Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has lashed out again at retired Old Trafford manager Alex Ferguson in a ITV4 documentary set to be aired on Tuesday.
The fiery Irishman claims the Scottish coach is trying to exert "control and power" at the struggling defending champions and has a "massive ego".
Keane, who was the midfield driving force in a glorious spell for the club between 1993 and 2005, but who has fallen out with Ferguson...
Monday, 9 December 2013
BRAZIL STADIUM VIOLENCE: 3 FANS STILL IN HOSPITAL!
Three fans remained hospitalised on Monday a day after violent clashes erupted during a football league match in southern Brazil, hospital officials said.
On Sunday, fans of Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama fought running battles in the stands at the stadium in the city of Joinville from as early as the 17th minute when Atletico took a 1-0 lead.
A police helicopter was forced to land on the pitch to bring the violence, which...
TURKISH MINISTER UPSET WITH T-SHIRT ACTION
Turkey's sports minister lashed out on Monday at moves by the football authorities to punish two top Ivorian club players for paying homage to Nelson Mandela.
Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue have been threatened with disciplinary action by the Turkish Football Federation for violating a ban on wearing political slogans on T-shirts -- triggering outrage on Twitter.
Turkish Sports Minister Suat Kilic called on the federation to review...
ALAMPASU SET TO MOVE TO BELGIUM!
The Best goalkeeper at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup Dele Alampasu is set to complete a move to Belgian side Genk.Alampasu, who was instrumental to the Golden Eaglets victory at the tournament, has been invited to the home-based Eagles preparing for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) billed for next month in South Africa.The agent who brokered the deal for Alampasu, Goke Oshotoba, revealed,"Everything has been concluded with the...
BALLON D'OR FINALISTS REVEALED!
Cristiano Ronaldo, Franck Ribery and Lionel Messi are on the three-man shortlist for the 2013 Ballon d'Or.
The trio were chosen from the 23-man list, which included Gareth Bale, and the world player of the year will be revealed on 13 January.
Barcelona's Messi has won four years in a row but Real Madrid forward Ronaldo is the favourite to win this year.
The women's final trio are Nadine Angerer (Germany), Marta (Brazil) and Abby Wambach...
SODJE ARRESTED FOR MATCH FIXING!
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje and his brother Stephen were arrested on Sunday after being secretly filmed by an undercover reporter claiming he could arrange for players to pick up yellow cards in exchange for cash. Sodje demanded £30,000 for a booking and £50,000 for a player to get a red card during a match. He even claimed he punched a player in the groin during a match to be deliberately sent off - and pick...
Friday, 6 December 2013
HUGE SUCCESS AT OLUMIDE OYEDEJI'S LONDON EVENT!
Former Nba star and current Nigerian basketball national team captain Olumide Oyedeji hosted a charity basketball clinic at the Damilola Taylor centre in the heart of Peckham London. The Nigerian sports icon's foundation ( Olumide Oyedeji youth foundation ) themed the 3 day event '' pick a book not a knife, shoot a ball not a gun'' and Olumide describes this as '' the use of sports to engage the young kids from inner...
FOUR NIGERIANS IN FINAL SHORTLIST FOR GLO CAF AWARDS!
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday unveiled the top ten nominees for the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards African Footballer of the Year.
The list of top ten nominees include four Nigerians: Mikel Obi of Chelsea, Emmanuel Emenike of Fernabache, Vincent Enyeama of Lille and Ahmed Musa of CSKA, Moscow. Others include reigning African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure of Cote d’Ivoire and Manchester City, Didier Drogba...
NIGERIA GET ARGENTINA......AGAIN!
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Argentina for the fourth time in their FIFA World Cup history. The Eagles will also face debutantes Bosnia Herzegovina and Asian powerhouses Iran in Group F in next year's FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Brazil.
Other Groups are as follows:
GROUP A: Brazil, Croatia, Ghana, Mexico
GROUP B: Spain, Netherlands, Chile Australia
GROUP C: Colombia, Greece, Cote d'Ivoire, Japan
GROUP D:...
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
"IHEANACHO ISN'T READY FOR WORLD CUP" - Keshi
Stephen Keshi, has declared that the chance of under-17 star, Kelechi
Iheanacho making the 2014 Fifa World Cup squad to Brazil looks remote at
the moment.
Keshi explained that winning the Fifa Under-17 World Cup and being named
most valuable player of same tournament is not enough to win the Taye
Academy attacking midfielder a place to the World Cup next year.
The Super Eagles manager added that "it should be recognised that...
SALISU DON HAMMER!
Former Enyimba coach Salisu Yusuf has reportedly agreed a sign-on fee of 13 million Naira and a
monthly salary of a million Naira with El Kanemi Warriors.
These personal terms will rank him as one of the best paid
coaches in Nigeria.
