Tunisia flirts with FIFA ban

Tunisia face the prospect of a FIFA ban after sports minister Tarek Dhiab allegedly asked Zurich to dissolve the Tunisia Football Federation.

Japan Women 2–0 Nigeria Women: Nadeshiko clip Super Falcons wings again

Nigeria Super Falcons

 The six-time African champions saw their wings clipped again in the second of a two-legged friendly played on Thursday against the world champions.

Football: Bulgarian Player suspended over Anti-doping test

The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has provisionally suspended a Bulgarian international footballer for an initial period of 30 days follow

Nigeria Premier League Club, Crown FC opens camp

Chairman of the Glo Nigeria premier league new entrant  Crown Fc of  ogbomoso  Alhaji noah Bello has welcome the returning players of the club.

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Uganda drop Afcon hosting bid plans

Uganda has abandoned bidding plans for the 2019 and 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

The FA’s Vice President –in-charge of the league and chairman of the technical committee, Mujib Kasule told MTNFootball.com that they have abandoned plans to bid because of lack of readiness.

Suarez is victim of 'jealous' rivals, claims Uruguay chief

Luis Suarez has fallen victim to "jealous" rivals while playing for Liverpool and Uruguay, according to the president of his country's Football Association, Sebastian Bauza

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NFF Organising and Disciplinary Committee to meet on Friday in Abuja

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The Disciplinary Committee will sit on Friday to resolves all outstanding issues in the Premier League

The Organising and Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation will meet on Friday to take a hard look at the petitions and decisions taken by the League Management Company.

Messi Humiliated Guardiola

The Argentine star "humiliated" the former Barca boss in front of the whole squad, according to ex-New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe

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World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria and Ethiopia Competition history so far

MTNFootball.com gives a detailed recap of previous clashes between 2014 World Cup rivals Nigeria and Ethiopia.

Altogether, both teams have met seven times with Nigeria winning five of these matches.

Super Eagles media officer buries father in October

Pa Alaiya For Burial October 26


The Alaiya family of Ososo, Akoko Edo Local Government area of Edo State has announced burial programme for the late Head of the family, Pa Moses Jemila Alaiya, who died on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the age of 72.

Keshi, Mikel Dispel Injury Feigning Theory

Super Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi and Chelsea star, John Mikel Obi, have openly lampooned insinuations in some quarters that Mikel feigned injury to avoid playing in the 4-1 friendly win against Burkina Faso last Tuesday in Kaduna.

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2013: Esperance made it to the Semifinals

Ndjeng Joseph Yannick of EsperanceEsperance became the first side to book their place in the semifinals of the CAF Champions League when they defeated Recreativo do Libolo 3-2 at the Stade Olympique de Rades on Saturday night.

Yannick Ndjeng scored twice for the Tunisian side and Oussama Darragi added the third, while Rúben Gouveia replied with his own double for the visitors.

Ndjeng opened the scoring in the 4th minute to hand his side a 1-0 lead going into the break, but the Angolans were back on level terms soon after the restart as Ruben netted his first goal of the night.

Darragi put the home side ahead for the second time in the 53rd minute, but Ruben responded at the other end two minutes later as Recreativo tried to earn a valuable point away from home.But it wasn’t to be as Ndjeng completed his brace late in the game to ensure that his side walked away with all points on offer.

Esperance remain in top spot in Group B with 12 points, five ahead of second-placed Coton Sport, who will face Sewe Sport in Abidjan on Sunday.


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Ameobi is a good character to have in the Team - Keshi

The Super eagles coach Stephen keshi has rated the newly invited player, Shola Ameobi higher after his debut for the national team in calabar against , Malawi in a world cup qualifying match and has also boasted that his team is not afraid to play any team after the final Leg of the world cup qualifier.

Floyd Mayweather defeated Saul Alvarez

American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican's WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

I almost joined Arsenal in 2000 - Etoo Fils

The Chelsea striker has revealed he was on the verge of signing for Arsene Wenger before making his move to Mallorca permanent, with Luis Aragones key to the decision.

New Chelsea signing Samuel Eto'o has claimed he was on the verge of joining Arsenal earlier in his career.

