Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) did, however, acknowledge a US investigation into a third party with links to the association.
Yakubu targets opening day comeback
Yakubu Aiyegbeni thinks he will be fit Everton’s opening match of the season against Arsenal.
The Nigerian striker ruptured his Achilles against Tottenham Hotspur last November and has since undergone a strict rehabilitation programme.
Warri South flags off inaugural Community Unity Cup
A MONTHLY soccer tournament to consolidate the existing peace and unity in Warri South Local Government Area was weekend, flagged off at the Federal Government College football pitch, Warri.
2010 World Cup: Nsofor, Etuhu keep hope alive
Super Eagles duo of Victor Obinna Nsofor and Dickson Etuhu have assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2010 World Cup ticket in South Africa next year.
Don’t let Tunis draw get into your heads, Aminu cautions Eagles
Former Super Eagles defender, Abdul Aminu has advised the technical crew of the Super Eagles not to relent after the goalless draw against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia which has brought back the country’s qualification hope for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Anthony Village agog as Fashola flags off top Town Challenge
The Sports ground at Anthony Village came alive yesterday as Lagos State governor Raji Fashola flagged off the Top Town Challenge put together by Christus Sports International and Lagos State government. The event kicked off by 7am with a fitness walk with Governor Fashola flagging off the walk
In our days, parents discouraged their kids from playing football— Kpakor
Former BCC Lions FC skipper, and one time, Super Eagles playmaker, Moses Kpakor spoke to Vanguard’s Peter Duru in Makurdi, where he bared his mind on nagging football issues.
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2010 World Cup: Let Okocha decides if he wants to quit retirement– Galadima
Former NFA Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima has added his voice to the call on former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha to quit retirement and lace his boots for the Super Eagles once again, if Nigeria picks the 2010 World Cup ticket. Last week, ex-international Adokie Amiesimaka called on the Presidency and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prevail on Okocha to come out of retirement and assist Nigeria at the World Cup in South Africa.
Only Amodu can decide Okocha’s return to Eagles — Okpala
Following the statement made by the former Green Eagles winger Adokie Amiesimaka urging the Presidency and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to persuade former Super Eagles midfielder Austin Okocha to return to active football, ex-International and former Rangers coach Sylvanus Okpala says only the Super Eagles handler Shaibu Amodu can determine the return of the former Bolton Wanderers player to the team.
I’ll make IGCC better than IBB—Mayuku
For some years, three factors drew top amateur golfers to Asaba, the Delta State capital. Then, Barrister Moses Odibo, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, spent so much to promote golf and the club.
Okocha’s return bad for Eagles — Disu
Former Flying Eagles coach Tunde Disu believes former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha is better off in the Presidential Task Force than in the Super Eagles. His comments is as a result of the call made by former Green Eagles winger Adokie Amiesimaka, calling on the NFF and Presidency to prevail on Okocha to quit retirement.
Okpunor relishes win, as Ogunu, IGCC honour Mayukus
Former member of the Delta State House of Assemblies, Honourable Gabriel Okpunor, is recently playing some great golf. The handicap 22 golfer was on fire at the Shell Ogunu Golf Club, Warri, when Ogunu golfers honoured Mayuku and his wife, two weeks ago. In Warri, Okpunor played like a professional golfer. His front nine score was out of this world but on hearing that his score would not count, he was discouraged and that spoilt his fun.
Olympic/Commonwealth Games: Concentrating on areas of strength
When Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin, founded the modern Olympics in 1896, the slogan then was ‘joy in participation’ as countries were happy being part of it, even if they don’t win any medal. But over the years, most countries began to shy away from that, believing that sports, more than politics, is a better national image launderer.
Paralympic Committee targets 5 gold medals at 2010 Commonwealth Games
The Nigeria Paralympic Committee (NPC), in addition to re-positioning Para-Sports in Nigeria, has set a 5-gold medals target for itself at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and has therefore began early preparations towards achieving the feat.
Howard: 3SC has come to stay
Shooting Stars Sports Club Chief coach Franklin Howard believes the Ibadan team now has what it takes to compete with the big teams in the Glo Premier league when the season kicks off. Shooting Stars suffered a Federation Cup quarterfinal defeat to Enyimba, but the coach says the team has come to stay, stressing that Tuesday’s result confirms the fact that 3SC can hold its own against the big boys of Nigerian football.
Akpokona takes sojourn to Warri
Chairman of Warri Wolves FC Godwin Abighor, on Wednesday named former Enugu Rangers coach Lawrence Akpokona as the new technical adviser of the Warri side, stating that the engagement of Akpokona was as a result of the bigger challenges ahead of the team.
