Golden Eaglets’ camp closes as NFF submits provisional team list to FIFA—Official
Sports August 23, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a provisional team list of 35 Golden Eaglets to the world soccer governing body, FIFA ahead of the 2013 Under-17 World Cup. This was contained in a statement made available to our correspondent in Calabar by the team Media Officer, Morakinyo... Read more
“Disregard Malawi protest over match venue in world cup qualifier with Nigeria”, C/River govt urges FIFA
Sports August 16, 2013
From: Diana-Okon Effiong The Cross River Government says it expects FIFA and the Nigerian soccer federation to disregard the Malawian soccer federation’s protest over the U.J. Esuene stadium as venue of the Sept. 7 World cup qualifier. The Malawian male senior national team is expected to lock... Read more
From: Diana-Okon Effiong, Calabar Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach, Manu Garba and his crew are confident about producing a strong team ahead of the World Cup The assurance was given in a statement by the team’s Media Officer, Morakinyo Abodunrin. The team is being camped in Calabar ahead... Read more
Diana-Okon Effiong Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 football team and officials, are due in Calabar July 22 to continue their build-up for the world championship billed for United arab emirate between Oct. 17 to Nov, 8 this year. This was contained in a statement made available to our correspondent in... Read more
The board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), have set up a five-man panel to investigate allegations of match fixing raised by some clubs in the NNL against the league organisers. The league was last week thrown into confusion with some clubs accusing its secretariat and some wealthy clubs... Read more
The Chief Coach of Nigeria’s under-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, John Sam Obuh, has submitted his letter of resignation to the management of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirming rumours that he was no longer interested in the job. Obuh, who was in-charge of the Flying Eagles squad... Read more
At Olympic Day celebrations, Dickson stresses need for sports facilities in schools
Sports June 30, 2013
The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has stressed the need to encourage youths at the grass root level through the provision of functional sporting facilities and equipment at both primary and secondary schools in the state. Governor Dickson also urged the youths to participate actively and take keen... Read more
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s FIFA-badge referee, Peter Edibi, is “quite elated’’ by FIFA’s decision to deploy him and 68 other referees for the male U-20 World Cup billed for Turkey June 21-July 13, 2013. Nigeria is drawn in Group B with Cuba, Korea Republic and Portugal and will kick... Read more
(Reuters) – Mario Balotelli earned lavish praise for his team spirit from Italy coach Cesare Prandelli following his performance in the 2-2 draw in a friendly against Brazil on Thursday. “I know how he really wants to be one of the best in the world but he has to... Read more
Cape Verde spoils South Africa’s fun as AFCON kicks off
Sports January 20, 2013
Tournament hosts, South Africa started their campaign at the on-going 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations on a drab note after playing out a barren draw with Group A rivals, Cape Verde. The South Africans worked hard to overcome their tag as a side which struggles to... Read more
