FIFA World Cup

Argentina Coach Steps Aside, Messi To Pick Starting XI against Nigeria

Ahead of the all-important Group D World Cup showdown between the Super Eagles and Argentina on Tuesday, there has been serious crisis rocking the...

Super Eagles will make impact against Argentina – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, says the body has dedicated Nigeria’s win over Iceland to President Muhammadu Buhari while...

Germany survive against Sweden to stay on at World Cup

Germany have survived the Sweden face-off at the Fisht Olympic Stadium by 2-1 to keep their World Cup destiny in their own hands. After suffering...

Kelechi Iheanacho urge Rohr to play 3-5-2 formation against Argentina

Kelechi Iheanacho has urged manager Gernot Rohr to play a 3-5-2 formation when they meet with Argentina in their crucial final World Cup match...

Messi Leads ‘Coup’ in Argentina camp against Coach Jorge Sampaoli

If the report of a possible ‘coup’ within the Argentina squad to oust Coach Jorge Sampaoli is anything to go by, then the crisis...

Mexico Almost through to knockout stage, beats South Korea 2-1

The duo of Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez scored a goal each to place Mexico, which trouble defending champion Germany in its opening game,...

Brazil Rules out Douglas Costa, Danilo from next game with Serbia

Brazil’s team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has disclosed that the team will be playing without Douglas Costa and Danilo in their crucial Group E face-off...

2018 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles’ Captain Mikel Obi To Undergo Scan

Nigeria’s captain at the 2018 FIFA World Cup John Obi Mikel has insisted that Croatia does not rest their key players in Tuesday's final...

Nigeria Vs Argentina: Super Eagles confident of taming Lionel Messi

The Super Eagles have lost all four previous World Cup clash with Argentina but were able to come from two goals down to defeat...

Maradona Demands To Speak with Argentina National Team Before Nigeria Game

Argentine Legend Diego Maradona has asked to be given access to his country’s national team before their last match in the group stage of...

Romelu Lukaku makes World Cup history As Belgium thrash Tunisia

Belgium are almost set for the knock out stage of the World Cup after a 5-2 win over Tunisia at the Spartak Stadium in...

Serbia suffers in the hands of Switzerland as they lose 1-2

Serbia were unable to book a place in the knockout round of the 2018 World Cup with a match to spare as they were beaten...

Ahmed Musa’s Brace keeps Nigeria’s World Cup dreams alive

Ahmed Musa has secured Nigeria a priceless 2-0 victory over Iceland to keep their World Cup dreams alive. After a tight first half of few...

Brazil struggle to beat Costa Rica with Dramatic Late Goals

Philippe Coutinho has put his team on the winning track at the 2018 FIFA World Cup by scoring the winning goal two minutes into...

Rohr announces Super Eagles starting lineup against Iceland

Reports suggest that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has implemented tactical and personnel changes to his starting lineup for this evening's World Cup game...

2018 World Cup FIFA Fan Fest records 2.5m visitors so far

The 2018 World Cup FIFA Fan Fest have already welcomed 2.5 million visitors. World football governing body FIFA, the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee and...

Greatest Player Of All Time: Diego Maradona opens up on Lionel Messi

But could Diego Maradona be right about Lionel Messi or is he just finding excuses for Argentina’s No. 10?

Croatia Destroys Lionel Messi’s Dream of Ever Lifting World Cup Trophy

Lionel Messi’s dream of ever lifting the World Cup is hanging by a thread after Croatia defeated Argentina by 3-0. With this result, Croatia has...

Kylian Mbappe Scores his first World Cup goal to put France into last 16

Kylian Mbappe scored his first World Cup goal against Peru as they won by  1-0  and that was all France needed to get into...

Australia Records crucial 1-1 draw with Denmark at World Cup

Denmark will conclude their Group C campaign against France on June 26, while Australia who are hopeful of still qualifying will play against Peru on the same day.
Uruguay preliminary squad for 2018 World Cup finals released

Uruguay 1-0 Saudi Arabia: Uruguay, Russia qualify for World Cup last 16

Uruguay have booked their place in the 2018 World Cup last 16 after playing a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Luis Suarez’s goal in the...

Ronaldo sinks Morocco, scores fourth goal of the tournament

Today’s Portugal vs Morocco game gave Cristiano Ronaldo his fourth goal in just two matches which puts him one step closer to securing a...

Super Eagles hold crisis meeting as Rohr plans changes against Iceland

Also, Rohr possibly will retain striker Odion Ighalo in his line-up and hand  Ahmed Musa a starting role as he hopes to break down Iceland’s defense.

Russia 3-1 Egypt: Salah’s World Cup Dream Comes to an End

Though Mohamed Salah scored on his overdue World Cup 2018 debut but couldn’t stop hosts Russia football team from booking their place in the...

Sunshine Stars coach writes off Super Eagles World Cup second round chances

Sunshine Stars coach Henry Abiodun has claimed that considering the caliber of other Group D oppositions, he does not expect the Super Eagles to...

Russia vs. Egypt: Mohamed Salah to start Against Russia

Egypt coach, Hector Cuper has put Mohamed Salah in his starting lineup for tonight's World Cup game against tournament hosts Russia in Saint Petersburg. The...

