Nigeria striker Odemwingie close to West Brom switch

Nigeria striker Osaze Odemwingie is set to join Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on a three-year-deal from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. Odemwingie, who has passed a medical at West Midlan

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency investigates leaders of soccer federation

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria's anti-corruption agency plans to investigate current and former leaders of the country's soccer federation.

Ghana's Black Stars snatch victory in defeat

There was a delayed reaction to the celebrations that erupted in Ghana's capital Accra after the final whistle in Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium on Wednesday night.

Osaze criticises Largereback

Nigeria's Osaze Odemwingie has criticised coach Lars Largerback, claiming he was the wrong choice to lead the Super Eagles in South Africa.

Zuma declares the first world cup on African soil open

Amidst fun fare, celebrations and shout of joy, President Joseph Zuma of South Africa declares the world cup open in Johannesburg. With the deafening shout of the vuzu vela tearing...

Samuel Eto’o spends $1.3m on designer watches for teammates

Samuel Eto'o loves money. He loves it so much that he almost blew his move to Inter Milan last year by demanding a 15 percent cut of the transfer fee...

World Cup 2010: Nigeria's John Mikel Obi ruled out

Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi has been ruled out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a knee injury. Mikel joins fellow Chelsea stars Michael Essien and Michael Ballack...

Super Eagles on the mend

Before the super eagles took on Saudi Arabia in a world cup build-up match played in Austria, team coach Lars Lagerbeck promised Nigerians something to cheer about.

South Africa's number one football fan

Sadaam Maake's home would be a fitting shrine to the football gods. It is filled with football memorabilia such as tickets, trophy replicas and jerseys.

Togo's African Cup ban is lifted

Togo will compete in the next African Cup of Nations in 2012 after having their ban lifted with immediate effect.