Haaland, teammates receive heroes’ welcome in Norway after World Cup exit
Erling Haaland's side were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing 2-1 to England in extra-time in the last eight in Miami, their best result in the competition.
32 states to participate in 2013 National Youth Games
Thirty-two States including the FCT have confirmed their participation in the forthcoming under-17 National Youth Games (NYG) scheduled to begin in Abuja on Thursday, Dec. 5.
BBC award: Yaya Toure beats Mikel, Moses, others
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was named the BBC’s African Footballer of the Year for 2013 on Monday.
NSC plans retreat for victorious Golden Eaglets in Calabar
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is putting together a retreat on sustaining Nigeria’s performance at the FIFA Under 17 World Championship held in the United Arab Emirate (UAE).
Messi-less Barcelona suffer defeat again
Barcelona slipped to a second consecutive defeat for the first time since April 2012 as they lost for the first time in the league this season 1-0 away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
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.