My Best is Yet to Come - Ideye

Brown Ideye has told MTNFootball.com his best is yet to come despite his brace against Burkina Faso in a friendly in Kaduna.

He said he is delighted with the goals as he was sure his goals will come for the Super Eagles.

Kayode Transfer Saga, Ogunjobi has been vindicated

Taiwo Ogunjobi has said he has been cleared of any blames over the future of Olanrewaju Kayode after FIFA stated the player has a contract with Asec.

Anichebe: Osaze thought me about West Brom

West Brom new boy Victor Anichebe has said ‘The Baggies’ outcast Osaze Odemwingie convinced him to make his big-money switch from Everton

Super Eagles Ahmed Musa was robbed

Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa was robbed.

The super eagles player presently in camp told sporadiva.net that his house in Jos was burgled overnight by unknown armed men numbering 11 and he said they went away with valuables in the house.

Ronaldo slams Ozil's £42.5m Arsenal move

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his anger at Mesut Ozil’s departure to Arsenal.

Germany playmaker Ozil was a deadline-day record signing for the Gunners at £42.5million, with Ronaldo becoming the latest Real Madrid star to express his frustration at the move.

Kano Pillars Tops Nigerian League

Rabiu Ali was again Kano Pillars hero as his strike beat Akwa United in a rescheduled Week 23 tie to take them back to the top of the table. 

I don't know about Sunday Mba's transfer -Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has spoken for the first time on the stories making the rounds that he had a part to play in the stalled transfer of Sunday Mba to french second division side CA Bastia.

"I have absolutely no idea what this is all about. My attention was called to the story and I am as baffled by the insinuations of it all." 

FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Enyeama, Onazi Promise Victory Against Malawi

Super Eagles stand in skipper, Vincent Enyeama, was in jolly mood as the team held its media parley with the national team on Wednesday morning, declaring that he was not in competition with any of the goalies for the number one shirt of the national team.

FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Malawi delegation arrives Thursday

The delegation of Football Association of Malawi to Saturday’s 2014
FIFA World Cup qualifying match against African champions, Nigeria
will land in Abuja on Thursday morning. The contingent will arrive
from Accra, Ghana.

FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Calabar is very safe – Maigari

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has
insisted that the city of Calabar, capital of Cross River State is
indeed very safe, and has always been very safe, for international
matches of all the various National Teams.

Top 5 Nigeria Football player transfer

This is how the players were rated.

Sunday Mba's SLAVE DEAL cancelled, back to Nigerian League

Nigeria international Sunday Mba did not sign with French second division side CA Bastia because they offered him a “slave deal”. 

Official: AC Milan sign Kaka

The Serie A giants have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the attacking midfielder over a two-year deal

AC Milan have announced on their official website that they have secured the services of Kaka from Real Madrid. 

Victor Moses excited to join Liverpool

Victor Moses unveiled in Anfield

The Nigeria international has left Stamford Bridge for Anfield Road on a year-long loan deal after falling down the pecking order in Jose Mourinho’s squad

New Liverpool signee Victor Moses has expressed excitement at joining up with the Reds on transfer deadline day.

Michael Essen loses Dad

Ghana and Chelsea FC midfielder lost his dad today.

African Football: Sunday African Football Star Watch

Good afternoon and welcome to Sunday’s African Stars Watch on MTNFootball.com.

It is a busy day action for our African stars in Europe before they fly back home to play for their respective national team ah

Premiership: Liverpool and Arsenal won Derby at home

Daniel Sturridge sent Liverpool top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, while Arsenal clipped Tottenham Hotspur's wings in the north London derby.New United manager David Moyes was without Wayne Rooney due to a head injury that looks set to rule him out of England's World Cup qualifiers and in his absence, the Scot's poor record at Anfield continued.

Nigerian Ajayi Shone at Arsenal Trials

Nigeria U20 defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi shone like a million stars for Arsenal U21 team in a friendly against Blackburn Rovers.

Liverpool thrashed Manchester united in Anfield as they sign Victor Moses on Loan

Daniel Sturridge's goal earned Liverpool victory over Manchester United to continue their 100% start to the season, their best for 19 years.

The hosts began at a blistering rate and Sturridge stooped to turn in from a corner after four minutes.United, who lost the injured Phil Jones in the first half, were disjointed but