Moses retires from international football

Chelsea defender Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football after playing for Nigeria for six years.

John Obi Mikel played through trauma of father’s kidnapping

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has revealed he played in his country’s World Cup clash with Argentina knowing that his father had been kidnapped.

Aguero ignores Argentina coach Sampaoli in thank you message

Sergio Aguero has omitted the Argentina management staff from a thank you message posted on Instagram on Monday.

World Cup match week 3: Have you seen anything like it?

From defending champions Germany’s shock exit from the 2018 World Cup to Senegal’s bizarre “Fair Play” exit. FourFourTwo South Africa wraps up an action-packed match week 3. 

Back to the drawing board for Africa

Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Maradona insists he’s ‘fine’ after health scare

Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was ‘fine’ after needing medical treatment in the wake of his nation’s win over Nigeria.

Messi scores 100th goal of World Cup 2018

With the group stages yet to be completed, Russia 2018 has seen its 100th goal thanks to a moment of magic from Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Highlights: Valiant Nigeria fall to late Argentina strike

Lionel Messi’s Argentina advanced to the Fifa World Cup last 16 after defeating Nigeria 2-1 at the Rostov Arena through a late stunner from Marcos Rojo.

Late Rojo winner dumps Nigeria out of World Cup

Marcos Rojo was Argentina’s unlikely hero as his stunning late winner secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria that kept Lionel Messi’s side in the World Cup.

Nigeria vs Argentina at the World Cup

Argentina and Lionel Messi have their place at the 2018 World Cup on the line when they face familiar foes Nigeria in St Petersburg on Tuesday.