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Nigerian 4x400m men will shine in Russia – Uti

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

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.

Eagles’ll soon catch up with rest of the world – Keshi

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

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

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

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.

FIFA says not considering scrapping Confed Cup

FIFA says not considering scrapping Confed Cup

World football’s governing body FIFA said Friday that it has no plans to scrap the Confederations Cup and that no team wants to pull out despite the huge protests rocking Brazil.