Tag: Nigerian Sports
Niger Battle Eagles’ Foes
The Mena of Niger will take on Nigeria’s first round foes Ethiopia and Burkina Faso as part of their build-up…
Eko 2012 Was Tough For Me
Kate Peter, a female boxer, won two gold medals in the last two editions of the National Sports Festival. In…
Nations Cup: IK Uche, Osaze To Make Keshi’s Squad
There are strong indications that Ik Uche and Osaze Odemwingie would make the list of 17 foreign-based players to be…
Countdown To 2013 African Cup Of Nations: ‘Eagles’ Fitness Will Help In South Africa’
Super Eagles and Celtic defender, Ambrose Efe is convinced that Nigeria has enough quality to battle other 15 teams for…
No Automatic Shirts For Eagles —Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says players must earn their places as preparation begins for next month’s African Nations Cup. With…
Fear Of Low Turnout Grips Organisers
With about 30 days to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, the Local Organising Committee, LOC, of…
Ibeju Lekki In Bright Start At CCC League
The 2012/2013 Club Cricket Committee, CCC, League began at the weekend with the defending champions, Ibeju Lekki Cricket Club comencing…
End Of Year Review: Lamentations Mar Third Quarter
If you call the third quarter of the ongoing year, a quarter of lamentations then you will not be wrong…
Speaker’s Cup: Kuforiji, Enitan To Grace Final Ceremony
Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji and Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Enitan Oshodi will…
Keshi Thrilled By NPL Players’ Fitness
Nigeria’s coach Stephen Keshi has expressed satisfaction with the fitness level of Nigeria Premier League, NPL players during the team’s…
Eagles Can’t Win Nations Cup —Taribo
Former Nigeria defender, Taribo West has declared that the Super Eagles will not win the 2013 African Cup of Nations.…
‘Faro Training Can Make Eagles Champions’
Elderson Echiejile has said Nigeria could be African champions again next year if they make the most of a training…
D’Tigers Make Olympics Debut In 3rd Quarter
After many decades of trial without a success, Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, finally qualified for their first appearance at…
Coach Praises Team Lagos
Head Coach of the Calisto Boxing Club, Isiaka Olatunji, has praised the boxing team of Lagos State for surpassing the…
Tennis Icon, Onibokun Dies At 77
Tragedy befell Nigerian sports again on Monday night, with the death of former tennis international, Thompson Onibokun, who died at…