FIFA have demanded that the Nigerian government withdraw their ban on the Super Eagles playing international football for the next two years and given them until Monday to comply.

The Nigeria Football Federation say they were left with “no choice” over the venue for their friendly against North Korea at which a stampede left 16 people injured.

The Nigerian Football Federation have revealed Everton striker Victor Anichebe was left out of the World Cup squad because of injury.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he turned down the chance to become Norway coach following the recent resignation of Aage Hareide.

Everton defender Joseph Yobo has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad to face Colombia next week due to injury.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been named in a 20-man squad by Nigeria to face South Africa in a joint 2010 World Cup and African Nations Cup qualifier early next month.

Eric Cantona has been branded 'stupid' by a member of Fifa's executive committee following his comments about cocaine.