Photos: Lisbon stands still for the Portuguese team
The Portuguese team were treated to a heroes’ welcome earlier today in Lisbon following their victory over France in the final of the 2016 European Championship. Thousands of elated fans chanted the name, ‘Eder’ the player who delivered the winning goal during a victory parade organised in the capital city.
Portugal win Euro 2016
U-20 AFCONQ- Super Eagles record 2-1 win against Sudan
Iyabo Ojo, Empress Ijamah, Lancelot Imasuen, others attend Seun Akindele's wedding
Serena Williams claims seventh Wimbledon title
All hail the Queen! Accomplished Tennis star, Serena Williams beat Angelique Kerber in Wimbledon final to equal German athlete, Steffi Graf’s record. she claimed record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title with 7-5, 6-3 win over Kerber.
Legend.
Xavi Hernandez to present the trophy to Euro 2016 winner
Zinedine Zidane's headbutt experience changed my life – Marco Materzatti
Meet the 3 candidates jostling for the Super Eagles job
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The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled the three candidates jostling for the Super Eagles coaching job. The football body revealed that they received over 20 applications for the post but the list was whittled down to just three. The three-man shortlist include Paul Le Guen, Tom Saintfiet and Salisu Yusuf. The three candidates will be interviewed on July 18 and the successful candidate will be announced as Super Eager coach same day.
Paul Le Guen, a French qualified France for the 2010 World Cup Finals.
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Tom Saintfiet, a Belgian managed Namibia, Ethiopia, Malawi and Togo in the past.
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Salisu Yusuf who is currently the Eagles’ caretaker coach led the team to two friendly wins against Mali and in May
Ahmed Musa seals Leicester move
Nigeria International, Ahmed Musa has joined Premier League Champions, Leicester City on a 4-year contract for a fee of around £16m.
The Super Eagles forward who moved to Russian club, CSKA Moscow in 2012 scoring 54 times in 168 games is Leicester’s 4th signing of the summer. Since his debut for Nigeria in 2010, the 23 year-old target netted 11 goals in 58 games