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Yobo takes final bow in style

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

Yobo takes final bow in style It was fun and fanfare as former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo played his testimonial game in Port Harcourt on Friday, writes ’TANA AIYEJINA Governor Nyesom Wike hit the woodwork, David Moyes was on the bench, Austin Okocha dazzled both fans and opponents alike, Emmanuel Emenike hit a hat-trick, […]

Yobo pleased with players’ turnout for testimonial

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, May 12th, 2016

FORMER Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo is pleased to have secured the services of major international players to take part in his testimonial game later this month in Port Harcourt. Yobo, 35, has been in Europe visiting his old stomping grounds and speaking to players expected at the game and is happy at the overwhelming response […]

West Ham to dump Moses, Emenike

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Nigerian duo, Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike are certainly on their way out from West Ham after a not-too-convincing performance at the club during the closing season. West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has revealed that the Hammers have made a big-money transfer bid for an unnamed striker. Victor Moses The businessman not only confirmed […]

Cricket: Nigeria hires Indian coach

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Nigeria yesterday said the employment of an Indian coach will boost its performance at this month’s World Cricket League Division 5 to be hosted by the United Kingdom. Manager, Nigeria’s National Cricket Team, Mr Olisa Egwuatu (R), speaking on the team’s victory at the Jersey 2013 World Cricket League in Abuja. Team Nigeria defeated Vanuatu, […]

New Man City deal: Iheanacho demands N70m a week pay

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

New Man City deal: Iheanacho demands N70m a week pay — 4th May 2016 Vows to shock Real Madrid today Atletico beats Bayern to land in UCL final BY JOE APU NIGERIA and Manchester City hotshot, Kelechi Iheanacho is set for a new five-year deal with his club but on a new pay packet of £200, 000 […]

Troost-Ekong excited with Eagles recall

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, April 29th, 2016

Troost-Ekong excited with Eagles recall — 29th April 2016 BY MONICA IHEAKAM HAUGESUND of Norway captain, William Troost-Ekong is on cloud nine over his recent recall to the Super Eagles ahead of the international friendly matches against Mali and Luxembourg in May. Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, had on Tuesday called up 26 players, including skipper John Mikel […]

NFF Leadership Tussle: Coalition Slams Giwa

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

Nigerian Civil Society Groups and youth organizations have slammed the the Chris Giwa- led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), over what they described as his recalcitrant attitude in the leadership crisis of the nation’s apex football governing body. Pinnick-Giwa They said Giwa’s attitude is capable of jeopardizing the Nigerian football. Converging under the aegis […]

Oliseh gets FIFA appointment

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

Former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh has been appointed into the new FIFA technical committee. Oliseh managed the Nigerian national team for seven months before he resigned citing lack of support from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). However, he will have plenty of support from FIFA as it is a familiar ground for the former […]

CAF Champions League: Enyimba crushes Etoile du Sahel

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, April 11th, 2016

CAF Champions League: Enyimba crushes Etoile du Sahel — 11th April 2016 BY MONICA IHEAKAM MFON Udoh scored a hat-trick to nudge Eniymba International FC of Aba closer to the League stage as the Peoples Elephant crushed Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia 3-0 in Port Harcourt. Udoh opened the score sheet after nine minutes of […]

More trouble for Nigerian football: Court sacks NFF president, recognises Giwa as President

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer Friday, April 8th, 2016

Court sacks NFF president, recognises Giwa as President — 8th April 2016 A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State has sacked the Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick. The Court also ordered Chris Giwa to resume office as president of the football federation. The duo of Adama Yahaya and Obinna Ogba had approached […]