Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training
Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender's tackle.
Sudan vs Nigeria: 10 Eagles fly into camp
The seriousness of the Super Eagles double header against Sudan in Omdurman and Abuja has been underlined by the early arrival of players to the team’s camp at the Bolton White Apartment in Abuja, the Federal Capital.
Moses ‘sad’ to miss Sudan clash
Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses has spoken about sadness at missing the upcoming 2015 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) qualifying games against Sudan.
NOC, Supporters Club congratulate Pinnick
President of Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, Engr Sani M. Ndanusa has congratulated newly elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Melvin Amaju Pinnick. Also, President General(Worldwide) of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club Dr Rafiu Ladipo has congratulated the Delta State Sports Commission Chairman.
Pentathlon ‘ll mine more gold for Team Nigeria – Nnaji
President of Pentathlon Federation, Dr Jonathan Nnaji has expressed hope that with the coming of Pentathlon in the Nigerian sporting scene, Team Nigeria would have an edge in adding more medals at international competitions.
Wenger: I won’t apologise to Mourinho
Arsène Wenger has refused to apologise for pushing José Mourinho as the rival managers were involved in an ugly first-half spat, while Chelsea were left facing awkward questions themselves in the wake of this victory over their medical staff’s initial assessment of the severity of a head injury sustained by Thibaut Courtois.
TAN calls for support for Eagles
Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) yesterday called on Nigerians to support the Super Eagles and Coach Stephen Keshi as they play away to Sudan in a must- win game this weekend in the African Nations Cup qualifier.
Enyimba’s Olabiyi wins Wonder Goal Award
Enyimba Inter national’s Rashid Olabiyi’s goal against Abia Warriors received majority favorable rating in the Glo Premier League Wonder Goal Series voting which ended at midnight on Saturday, October 4.
Ikechukwu tells Eagles how to beat Sudan
Ex-Nigeria U23 striker Francis Ikechukwu has sounded a note of warning to Nigeria – Sudan star forward Mudathir El Tahir could single-handedly wreck the Super Eagles if given the space.
Emenike slams Keshi
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike believes caretaker coach Stephen Keshi broke one of his own rules when he criticised the striker in an interview in the local media.
Ikpeba: New NFF must revisit Eagles fracas in Brazil
EX-international, Victor Ikpeba has charged the Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation to revisit Super Eagles outing in the World Cup in Brazil especially the players boycott of training for a day and the subsequent brouhaha over money that rubbed mud on the image of the country.