Senegal beats Poland 2-1 to record first African win at World Cup

Poland continued to play the ball into the penalty area during four minutes of added-on time, but Senegal effectively repelled the danger to start just their second-ever appearance in this tournament with a victory.
2018 WORLD CUP - Super Eagles get Presidential Send-Forth May 29

Super Eagles In High Spirit, Set To Soar Over Iceland, Argentina – NFF

Barrister Dalung also greatly inspired the three-time African champions during the qualifying race, personally leading the delegation to the matches in Zambia and Cameroon and being also on the ground in Uyo for all the home matches against Algeria, Cameroon, and Zambia.

Neymar Hobbles Out Of Training, Causes Major Injury Scare For Brazil

Brazil are expected to travel to Saint Petersburg, where they will be playing Friday’s game.

Japan beats Colombia 2-1 in FIFA World Cup match

Yuya Osako nodded in second-half substitute Keisuke Honda's corner in the 73rd minute to get Japan, who are playing at their sixth straight World Cup, a win.
Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr Arrives As Camp Opens Today In Asaba

Changes Rohr Must Make to avoid early World Cup exit

The only thing more disappointing about the Super Eagles’ abject performance against Croatia was the fact that their display lacked energy, desire or any...

Saudi Soccer Team Safe After Rossiya Plane Engine Fire Incident

The Green Falcons will face Uruguay on Wednesday at the Rostov Arena and then finish the group stages with a game against Egypt on June 25 in Volgograd.

FIFA WC 2018: Harry Kane scores last minute goal for victory against Tunisia

England will now cross swords with Panama in their next Group G game on June 24 while Tunisia will play Belgium in Group G fixtures on June 26.

Romelu Lukaku Helps Belgium defeat Panama in opening World Cup Group G match

Romelu Lukaku scored a brace to help Belgium win Panama by 3-0 in their opening World Cup Group G match at the Fisht Olympic...

Sweden beats South Korea in First World Cup Match

Andreas Granqvist fires his side to victory from the penalty spot as VAR overturns crucial decision in Nizhny Novgorod

Nikola Kalinic Sent Home for refusing to play against Nigeria

Nikola Kalinic has been reportedly been sent home from Croatia’s World Cup squad following the refusal of the Milan striker to come on against...

2018 World Cup: Gernot Rohr To Revert To 4-4-2 Formation

The Franco-German, while speaking at the post-match conference, said he and his players were aware they made some vital mistakes during the game.

Brazil held to a deserved 1-1 draw by Switzerland

Though Roberto Firmino was introduced later on, he failed to bring the spark Brazil needed as Switzerland earned a point in Rostov.

Germany 0-1 Mexico: World Cup reigning champions stunned by Mexico

Germany have lost their opening match to Mexico on Sunday. The World Cup reigning champions were sluggish from the off, their pre-tournament form on display...

Victor Moses Speaks on Eagles 2-0 Loss To Croatia

The game against Croatia marks the third World Cup match for Moses who is currently the official Nigerian Player of the Year.

Costa Rica 0 Serbia 1: Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick secures win

Serbia couldn’t kill the match off at the other end, where Navas’ fingertips took a Dusan Tadic cross off Filip Kostic’s toe, but in truth, it never looked like they would need more than a single goal to win this game.

Croatia vs Nigeria: Rohr is to blame for Eagles loss – Okocha

Austin “Jayjay” Okocha has put the blame on Gernot Rohr for the poor tactical approach in Super Eagles’ 2-0 defeat in the hands of...

Croatia 2 Nigeria 0: Super Eagles Fall in 2018 World Cup opener

Nigeria were furious with referee Sandro Ricci as the Brazilian booked Ekong for good measure, but it was the correct decision before Modric calmly slotted the penalty home to seal the win.

Peru Bows to Denmark as they lose 0-1 World Cup Group C clash

Peru were awarded a penalty by the Video Assistant Referee at the end of first half but Christian Cueva missed Cueva was fouled by Denmark's Yussuf Poulsen but the midfielder blazed the ball over the bar from 12 yards Poulsen opened the scoring for Denmark in the 59th minute to make amends for giving away the first-half penalty Substitute Paolo Guerrero almost equalized late on with a clever backheel before Jefferson Farfan was denied

Winning Croatia is now a must for the Super Eagles – Emmanuel Amuneke

“Iceland were compact and won all the second balls which made Argentina struggle all through the game but we must admit that aside from their hard work and astute defending, they were lucky.”

Argentina Vs Iceland: Messi misses penalty to draw 1-1 with Iceland

Argentina’s next game is against Croatia on June 21 before they play the Super Eagles of Nigeria on June 26. Iceland will play Nigeria on June 22 then Croatia on June 26.

France Vs Australia: Valiant Australia Lose in World Cup opener

Australia struggled to respond from the disappointment of conceding a second and although France failed to find a third in the final minutes, Deschamps and his players will be pleased to come through with maximum points from a fixture where they performed absolutely below par.

Super Eagles Fans Demand a Goal from Ighalo as he turns 29

Super Eagles Fans Ask Birthday Boy Odion Ighalo to Give them A Goal in tonight's game against Croatia.

Beware of Slow Start Against Croatia – Oliseh Warns Eagles

Since Nigeria’s debut at USA’ 94, the Super Eagles have won two of their opening World Cup games, losing two and drawing one.

Defeating Croatia Will Be an uphill task But Possible – Mutiu Adepoju

Croatia Vs Nigeria match is billed for the Kaliningrad Stadium and will kick-off at 8pm Nigerian time.