Yusuf, who once played for the Maiduguri club, has gone for the cash
after he guided Enyimba to win this year’s Federation Cup and finish runners-up
in the Premier League.
Reports reveal that Yusuf will...
MANNERLESS CHILDREN!
Juventus have been hit with a €5,000 fine after schoolchildren
attending the 1-0 victory over Udinese insulted goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic.
Juventus made the decision to allow approximately 12,000 children to
occupy seats at either end of their stadium, after the club's ultras had
been banned for the fixture.
The match
would have been played behind closed doors following discriminatory
chants towards Napoli supporters during a 3-0...
"MOURINHO IS A FUNNY GUY!" - Omeruo
When Kenneth Omeruo returned to Chelsea
training after Nigeria qualified for the World Cup on November 16, David
Luiz walked over to the youngster, shook his hand and said: “Well done,
welcome to Brazil.’’ This week’s group-stage draw will further focus the
minds of those heading to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Luiz’s compatriots, Oscar, Ramires and Willian, also congratulated the
20-year-old centre-half. So did the other...
"I DON'T WANT 'EXTRA TYRES' IN MY TEAM!" - Keshi
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Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has said his side will call up players who can not add value to his team ahead of the FIFA World Cup next year.
Lately the names of captain, Joseph Yobo, Ikechukwu Uche, Taiye
Taiwo, Osaze Odemwingie, among several others have been mentioned as
possible comeback to the Super Eagles.
Keshi said it amounts to wishful thinking for anybody to believe he
will bring back a player that is not better than...
FIFA RELEASES WORLD CUP SEEDING
Fifa on Tuesday announced the following pots to be used for Friday's
draw for next year's World Cup finals when the 32 teams will be placed
into eight first-round groups of four.
Pot 1 consists of the eight top seeds, one of each to be drawn in Groups
A-H. The remaining pots are based on geographical criteria.
Hosts Brazil will be allocated position A1 in the draw and will play the opening match in Sao Paulo on June 12.
Pot...
"WE WANT WATER BREAKS!" - Prandelli
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is to lobby Fifa to implement
time-outs during World Cup matches in Brazil next year, Italy coach
Cesare Prandelli said on Tuesday. FIGC is to make the proposal on Thursday in Costa do Sauipe ahead of Friday's World Cup draw in the same Brazilian town.
"I want to ask them to make two time-outs during the matches so the
players can rehydrate," said Prandelli at a press conference in Rome.
"The...
EAGLES GET CODE OF CONDUCT
Nigeria football officials are set to implement a code of conduct
which they hope will prevent future rows with the national team over
bonus payments.The move is designed to ensure there is no repeat of
the dispute that almost caused the country to miss out on this year's
Fifa Confederations Cup.
Players threatened to strike over a 50% cut in their bonus for June's 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Kenya and Namibia. Sports minister...
BEHOLD! THE YOUNGEST PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER EVER!
A 20-month-old toddler has become the youngest professional footballer in the world after being signed up by FC Racing Boxberg.
The Belgian club announced they had agreed a deal for Genk-born Bryce Brites this week, in what is a historic signing.
The child can’t even utter the word ‘football’ or ‘goal’ yet, but he
has been awarded a place in Boxberg’s under-5s squad after penning a
long-term contract. The club’s coach commented on...
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
GHANA THROUGH TO BRAZIL!
Ghana sealed a third straight World Cup finals slot despite losing 2-1 to Egypt on Tuesday night in the return leg of the 2014 playoff played at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo. The Black Stars advanced 7-3 on aggregate to become the fourth African country to qualify for next year's finals in Brazil.
Egypt went ahead on 25 minutes through Amir Zaki after Black Stars goalkeeper Fatau Dauda made a hash of an Aboutreika freekick. Six...
EAGLET DIES
Nigeria Football Federation has been thrown into mourning on Tuesday after news of the death of Golden Eaglets defender Friday Njengo filtered out.Njengo, a regular in Coach Manu Garba's team through out the qualifiers for the 2013 African Youth Championship had been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, for more than nine months after sustaining injuries in a car crash."This is very sad news. We had looked forward to the...
KAYODE HITS HAT TRICK!
Former Flying Eagles star Olanrewaju Kayode scored Maccabi Netanya’s
opener in a 2-0 win over Maccabi Umm al-Fahm on Friday.
Maccabi Netanya remain top of the league table with 23 points from
10 games. Kayode scored the opener for Maccabi Netanya in the 82nd minute to
send the home fans into wild jubilation and the Nigerian said he is delighted
with his goal. "I just want to thank...
"WE SHOWED TOO MUCH RESPECT!" - Keshi
Nigeria would have beaten four-time world champions Italy on
Monday but showed them too much respect, according to coach Stephen Keshi.
Monday night’s friendly at Craven Cottage ended in a thrilling
2-2 draw.
