Argentina beat Russia in World Cup venue’s inaugural match

A late goal by Sergio Aguero lifted Argentina to a 1-0 win over World Cup hosts Russia in the inaugural match at Moscow’s newly-renovated Luzhniki stadium on Saturday.

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingoes get set for Ethiopia

Nigeria’s U-17 women team the Flamingoes will resume camping this week as they prepare to face their Ethiopian counterparts in next month’s FIFA U17 World Cup.

NFF Appoints Maikaba as Golden Eaglets Coach

Abdullahi Maikaba has been appointed by the NFF Technical and Development Committee to take over as Head Coach of the Golden Eaglets while Abubakar Bala will be the first Assistant Coach; Oluwafunsho Bunmi Haruna, Second Assistant Coach and; Baruwa Abideen as Goalkeepers’ Trainer.

BBC unveils Victor Moses, others as contenders for 2017 African footballer

The five-man shortlist for the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017, including Nigerian Victor Moses, has been revealed.

Asisat Oshoala ‘Shames’ BBC for Snubbing African Female Footballers

Female footballer and Nigerian international Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON has queried the exclusion of female nominee as voting for the BBC’s African Player of the Year prize opens.

France lose Giroud for Germany clash

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will miss Tuesday’s friendly against world champions Germany in Cologne due to injury, the French football federation said on Sunday.

Argentina pip Russia 1-0, ready for Super Eagles

A late goal from Sergio Aguero unlocked a stubborn Russian defence as Argentina showed their intent ahead of next year’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over the tournament hosts here Saturday.

Unilag bids for 2018 NUGA Games

The University of Lagos ( Unilag ) is bidding to host the 26th Nigeria University Games Association ( NUGA ) competition in 2018.

Senegal book World Cup ticket

Senegal on Friday sealed a return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since their 2002 debut thanks to a 2-0 win over South Africa in World Cup qualifying African Group D.

Neymar denies he’s having problems at PSG

Brazil forward Neymar has denied suggestions that he had problems with his team mates at his club Paris St Germain (PSG).

But, more than this denial was his emotions, as he was moved to tears after being given the backing of his national team coach Tite on Friday.

Fans seek stiffer penalties against erring African referees

Football fans in Ebonyi have urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to mete stiffer penalties against referees who decide outcome of matches with their biased officiating.