Monday, 30 June 2014
Shuerrle, Ozil Pilot Germany To Quarter Final
Two goals from Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil in the 30 miutes extra time of play helped Germany survive a rampaging Algeria side as the Germans emerge 2-1 victor over their African opponent.
Keshi Resigns, Yobo Retires After World Cup Exit
Stories emanating from Brazil venue of the ongoing FIFA World Cup has it that Stephen Keshi has quit his job as the Super Eagles head coach with immediate effect.
France 2 v 0 Nigeria: France ends Nigeria's run at the World Cup
The run of the current African champion, Nigeria at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been brought to at unfortunate end as they were defeated 2-0 by France in the fifth of the eight round of 16 matches.
Trapattoni Set To Take Over As Cote d'voire Coach
Giovanni Trapattoni has announced that he is set to take the reigns as the new coach of Cote d’Ivoire, nine months after his departure from Republic of Ireland.
Friday, 27 June 2014
Herrera Joins Manchester United
Manchester United have completed the signing of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera.
The Old Trafford club have confirmed that the 24-year-old has agreed a four-year deal becoming new manager, Louis van Gaal's first signing.
Bafetimbi Gomis Joins Swansea
Sawnsea City has completed the signing of Lyon forward, Bafetimbi Gomis on a free transfer.
The 28-year-old joined from French club, Olympique Lyon, signing a four-year contract with the Swans that will see him remain in Liberty stadium until 2018.
Luke Shaw Completes United Move
Southampton left back, Luke Shaw has completed his much publicized move to Old Traford.
The 18 year old England International completed his medical at the club's training ground on Friday, having agreed terms on a lucrative four year deal with an option to extend by another year.
Arsenal Announces Departures Of Bendtner, 10 Others
Arsenal have confirmed that the contracts of 11 players of the club will not be renewed will be leaving the club when their contracts officially expire on June 30.
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Nigeria 2 v 3 Argentina: Nigeria Qualifies Inspite Of Loss
The Super Eagles of Nigeria becomes the first African team to qualify for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil despite loss to Argentina
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Samaras Sends Ivory Coast Packing With Late Penalty
Giorgos Samaras gave Greece a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast with stoppage time penalty during their final Group C match on Tuesday and took them through to the knock-out stages of the World Cup for the first time.
Monday, 23 June 2014
Mexico Pound Croatia 3-1, Moves To Next Stage
Mexico has qualified for the round of sixteen stage of the FIFA World Cup going on in Brazil after defeating 10 man Croatia three goals to one.
Australia 0 v 3 Spain: Spain Bows Out In Style
Having lost their two opening encounters against Netherlands and Chile thereby crashing out of the ongoing tournament, the current World Champion however would not leave without a win as they defeat Australia 3-0 in the last match of their group
Netherlands 2 v 0 Chile: RObben Inspires Top Spot Finish
Wearing the Captain's arm band on the night, Arjen Robben break through in the closing minute of the game to sqaure play into the box for Depay to finish and seal a 2-0 victory for the 'Oranje Boys' over Chile.
Sunday, 22 June 2014
USA 2 v 2 Portugal: Portugal Keeps World Cup Faith Alive
Portugal shatter USA's dream of qualifying for the round of sixteen with just two games played in the World Cup when they scored in the last minute of added time to put the game at two goals apiece and keep the hopes alive.
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Germany 2 v Ghana 2: Klose's Equalizer Saves Germany's Blushes
Miroslav Klose came off the bench to spoil the party for Ghana as he scores the equalizer and equalling Ronaldo De Lima's 15 goals in the World Cup goal, salvaging a 2-2 draw for his country.
Nigeria 1 v Bosnia 0: Osazie's Goal Seal Victory For Nigeria, Sends Bosnia Out
Osazie Odemwingie's lone goal in the first half of the game gift Nigeria a victory over Bosnia and a hope of qualifying for the round of 16 stage of the ongoing World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria vs Bosnia: Moses Drops To The Bench, Osazie Starts
Head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi has opted to drop Victor Moses and Ramon Azeez from the starting line up of their make or mar encounter against Bosnia Saturday night.
Surprises At The World Cup, How Are The Mighty Fallen!
Guess we should have seen this coming during the qualification stages of the World Cup, as teams like Sweden, Serbia, Paraguay and Senegal could not make it to the tournament, and others like France and Portugal had to go through the play-off stage to qualify.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Brazil 2014: Chile's Win Seals Spain's Exit
The La Furia Roja has crashed out of the ongoing World Cup in Brazil after loosing 2-0 to Chile; their second defeat in succession in the tournament.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Ghana Slump To Late Goal Against USA
The Black stars of Ghana conceded the second goal of the
game late in the game to kick-start their World Cup campaign on a back foot
despite a very impressive showing on the night.
Pantilimon Joins Sunderland On Free
Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Manchester City's second choice goalkeeper, Costel Pantilimon joined the club on a has agreed a four-year deal. The Romanian international will join the club from July 1 on a free transfer.
Barcelona Completes Rakitic Signing
Barcelona have announced the signing of Croatia international, Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla for an unspecified amount. Rakitic according to a statement on the clubs official website will put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
Iran Hold Nigeria To Goalless Draw
Iran and Nigeria played to a goalless draw on Monday in the ongoing
FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil, coincidentally the first of the tournament.
Germany Pound Portugal 4 Goals To Nil
Germany showed their superiority in their Group G opening encounter as they humbled Portugal 4-0 with Thomas Muller scoring the first hattrick of the tournament.
Sunday, 15 June 2014
Messi Gets Second World Cup Goal As Argentina Defeat Bosnia 2-1
Lionel Messi scored his second world cup goal in history as he inspires Argentina to a 2-1 victory over hard fighting Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Group F opener on Sunday.
Brazil 2014: Switzerland Bags All Three Points Against Ecuador
Switzerland scored twice in the second half to overturn Ecuador's lead and grab all three points in thier Group E opening game of the World Cup.
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Uruguay 1 v Costa Rica 3: Uruguay Suffers Shock Defeat
Uruguay conceded three second half goals to suffer a shocking defeat in their opening Group D fixture against Costa Rica despite going ahead in the first half.
World Cup: Key Stars Who Will Not Feature In Brazil Due To Injury
With the much awaited FIFA World Cup in Brazil already in its third day, the fever has set in already, emotions are high as expected and everyone is begining to dance to the vibe of the mundia, but for some teams its going to be a tale of 'what could have been, if...'
Friday, 13 June 2014
Sagna Joins Manchester City
Manchester City has confirmed their first major signing of the summer as they have agreed terms with Bacary Sagna to move to the Ethihad stadium come next season.
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Mancini Departs Galatasaray
Having recently said he wanted to remain in Turkey, Roberto Mancini has left his position as the head coach of Turkish club, Galatasaray.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Full Squad List Of Players To The World Cup
The FIFA deadline day for the submission of the final team list for all participation countries in the forthcoimg World Cup in Brazil has lapse yesterday, and as expected, every team coach has submitted the list of gladiators expected to compete for their respective teams at the 20th edition of the tournament shceduled to kick start come June 12 2014.
Monday, 2 June 2014
Keshi Names Final Squad, Igiebor, Mba, Nsofor Dropped
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has named his 23 man squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil dropping the trio of Nosa Igiebor, Sunday Mba and Nnamdi Oduamadi.
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