South Korea captain ‘deeply sorry’ for gloating about military exemption
South Korea's Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service.
Airtel Rising Stars visit Vanguard
A team of six outstanding kid-footballers selected from the 2013 Airtel Rising Stars football tournament paid a courtesy visit to Vanguard Newspapers yesterday to show appreciation for the corporate support the programme has received from the newpaper.
Liverpool’s title bid blown off course by Gayle
Liverpool suffered a huge blow in their bid to win the Premier League title after squandering a three goal lead in a stunning 3-3 draw away to Crystal Palace on Monday.
Eagles have good chance of excelling at Brazil 2014, says Turkish ambassador
Turkey’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mustafa Pulat, on Sunday in Abuja said Nigeria’s Super Eagles have “a good chance’’ of excelling at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in June.
Westerhof: Eagles will make second round
Former Nigeria coach Clemens Westerhof is confident the Super Eagles will reach the round of 16 at the World Cup with a game to spare.
Brazil 2014: Eagles ‘re outsiders – NFF scribe
Just as Nigerians await the announcement of the Super Eagles provisional list for the 2014 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared that the country’s senior national team should not be put under undue pressure as they prepare for the tournament in Brazil.
