic. As a son, I have no objection than to obey my father’s wish. He and my mother clashed when he said I should go and ‘do’ roadside mechanic. My mother tried to persuade him to allow me finish secondary school so that I could read and write. They clashed and one night, he drove my mother and I out of the house.

Chelsea make Falcao move

Chelsea are set to beat

Europa League draw: Napoli meet Dnipro, Sevilla face Fiorentina

Napoli were paired with Dnipro in Friday's Europa League semi-final draw