Agent reveals Fenerbahce interest in Emenike

Emmanuel Emenike's agent has confirmed the striker is attracting interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

West Ham, Spurs, Chinese clubs alerted as Montpellier plan Belhanda, Bedimo, Utaka sales

Montpellier president Louis Nicollin says Moroccan Younes Belhanda and Cameroon's Henri Bedimo can leave the French club in the summer. 

Sidney Sam not cleared for Nigeria

Former Germany youth international Sidney Sam has not been cleared to play for Nigeria's national side.

Martins gets Nigeria recall for World Cup tie

Nigeria have recalled striker Obafemi Martins for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya in Calabar on 23 March. 

Nigeria confirm Houston friendly against Mexico

Nigeria have announced a friendly fixture, to be played against Mexico in the United States in May, which they hope will form part of their Fifa Confederations Cup preparations.

Obafemi Martins keen on MLS move

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins has revealed he is desperate to complete a move to MLS side Seattle Sounders.

Lagos state cash reward for Nigeria Super Eagles

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad have been rewarded with cash gifts by Lagos state governor Babatunde Fashola.

Nigeria soar in Fifa rankings after Nations Cup success

Nigeria have risen 22 places in this month's Fifa rankings after winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time. 

Asaba stadium named after Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi

Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has named the Asaba Stadium after Stephen Keshi, who led Nigeria to a third Africa Cup of Nations title. 

Highlights and goals as Nigeria clinch third Nations Cup title

Nigeria ended a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought with a 1-0 final victory over Burkina Faso at the National Stadium in Johannesburg thanks to a late first-half goal from Sunday Mba.

Uche in, Emenike out for Nigeria vs Burkina Faso

Striker Emmanuel Emenike is ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso after he failed a late fitness test.

Odemwingie has been disciplined, issues apology and will resume full training

ALBION have taken disciplinary action against Peter Odemwingie in respect of his conduct over the past fortnight.

Preview: Favourites Nigeria wary of Burkina Faso threat

Nigeria are one win away from ending a 19-year wait to reclaim the African Nations Cup but the favourites are wary of the threat posed by surprise finalists Burkina Faso in Sunday's showdown at Soccer City. 

Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach Nations Cup final

Burkina Faso will face Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final after a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Ghana on Wednesday.

Nigeria stroll to their first Africa Cup of Nations final in 13 years

Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after trouncing Mali 4-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Nigeria have named an unchanged team for Wednesday's semi-final against Mali

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi stick with the squad that upset their West African neighbours Ivory Coast on Sunday. 

Nigeria edge out favourites Ivory Coast to reach semis

Nigeria upset their West African neighbours and dumped favourites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations.

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria preview

Ivory Coast hold a slight edge over Nigeria at Cup of Nations tournament clashes, winning two and losing one of five meetings that produced a meagre seven goals. 

Nigeria's Peter Odemwingie defends deadline-day trip to QPR

Peter Odemwingie says he was given the go-ahead by West Brom to travel to QPR on deadline day to discuss a move with the London club. 

Club urge Odemwingie to focus on his Baggies commitments

ALBION can confirm that no agreement was reached with QPR over the transfer of Peter Odemwingie before the closure of the January window and that the striker remains under contract at The Hawthorns.

Besiktas complete signing of Senegalese Mamadou Niang

Turkish side Beşiktaş have completed the signing of Al-Sadd striker Mamadou Niang on a loan deal which will see him remain at the Istanbul club until the end of the season.

No Fenerbahce deal for Younès Belhanda

Turkish side Fenerbahce have ended their interest in Moroccan playmaker Younès Belhanda. 

Drogba still our player, says Shanghai Shenhua

Ivorian Didier Drogba's Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua have expressed outrage over his move to Turkish side Galatasaray, saying it breaches his current contract and he is still their player. 

Yusuf Ayila joins Turkish side Orduspor on loan

Nigeria midfielder Yusuf Ayila has joined Turkish club Orduspor on loan until the end of the season.

Mikel - I'm confident we can beat Ivory Coast

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is confident Nigeria can beat favourites Ivory Coast in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash on Sunday.

Highlights: Nigeria beat Ethiopia to secure quarter-final place

Nigeria secured their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final place in Rustenburg after late penalties from Victor Moses saved them from an embarrassing exit against Ethiopia.

Uche IN, Musa OUT of Nigeria squad to face Ethiopia

Ahmed Musa dropped and top goalscorer during the qualifiers Ikechukwu Uche starts for Nigeria.

Nigeria coach Keshi has Ethiopia game to save his job

Stephen Keshi is on the brink as the fallout from Nigeria’s faltering start at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations continues.

