Speakers at the 2nd Nigeria International Football Expo were in agreement on the need for changes in the administration of football in the country. The event which was held at the Sheraton
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Nigeria power-lifting gets sponsorship boost
December 5, 2011 Comment Off 870 ViewsThe Nigeria Professional Powerlifting Federation (NPPF) has received a boost ahead of the 4th edition of the Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation Championships slated for December 15 to 18, 2011
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Nigeria Has No Olympic Team
November 29, 2011 Comment Off 52 ViewsNFF board member Emeka Inyama has categorically stated that Nigeria has no team yet to represent her in next year’s Olympics in London. The nation’s Olympics team is currently competing in an
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Federer sets sights on Olympic gold after landmark London victory
November 29, 2011 Comment Off 35 ViewsRoger Federer wants to add an Olympic singles gold medal to his list of achievements in tennis after securing his 70th career title at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. The world number
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Locals Will Not Accept Excuses From Eguavoen – Akande
November 28, 2011 Comment Off 119 ViewsFormer Super Falcons Coach, Niyi Akande Has Warned the Under 23 coach, Austin Eguavoen not to blame anyone should the team fail to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Akande, a coach of the
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Roger Federer Defeats Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-0
November 23, 2011 Comment Off 46 ViewsRoger Federer defeated rival Rafael Nadal today 6-3, 6-0 in London at the ATP World Tour Finals. “It’s a surprising result,” Federer told the BBC. “I wish Rafa all the best for the
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Asafa Powell plans indoor races ahead of London Olympics, eager to catch Bolt …
November 23, 2011 Comment Off 143 Views“Asafa has come in with a new attitude. Quite honestly, the best attitude we have ever seen him train with,” Doyle told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. “He is going to be
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Nadal, Federer Advance In London
November 22, 2011 Comment Off 45 ViewsAn ailing Rafael Nadal toiled for nearly three hours before beating Mardy Fish 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (3) at the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday, while Roger Federer also needed three sets to win his
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London 2012 will fail to deliver lasting legacy for young, says Lord Moynihan
November 22, 2011 Comment Off 28 ViewsThe 2012 London Olympics will fail to deliver any lasting sporting legacy for most young Britons because of six years of failed government policy and "missed opportunity", the chairman
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Nigeria: Obuh Demands More Local Players in Super Eagles
November 18, 2011 Comment Off 59 ViewsAfter watching Super Eagles defeat the Chipolopolo of Zambia 2-0 yesterday at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna, former coach of the National U-20 team, John Obuh has called on Coach Stephen Keshi
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