Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has apologised for the Champions League blunder that allowed Juventus to snatch a 2-2 draw against holders Chelsea.

Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh admitted that facing South Africa’s under-21 team the Amajitas in the first leg of the African Youth Championships qualifiers will be an uphill task.

Globacom on Tuesday in Abuja presented a cheque of three hundred and fifty million naira (N350m) to the Nigerian Football Federation as the five-year sponsorship deal it signed with the Federation last year entered the second season.

After reading the response of Sylvanus Okpala to critics who have descended heavily on the Eagles after the September 8 match that ended 2-2 in Liberia, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka made further observations. They appear indisputable.

Umuahia-based Abia Warriors have started preparations for the 2013 national league season with the hiring of a new coach, Chijioke Osuagwu who two seasons back was the Chief coach of reigning Nigerian champions , Heartland FC of Owerri.

Beat Al-Ahly,become African champions.A loss will not only create a sad record,it means no Nigerian side ever stopped the Egyptian giants in the CAF Champions’ League semis, that is authoritative from former Abia state governor Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu.

Coach Stephen Keshi has included Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi for next month’s AFCON clash, it has been gathered.

The eagerly awaited first round, second leg 2013 African qualifier between Nigeria and Niger will hold on Saturday as scheduled.

Deacon Ayo Ositelu, a veteran sports analyst, on Wednesday urged President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure that his directive for a complete overhaul of the sports sector in the country was implemented.

Nigeria’s poor Olympic fortunes could be changed for the better, beginning with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games if government, through the National Sports Commission gives the necessary support to the growth and development of water sports.