How Abramovich secretly funded Dutch club, Vitesse as Chelsea owner
Suspicions of links continued after Jordania’s takeover, as Chelsea used Vitesse – which plays in the Dutch Eredivisie – as a partner club, to which players not yet ready for the demands of the English Premier League could be loaned and gain competitive experience.
Pillars, Rangers get ACL hurdles
Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars have been drawn to face Central African Republic’s Olympique de Bangui in the 2013 Caf Champions League.
Baribote removed
NPL congress has removed Rumson Baribote as chairman of the board and set a new date for the resumption of the League.
We’ll bring back glory days – Ugbade
Nduka Ugbade, the Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets, has said that the team’s technical crew will re-organise it for better performance.
Boxing lived up to its thrills and controversies
Although the boxing event of the 18th National Sports Festival (NSF) ended on Dec. 7, the sport provided some memorable showdowns that will dominate national discourse for some time to come, as Nigerians appraise the just-concluded biennial Games.
Barry charged over Manchester derby conduct
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been charged over his behaviour during his side’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.
