Former Davis Cup great, Sadiq Abdullahi, has discussed with the Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Sani Ndanusa, on ways to implement the government’s grassroots sports developmental plans and came out of the encounter, convinced that if properly executed, that Nigeria would reclaim its lost glory in sports.

FOLLOWING the prevailing call on former Super Eagles skipper Austin Okocha to quit retirement and lace his boot for Nigeria again at the 2010 World Cup billed for South Africa, former Enugu State Commissioner for Sports Honourable Okezie Nwanjoku believes the inclusion of Okocha will help Nigeria achieve her ambition at the global event.

Elated General Manager of Warri Wolves FC of Delta State Mike Idoko has dedicated the Confederations Cup ticket secured by the team to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and Chairman of Delta State Sports Commission Amaju Pinnick

As Kano Pillars FC take on Zesco United of Zambia today at the Sani Abacha Stadium in one of group A opening matches of the CAF Champions League, Pillars Ghanaian coach Malik Jabir is confident that they will prove doubters wrong.

By Onochie Anibeze While many countries are fixing friendly matches to help their preparation for the next World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria is canceling theirs.