Leading goal scorer at the African Cup of Nations, Odion Ighalo says he is retiring from his international career with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Ighalo who announced his retirement following Nigeria’s third-place victory over Tunisia on Wednesda reportedly informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision before leaving to join his club in China immediately… Continue reading IGHALO RETIRES FROM SUPER EAGLES, CITES ABUSE_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has denied reports suggesting plans to sack Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, at the end of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Opinions have always been divided on Rohr’s suitability for the Nigeria national team with some agreeing that the Franco-German has had a positive impact on… Continue reading ROHR WILL NOT BE SACKED_NFF

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan left Abuja this morning to lead a presidential delegation to cheer Super Eagles in their match against Algeria later today.The Super eagles are participating in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nation . In a statement signed by Mohammed Isa, the Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media and Publicity… Continue reading LAWAN IN EGYPT TO CHEER SUPER EAGLES,EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE_Ada Nkong

To mark 5th International Yoga Day to enhance healthy living,Indian High Commission and Indian Cultural Association on Sunday organised a Yoga session. Mr. Sanjay Jain, the President, Indian Cultural Association, Lagos,in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said that International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. According… Continue reading INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION ADVOCATES FOR YOGA USE_Ada Nkong

Hosts Egypt got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a winning start as Trezeguet’s excellent strike saw the Pharaohs secure a slim 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. While Mohamed Salah was in sparkling form in Cairo on Friday it was another winger who broke the deadlock for Egypt shortly before half-time in the Group A… Continue reading AFCON 2019: HOST COUNTRY, EGYPT, IN WINNING START

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for Round of 16 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup in France. The Falcons picked the last best loser’s slot after Chile failed to score four goals against Thailand in the last Group F match. Chile beat Thailand 2-0 but still had minus 3 goals difference, giving the Falcons an… Continue reading WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16: NIGERIA QUALIFY

Portugal captain and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named in the UEFA Nations League best XI. Netherlands forward, Memphis Depay, was also included in the UEFA Nations League team of the year. According to TEAMtalk, the best XI was released following the conclusion of the tournament on Sunday night. The Cristiano Ronaldo-led team defeated… Continue reading UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE BEST XI: RONALDO, DEPAY ON LIST