Super Cup: Chelsea drop Moses

Uncertainty appears to be the word for Victor Moses at Stamford Bridge as the season begins to take definite swing. The Mail reported that the Nigerian has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Super Cup clash against Bayern Munich in Prague on Friday, raising further doubts over his future at the Bridge under Jose Mourinho.

Yobo, Emenike’s club banned 2 yrs

Fenerbahce have been excluded from European competition for the next two years after losing an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against a Uefa sanction for match-fixing.

Swansea to increase Odemwingie offer

West Bromwich Albion were on Tuesday awaiting a fresh bid from Swansea for Peter Odemwingie as the want-away striker edged closer to the Hawthorns exit.

FIFA confirms Malawi complaint on Keshi

The world football governing body Federation of International Football Associations has confirmed that it had received an official complaint from the Football Association of Malawi over comments made by Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi.

Bale ‘furious’ with Spurs over Madrid move

Gareth Bale is “furious” with Tottenham’s handling of his proposed transfer, Sky sources understand.

Mourinho praises Bayern ahead of Super Cup clash

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has praised treble-winning Bayern Munich ahead of Friday’s UEFA Super Cup clash and said he wants to measure his side against the European champions.

I’ll shame my critics, says Ideye

Much vilified Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye has said that he will shame his critics who have vilified him for some below-par showings for Nigeria.

Moses Should Leave Chelsea - Sunday Oliseh

Former Super Eagles skipper, Sunday Oliseh, has added his voice to the growing debate on whether Victor Moses should stay on at Chelsea to fight for a jersey or go elsewhere where he is guaranteed more playing time.

Telecoms Games: Etisalat wins football, MTN medals toppers

It had always been the biggest fixture of the Nigeria Telecoms Games football event and the befitting final of 2013 between cup holders, MTN and their perennial challengers Etisalat. The head-to-head count between these two sides had MTN with a huge advantage with four wins in five meetings.

Arsenal to table audacious Rooney bid

The Gunners have been given private encouragement that Manchester United would be willing to sell them the England talisman after ruling out off-loading the 27-year-old to Chelsea.

Premier League: Rooney impresses as Man U draw with Chelsea

Wayne Rooney produced an impressive all-action display as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by leaders Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Santa Cruz, Gonzalez claim WBC crowns

Jhonny Gonzalez defeated previously unbeaten champion Abner Mares in the first round to regain the World Boxing Council featherweight title in shocking fashion on Saturday in Stub Hub Centre, Carson, California.

World Cup Qualifier: Eagles Begin Camping For Malawi

Super Eagles will begin camping tomorrow in Abuja ahead of the crucial final leg of the preliminary round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Malawi September 7 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State and the international friendly game against the Etalons of Burkina Faso in Kaduna three days later.

Appraising NPFL Reforms

The Nigeria Football League(NPFL) now in its 42nd season since inception and 23rd since it was re-branded into Professional League was precipitated to create a solid foundation for professional football that is transparently managed with economic generation and resilient in accordance with  rules and best practices of the round leather game the world over.

All Await Man Utd, Chelsea Clash

After a long preparation and re-enforcement, the 2013/2014 English Premier League (EPL) season got underway last weekend with a lot of frill, thrill and heartbreaking results. Former Everton manager, David Moyes made a winning start as Manchester United manager with the champions cruising to a comfortable opening day victory at Swansea City.

Podolski’s Double Gives Gunners First Victory

Germany international, Lucas Podoski scored one in each half after Olivier Giroud had opened the scoring early on, before Darren Bent grabbed a late consolation for Martin Jol’s men after coming off the bench for his home debut.

Wristwatch scandal rocks Eagles

Some Super Eagles players have accused one of the coaches of the national team of extorting money from players through his wristwatch business.

Arsenal trash Fulham 3 – 1

Lukas Podolski claimed a brace as Arsenal kicked their Premier League campaign into gear on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Fulham at a sodden Craven Cottage.

Nigeria vs Malawi: It’s no grudge match – Saintfiet

Contrary to beliefs in some quarters that Malawi coach, Tom Saintfiet, will hit back at Nigeria and hope to embarrass the Super Eagles when he leads the Flames to Calabar for the crucial World Cup qualifier on September 7, the Belgian rather expresses respect for the African champions and their coach, Stephen Keshi.

Mikel at a crossroads

No Nigerian player has had as much controversy in his playing roles as Mikel Obi. The former Plateau United player started out as an attacking midfielder before Jose Mourinho converted him to a defensive midfielder at Chelsea with the hope of replicating Claude Makelele in the position.