Despite manager Jose Mourinho's insistence that Chelsea cannot win the Premier League this season, beating Norwich City on Sunday would leave them top of the table with a week remaining.... more »
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram Islamists stormed a packed viewing centre in Nigeria's restive northeast and shot dead two people watching Champions League matches, police said Thursday.... more »
Peter Odemwingie scored for the third game running as Stoke City continued their impressive form with a 1-0 win over Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday.... more »
The operators of Nigeria's Premier League on Tuesday said that matches would go ahead this weekend, despite rumours of a court injunction preventing fixtures from taking place.... more »
Nigerian football authorities on Friday suspended all Premier League matches at El Kanemi Warriors' home ground because of attacks by Boko Haram militants.... more »
Manchester United head to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at the start of a period that will determine if their disastrous season spirals completely out of control.... more »
Nigeria have given first call-ups to Belgium-based Imoh Ezekiel and Michael Uchebo as the search for 2014 World Cup sharpshooters continues Wednesday with a warm-up against Mexico.... more »
Nigeria have given first call-ups to Belgium-based Imoh Ezekiel and Michael Uchebo as the search for 2014 World Cup sharpshooters continues Wednesday with a warm-up against Mexico.... more »
Nigeria's new domestic football season will now start on March 7, officials have disclosed, following more wrangling between the league and clubs.... more »
Nigeria recalled skipper Joseph Yobo for next month's friendly against Mexico to be played in the American city of Atlanta on March 5 as part of both the sides build-ups to the World Cup finals in Brazil in June.... more »
Substitute Victor Anichebe struck a dramatic late equaliser on Tuesday to earn West Bromwich Albion a 1-1 draw as Chelsea were forced to settle for a lead of two points, not four, at the top of the Premier League.... more »
Sunshine Stars will host Enyimba to headline the opening day matches of the new Nigeria Premier League season on February 23, the league has announced.... more »
Stoke City have signed Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie from Cardiff City with Kenwyne Jones moving in the opposite direction in a player-exchange deal, the Premier League clubs announced on Tuesday.... more »
Stoke City have signed Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie from Cardiff City with Kenwyne Jones moving in the opposite direction in a player-exchange deal, the Premier League clubs announced on Tuesday.... more »
Liverpool's on-loan winger Victor Moses believes that the Merseyside derby at home to Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday could be a crucial moment in his side's campaign.... more »
Daniel Sturridge struck his third goal since returning from a two-month injury lay-off as Liverpool beat Championship outfit Bournemouth 2-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.... more »
