Magisterial probe into Nigerian footballer`s death

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:04

The Tripura government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Nigerian footballer Auro Azendu Joel, who was found dead in a juvenile home here last week, officials said here Saturday.

Nigeria holds FIFA responsible for low international rankings

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 19:01

Nigerian football fans have reportedly held international football governing body FIFA responsible for their low rankings in the world and African countries` list.

4 Nigerian football teams suspended over `mind boggling` results from play-offs

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 16:46

Four Nigerian football teams have been suspended following their reporting `mind-boggling` results from their play-off matches.

Nigeria arrives late for Confederations Cup

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 11:37

The Nigerian soccer team arrived in Brazil, three days behind schedule and a day before it opens its Confederations Cup football campaign against Tahiti.