The Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, in conjunction with Capstonesport have concluded plans to offer assistance to lucky Nigerians this new English soccer season to watch live premier league matches every month with all expenses paid.

The Kick-boxing Federation of Nigeria (KBFN) has concluded plans to organise a training workshop for technical instructors in order to reduce the risks associated with the sport, perceived by many as dangerous and life-threatening.

Nigeria International striker, Michael Eneramo, who had a stunning debut for the Super Eagles against Ireland in an International friendly, says he is more committed to Nigeria securing the World Cup ticket billed for South Africa next year, than anything else.

Former Shooting Stars player and coach, Phillip Boamah, has been appointed as the club’s new Chief Coach.
General Manager of the club, Mutiu Adepoju, broke this latest development on Tuesday afternoon.

Globacom has set aside N9m as appearance fees and prize money for the 2009 Glo Super 4 slated for the Ilorin Township Stadium from August 17-22. Each club will receive N1m appearance fee while the Glo Super 4 Champion will cart away N3m. The second and third placed teams will grab N1. 5m and N.5m.

A former Super Eagles international, Victor Ikpeba, has commended Super Eagles coach, Shaibu Amodu, for creating stiff competition in the national team.

By Onochie Anibeze FIFA, the world football governing body, may not be regretting granting Nigeria the hosting rights for the 12th edition of the U-17 World Cup.

By Onochie Anibeze Lagos State Governor, Raji Fashola, will lead the way tomorrow when all gather in Lagos to honour Sam Okwaraji, the Nigerian international who died August 12, 1989, while playing Italia ‘90 World Cup qualifier against Angola.

A member of the Security sub-committee of the Nigeria 2009 LOC for the U-17 World Cup, Sam Stanford, has commended the Delta State government for elevating the Warri city stadium into a world class sports arena. Mr. Stanford had after a visit to the stadium said that the all covered edifice is one of the best in the country.” Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan deserves a pat on the back over the Warri stadium project.

The last batch of Nigeria’s team to the 12th IAAF World Championships flew out of Lagos last night with the hope of winning medals, despite tough conditions experienced during their camping ahead of the Berlin 2009 athletics gathering.