Serena Williams to compete at Wimbledon singles as wildcard
Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.
Saudis snatch Nigeria’s No.1 throws coach
One of Nigeria’s best known throws coaches, Michael Lati Obisesan has been snatched by the Saudi Athletics Federation. He joins the ever growing list of Nigerian coaches who are working in the middle East, much to the detriment of Nigerian track and field.
Q/Final Cracker: Ukadike tips Eaglets to win
Ex-international, Nicholas Ukadike has said he expects the Golden Eaglets to stretch their winning streak in the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates by overcoming their Uruguayan opponents in today’s quarter final in Sharjah.
NFF pays Keshi two out of seven months salary
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has received two months out of the seven months salary owed him by the Nigeria Football Federation.
Mexico’s Octopus stop Brazil in marathon penalty shootout
Holders Mexico shaded a marathon penalty shootout to send three-time champions Brazil crashing out of the FIFA U-17 World Cup and book themselves a place in a second straight semi-final.
Yahaya, Nigeria’s young Iniesta
“We call him Iniesta!” Nigeria’s striker Taiwo Awoniyi beamed from ear to ear when telling FIFA.com about his teammate and playmaker Musa Yahaya. “When he holds the ball in the middle and looks up, you better be moving because he wants to get it to you.”
