‘Possible but harder’: Ballon d’Or says players can win award outside Europe
The Ballon d'Or has dismissed the long-held belief that footballers must play for a European club to win the sport's most prestigious individual honour, insisting there is no such requirement under the current rules.
How Mandela’s ‘Madiba Magic’ inspired victories for South Africa
It was on his inauguration day in 1994 that the concept of ‘Madiba Magic’ was born – the winning influence that Nelson Mandela engendered whenever he went to watch a South African sports team.
Good preparation can see Nigeria through – Dr Izamoje
As Nigerians continue to celebrate what has been generally described as “a fair draw” after being pitted against perennial foes Argentina, Bosnia and Iran, the Chairman and CEO of Sport radio, Brila fm, Dr Larry Izamoje has warned against “Nigeria taking things for granted.”
Durbach emerges Squash Classics champion
South Africa born Rodney Durbach has emerged champion of the first Lagos International Squash Classics which ended at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium yesterday.
Abuja agog for National Youth Games
The city of Abuja will be agog with activities from today through December 15 as youths from all over the federation converge on the city for the 1st ever edition of the National Youths Games organized by the National Sports Commission.
Nigerian wrestlers shine at C’wealth tourney
Inspite of their short preparation and late arrival due to visa delay, the Nigerian team of wrestlers at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship which ended weekend in South Africa gave a good account of themselves as a force to reckon with in the continent.
