Manuel Obafemi Akanji has stated that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) never invited him to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Akanji is born to a Nigerian father while his mother is from Switzerland and was eligible to play for the Super Eagles before his first official appearance for the European nation in a […]
A Rio de Janeiro bar has invented a new drinking game: free shots every time Brazil’s superstar Neymar falls down during a crucial World Cup group game against Serbia on Wednesday. “At each Neymar fall, it’s a round of shots on the house!” the Sir Walter Pub in northern Rio posted on its Facebook page. […]
The psychic pig Mystic Marcus that predicted President Donald Trump’s victory has picked Nigeria, Argentina as semi-finalists for the 2018 World Cup. The psychic pig has a history of sniffing out winners – and is hoping to continue his unbroken record for this summer’s World Cup. Mystic Marcus has a 100 per cent track record […]
The former Real Madrid defender steps in from his role as sporting director of the national team to manage his country at the World Cup Fernando Hierro will manage Spain at the 2018 World Cup after Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday. The former Bolton Wanderers defender was previously the sporting director of the […]
The reigning champions have opted against taking a Premier League title winner with them to Russia, but Manuel Neuer is included after injury issues Reigning champions Germany have made the stunning decision to leave Manchester City winger Leroy Sane out of their squad for World Cup 2018. The 22-year-old is coming off the back of an […]
The Nigeria football federation has said there were three million pre-orders for the futuristic-looking green and white kit. Nigeria’s World Cup football kit has sold out, with three million shirts pre-ordered online. The team’s replica shirts, which feature a pattern with a feathered arrow design in green and white, have proved a hit with fans […]
Protocols: I welcome you all to State House, for this farewell reception, as you prepare to depart for the FIFA 2018 World cup Finals in the Russian Federation. You are going to represent us in Russia. You must bear in mind that you are not just going for a tournament. With each game, you must […]
