Messi Scores 90th Goal As Barcelona Defeats Athletico Madrid

                   
Both teams began the game, well aware that Real Madrid had dropped points against Espanyol a few momente before, after a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu. So it was a chance for either of them to seize initiative.

Onigbinde Eagles Deserve FIFA Ranking Boost

 

Former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde feels the Nigerian national team deserved the latest FIFA ranking they got after the world governing body placed them in the 57th position, rising six places above their former position.

Clattenburg Faces FA Probe Over Mikel Race Row

Mark Clattenburg interviewed by Football Association over Chelsea racism claim

The Football Association carried out a series of interviews with match officials yesterday as investigations continue into allegations from Chelsea that referee Mark Clattenburg used “inappropriate language” towards their midfielder Mikel Obi.

FIFA Futsal World Cup: Brazil Thrash Libya 13-0

In Nakhon Ratchasima, reigning World Futsal Champions Brazil were never troubled in their second group match, thrashing Libya 13-0 to qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand with a game to spare. Brazil were in imperious form as they swept aside Libya, Group C’s underdogs with a display that showed just how determined they are to hold on to their title.
Lol...13-0?

Ref called Mikel monkey — Chelsea

The race-row that has engulfed Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg intensified further on Wednesday as two Chelsea players claimed they heard him call teammate Mikel Obi a ‘monkey’.

Is Heidi Klum trying to send Seal a message with her shirt?

If Seal wasn't already bent out of shape over his ex-wife's relationship with the family bodyguard, now he will be.

Swiss Embassy Grants Edibe Visa

The Swiss Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday granted entry visa into that country to highly-respected Nigerian Assistant Referee, Peter Edibe.

Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 1 Chelsea

Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 1 Chelsea

Chelsea's Champions League hopes were left in a giant hole in the heart of Ukraine’s mining country last night.

And Roberto Di Matteo must now act to ensure the Blues do not go into yet another “October surprise” tailspin.

LIBERIA FA UNDER FIRE OVER EAGLES DEFEAT

The Liberian government through it's Minister of Youth and Sport has given a 3weeks ultimatum to the Liberian Football Association (LFA) to investigate and provide a full report on the devastating 6-1 loss of the Lone Star to the Super Eagles during the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Calabar.
The Youth and sport minister samson Tornalah Varpliah mdisclosed that the management of the national team and technical staff must explain what the whist led to the lone star dull showing in Nigeria.

MOSES RELISHES FIRST AFCON APPEARANCE

Victor Moses is relishing the prospect of playing in his first African Cup of Nations finals with Nigeria. The Chelsea new boy scored
His first two international goals as Nigeria totally pulverized Liberia in Clabar last weekend to book their passage to Africa’s premier soccer event.
And Moses who made his bow for Nigeria early this year against Rwanda in the AFCON qualifier,is proud of his team’s achievement while also looking forward to make his debut at the tournament.

Tottenham 2 Chelsea 4

Andre Villas-Boas' hopes of upsetting his former employers were dashed by a stirring Chelsea comeback, led by Juan Mata who scored twice and grabbed another assist.

LEVANTE REGRET MARTINS BUY-OUT FEE

Spanish Liga side, Levante are regretting  the N603 Million (€3 million) buy out clause fee on Nigeria striker, Obafemi Martins.

KESHI SALUTES DAZZLING EAGLES

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has hailed his team as great after they whipped Liberia 6-1 to qualify for the 2013 AFCON on an 8-3 aggregate.

MOSES: MY BEST IS YET TO COME

Dedicates goals to son

Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has told Complete Sports that more is to come from him after scoring a brace in the 6-1 victory over the Lone Star of Liberia in Saturday’s 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

MINISTER: EAGLES WILL NOT HAVE FUND PROBLEM

Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullai, has assured that the Super Eagles will not have fund problems prosecuting the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.

Ghanaian coach happy with squad

Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah has hailed his team composition ahead of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi on Saturday.


