Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity
"He has a reserved place not only among the best of all time, but also in the hearts of all Portuguese people, and the most important thing is that we stop dividing things," said Fernandes.
PTF rewards Amodu with N1m, Jeep
Shaibu Amodu, Eagles Chief Coach, has promised to live up to expectations in next month’s African Cup of Nations in Angola. Amodu made the promise after he was given a brand new jeep of undisclosed model and brand for his efforts in qualifying the nation for the South Africa 2010 World Cup finals.
NPL elections: Baribote wins round one
Chairman of Bayelsa United, Chief Victor Baribote’s quest to land in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Board, received a major boost yesterday in Abuja with Premier League clubs from the South-South zone endorsing his candidacy.
… customised wrist watch for players
Eagles Players were excited over the customised wrist watches given to them by the Presidential Task Force for their qualification for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. While the players were given watches, the Chief Coach, Shaibu Amodu, was given N1 million and a new jeep and his three assistants were given the sum of N500,000 each.
We’ll put our boxers in shape for 2010, Taylor
Nigeria boxing federation president, Rotimi George Taylor, disclosed yesterday that there are plans to keep Nigerian boxers in top shape for the competitions of 2010 including the Commonwealth Games in India.
Obisia calls for regular grassroots boxing competitions
Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) chief coach Obisia Nwamkpa has called for grass-roots competitions as a way of promoting boxing in the country.
