Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lost 0-2 to Brazil in their final group game of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina. From leading the section, Nigeria dropped to third spot, allowing Brazil to go on top of the table, while Italy, who beat Dominican Republic 3-0, finished second. All three teams – Brazil, Italy and Nigeria – ended up with …

The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on Friday evening presented $1,000 to the Flying Eagles for their performance against Gli Azzurrini of Italy in the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina. Sanusi had made the presentation on Friday evening in Buenos Aires after the Flying Eagles last training session ahead of the team’s encounter against Brazil on …

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has told supporters of the English Premier League club he does not want a farewell as he prepares for what could be his final game in charge of the club. Lampard said this is because he will return to Stamford Bridge in the future. The Blues are set to announce former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as …

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag is eyeing at least three players from other English Premier League teams this summer. The Red Devils will attempt to bring in Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Mason Mount, according to Sky Sports. Tottenham striker Kane is believed to be Ten Hag’s top target ahead of the new season. Rice, who is heavily linked …

The men, as they say, have now been separated from the boys. Well, almost… Except for Warri Wolves, who were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) two years ago, the rest of the quarterfinalists are top flight sides. All seven teams – Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars, Plateau United, Doma United, Kwara United and Rangers – have …

Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed that defender Jordi Alba’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent. Barcelona also disclosed that Alba will leave Camp Nou at the end of the season. The Blaugrana made this known in a statement via its website. The statement read in part: “FC Barcelona and Jordi Alba have reached an agreement to terminate the player’s contract …

A thrilled President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday night told Nigeria’s U20 male team, Flying Eagles to go for all three points against Brazil in their final group game at the FIFA U20 World Cup to sustain their winning mentality. The NFF supremo spoke minutes after the two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists stunned …

On a day that Nigeria’s U20 boys whiplashed more fancied Italy 2-0 at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina, their female counterparts were also in the spirit, flogging Togo’s U20 girls 6-0 at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Women’s Tournament in Kumasi, Ghana. Aminat Omowunmi Bello put Nigeria in front in the 11th minute, and only 60 seconds later, Flourish …

Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has praised the 20 clubs that participated in the recently concluded regular season, which was abridged to achieve alignment with International football calendar. On the sidelines of the contract signing ceremony with Propel Sports Africa (PSA) for live streaming of the NPFL in …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have progressed to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup, joining hosts Argentina and the United States in the first knockout phase. Salim Lawal delivered the first goal of the encounter against Italy in the 61st minute, while Jude Sunday added the gloss in five minutes of added time. Italy had defeated Brazil 3-2 in …