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Sports News
KADA 2009 best Games ever, Ndanusa insists
Despite the barrage of criticisms which have continued to trail the on going 16th National Sports Festival in Kaduna , the Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Engineer Sani Ndanusa has declared that based on what he had....read more
Abimbola, Eaglets assistant coach demands constructive criticisms
Following avalanche of criticisms which have continued to trail Golden Eaglets preparations for this year’s FIFA U-17 Championship which is to be staged in Nigeria, one of the team’s assistant coaches, Samuel Abimbola has called for fair and constructive....read more
Stakeholders kick as Olajide eyes proposed FCT Sports Commission
Sports stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory have kicked against the whispering campaigns for the Executive Secretary of the FCTA Social Services Development Secretariat, Mrs. Felicita Olajide to be appointed the Executive Chairman of the proposed....read more
MICHAEL ESSIEN: It’s great to be back and scoring
Plenty have had their say on Michael Essien over the past fortnight, from team-mates to Guus Hiddink, from outside commentators to fans who cheered the player's return. Now Chelseafc.com gives the man himself the chance to say a few words.....read more
Winning in sports has gone beyond the grace of God-Ndanusa
Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Engineer Sani Ndanusa has said that the era of dependence on the special grace of God to win sporting competitions has come and gone as what is needed now to excel is scientific approach.....read more
Nigerian coaches can’t differentiate between good or bad players, says FIFA agent
A FIFA licensed players’ agent and manager, Mr. Bertram Ekenwa has come down hard on coaches of Nigerian national football teams as he said most of them are technically deficient to the extent that they can not even differentiate between good and bad play....read more
Traditional sports have come to stay, Federation president assures
Basking in the euphoria of the resounding achievements recorded by traditional sports at the just concluded 16th National Sports festival, President of the Traditional sports Federation, Mr. Muhammed has declared that traditional sports like Dambe, Langa,....read more
Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea deal would‘ve ruined Rabiu’s career-Ekenwa
Engineer Bertram Ekenwa, a FIFA licensed agent and manager of Nigeria’s junior international Rabiu Ibrahim has sensationally revealed why out of so many big European clubs that jostled for his player, he settled for Sporting Lisbon of Portugal. In this ex....read more
Tony Adams Upset with Portsmouth Fans' Criticism
There has been plenty of speculation in the British press recently that Portsmouth manager Tony Adams could soon be on his way out of Fratton Park. The former Arsenal defender has led his team to victory just twice in 15 league outings.....read more
Controversy trails Arshavin’s Arsenal transfer
It has been reported in the British press that Premier League club Aston Villa were not entirely convinced that Arsenal's signing of Andrei Arshavin had been completed within the given time frame.....read more
Milan to start negotiations with LA Galaxy over David Beckham
The Rossoneri have agreed terms with 'Becks' and are prepared to put €5 million on the LA Galaxy table to secure his services.....read more
Blossoming careers after 2007 FIFA U-17 Championship
A day after the official unveiling of the logo for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009, we must remember that over a year has passed since the world's finest young talents strutted their stuff at Korea 2007, the competition's most recent edition. FIFA.co....read more
Continental ticket: Lobi Stars coach still hopeful
Despite a slow start to the on going Premier league season in Nigeria, Chief Coach of Lobi Stars Footballof Makurdi and Flying Eagles assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf is still very optimistic that his side would grab one of the continental tickets at the end....read more
Marry or go back to school, Coach Abdullahi advises “tired” Falcons
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Marry or go back to school, Coach Abdullahi advises “tired” Falcons
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Marry or go back to school, Coach Abdullahi advises “tired” Falcons
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Gwagwalada Area Council budge hits N1billion
Gwagwalada Area Council has budgeted over N1billion for its operations in the 2009 fiscal year.
Presenting the budget to the legislative arm of the Area Council for consideration, Hon. Zakari Angulu -Dobi used the occasion to reassure the people of the A....read more
Gwagwalada Area Council budge hits N1billion
Gwagwalada Area Council has budgeted over N1billion for its operations in the 2009 fiscal year.
Presenting the budget to the legislative arm of the Area Council for consideration, Hon. Zakari Angulu -Dobi used the occasion to reassure the people of the A....read more
We've been through hell - Siasia
To hear his players talk about him, you would think Nigeria Coach Samson Siasia was a father, older brother or favourite uncle.....read more
Kaduna 2008: FCT Sports Council beckons on corporate bodies
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sports Council has beckoned on companies and other corporate bodies doing business in the FCT to give it financial assistance as it begins preparations for the 2008 National Sports Festival to be hosted by Kaduna state.....read more
I'm ready for Enyimba, if the money is good — Tyavkase
Two-time winner of the CAF Champions league with Enyimba football club of Aba and current captain of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, David Tyavkase has expressed readiness to return to the camp of the Peoples Elephant of Abia state if they can afford to pay him....read more
Pre-season championship for North-Central pro clubs underway
Sports Business International, SBI, a consultancy outfit is collaborating with North Central football stakeholders to organize a pre-season competition for all premier clubs and three other national Division One clubs in the region.....read more
Who will probe other failed sports?