The tactician insisted that they have assembled a good squad while he explained the absence of Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu who will miss the match.
“I believe Ghana has good talent. Theyoung players were not given audience eight years ago, we depended on a set of players but since I took over, I sought to bring new players,” he told supersport.com.
“Agyemang-Badu has a knee problem. Udinese team doctor sent a report to the



FA and we were advised to let him have proper treatment.”
He also continued to explain on the availability of Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien who is currently on loan to Real Madrid.
“Essien was a bit off the pitch with Chelsea but now he is getting playing time. Him and Sulley Muntari who is recovering from injury are part of the team and both will be back soon.”
As much as they have a 2-0 win secured win at home, Appiah maintains they still have work to do.
“This tie isn’t over, Malawi have a decent team and we just need to give our best and in the end we can qualify

Eaglets, Guinea Get 2pm Kick Off Time

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the much awaited second round- first leg 2013 African Under-17 championship qualifier between the Golden Eaglets and their Guinean counterparts on Sunday will kick off at 2:00pm atU.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

Ambrose: We Have No Excuse For Failure

Celtic Defender Insists Eagles Are In High Spirit

Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has boasted that Lone Star of Liberia cannot stop Nigeria from participating in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals slated for South Africa next year.

The Celtic of Scotland defender who expressed delight in returning to the senior national team setup added that the Super Eagles will have no excuse not to defeat Liberia in Calabar on Saturday to secure the Nations Cup ticket.

Amuneke: Yobo's Injury Is A Big Blow To Eagles

Eaglets Assistant Coach Tips Eagles To Qualify Despite His Absence

Ex-Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has described the last minute injury Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo sustained ahead tomorrow’s AFCON qualifier as a big blow to the team but believes that the team will still not fail to qualify Nigeria for tournament.

125 LIBERIANS STORM CALABAR

 

Aboard Chartered Flight For Saturday’s 2013 AFCON Qualifier
The Liberia Football Association on Wednesday informed the Nigeria Football Federation that its delegation to Saturday’s 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifying cracker against the Super Eagles will arrive on Thursday. The time of arrival was not stated.

MIKEL: I WANT TO BE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has declared his intention to be at next year's Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles at the expense of boastful Liberia.      

Speaking in Abuja on his way to Calabar to join the Super Eagles for the Nations Cup qualifier against Liberia on Saturday, Mikel stated that he does not see how the Lone Star will stop his dream of being in South Africa next year.

NO CAUSE FOR YOBO ALARM

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said there is no cause for alarm in the absence of skipper Joseph Yobo just as Mikel Obi joined up on Wednesday.

“There is no panic over Yobo’s injury, we are just motivated to secure the ticket to South Africa 2013,” Keshi assured.

Keshi revealed that the medical team at Turkish side Fernabahce have ruled him out of the match against Liberia with a torn cruciate ligament and have put him on medical examination to determine whether he could travel to Nigeria to cheer the team to victory.

Yobo’s knee is swollen after he played 70 minutes for his Turkish side at the weekend

According to the Eagles coach, Yobo, spent over one hour on phone with him to confirm he will not be available for this weekend’s crucial tie against the Lone Star of Liberia.

 “If the medical team in Turkey clears him, we should be expecting Yobo on Friday, for the Saturday game.,” said the Nigeria coach.
“Our hearts go out to him and his family and at this point we want to say his health is most important to us because we will still need him soon for the Nations Cup proper and the World Cup qualifiers.

“We know he loves to play games like this, that was why he was shedding tears but we have assured him that capable replacement will help secure the tick]et to South Africa 2013 Nations Cup.”

Yobo’s deputy and first-choice goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has thus stepped up as skipper in the absence of the influential centre back.

Ikhana Sure Falcons Will Retain Trophy

Super Falcons coach Kadiri Ikhana has expressed optimism that the team will retain the African Women’s Championship in Equatorial Guinea.   

ENYEAMA: I WILL SHUT OUT LIBERIA

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has promised to work hard with his team mates to stop the Liberians from scoring any goal in their Nations Cup qualifying clash on Saturday in Calabar.

Pep's Not The Best Coach In The World

Hleb Lists Wenger, Mourinho And Ferguson As World’s Best


BATE Borisov midfielder Aliaksandr Hleb says he does not consider former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola to be the greatest coach in theworld.

Emenike Vows To Shoot Eagles To 2013 AFCON

Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike has vowed to make amends in front of goal when the Super Eagles face the Lone Stars of Liberia in Saturday’s second leg 2013 AFCON clash at the UJ Esuene stadium.

Both teams played out a 2-2 in the first leg clash in Monrovia but Emenike was guilty of poor finishing in the first leg. He says his goals will end Liberia’s dream of featuring at the Nations Cup.“I hope to score on Saturday,” the ex-Fenerbache striker began.