Ronaldo’s free-kick travelled at 60.5mph
Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show as Portugal and Spain played out a World Cup classic in Sochi. But it was not for nothing. And it was not just that the…
World Cup: Russia spends N146bn on security
With Russia hosting a massive influx of tourists in 11 cities across the country, the question on many people’s minds is: Is it safe?Russia is well aware that the world’s…
Meet the psychic cat who predicted Russia, Iran wins at World Cup
Achilles, a white-furred Hermitage male cat reputed to have psychic powers, predicted that the Iranian team will win a match against Morocco during the FIFA World Cup in St. Petersburg…
Two million fans in Russia for World Cup – Officials
Two million football fans have come to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. “More than 2 million fans came to…
We’ll beat Croatia, Eagles boast
Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr and captain Mikel Obi say the team is capable of delivering on its promise on Saturday against Vatreni of Croatia. The Nigerian side will…
Ronaldo stuns with hatrick as Portugal, Spain share honour
Portugal and Real Madrid super human, Cristiano Ronaldo showed why he is the reigning king of world football when he pumped three goals into the Spanish net in the World…
World Cup: Mikel Obi speaks on racism, life in Russia
Nigeria’s coach and captain brushed aside fears of the team being targeted with racist abuse in World Cup stadiums Friday, saying that the country’s young players have enjoyed a warm…
Ronaldo accepts 2 years in prison, 18.8 million euro fine in tax case
June 15, 2018 Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities to serve two years in prison in a tax evasion case, The El…
Nigeria to present 21 athletes at ECOWAS U-20 Athletics Championship
June 15, 2018 Twenty-one athletes and four officials have been selected to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) U-20 Athletics Championship. The News Agency…
World Cup: 13 years after, Mikel and Messi rekindle rivalry
July 2, 2005 in Utrecht and a teenage Lionel Messi is collecting his Golden Ball award after leading Argentina to victory over Nigeria in the FIFA World Youth Championship final….