James Rodriguez retires from Colombian national team
Colombian football star James Rodriguez, one of the best players in the country's history, on Tuesday announced his retirement from the national team after 15 years and three World Cups.
Local coaches lack support, Chukwu
By Kate Obodo Former Green Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has said the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, should be held responsible for the failure of local coaches assigned to handle the senior national team. Speaking on a BBC sports programme, Fast-track yesterday, Chukwu said the football authorities never supported local coaches the same way they support […]
Oceanic Bank invests N18m in Delta football
In line with the emorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into by both parties, Oceanic Bank, last weekend, fulfilled its own side of the agreement with N18 million lifeline to the Delta State Football Association to organise this year’s edition of the Federation Cup. The Federation Cup which before now was known as the Challenge Cup […]
Amodu’s sack: Galadima reacts, Keyamo condemns action
The sack of coach Shaibu Amodu from the Super Eagles has received jabs from the former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima and Human Rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo.
My critics are enemies of football, Amodu
Moments before he was demoted to handle the home-based Super Eagles he so much vilified, Shaibu Amodu in an interview with Supersports, described all Nigerians who criticised him and the Super Eagles as “enemies of Nigeria and footballâ€.
Black Stars get $20,000 each from President Atta Mills
Ghana President John Evans Atta Mills has announced a $20,000 package to the playing body of the Black Stars for their impressive performance at the just ended Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Angola 2010.
