Vincent Enyeama wins Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014

 

Vincent Enyeama has been named the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014, winning the award courtesy of overwhelming votes from readers of the football website.

Mikel Scores First Ever Champions League Goal

John Obi Mikel scored his first ever UEFA Champions League goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night.The Nigerian international retained his spot in the starting line-up from Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United and was joined in midfield by Nemanja Matic.

NFF to send Keshi on refresher course abroad

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has given a hint that Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi won’t be fired by his board, but rather would send him for a refresher course abroad.

Upon announcing the sacking of Keshi a month ago, Pinnick revealed the coach and his assistant turned down the opportunity to go for refresher courses to be sponsored by the board.

"My only regret is not winning African footballer of the year' Jay Jay Okocha

When asked about any regret as a footballer, legendary footballer Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha said;

"If I have any regret that would be not winning The African Footballer of the Year. But then, I don't think I was meant to because I gave my best, but at the end, it wasn't good enough. However, I had a fantastic playing career"

Bafana qualify for AFCON 2015

Durban - Goals from Thulani Serero and Tokelo Rantie either side of half-time secured South Africa's passage to next year's Africa Cup of Nations, beating Sudan 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

As it happened: Bafana Bafana v Sudan

Serero was instrumental in creating both, rounding off a move he began eight minutes before half-time, before turning supplier for Rantie, with a terrific through-ball which the striker buried high into the net eight minutes after the break, sending Bafana Bafana soaring into an unassailable four-point lead at the top of group A.

Female footballer Courtney Dike rejects $7,000 bonus from FG

It's not all ladies that are crazy about money; and this beautiful girl Courtney Dike is one of the very few exceptions. She is among the Super Falcons who made Nigeria proud by winning the just concluded 2014 FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup which took place in Canada.

To the surprise of everyone, Ms Dike has rejected the $7,000 reward from Nigeria Football Federation for her role in the tournament. Other girls in the team have since collected their own cash. 

But what is her reason for rejecting the money? Ms Dike said the honour of playing for her fatherland, Nigeria, is enough reward for her. Wow!

Photos: Ibinabo Fiberisima hangs out with winning Super Falcons

AGN president Ibinabo Fiberisima pictured above hanging out with the Super Falcons who won the African Women's Championship this past Saturday. She shared the photos on her Facebook page. More pics when you continue...

Confused: Man Spotted Wearing Half Man United- Half Chelsea Jersey

This man was spotted just before the match at Old Trafford today with jersey on. The left side of the jersey was a Manchester United jersey while the right was Chelsea. He obviously didn’t know where to attach his loyalty.

The whole half-half design used to be limited to only scarves but recently it has transcended into jerseys too as a man was also spotted wearing a Half Manchester City, Half West Ham jersey art Loftus Road yesterday.

Brendan Rodgers defends Raheem Sterling's post-England night out insisting Liverpool star was entitled to be there

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Unconcerned: Rodgers was happy for Sterling to be out six days before a game, describing it as a non-story

Brendan Rodgers has defended Raheem Sterling as he insisted the young forward had the right to go on a night out “100 per cent”.

Tragic footballer DIES after injuring spine during failed somersault goal celebration

A footballer has died after suffering a serious spinal injury during his somersault goal celebration.
Peter Biaksangzuala, 23, fell awkwardly on his head after scoring the equaliser for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC last week.
The Mizoram Premier League match in Northeast India was being televised as well as being watched live by thousands of supporters.
Teammates were about to jump on the midfielder to celebrate the goal when they realised he was seriously hurt.
He was stretchered off the pitched and rushed to hospital where doctors operated to try and repair his spine which was badly damaged, local media reports.

Perth Glory hoping to leave controversy behind as Kenny Lowe’s men gear up for new season

 
WHEN Kenny Lowe was handed a two-year contract in April to take over permanently at Perth Glory, he said the answer to improving the struggling club’s fortunes was simple: get better players.
After a fruitful off-season recruiting drive, it’s clear the coach has given it his best shot.
The additions of striker Andy Keogh, midfielders Youssouf Hersi, Mitch Nichols, Ruben Zadkovich, Richard Garcia and Diogo Ferreira and defender Dino Djulbic have given Glory some proven A-League performers, strong characters and competition for spots.