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Athletics: Okagbare Leads Team Nigeria To Russia

Blessing Okagbare and Ogho Oghene-Egwero top the list of 19 athletes that would fly Nigeria’s flag at the World Athletics…

Wimbledon Tennis: Nadal crashes to earth on day one

Rafael Nadal suffered Wimbledon humiliation at the hands of Belgian world number 135 Steve Darcis on Monday, a shock first…

Keshi Focuses On CHAN After Confed Cup Exit

After his Super Eagles crashed out of the 2013 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil, Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi has declared…

Coach Sacked Over Nigeria, Spain Match

Gus Poyet was sacked as Brighton boss Sunday night — while working on live television. He found out he had…

National Sports Festival: Team Ekiti Begins Preparation

The Ekiti State Sports Council on Sunday said that it had intensified preparation to ensure a successful outing at the…

Ugboaja Predicts Tough Tourney For D’Tigers

A member of the Nigerian team to the 2012 London Olympics, Ejike Ugboaja has predicted a tough duel for the…

Spain send Nigeria home, book date with Italy

Spain set up a Confederations Cup semi-final reunion with Euro 2012 final victims Italy after beating a resilient Nigeria 3-0…

Football: Guardiola begins a new era in Bayern

MUNICH (AFP) – Pep Guardiola will hold his first press conference on Monday as Bayern Munich head coach with club…

Brazil, Italy qualify for semi-finals

An inspired second-half showing from Brazil earned the Confederations Cup hosts a 4-2 win over Italy in Salvador on Saturday…

Enyeama: Nigeria not scared of Spain

FORTALEZA (AFP) – Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said on Saturday that his side will take to the field with no…

Romario Slams Brazil Over Spending On World Cup

Former Brazil forward Romario has described FIFA as “the real president of Brazil” and said the money spent on stadiums…

Confed Cup: Oduamadi’s injury blow to Nigeria

Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi’s plans for the final group game against Spain in the Confederations Cup in…

Football: NFF stand firm in bonus row with Eagles

The cash-strapped Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have insisted they will not back down in their decision to slash the win-bonus…

Confed Cup: FIFA Has Not Discussed Cancellation

FIFA has not discussed the possibility of cancelling the Confederations Cup, which has been overshadowed by protests sweeping Brazil, soccer’s…

U-20 W/Cup: Glo Tasks Flying Eagles

The major sponsor of Nigerian national teams, Globacom, has tasked the Flying Eagles to make the country proud at the…

Messi innocent of tax fraud, say lawyers

MADRID (AFP) – Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s lawyers said Friday they “firmly believe” in the innocence of their client, who…

Miami Heat edge Spurs to retain NBA championship

MIAMI (AFP) – LeBron James scored 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat captured their second consecutive…

Centurion Forlan shoots down Super Eagles

Diego Forlan marked his 100th international appearance with a magnificent winning goal as Uruguay closed on the Confederations Cup semi-finals…

Poor Tahiti thrashed 10-0 by Spain

Spain thrashed Tahiti 10-0 at the Confederations Cup on Thursday to set a new record for the biggest margin of…

Confed Cup: Eagles Ready For Uruguay —Keshi

The Super Eagles have recovered from the jetlag that arose due to their late arrival in Brazil and are relishing…

Obuh Eyes Win Against Portugal At WYC

Flying Eagles Coach, John Obuh has declared that Friday’s opening World Youth Championship, WYC, match against Portugal is a must-win…

Confed Cup: Onazi blow to Keshi

Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi hinted on Wednesday that injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has lost in his bid to…

Neymar fires Brazil into Confed Cup semis

Brazil superstar Neymar scored one goal and set up the other to give hosts Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico…

FIFA Confed Cup: Litmus Test, As Eagles Battle Uruguay

Dynamo Kiev striker, Brown Ideye may start for Nigeria against Uruguay after his team-mates struggled to convert chances against Tahiti.…

Bolt On The Decline —Veteran Coach

Noted track and field coach, Stephen Francis ranks Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt as the best sprinter in history but believes…

2013/14 EPL: Man U To Begin Title Defense At Swansea

Barclays Premier League champions, Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners, Swansea. New manager, David Moyes…

How Deepwater Retained Status

With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the score tied 66-66, First Deepwater Basketball Club of…

A League Without Sponsor

There is no doubt that Nigeria is a force to reckon with owing to their immense contribution to the development…

NBA: Miami Heat force Game Seven with Spurs

MIAMI (AFP) – LeBron James says the Miami Heat started seeing red when officials began prepping the court for the…

Nigeria, Uruguay set for decisive showdown

SALVADOR (AFP) – Despite contrasting results in their opening games, Uruguay and Nigeria both approach Thursday’s encounter between the sides…