Indeed just as it is the case in other countries, football is the opium of most Nigerians. Apart from that, it is the only thing that unites this heterogeneous entity called Nigeria.....read more
Niger Tornadoes blame barren season on inexperience
Last soccer season Niger Tornadoes of Minna recreated what Arsenal FC of England did in the English premiership when they took lead of the Nigeria premier league for weeks but eventually surrendered the title when the chirps were really down.....read more
Adenuga, Dangote boost NUGA
Two Nigerian business moguls, Mike Adenuga Jnr, owner of Globacom and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote conglomerate have thrown their weights behind the 2008 Nigerian Universities Games billed for the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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WAFU cancels debts of affiliate members
The new West African football Union, WAFU under the leadership of president Amos Adamu, Director-General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, has written off all debts owed the body by its affiliate members.....read more
Gimba and the burden of leadership
For the Chairman of the National Sports Commission and Minister of Sports, Barrister Abdulraham Hassan Gimba, these are not the best of times because he is currently the man on the cross. Those to crucify him are waiting for the Olympics Games to end befo....read more
Olympics: Hold NSC responsible, if football teams fail — Ogbadu
In 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics, Nigeria witnessed her happiest moment in sports when the dream team I led by Kanu Nwankwo, against all odds, won the gold medal in the male football event of that year's Olympics for Nigeria and Africa.....read more
Warri Wolves FC won't miss Egueaveon, Idoko
General Manager of Warri Wolves Football club and board member of the Nigeria football league, Mr. Mike Idoko has said that failure of the club to sign on former Super Eagles handler, Coach Austin Egueavon will not affect the performance of his club in th....read more
NUC organizes conference on sports development
In a bid to ensure a more fulfilling and result oriented experience for students of the Nigerian university system, the National Universities Commission has organized a one day workshop on sports development in Nigerian Universities.....read more
Crowd control problems in our stadia
One of the problems that is very common with most of the stadiums in Nigeria is lack of proper crowd control. This problem has led to several problems like hooliganism and poor officiating. Most times, the security arrangement is so porous that irate fans....read more
FA Cup Finals: NFA commend Suswam's commitment
The Nigeria Football Association, NFA, has commended the Benue State Governor, Mr. Gabriel Suswam, for the commitment and dedication exhibited so far in ensuring that the 2008 National Challenge Cup FA would be played under a unique atmosphere.....read more
Oyedeji's basketball clinic to attract 400 kids
Next month's Olumide Oyedeji's basketball clinic to be staged at the sports hall of the National Stadium Lagos is going to attract at least four hundred enthusiastic players across the country.....read more
Aghahowa joins Promise in Turkey
Aghahowa was brought to Wigan by former manger Paul Jewell.
Wigan striker Julius Aghahowa has agreed a three-year deal with Turkish club Kayserispor.....read more
Eagles mid-field belongs to Uche Kalu
Having watched for sometime how Super Eagles Head coach Amodu Shuaibu intends to use players at his disposal, I have no option but to give him this useful advice which if he deems useful, would save him a lot of headache.....read more
Ladipo faults Amodu for starting Kanu against Lone Stars
President General of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has faulted Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shuaibu for including the team’s captain Kanu Nwankwo in the starting line up in the 2010 world cup qualifier against Leone Stars o....read more
Gloom, apprehension envelop FCT sports council as Alim takes over
Sports Council, there is nothing to celebrate as Assistant Director of Sports Mallam Alim Musa assumes duties as acting Director of the FCT sports Council.
Recently, for reasons which are still not very clear, the former Director of Sports Dr. Geoffrey O....read more
How we subdued Leone Stars, James Peters
Former Super Eagles handler and Assistant Secretary General Technical in the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, James Peters, has attributed Super Eagles recent victory over the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone to what he described as good planning and technic....read more
Will Obaseki allow sleeping dogs to lie?
One thing that even his enemies cannot deny is his unrelenting efforts aimed at transforming the face of the Nigerian football league. Chief Oyuiki Obaseki has been toiling day and night to ensure that the Nigerian league gets to where leagues in the adva....read more
Facilities for Kaduna 2008 to gulp N2b — Commissioner
Sports facilities for the 2008 National Sports Festival being put in place at the Murtala Muhammed Square by the Kaduna State government would gulp a whooping N2 billion........read more
FC Abuja alleges gang up by Abuja pro clubs
Premier league hopefuls, FC Abuja have alleged that all professional league club sides in the FCT have ganged up to stop it from gaining promotion to the elite division of Nigerian Football League.
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Atuegbu laments woes of Keffi Utd FC
Former Green Eagles mid-field maestro and Chief Coach of Keffi United Football Club, Aloysius Atuegbu, has blamed the dwindling fortunes of his club to hunger which he said has remained a major problem being faced by the players and official of the club.....read more
FC Royal Abuja ‘ll be Nigeria’s reservoir of football soon — Adesanwo
The Proprietor of FC Royal Football Club and Academy, Mr. Adeleke Adesanwo, has just one dream. He wants to ensure that his academy becomes the reservoir of football in Nigeria in the nearest future. In this interview with our News Editor, David NGOBUA....read more
Why Super Eagles couldn’t fly in Ghana – Team Coordinator
The last may not have been heard about why the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to fly in Ghana as the team’s co-ordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Attah has voluntarily thrown more light on what actually clipped the wings of the Eagles of Nigeria.....read more
FCT hockey coach happy in defeat
Although his male hockey team ended the recently concluded national hockey league in Abuja without silverware, the chief coach of Hockey in the FCT, Coach Major Jatau is a happy man.....read more
Coach Dike appointed to lead Golden Eaglets technical crew
Although it could not appoint a substantive replacement for Super Eagles former handler Berti Vogts, the technical committee of the Nigeria football Association has appointed Coach Alphonsius Dike to lead the technical crew of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets.....read more
I was the first to see the emptiness in Berti Vogts, says Iorfa
Former international and board member of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Mr. Dominic Iorfa Mtem, is a man who minces no words when he has something important to say. He is so blunt that sometimes his critics consider him too raw for their liking.....read more
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