‘Don’t betray me’ — Mourinho warns Real Madrid players
José Mourinho has warned his Real Madrid players that trust is non-negotiable, as he emphasised the importance of trust between players and coach in his bid to build a new winning team for the Spanish side.
Sports Festival: Lobbyists take over Rivers
AS Nigerian athletes look forward to yet another eventful year for the 17th National Sports Festival following the glorious ending in Kaduna, there are fears that pressure from high places to give contracts to green horns may lower the standard of facilities set by Kaduna.
LAGOS YOUTH CUP: Genoa chickens out over security fears
THE Lagos International Youth Cup has suffered a postponement following the sudden pull-out of Genoa FC. The Italian youth team shocked organisers yesterday when they expressed fear over security following the attack on Atlas Cove by militants from the Niger Delta.
Pepsi backs Heartland, Pillars for CAF glory
Pepsi, the official beverage partner of CAF for all major competitions, has thrown its weight behind Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Kano Pillars FC to excel in the 2009 CAF Champions League.
MTN WGC – regional qualifiers berth in Benin
MTN World Golf Championship action moves to Benin this weekend as the newly refurbished golf course in the ancient city play host to the South-South regional qualifiers, where over 200 amateur golfers are expected to vie for honours.
Snail Slow! Amuneke blasts Mikel, Olofinjana, Uche
1994 African Cup of Nations hero, Emmanuel Amuneke has said that the Super Eagles still have it all to do if they are to avoid another second successive World Cup miss, insisting that the midfield would decide the team’s fate and that of soccer-savvy Nigerians.
