FIFA U20 World Cup Draw: Flying Eagles to face England, Portugal or Spain

                           

The Nigeria U20 team will know group opponents after the African Youth Championship taking place in Algeria.

The group stage draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013 took place Monday evening at the Grand Tarabya Hotel in Istanbul. The event was greeted with great fan fare that showcased the culture of the country. It was a spectacular treat that left mouths wide open including the crème de la crème of world football and football legends.

Osaze Odemwingie shows off one month old son, Noah

 

The footballer posted the photos on his Twitter page. Noah Odemwingie was born 20th January 2013. Beautiful baby!

Hurray Super Eagles!

                         
The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday defeated the Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire in the quarter final 2-1. I was really surprised... because a lot of us wrote them off, abi? But they put in a sensational performance, their best so far and put us through to the next round. I don't know about you guys, but for me o, Victor Moses, Brown Ideye and Sunday Mba are the revelation for this new Super Eagles players so far. But they are all heroes! Standing ovation for the Super Eagles!
 
The Ivorians believed they will win the match but the Super Eagles said (Mba not this Sunday!!!)
 
We are meeting Mali at the Semi-Finals. I hope we don't get too carried away with our victory. #ProudNigerian

Oh and Emmanuel Eboue, Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire indeed...now you are the grass we walk on! Hahahaha!

Prostitutes congratulate Eagles, promise free sex if they get gold

                                     

The Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (ANP) has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for moving on to the Quarter Finals stage of the Orange African Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013, urging them to go for gold.

ANP in a statement issued through its national secretary, Jessica Elvis urged the national team to make the country proud by moving on to the finals and bringing back the trophy. 

NFF Offers Eagles $15,000 To Beat Cote d’Ivoire

The Nigeria Football Federation members largely see the Sunday match against Cote d’Ivoire as the biggest obstacle to landing the trophy when the final match is played on February 9. As the build to the game continues, the NFF officials have reminded the players that they would not go back on their pledged to dole out $15,000 to each player if they are able to beat an Ivorian side inspired by Didier Drogba and African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure.

10 Funniest Soccer Photos – World Cup 2010 Pictures

           

Now, if this isn’t considered one of the best soccer pictures of all time, we don’t know what would be.

This is what we do when there are no stories to tell....lol  More photos after the cut....

Ivory Coast player Eboue's tweet to Super Eagles

For those who don't watch football, we are meeting Ivory Coast next in the quarter final stage at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations - on Sunday 3rd of February. Emmanuel Eboue is an Ivory Coast player and former Arsenal player. This guy is running his mouth....Come Sunday, u will eat ur words,,,m tshweee

Shakira and footballer beau welcome baby boy

Milan Piqué Mebarak, was born yesterday January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain.

The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health. Big congrats to them.

Meet The Latest Release Noah Odemwingie

That's Osaze Odemwingie's one day old son, Noah

Lionel Messi Breaks Gerd Muller's 40-Year Record With First-Half Double At Betis

                    
Messi took just 16 minutes to equal German legend Gerd Muller's mark of 85 from 1972 when he slotted a ball from Adriano into the corner.

And the 25-year-old surpassed Muller nine minutes later with a sweeping shot he was afforded by Andres Iniesta's deft backheel.

But the player himself was more focused on the fact that the win maintains Barca's six-point lead over Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Mario Balotelli Becomes First Time Father

                                   

Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has become a father after former girlfriend Raffaella Fico gave birth to a baby daughter.

The child has been named Pia according to Italian media.
She was born on Wednesday, five days earlier than expected, at the Clinica Mediterranea in Naples. Balotelli was not present at the birth. Various news outlets report that Balotelli will fly out to Italy to see his newly-born daughter and former girlfriend.

City faces crosstown rival Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday.
Balotelli and Fico have been an on-and-off item and have recently got back together according to numerous tabloid reports.

CAF announces top three for African Player of the Year

 

The confederation of African Football announces the top three candidates for this year‘s African player of the year.

Reigning footballer of the year, Ivory coast and Manchester city Midfielder Yaya Toure is joined by fellow Ivorian and national team Captain, Didier Drogba and The Cameroonian midfielder Alexander song.

The winner will be announced later this month on 20th December at the Awards Gala in Accra, Ghana.

Cameroon born international was voted in second place as Arsenal player of the season by the fans. The defensive midfielder had a hand in vital goals scored by Arsenal in 2011-2012 season. He left for Barcelona in August 2012 after 204 appearances and 10 goals for Arsenal. He is a member of the Cameroon national team.

Didier Drogba had an eventful 2011-2012 season with both club and country. He scored the equaliser and winning penalty to give Chelsea the European Champions League title and missed a penalty in 2012 AFCON final during regulation time. His goals took Ivory Coast into 2012 AFCON finals were they finished up second to Zambia. He scored the winning goal in FA cup final for Chelsea in what became his last season with the English club before he signed for Shanghai Shenhua in China.

Mikel signs new five-year deal with Chelsea

John Mike Obi has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, tying him to the club until 2017.

Messi, Iniesta, C Ronald: Who should win Ballon D'Or?

        

Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi...vote for your player of the year.Who do you think will win?

Former Nigerian national basketball player shot dead while robbing a home in Texas

      

Burglary attempt: Police say Chinedu Onyeuku, 29, was trying to break into a home in Plano on November 21 and was shot and killed by the homeowner

A former Nigerian national basketball player was shot dead in a botched burglary in Texas before Thanksgiving, it has been revealed.
Chinedu Onyeuku, 29, was trying to break into a home in Plano on November 21 and was shot and killed by the homeowner, police say.

Rafa Benitez Appointed as Interim Manager for Chelsea

Statement from Chelsea FC

Chelsea Football Club can confirm Rafael Benitez has been appointed interim first-team manager until the end of the season. The owner and the Board believe that in Benitez we have a manager with significant experience at the highest level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our objectives.

The 52-year-old Spaniard is due to meet the players at the training ground in Cobham tomorrow.

Serena Williams in hot new bikini pics

The tennis champ posted these photos on her instagram page. Hmmm. Do you like what you see?

Chelsea Sacks Di Matteo after Juventus loss...

      

Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo following their 3-0 defeat to Juventus on Tuesday evening which has put the club's prospects of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage in doubt.

The Blues needed a positive result in Turin to maintain strong hopes of defending their European crown, but Antonio Conte's side destroyed the Premier League club to leave their chances in ruins.

Thierry Henry Set to Train With Arsenal in December Ahead of a Possible 2nd loan return with the Gunners

Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer has been told he can keep in shape at their London Colney training base during the MLS off-season.

Goal.com understands that there is a strong possibility that the informal situation could even extend into a second loan spell at the club where Henry enjoys legendary status.

Arsene Wenger wants to strengthen his squad with a new centre-forward in the window January and, as revealed by Goal.com last month, has made Atletico Madrid’s Adrian Lopez his top target.

Lionel Messi Breaks Pele’s Record

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has broken former Brazil international Pele’s scoring record of 75 goals during one calendar year.

The Brazilian was in second place behind Gerd Muller, who netted 85 times for Bayern Munich and West Germany during just 60 games in 1972.