Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Five African champions to compete at 2013 Athletics Championships in Calabar

Blessing Okagbare The All Nigeria Athletics Championship will commence next Wednesday. As many as five reigning African champions will be... read more

Nigeria League bans Akwa United from Uyo, Lobi stars too

Lobi stars will play all their remaining matches behind closed doors. …... read more

Update: Why we can’t finance Bash Ali’s proposed fight- Sports Minister

Bolaji Abdullahi Sports Minister plans big for match fixers in Nigerian league. …... read more

Mourinho adopts new name

Jose Mourinho The once Special One wants to settle in Chelsea. …... read more

Nigeria will not sponsor Bash Ali’s proposed boxing fight- Sports Minister

Bolaji Abdullahi The Sports Minister said this on Monday in Abuja. …... read more

French Open final hit by anti-gay marriage protest

A group called “Hommen” claimed responsibility for the antigay protest staged on Sunday. …... read more

Flying Eagles return to Germany

Flying Eagles of Nigeria The Toulon Tournament was won by Brazil. …... read more

Nigeria Basketball League: Customs upset Union Bank in Atlantic Conference

Customs defeated the Atlantic Conference League leaders. Coach Mohammed Abba of Customs club of Lagos on Saturday said that his... read more

Kwara United beat Bayelsa Utd 2-0 in Ilorin

Kwara United FC The Ilorin side also won individual laurels for May. Kwara United FC on Saturday defeated visiting Bayelsa... read more

Nigerian League management vows to punish perpetrators of referee’s assault in Uyo

A referee was assaulted in Akwa Ibom State. The League Management Company, LMC, has said that the perpetrators of the... read more

Deaf Table-Tennis players assure Nigerians of medals at Deaflympics

The players say they have been training hard to bring home trophies. …... read more

Six candidates to run for IOC presidency

The IOC confirmed the candidates on its website. Six candidates will compete in the election for the presidency of the... read more

Obuh picks final squad for World Cup

[PHOTO: www.mtnfootball.com] 16 of the players were at the last Africa U-20 Nations Cup. …... read more

NFA fixes dates and venues for 2013 FA Cup

Nigeria Football Federation Heartland FC Owerri are the defending champions for this year’s competition. …... read more

FIFA releases team lists for Confederations Cup as Keshi picks 23 for Nigeria

The list of 23 players to don Nigeria’s colours at this month’s FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil has been released... read more

Sports is important for fostering cohesion and nation building – Jonathan

sportvibes.blogspot.com The president emphasised grassroots sports development. …... read more

Nigeria tops Group F as Ahmed Musa secures 1-0 victory over Kenya

Ahmed Musa Nigeria now has 8 points from four matches. A lovely chip in the 81st minute by Ahmed Musa... read more

Court adjourns trial of Oscar Pistorius to August 19

Oscar Pistorius The police said they are yet to conclude investigations. A Pretoria Magistrate Court on Tuesday adjourned to August... read more

Toulon Tournament: Flying Eagles risk ouster despite Brazil draw

The team drew 1-1 with Brazil. Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles are all but out from this year’s Toulon... read more

Our mission is to pick maximum points against Kenya – Keshi

Super Eagles of Nigeria Nigeria plays Kenya on Wednesday. …... read more

Nigeria will miss Emenike, Moses against Kenya- Siasia

Siasia also commended Stephen Keshi. The absence of two key players of the Super Eagles will be felt in Wednesday’s... read more

Kenya to report Nigeria to FIFA

The match will be played on Wednesday in Kenya. For keeping their host in the dark about their travel plans... read more

Flying Eagles set for tough Brazil test

Flying Eagles of Nigeria The last time both teams clashed at this level was in 2005. …... read more

Mourinho completes Chelsea comeback

Jose Mourinho Mourinho signs a four-year contract with the club. …... read more

FIFA announces host cities for 2014 Women’s World Cup in Canada

The 2012 edition took place in japan. The Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, has named Edmonton, Moncton, Montreal and... read more