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WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS

The draw to determine Africa’s representatives at next year’s football mundial was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo today. Nigeria has been paired with Ethiopia who is seeking to make its World Cup debut in

“I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel

John Mikel Obi has refuted claims that he was not injured and decided not to play in Super Eagles friendly match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, last week in Kaduna. He said he was not fit, and for that

Enyimba Wins Federation Cup

Aba based football club, Enyimba defeated Warri Wolves yesterday in the finals of the 2013 Nigerian Federations Cup finals, triumphing 5-4 on penalties to lift the prestigious cup. The game ended 2-2 in regulation and went straight to penalty shoot-outs

Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA John Obi Mikel played all 90minutes for the visitors as Jose Mourinho succumbed to their first defeat of the campaign. Birthday boy, Steven Naismith scored the only goal of the game for the Toffes. FULHAM 1-1 WEST

Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency

Long Jump Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World Athletic Champion, held in Russia in August, Blessing Okagbare, was hosted on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Okagbare, who also came third in the Women’s

Ogun State to Host National Ping Pong Tourney

TJ Hotel and Suites will host the country at its first National Table Tennis Championship between 16th and 21st September. The event, titled ‘TJ’s National Open Table Tennis Championship’, has the backing of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and

Super Eagles Slam Burkina Faso 4 – 1

In a manner typical of African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria thrashed Burkina Faso 4 – 1 in a friendly match. The match was played on Tuesday in Kaduna, and featured key players of the Super Eagles team. Brown

SWAN Organises 2-Day Media Workshop

The Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), is organizing a two-day workshop titled ‘Promoting, Projecting and Re-positioning Domestic Football in Nigeria: A Challenge for the Media’. The workshop will be held at its secretariat, the

Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved closer to securing a spot for the Brazil 2014 World Cup after it defeated the Flames of Malawi 2 – Nil in Calabar on Saturday. Forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses scored the two

FCMB to Sponsor Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo Athletics Competition

First City Monument Bank has said it will sponsor the forthcoming edition of Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo Athletics Competition slated to hold in Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode between October 17th and 19th, 2013. The competition is organised by Falilat Ogunkoya

Usain Bolt to Star in Movie; May Retire After 2016 Olympics

World’s fastest athlete, Usain Bolt, has said he plans to retire after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He stated at a press conference prior to his final race this season in the 100 meters sprint at Friday’s

Transfer Deadline Day Round-up

Victor Moses completed a season-long loan to Liverpool from Chelsea after finding first team action hard to come by this season. The winger was unveiled alongside Tiago Ilori (who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian

NFF Invites Mike Adenuga as Special Guest for Super Eagles/Malawi Clash

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has invited Dr. Mike Adenuga, Globacom Chairman, to be the special guest of honour at the World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Flames of Malawi. The match will be

Nigeria Striker Uche Nwofor Joins Heerenveen on Loan

Super Eagles forward, Uche Nwofor, 21, has joined Dutch side SC Heerenveen on a season-long loan. He played for VVV Venlo, in the Dutch league. He had offers from Russia and Turkey, but opted to stay. “I am happy. This

Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 HULL CITY Sonie Aluko started yet again for Steve Bruce men but spurned his side’s best chance in the early exchanges when he breezed past the hapless Manchester City defenders before placing his shot wide off the

Moses to Join Liverpool on Loan

Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses, is on the verge of joining Merseyside giants, Liverpool on a season-long loan. The winger has found playing time hard to come by at his parent club, Chelsea, since the return of Jose Mourinho. Moses

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