Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games......

African Nations Cup: Egypt, Nigeria in semi-finals

Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan scored three times, including a first-half own goal, as the holders overcame Cameroon 3-1 after extra-time on Monday to advance to the African Nations Cup semi-finals.......

French League: Lyon go top with win

A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Lyon have 10 points from four games, one ahead of champions Girondins......

Argentina retain men's football gold

Argentina retained the Olympic gold medal in men's footballafterbeating Nigeria 1-0 in Saturday's final with a stunning goal from Angel Di Maria. Di Maria, guilty of a remarkable double......