Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run
"We are very happy with the team," supporter Mohamed Gehad told AFP at the airport where he had travelled to welcome the players.
Okagbare wins NOC’s Athlete of Year award
Nigeria’s Track and Long Jump Queen, Blessing Okagbare has been honoured with the prestigious award of 2013 Athlete of the Year by the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, for her incredible performance in the year under review.
Odegbami: Eagles lack cohesion
Former Green Eagles captain and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami has said there is still time for the current Super Eagles to improve, as he believes the team lacks cohesion.
Red-hot Enyeama continues to shine
Vincent Enyeama stayed in top form to help 10-man Lille win 1-0 away at Valenciennes on Saturday after Franck Beria was sent off.
Nat’l School Sports Festival: Cross River retains title
Cross River State at the weekend in Ilorin retained its title at the Sterling Bank-sponsored 6th National School Sports Festival after coming top on the overall medals’ table, thereby winning the trophy for keeps after winning it for three consecutive times.
Emenike on target
Super Eagles and Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike continued his impressive form for the Yellow Canaries on Saturday night by getting on the score sheet for his 5th league goal in the 3-3 home draw against Michael Eneramo’s Besiktas.
