Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi predicts harder times for Eagles against Ghana

 
Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi, has warned that there is no taking the foot off the pedal as the Eagles prepare for the semi-final against Ghana at the African Nations Championship on Wednesday.
The Eagles have been installed as tournament’s favourites after dispatching hosts, South Africa in Group A’s final game and overcoming a defensive Moroccan side 4-3 last Saturday in the quarter final but Keshi insists

Man United fan makes emergency call to try to reach Ferguson

 

A drunken Manchester United fan called the police emergency line in a futile attempt to talk to former manager Alex Ferguson about the club's League Cup semi-final loss to Sunderland on Wednesday.
"The result is all wrong. They had extra time and it was a total and utter load of rubbish," the male caller complained after dialing 999 and asking to be put through to Ferguson.

David Beckham strips down in behind the scenes advertising campaign

David Beckham has delighted fans by appearing in a new advertising campaign for high street retailer H&M.
The new advert, which sees the former footballer posing in his underpants, is being released to showcase the brands spring 2014 range and will premiere during the Super Bowl XLVIII next weekend.
Beckham has filmed two different versions of the ad, with fans being encouraged to vote to

Chelsea agree to sign Basel midfielder Mohamed Salah

 

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Egypt midfielder Mohamed Salah from Swiss champions Basel for a fee in the region of £11m.

Salah, 21, is yet to undergo a medical or agree personal terms, but is expected to move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Liverpool had held talks with Basel with hope of making Salah their first

Iheanacho signs City pre-contract

Nigeria Under-17 striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a pre-contract with Manchester City according to his father James.
In an interview with Brila FM the player’s father confirms that he has signed a pre-contract with City but with him being 17 years-old a proper contract will be signed when his son turns 18, and only then will they get money from his

28 Nigerian referees get NFA’s badges

The Nigeria Football Association on Tuesday in Abuja presented badges to Nigeria’s international referees for the year 2014.
Speaking at the ceremony, the NFA Chairman, Aminu Maigari, charged the referees to always conduct themselves in ways which would uplift the country’s image.
He praised the Nigeria Referees Association and the NFA Referees Committee “for the great job they have been doing to improve the standard of

Pius earns Super Eagles call

FC Taraba goalkeeper Ibrahim Pius has earned a call-up to train with Nigeria ahead of the 2014 African Nations Championship.The shot-stopper joined the newly-promoted Nigerian Premier League side from Enugu Rangers at the end of the recently concluded campaign, and will now join up with the national team as they prepare for next year's South Africa showpiece.
Pius will compete with Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi and Dele Alampasu for the number one jersey in the

David Beckham chooses Miami for new US soccer team

 

 David Beckham has selected Miami as the location for a new Major League Soccer franchise.

The former Manchester United footballer is said to have picked the Florida city as part of his option to buy a franchise for $25m (£15.5m).

Kadiri Ikhana says he will never return to a coaching position in professional football, with the former Nasarawa United tactician fearing for his health.

 
The 61-year-old has a comprehensive resumé, having previously represented Nigeria during his playing days while he was formerly in charge of Kano Pillars, Sunshine Stars, Enyimba and Kwara United, to name but a few.
However, Ikhana, who has spent the last 27 years in the business of coaching football, brought an end to