Unusual FIFA World Cup, hostile reception
The fears of football fans for about a year have come alive. America’s visa measures have made it difficult for lovers of the game to enter, follow their teams, and enjoy the World Cup atmosphere.
Kanu has a heart of gold – Rob Burns
The First Group, a Dubai based investment outfit involved in global hospitality industry has donated $30,000 UD Dollars to the Kanu Heart Foundation further the task of aiding ailing children with heart diseases to get treatment abroad.
5 countries confirm for Mountain race
Five African countries will be fielding teams for the fifth African Nations Mountain Running Champion-ships which will hold alongside the Obudu international mountain race on Saturday, November 23 at the Obudu Ranch Resort in Obudu,Cross River state.
Jonathan encourages Eaglets on
President Goodluck Jonathan has heartily congratulate the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their qualification for the final match of the ongoing FIFA under-17 World Soccer Championship in the United Arab Emirates.
Golden Eaglets fly past Sweden to final
Nigeria were made to work for their 3-0 semi-final win over Sweden in Dubai, a result that sends them to the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Taiwo Awoniyi scored his third goal in two games to help send the Golden Eaglets through to the final, where they will meet Mexico in another Group F rematch.
Oliseh analysing FIFA U-17 World Cup, says level is high in UAE
A true legend of the African game, Sunday Oliseh’s credentials are plain to see. The Nigerian took part in two FIFA World Cups™ (1994 and 1998) and won the gold medal at the 1996 Men’s Olympic Football Tournament with the Super Eagles. Over the course of his career the midfielder played for several of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Ajax.
