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Team Nigeria Depart for Congo August 30

Team Nigeria Depart for Congo August 30

The directive by President Muhammadu Buhari that Team Nigeria must do everything possible to top South Africa and Egypt at the end of the 11th All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville will be fully implemented, says Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Al-Hassan Yakmut.

Beijing 2015 Worlds: Team Nigeria’s nightmare continues

Beijing 2015 Worlds: Team Nigeria’s nightmare continues

Nigerian athletes’ nightmare at the IAAF World Championships, on-going in Beijing, China continued yesterday when Women 400m hopeful, Patience Okon-George and men 200m runner, Tega Odele bowed out of the contest.

Okagbare to redeem self in 200m

Okagbare to redeem self in 200m

Blessing Okagbare said she is ready to make amends for her dismal showing in the women 100 m as she prepares to run the 200m heats today at the IAAF World Championships.

England beat Nigeria to Ibe

England beat Nigeria to Ibe

Nigeria may have lost out in her battle with England for the services of several Anglo-Nigerian youngsters, particularly, Liverpool winger, Jordon Ibe who has been formally approached by Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh with a view to playing for the Super Eagles.

Stones ready to play for Mourinho, hands in transfer request to Everton

Stones ready to play for Mourinho, hands in transfer request to Everton

Everton defender John Stones has handed in a transfer request in an attempt to persuade his club to sell him to Chelsea, according to reports on Tuesday.

Stones is Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s top target as he seeks to bolster his defensive options, but Everton have rejected three offers for the England international and he has now taken matters into his own hands.

Milan confirm return of Reds misfit Balotelli

Milan confirm return of Reds misfit Balotelli

Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli said he is ready to resurrect his career as he re-joined AC Milan on a season-long loan deal that has divided fans and pundits in Italy.