[responsivevoice] The roller coaster of a year that is 2020 has struck again as the football world mourns the passing of Diego Armando Maradona, the then diminutive Argentine, considered as one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport, and easily one of the greatest athletes that ever lived. On Wednesday 25th November, Maradona…
The Saga of Adu and Lamptey
At inception of their careers, which were decades apart, they both were hailed as the best next thing in football, new kids on the block who would take the world by storm in no distant time. So good were they that each of them, Nii Odartey Lamptey and Freddy Adu, were compared to Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better…
NIKE To Kit Nigerian Football Teams
Nike, a global football brand, has signed a three-year partnership deal with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to design and develop football kits for both male and female national teams. Amaju Pinnick, president, NFF, explained that Nike would design performance and training apparel, equipment including team kits and footballs for the national team players at…
Ronaldo Named World Footballer of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid striker, has been named the world footballer of the year for the second year in a row. The Portuguese captain beat the duo of Lionel Messi, Barcelona striker and Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich goalkeeper to win this year’s BallonD’or award. This year’s award makes it the third time Ronaldo has won…
Thierry Henry Retires From Football
Thierry Henry, ex- French international and former Arsenal striker has announced his retirement from football. While stressing that he has been fortunate to have an amazing career, Henry said he would be joining a line-up of football experts that includes Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness at Sky Sports to provide quality…
Nigeria Stagnates On FIFA Rankings
Nigeria did not move on the latest football ranking released by FIFA today, as the male football team appear stuck on the 42nd position. In October, the Super Eagles dropped five places to the 42nd position on the official FIFA ranking and following the performances of the male national team in the course of the…
Pele Stable After Kidney Operation
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Brazilian football legend better known as Pele, is said to be recovering after he underwent a surgery at a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 74-year old Pele was admitted in the evening on Wednesday, November 12 after he complained of stomach pains, which forced him to cancel a book signing event…
Courtney Dike Rejects NFF Match Bonus
Courtney Dike, Falconets star and Oklahoma State Football team forward has rejected the $7000 paid to her by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for participating at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. Dike said the opportunity to play for the Falconets is way better than any monetary gifts she could receive. The…
WhatsApp us