Members of the Golden Eaglets stand to earn an improved sum of $750, per person, if they beat New Zealand in the second round fixture of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Abuja National Stadium.

SPORTS Minister, Sani Ndanusa, ended speculations over his interest to become President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, when he collected, filled and returned the form at the secretariat of the NOC in Lagos yesterday.

New Zealand coach, Steve Cain, has said that Nigeria ’s Golden Eaglets would not have an easy ride to victory when both sides clash in tomorrow’s second round fixture of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Abuja National Stadium.

The Police in Enugu have confirmed the arrest of six persons in connection with the illegal sale of match tickets procured by Governor Sullivan Chime for free distribution to spectators in the state as part of efforts to encourage the participation of the people in the on-going Under-17 World Cup tournament.

Kenyan assistant sports minister, Kabando-wa-Kabando, has predicted 5-0 bashing of the Green Eagles by the Harambee Stars in the final phase of 2010 World Cup qualifier.