“Maybe, we had too much of
respect for them, but am sure if by chance we meet at the World Cup, we will
put up a better performance,” Keshi looking back at the game.
He therefore demanded more work
and focus from his players in...
"AND THE WINNER IS........"
Toyin Ibitoye was on Saturday night in Calabar awarded the prestigious
Nigeria Football Pitch Award for the best TV journalist in Nigeria for
the year 2013.
According to the awards organizers,Ibitoye's unique
presentation style,maturity,attention to details and unbiased approach
to issues stand him out,making Sports Tonite,the programme he produces
and anchors every night(Monday through Friday) on Channels
Television,the reference...
Friday, 15 November 2013
BATTLEGROUND CALABAR!
The U.J. Esuene Stadium earlier this evening. This is the venue of the make or mar encounter between ths Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia.
PICTURE COURTESY OF SUPERSPORT.C...
KESHI PHILOSOPHICAL
Super Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has said there is need for first grade professionalism, total concentration and presence of mind at all times when the national team takes on their Ethiopian counterparts in the second leg, final round qualifier against Ethiopia on Saturday afternoon in Calabar.
The game is scheduled for the UJ Esuene Stadium and fans, supporters and administrators of the game have been trooping...
DEL BOSQUE EXTENDS CONTRACT
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has signed a new contract to stay in charge of the world champions until 2016.
The 62-year-old coached Real Madrid and Turkish club Besiktas before being appointed Spain in 2008.
During his reign he has guided the team to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the 2012 European Championship.
Spain, who have qualified for the 2014 World Cup, had the chance to add the Confederations Cup...
INTER MILAN GET NEW PRESIDENT AS MORATTI STEPS DOWN
Erick Thohir has been elected the new president of Inter Milan at a general board meeting.
After 18 years at the helm of the Serie A club, Thohir’s predecessor, Massimo Moratti, said the time had come to "pass the reins" to Thohir, who has taken a 70 percent share in the club.
“I am leaving this club with the certainty that I am leaving it to people who have a sense of responsibility and respect for the colours and the history of...
"I'M 100% CONFIDENT!" - Sewnet Bishaw
Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw has vowed his men will give whatever it takes to overturn a first-leg defeat when they take on Nigeria in their World Cup play-off on Saturday.
Ethiopia hope to continue their surprising World Cup journey when they face Nigeria in the return leg, despite a 2-1 loss at home in mid-October.
Bishaw said in an interview "This is the biggest match of my life. I want to win it. I'll fight to the maximum.
"There's...
"ETHIOPIA WILL BE TOUGH!" - Onazi
Lazio midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi reckons Ethiopia’s Walia Ibex will give the Super Eagles a torrid time when the two sides face off in a second leg World Cup qualifying playoff in Calabar on Saturday.
The Super Eagles won the reverse fixture 2-1 in October and are now heavy favourites to progress to next year’s World Cup finals in Brazil.
Onazi however believes things will be a lot more complicated when the two sides eventually face...
Thursday, 14 November 2013
"SPRAY DE PEPPER!" Niger State reward Eaglets
Niger State Governor Mu'azu
Babangida Aliyu has rewarded world champions Golden Eaglets with cash
gifts.
Apart from the cash gift of 12 million
Naira and 5 million Naira respectively to the players and technical crew, a
cash gift of 3 million Naira was given to the accompanying NFF's board members
and officials.The Governor honoured the
victorious team at a dinner banquet held at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International
Conference Centre...
"IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK!" - Bright Dike
Toronto FC striker Bright Dike has said that he is
delighted to return to the Super Eagles after a long absence.
Dike, who missed the final cut to the 2013 AFCON and then suffered
a long-term knee injury, was a late replacement for injured Heerenveen striker
Uche Nwofor. The hefty hitman
said he missed the Eagles and was like being away from his family. "I am excited to
be back in the Eagles....
THE ETHIOPIANS ARE IN TOWN!
The Wayla Antelopes
of Ethiopia have arrived Calabar, the capital City of Cross River State for
Saturday’s 2014 World Cup second leg play-off clash against the Super Eagles of
Nigeria.
The Ethiopians touched down at the Margaret Ekpo
International Airport on Thursday afternoon on board a chartered flight with
some of their fans, who are expected to cheer them to victory against the
Eagles before proceeding to their camp at the Channel...
MERCY AKIDE INDUCTED INTO USL HALL OF FAME!
Former Super Falcons star Mercy Akide-Udoh alongside two other individuals have been chosen for the USL Men’s and Women’s Hall of
Fame Class of 2013. The lone inductee into the USL Men’s Hall of Fame
in 2013 is Charleston Battery Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser (Coach), while
Charlotte Lady Eagles President Pat Stewart (Builder) and former Hampton
Roads Piranhas star Mercy Akide-Udoh (Player) will join the Women’s
Hall of Fame.
These individuals...
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