Indications have emerged that unless the Presidency intervenes, the planned burial date of late soccer icon, Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi may not hold as scheduled due to lack of funds.

The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Honour Sirawoo, says the expected visit of FIFA’s President, Gianni Infantino to Nigeria will open a new vista for the nation’s football.

Football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pele is due in Lagos August 10, to participate in a series of youth football development-related events that will culminate in a dinner with top corporate executives and football aficionados on August 13.

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John Obi Mikel and Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi have been confirmed as Nigeria’s overage players to the 2016 Olympic Games.