Tag: Pele

In international football, the phenomenon of players with Nigerian roots donning the colours of other nations has been a recurring theme, Soccernet.ng reports. On the other side, some players born ...

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as "Pele," who passed away at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer, has been mourned by President Buhari. Nigerian President ...

Arguably the greatest human to ever kick a football, the Brazilian icon finally loses his battle with colon cancer Football great Edson Arantes do Nascimento 'Pelé' who is widely regarded ...

Messi sealed his place among the greatest footballers to have ever walked this realm but a former Nigeria international holds a Brazilian icon above all others Former Super Eagles captain ...

Lionel Messi was on target for the second game running as Argentina came back twice to play a 2-2 draw against South American rivals, Uruguay in an international friendly match ...