Raphinha hat-trick fires perfect Barcelona to win at Sevilla
Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday.
Disu lauds Siasia, calls for more seriousness
Former Flying Eagles coach Tunde Disu believes that the new pattern adopted by the Flying Eagles chief coach Samson Siasia would go a long way in helping him build a capable team for the forthcoming U-20 World Cup billed for Egypt later this year.
Heartland: SWAN commends Ohakim, issues boycott threat
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter has commended the Governor, Ikedi Ohakim for his relentless effort in supporting the state team, Heartland FC of Owerri which saw them bounce back to winning ways in their CAF Champions League campaign this season.
UNICEF partners Akiode for basketball
The United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF have joined the Hope 4 Girls project being put together by Nigeria’s former female national team player, Mobolaji Akiode.
U-17 World Cup: Eaglets handed a tough draw
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets and defending champion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Friday got a tough draw for the 2009 edition which incidentally is being hosted by the country in eight centres namely Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Calabar, Kano, Enugu, Ijebu-Ode and Bauchi.
…Brazil to play in Lagos
Following a special request from the Local Organising Committee to FIFA, three-time champions Brazil have been given special status and will play at the Lagos Centre during this year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
The South Americans have been seeded automatically as the top team in Group B.
Hosts Nigeria are the top seeds in Group A and will play in Abuja.
