After failing to properly shake off a knee injury there are doubts that Manchester City’s teen star, Kelechi Iheanacho, might miss the U-20 World cup in New Zealand. With less than 40 days to the start of the showpiece the 18-year-old is yet to begin full competitive training after close
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The protracted delay in engaging a coach for the senior national team, Super Eagles was on Tuesday swept off the way as the NFF finally signed Stephen Okechukwu Keshi for the plum job on a two-year renewable contract. Speaking at the sign-on occasion, General Secretary of the Federation, Mohammed Sanusi said the media has been […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has praised the swift action by its Referees Committee and the Nigeria Referees Association against Referee John Charles and Assistant Referee Ogunta Matador for very poor performance in a Glo Premier League Week 4 match between Sunshine Stars and Dolphins FC in Akure on Sunday. Speaking on Tuesday, NFF’s Acting […]
President of the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mallam Ibrahim Mohammad has expressed delight at the quality of athletes discovered by the Federation at the grassroots through its programmes and called on more corporate bodies to come forward and support their programmes through sponsorship. Speaking exclusively to Extra Time shortly after the press conference
Giwa FC head coach, Tony Bolus has said his side will consolidate on their hard-earned victory at Enugu Rangers against Akwa United. The Tin City side will host the Promise keepers in today’s Glo Premier League match day 5 clash at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos. Bolus said his side will come out hard […]
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday unveiled Coach Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles for the next two years, ending weeks of speculations and stalled contract negotiations. Keshi signed a two-year contract on Tuesday and was unveiled at a ceremony at the National Stadium in Abuja. The 53-year-old’s previous contract ran out […]
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez says it makes him sad to think of former team-mate Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool. At the end of this season, Gerrard will depart Anfield and head to LA Galaxy in MLS, thus ending a 17-year playing career with his boyhood club. The midfielder’s last chance to sign off with a trophy […]
Didier Drogba’s ankle injury could mean Chelsea are forced to take on Arsenal on Sunday without a fit forward. The Ivorian has been leading the line in Diego Costa’s absence, after Chelsea’s top scorer pulled up in the recent 2-1 win over Stoke City with a hamstring problem. Loic Remy scored the winner in that […]
Paul Pogba’s agent says his client will be allowed to leave Juventus if the right offer is made for his services. The France international has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, despite agreeing a new five-year contract in Turin just six months ago. Pogba, 22, is […]
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes Lionel Messi’s record of 400 competitive goals may never be matched. The Argentina international hit the milestone with the second goal in a 2-0 Liga victory over Valencia at the weekend, reaching the quadruple century in his 471st appearance. “Messi is in top condition,” said Luis Enrique. “400 goals?
The Referees Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has suspended, until the end of the current season, Referee John Charles and Assistant Referee Ogunta Matador, for poor performance in a Glo Premier League Week 4 match on Sunday. Both arbiters were on duty when Sunshine Stars FC of Akure hosted Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt on […]
Super Falcons’ defender, Osinachi Ohale, has said she is happy and excited as she helped her team pick the All Africa Games (AAG) ticket. Ohale, who was part of the team that did not qualify for the AAG and Olympics four years ago, said she still remembers the pain the team felt when they could […]
African champions Flying Eagles have stepped up their preparations for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. Thirty players trained Monday morning at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja as the battle for places in the final 21-man squad for the World Cup intensified. Only Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari was missing after he […]
Former Nigeria international striker, Bartholomew Ogbeche scored for Eredivisie club, SC Cambuur at the weekend to help rescue a point against Excelsior. The striker scored deep into stoppage time in the 1-1 draw at Cambuurstadion to take his tally for the season to 13 league goals. Ogbeche, 30, who was booked in 51st minute of […]
Nigeria striker, Edward Ofere, seems to love scoring against Scottish champions, Celtic. Penultimate Saturday, he scored for the Caley Jags in the 1-1 draw against the Hoops at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium in match day 33 of the Scottish Premiership. On Sunday, he scored again as Celtic were knocked out of the Scottish Cup at the […]
Jose Mourinho’s third Premier League title and Chelsea’s first for five years could be just 11 days away after Eden Hazard’s 38th-minute strike sent the Blues 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal. Hazard fired them to a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge against the Manchester United team. Mourinho has taken a game-by-game approach to […]
Jens Lehmann wants Mesut Ozil to raise his game and inspire Arsenal to domestic and European success. Ozil has impressed during the London club’s run of eight consecutive victories, demonstrating why Arsene Wenger’s spent big to lure the Germany midfielder from Real Madrid. The 26-year-old has not been consistent during his time at the Emirates […]
As president of the Local Organising Committee, Steffi Jones was the face of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011, bringing her enthusiastic and open manner to the role to ensure that the finals were a huge success. The end of the tournament heralded a new chapter in Jones’s life as she was appointed director […]
World number 16 Venus Williams has withdrawn from the United States Fed Cup team to face Italy on Saturday and Sunday for personal reasons. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, 34, has been replaced by Lauren Davis. Venus’s sister Serena Williams, the world number one, Alison Riske and Christina McHale complete the US team. Italy have […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commiserated with the Chairman of Yobe State Football Association, Alhaji Mohammed Garba, who lost his wife on Tuesday night. Hajiya Fatima Garba remains were committed to mother earth on Wednesday morning. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said the NFF and the entire Nigeria football family shared the grief […]
