‘May the best man win’ — Fury speaks ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight showdown at a pre-fight press conference in London.
Globacom Premier League: Ranchers Bees Sting Bayelsa
Ranchers Bees Football club of Kaduna at the weekend recorded a major victory in the 2009/2010 Globacom Premier League after beating defending champions, Bayelsa United by two goals to one to claim the maximum three points at stake.
2010 Championship: NBBF President parleys with FIBA
The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Mr. Tijjani Umar left the country for Zurich, Switzerland last Saturday in pursuit of a wild ticket entry for Nigeria in the 2010 FIBA World Championship. The World Cup for men will hold in Czech Republic by next August.
Panthers stay in the hunt with impressive win
The Panthers dealt a deflating loss to the Atlas Lions in Libreville as they beat the visitors by a two goal margin and qualified for the 2010 African Cup of Nations.
Nigeria 2009: Kano fans raise security concern
Despite crowd trouble which almost marred last weekend Champions league second-leg semi- final between Kano Pillars and Heartland, the Nigeria 2009 Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Kano a clean-bill to host the FIFA Under- 17 World Cup billed for October 24 to November 11.
U-17 World Cup: LOC plots to embarrass FG over funds
The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup tagged Nigeria 2009 has been accused of plotting to embarrass the Federal Government over preparations for the event which is scheduled to begin in 13 days.
