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Ojidoh “very sad” on his 87th birthday

Ojidoh “very sad” on his 87th birthday

Today, ( July 19 2013 ) one of Nigeria’s greatest sports administrators Chief John Ojidoh will be 87. Will he roll out the drums? The answer was very quick. “Paul there is nothing to celebrate. One of the reasons why we worked so hard was to be able to enjoy in our later years. Here I am on my wheel chair unable to move, yet this is the time I should be enjoying good tidings and developments in the sports sector, but the opposite is the case” he lamented.

Youths urged to emulate Mandela’s sportsmanship 

Youths urged to emulate Mandela’s sportsmanship 

Sports enthusiasts in Abuja have urged youths to emulate the spirit of sportsmanship as exhibited by the former South African President, Nelson Mandela, for forgiving those who jailed him for 27 years.

Football scandal: The referee angle

Football scandal: The referee angle

Uche Ejimofor will never forget that day in Gboko.

It could take good space if he were to chronicle his memoirs as team manager of Iwuanyanwu Nationale, once a top side in the continent.

Mourinho reign starts with Rooney bid

Mourinho reign starts with Rooney bid

Jose Mourinho launched his new reign at Chelsea with a sensational bid for Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and a friendly victory in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Moyes tight-lipped over Rooney’s future

Moyes tight-lipped over Rooney’s future

Manchester United manager David Moyes Thursday avoided talking about the burning question of Wayne Rooney’s playing future, but club legend Bryan Robson insisted the star striker was “not for sale”.

18 Eagles for Abidjan

18 Eagles for Abidjan

Only18 players from the 24 presently in camp will make the trip to Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire for the return leg of the final round qualifier of the CHAN championship.

It will not be fair to invite Yobo, bench him – Keshi

It will not be fair to invite Yobo, bench him – Keshi

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has said Fernabahce of Turkey star defender, Joseph Tambarin Yobo, remains the national team skipper, even if he has not been in constant contact with him recently.