Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis
The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser.
2014 World Cup: Keshi wants to camp in US
Coach Stephen Keshi has disclosed he has proposed Nigeria set up training camp in the United States of America prior to the 2014 World Cup. The Super Eagles training camp will open on May 25.
Commonwealth wrestling champion vows to defend title
Nigeria’s gold medalist in the Greco Roman style of wrestling at the last Commowealth Games in India Joe Agbonevbare of Edo state has vowed to retain the title in the Glasgow Games next year.
Yobo, Osaze still part of Super Eagles, says Keshi
Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi said on Wednesday in Abuja that Joseph Yobo and Osaze Odemwingie were still members of the team and would return when necessary.
Falconets battle-ready for Tunisia
Nigeria’s U-20 girls know the ropes and are surely the overwhelming favourites for Saturday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Tunisia.
Messi, Aguero scare Oduamadi
Nigeria forward, Nnamdi Oduamadi has dismissed suggestions that describe Group F of the 2014 World Cup which pits Nigeria alongside two time champions Argentina, Bosnia and Iran as an ‘easy group’.
