Confederations Cup: We won’t take chances against Tahiti - Ambrose .

NIGERIA defender Efe Ambrose has warned that the Super Eagles can’t afford to take chances against Tahiti in their opening Group B match of the FIFA Confederations Cup today.

African champions Nigeria face Oceanian champions Tahiti, whose greatest achievement is qualifying for the Brazil 2013 Confederations Cup, at Belo Horizonte but Ambrose says the Eagles must concentrate on the match lest their little known opponents create an upset.

Eagles will qualify – Maigari.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil.

2014 Qualifier: We must not disrespect Kenya – Mba

AFRICAN Cup of Nations hero, Sunday Mba going into today’s game against the Harambee Stars of Kenya has urged his team-mates not to disrespect their rivals in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

Wenger hits back at critics ahead of Bayern clash

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rounded angrily on his critics ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Bayern Munich.

R-E-A-V-E-L-E-D! Super Chicken label won Nations Cup for us – Keshi

AMIDST the euphoria of winning the African Cup of Nations, the back-slapping, rewards and promises, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has taken a cursory look at his bumpy ride to glory in South Africa and declared that he used the “Super Chicken’’ moniker to bring out the best from the players.

We never planned to sack Keshi – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed insinuations and dark innuendoes in sections of the media that it planned to sack Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

Moses, Uche dismiss Elephants’ high profile

Victorious Eagles ... on Tuesday.

Two-goal hero in the Super Eagles victory over Ethiopia, Victor Moses, and Villarreal striker Ike Uche say the quarterfinal match against Ivory Coast on Sunday will not be one-sided. They warned that having crossed the group stage, Nigeria will be hard to dismiss.

Afcon: Don’t worry about Cote d’Ivoire – Keshi

STEPHEN Keshi had many reasons to be happy after beating Ethiopia and romping into the quarter finals of the on-going Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. He scaled through a Nations Cup first round.

Taribo wants Eagles to focus on Nations Cup.

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has called on the on the Super Eagles to focus on the task ahead as they prepare for the 2013 Africa Nations Cup competition.

2013 AFCON: Nigerian community mobilise support for Eagles.

Members of the Nigerian community in South Africa have started mobilising to support the Super Eagles during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The event has been scheduled to run from Jan. 19 to Feb. 10, 2013.

Keshi slams door on Martins, others.

Spain-based striker Obafemi Martins will not get a late recall to the Eagles, contrary to speculations in the media.

Tricky Norwich test for inconsistent Man City.

An already tricky away trip to Norwich City on Saturday looks even tougher for Manchester City now, after their upset loss at Sunderland.

Brisbane organisers sure of Sharapova, Williams.

French Open champion Maria Sharapova and Wimbledon winner Serena Williams will be ready to play in Brisbane next week after overcoming injury concerns, tournament organizers said.

Inter denies Capello interest

INTER Milan has denied that it approached England’s manager, Fabio Capello, to become its next coach.

Kanu’s final wish for Eagles

Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, who weekend retired from international football, has  said that the national team should grant him one final wish, which is to start winning trophies.

Enyimba’ll bounce back – Kalu

Former Abia state governor Orji Uzor Kalu blew his trumpet Wednesday,following Enyimba’s goalless outing in Gabon even as he promised to fight for the team in the next Senate.

Enyimba players in action

Kalu who is working for a place in the National Assembly,said it was time to breathe fresh air into the Elephants who he described as the Heart and Soul of Abia.
“I congratulate Enyimba, they did not let the people down.Their days of hunger will soon be over,change is imminent in Abia and as soon as that change comes, they will be born again.I shall take their case to the Senate to cleanse the injustice meted out to the boys in 2003,”Kalu said.
The Pillar of Sports reminded Nigerians of the plight of a team that broke a 35-year- old jinx,but got nothing from the Federal Government.
“Enyimba got nothing for winning the country’s first CAF Cup in 2003.That is unfair.When Shooting Stars lifted the Winner’, Cup in 1976,they got money.Rangers retained the trophy in 1977 and were rewarded.Green Eagles became Landlords for winning the Nations Cup in1980.Why must the Aba squad be left out?”,he asked.

Messi leads Argentina against Eagles

Reigning FIFA Player of the Year, Lionel Messi will be leading other Argentine super stars to play against the Super Eagles in a FIFA-accredited friendly match on June 1st at the Abuja National Stadium.

Martins: Instant Blues legend!

The last time Birmingham City won the League Cup was in 1963 when they defeated local rivals Aston Villa 3-1 on aggregate. It was their only major title in 48 years until Obafemi Martins changed all that on Sunday at the Wembley Stadium with a last-gasp winner that ensured the Blues won the Carling Cup at the expense of favourites Arsenal 2-1

Roberto Mancini says he is unsure over Carlos Tevez stay

Roberto Mancini admits he is unsure how long Carlos Tevez will remain a Manchester City player

Galadima,Jordaan loses FIFA seat

Nigeria failed in her bid to get a FIFA executive committee seat on Wednesday as Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima lost in the election held in Khartoum, Sudan