Infantino promises more FIFA funding for African football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised increased resources and continued support for African football, saying the governing body will look for additional funding to help the continent’s game reach the top of world football.
Galadima distances self from NFA protesters
Immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has reacted angrily to reports linking him to Monday’s planned protests against the NFF leadership, saying he has no part to play in the protest.
National Sports Festival: We’ll host to win but… says Iyayi
Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyayi, yesterday, declared that the State has put machinery in place to ensure successful hosting of the forthcoming National Sports Festival.
TomTom Super Eagles road show captivates Kano, Enugu
The increasingly popular TomTom ‘Believe in the Super Eagles’ road show left football fans and even those not so into football in Kano and Enugu asking for more on Monday as the campaign hit the two cities.
2010 Commonwealth Games: NSC ships in Cuban coaches
Sports Minister and National Sports Commission chairman, Ibrahim Bio and Cuban ambassador to Nigeria, Elio Savon Oliva, last weekend, reached an agreement to bring Cuban coaches to help groom Nigerian athletes for the 2010 Commonwealth Games October in New Delhi, India.
Qatar promises world new World Cup
Nigeria and other developing countries could benefit immensely if Qatar’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup succeeds. And the bid appears to be gaining ground with time.
