Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal
Portugal and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private civil ceremony
Spain present Nigeria with mission improbable
Buoyed by their record-breaking 10-0 rout of Tahiti at the Confederations Cup, Spain approach Sunday’s final Group B fixture against Nigeria needing just a point to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Okagbare: Nigeria is not doing much for me
Sprint star, Blessing Okagbare has declared that Nigeria owes her a lot following the countless accolades she has brought to the country at international events.
Nigeria’s 4x100m men blow last chance
The 2013 Cross River/All Nigeria championships ended yesterday with the Nigerian men’s 4x100m falling short of the required performance that will launch them into the World Championships billed for August in Moscow, Russia.
Nigerian 4x400m men will shine in Russia – Uti
Former Nigerian quarter miler, Sunday Uti has backed the Nigerian 4x400m relay team to do well at the World Championships following impressive performances from some members of the team.
Abdullahi wants Eagles out of Calabar
The World Cup qualifier between the Eagles and Flames of Malawi in September, could be the last match coach Stephen Keshi and his wards will play at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar, as Sports Minister, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has ordered that matches involving the national team be moved elsewhere.
Cuban coaches for Cross River’s grassroots programme
Cross River state governor, Liyel Imoke has concluded plans to bring in Cuban coaches to added pep to the state’s grassroots sports development programme.
Eagles’ll soon catch up with rest of the world – Keshi
Even though the South American champions, Uruguay won 2-1, the Super Eagles, according to the match statistics, had the upper hand in ball possession, 64% to Uruguay’s 44%, had 14 shots on goal to Uruguay’s nine, forcing their Head Coach, Oscar Tabarez to describe the Stephen Keshi-led lads as pride to football.
Dark clouds over Chief of Naval Staff tourney
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria(YSFON) organized Chief of Naval Staff sponsored Under-14 male and Under-17 female national football competitions are facing some hiccups as uncertainty surrounds the tournament holding this year.
Eagles are improving with every game – Omokaro
Former Super Eagles defender, Bright Omokaro has said that the Eagles made appreciable improve-ment in their match against Uruguay on Thursday in the on-going Confederations Cup compared to their first outing against Oceanian champions, Tahiti.
FIFA U20: Nigeria – Portugal 2 – 3
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Friday lost 2-3 to Portugal in the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World Cup group stage football at the Kadir Has stadium in Kayseri in Turkey.
