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IAAF investigates Spanish visa denial row for Nigerian athletes

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Thursday, July 12th, 2012

By Ben Efe, Barcelona World athletics governing body IAAF has asked the Athletics Federation of Nigerian to write a report of what transpired between the Nigerian team to the World Junior Championships and the Spanish Embassy in Lagos. The Nigerian juniors arrived two days into the championships here in Barcelona. This was after the Spanish […]

I’m not in China for money, Yakubu insists (Is it for the Chinese noodles then?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Nigerian striker Ayegbeni Yakubu insisted on Wednesday his move to China was made out of a fierce desire to help his ambitious new club, rather than the huge money on offer. The former Blackburn Rovers striker is the latest in a series of Premier League footballers to join the Chinese Super League for reportedly […]

Portsmouth planning to punish Kanu

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Nwankwo Kanu | credits: File copy Portsmouth are considering punishing former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu for his continued absence from club activities while he stays in Nigeria. The veteran striker missed training for a second day on Tuesday as his teammates took part in a double session at Fratton Park. The reason for […]

Eagles will roll over Liberia – Fetuga (In the same way you rolled over Guinea & missed the Nation’s Cup)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, July 7th, 2012

July 7, 2012 by Kazeem Busari 10 Comments Former youth international, Olusegun Fetuga, has written off the Lone Stars of Liberia as a threat to the Super Eagles as both sides are drawn to clash in the final qualification round for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. In the draw conducted in South Africa on […]

Arsenal dump Nigeria on proposed tour

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, July 6th, 2012

Arsenal have announced that they have postponed their proposed trip to Nigeria in August. The English club said they have taken the decision “as a result of complexities linked to the planned game against Nigeria on Saturday, August 5 in Abuja.” The team with arguably the largest fan base in Nigeria did not give any […]

Nations Cup: Eagles face Liberian test

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, July 6th, 2012

By John Egbokhan Nigeria appear to face an easy route to the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa following last night’s draws which pitched the Super Eagles against Liberia in a two-leg elimination for the qualification ticket. Liberia, at 35, are the lowest ranked team in the draw and the Nigerians will fancy […]

Nigeria rise in FIFA ranking

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Nigeria has moved two places up to number 58 in the latest FIFA World Ranking. The latest ranking comes as a relief to the Super Eagles after the team emerged undefeated in three competitive games in June. Nigeria are now ranked 10th best team in Africa. The Eagles defeated Rwanda 2-0 to book a place […]

Picture: Metu, Okagbare lead Nigeria against Africa

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Nigeria will attempt to stage a comeback to the top of the medals table as the African Senior Athletics Championships begin in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin today. It has been 12 years since Nigeria finished as the overall winners on the continent for this event. Nigeria had reigned as African champions following incredible, championships […]

Christian Obodo: Police arrest 3 more suspects

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, June 25th, 2012

THREE more kidnap suspects, among them a woman, have been arrested by the Delta State police command in connection with the abduction of ex-Super Eagles player, Christian Obodo, penultimate Sunday. The latest arrest brings to six the number of suspects cooling their heels in police net over Obodo kidnap saga. Security sources told Nigerian Tribune, […]

Messi plans retirement when the fun stops

Posted by admin Soccer, Sports Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

LONDON (AFP) – Three-time world footballer of the year Lionel Messi told The Times on Saturday that he will retire from football the day he feels he is no longer having fun. The 24-year-old Argentinian – who scored 73 goals in 60 games for Barcelona last season, breaking the European club record of 67 goals […]