Nigeria relaxed and confident ahead of clash against Uruguay

Nigeria arrived in Salvador, Bahia two days before their clash against Uruguay at Estadio Pituacu. The African champions held their first training inside the arena on Tuesday as they prepare to play against the champions of South America in Thursday’s match. The Super Eagles defeated Tahiti 6-1 to stay top of Group B on goals difference ahead of world and European champions Spain. Gone was the troubled start to the tournament that ensured the team arrived hours to their opening game due to a bonus row. "We're ready. Of course we have had our issues. But that is not who we are. What we want to do is play football. I am proud of my players for the way they overcame tiredness, jetlag and everything else to get three points and those goals against Tahiti,” coach Stephen Keshi told KickOffNigeria.com. "Now we have tried to get them as much rest as possible and we just want them to have fun on Thursday. "We know a little more about Uruguay. So we can plan a little better, but we will not be preparing much different from the way we normally do. "We have our own methods, our own tactics and our own way of playing, and that is what we plan to do." Both nations have never met at senior level and it promises to be an exciting encounter on Thursday in Salvador. The match will start 11pm (West African Time).

Neymar's best ever Brazil performance

Brazil have Neymar to thank for their progression to the Confederations Cup semi-finals as the new Barcelona signing disguised a dour team performance by providing his most impressive display to date for the Selecao. Despite a record of 138 goals in 230 games for Santos, the 21-year-old remains a player who divides opinion. Having had his name mentioned alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he was adjudged to have not adequately displayed the ability to warrant such comparisons when in the global eye. Doubts over how good he could become had, perhaps justifiably, arisen.

D'banj's D' Kings Men concert holds this Sunday June 23 @Eko Hotel

Ndani TV and DB Records presents D' Kings Men Concert featuring Superstars, 2Chainz, Dbanj (Eja Nla), Olamide (Badoo), Wizkid (Wizzy), Fally Ipupa, Iyanya, Timaya, Naeto C. Also featuring Kay Switch, J Sol, Durella and Ikechukwu.

South West PDP Endorses Jonathan For Second Term In Office

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West yesterday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office come 2015. This position was contained in a communiqué signed by the Chairman, South West Caretaker Committee of PDP, Chief Ishola Filani at the end of a meeting of the Forum. “After carefully x-raying the President’s qualities and in view of the fact that he is constitutionally qualified to seek re-election, the forum unanimously endorsed him for a second term in 2015,” the communiqué reads. While passing a vote of confidence in the transformation agenda of Jonathan and the leadership role of the National Chairman of the PDP, the forum passed same on the PDP National Working Committee, as well as its Zonal Caretaker Committee.

Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082 (White)

Similar to the almost identical SIII, the Samsung Galaxy Grand is outfitted with a deluxe large display to meet your needs. Everything from larger font size to immersive viewing, brilliant visuals are guaranteed. Enjoy exclusive viewing experience while on the go. Slim design ensures portability of GALAXY Grand for those who want to have a large screen without compromising portability. Powered by Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), the latest version of the world’s most popular smartphone operating system. Jelly Bean has fast, fluid and smooth graphics along with a new Google Search™ experience featuring Google Now™, which brings you just the right information, before you ask.

Julius Agwu quits comedy after two decades as an entertainer

Serena Williams heavily criticised for blaming rape victim

The world champion is being heavily criticized over remarks she made about the victim of the Steubenville Ohio rape case. A 16-year-old girl who was raped by high school football players, Trent Mays and Ma'Lik Richmond, who were each sentenced to a year in juvenile jail in March this year. During an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Serena blamed the girl for putting herself in a position where the boys could rape her. She said:

Video: Rihanna hits fan in the face with her mic at her concert

A video surfaced online recently showing the pop star hitting a fan in the face with her mic after the fan refused to let go of her arm as she walked through the crowd at her show in Birmingham, UK. Watch...

Who is your top defender of the season?

This is the sixth edition of the prize, which has previously been won by current holder Cristiano Ronaldo (twice), Barcelona star Lionel Messi (twice) and Wesley Sneijder in 2010. As part of the build-up to this year's gong, we are running a series of polls asking readers to vote for their own best players in each position for what should be an intriguing debate.

After kicking off with the goalkeepers, we now put forward a number of high-profile candidates who can lay claim to having been the best defender in the world game over the last 12 months. Bayern Munich were undoubtedly the team of the season and they have three representatives in our list. Right-back Philipp Lahm, central defender Dante and left-back David Alaba all impressed throughout 2012-13.