ABUJA-Fifa vice president and Chairman, Youth Tournament Organising Committee for the just concluded Fifa Under-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009, Jack Warner has expressed appreciation to the country’s Sports Minister and Chairman National Sports Commission, Sani Ndanusa.

Brazil produced a masterclass of Beach Soccer as they swept aside Nigeria 11-5 in the Group D clash between the world and African champions.

Much-celebrated Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu will hang up his international boots after the Super Eagles end their World Cup campaign in South Africa in June.

PATROTIC fervour broke out in different parts of the country as Nigeria snatched one of Africa’s World Cup tickets from Tunisia on a dramatic last day of qualifying in Group B.

Nigeria’s foremost bank, First Bank PLC yesterday congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria over the team’s doggedness, resilience and determination throughout the three week period the tournament lasted.