Galatasaray seal Drogba signing

Turkish side Galatasaray have announced the signing of Ivorian striker Didier Drogba from Shanghai Shenhua on a one-and-a-half-year contract.

West Brom reject second QPR bid for Odemwingie

West Brom have rejected a second, improved offer from QPR for their Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie.

Dynamo Kiev anxious to find buyer for Nigeria midfielder Yusuf Ayila

Dynamo Kiev president Igor Surkis will attempt to find a buyer for Nigeria midfielder Yusuf Ayila and two others after they were demoted to the reserves.

All is not well inside the Eagles nest as coach pounce on journalist, players' anger at 'special' Mikel

Battle for equal treatment, fairness and frustrating draw against Burkina Faso and Zambia is tearing Nigeria's Super Eagles apart in South Africa.

Qualifications at the end of the first round in case of equality of points

In case of equality of points between two or more teams, at the conclusion of the group matches, the ranking of the teams shall be established according to the following criteria:

Highlights: Zambia 1-1 Nigeria

Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene scored a controversial late penalty as Chipolopolo came from behind to draw 1-1 with Nigeria in Group C of the African Cup of Nations.

EXCLUSIVE: Yobo OUT, Moses IN Nigeria squad to face Zambia

Nigeria are without captain Joseph Yobo for their Group C game against Zambia in Nelspruit. 

Three Turkish clubs, QPR and Marseille in line for Taiwo

The agent of Nigerian Taye Taiwo is fielding fresh Turkish, Premier League and French interest for the AC Milan defender.

Fenerbahce keen to bring Emenike back to Istanbul

Turkish side Fenerbahce have opened the door for Emmanuel Emenike to make a sensational return to Istanbul, almost two years after selling him to Spartak Moscow for €10million.

The 25-year-old left Fenerbahce without playing a match for them after only joining from Karabukspor at the end of the 2010/11 season.

But his stay in Russia has not been devoid of controversies just like he had it in Turkey following an allegation of match-fixing leveled against him.

"Yes, he has been approached by Fenerbahce and they desperately want him back," a source close to the striker said.

"They've been calling him from December and now he's had to change his number twice in South Africa.

"They know he's not enjoying life in Russia because of the weather and attitude of opposing fans.

"Fenerbahce are seriously looking at a way of bringing him back now or in the summer."

Emenike was fined $17,000 for an obscene gesture towards fans of Dynamo Moscow during a Russian Premier League derby in March 2012.

The player told this blog last month that: 'I'm committed to my contract with Spartak Moscow' but that has not deterred the Turkish giants.

He scored when ten-man Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in their opening Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Victor Moses boost for Nigeria

Nigeria have been handed a boost with the news that injured Victor Moses is fit and ready to face Zambia in the 2013 African Cup of Nations on Friday. 

Keshi denies emergency meeting

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has dismissed reports that an emergency meeting was called after the Nations Cup opening day draw against Burkina Faso.

Montpellier president Louis Nicolin has hit out at Fenerbahce target Younes Belhanda

Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has launched a scathing attack on Moroccan Younes Belhanda, as he look set to leave the club this month.

Nigeria held by Burkina Faso

Ten-man Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw as Burkina Faso scored with the last kick of their opening Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Vuvuzelas fly as Ethiopia holds champion Zambia

Ten-man Ethiopia celebrated its return to the African Cup of Nations by holding defending champion Zambia to a 1-1 draw in a Group C opener that featured a missed penalty and vuvuzelas thrown onto the field.

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso preview

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has a full strength squad to choose from as they begin their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Burkina Faso in Nelspruit on Monday.

Mali beat Niger in Port Elizabeth

 A late goal from captain Seydou Keita gave Mali victory over Niger and the first win of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

DR Congo and Ghana in thrilling draw

DR Congo came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ghana in their African Cup of Nations opener on Sunday in Port Elizabeth.

Turkish clubs eyeing a move for Kolo Toure

Ivorian Kole Toure insists he is ready to see out the final months of his contract at Manchester City after rejecting a move to Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Bursaspor last summer.

Are Nigeria capable of winning the 2013 Nations Cup?

Nigeria have included six locally-based players in their final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa - the greatest number in more than two decades. Is that good enough?

Fenerbahce edge closer to Belhanda deal

Montpellier insist they will only let reported Fenerbahce target Younes Belhanda leave for the right price.

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o set to become a comic book hero

Former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o has been keeping himself busy in Russia creating a comic book.

Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to leave St Etienne in the summer

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claims to be a target for Premier League clubs, but says he will not be moving until the summer.

Afcon Update: Confident Gyan, No goalkeeper coach for Angola plus others

Angola travelled without a goalkeeper coach for the Afcon. Ejide is back for Nigeria and Asamoah is desperate to bury his stormy relationship with the Black Stars.