EFL: Samba stars on debut as Man City thrash Norwich 5-0
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton.
Eagles Hotel: Lagerback floors Minister
Nigeria has finally settled for the Waterfront Hotel in Richards Bay as their camp for the World Cup in South Africa.
The Nigeria Football Federation had chosen New Hampshire Hotel in Johannesburg but controversies followed this choice after it was said to lack the sophistication befitting of a lodge that will house a World Cup team.
Enyimba win
Enyimba Football club of Aba moved closer to reclaiming the national league title yesterday when they humbled visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna 3-0 at the Enyimba International stadium, Aba.
Egwero runs Africa’s fastest time at golden league
Nigeria’s leading male sprinter, Ogho-Oghene Egwero demonstrated at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria golden league that he was a top contender for the Africa championships gold and a medal prospect at the Commonwealth Games, when he posted 10.13 seconds to remain in contention for the golden league N1m jackpot.
Omoile is Chevron Master
Rising tennis star, Samuel Omoile yesterday beat Umaru Balami to emerge the champion of the 2010 NNPC/Chevron Junior Tennis Masters.
Enugu govt endorses deputy senate president’s cup
The essence of giving grassroot football the much needed attention came to the fore on Thursday, April 29, 2010, during the finals of the Deputy Senate President’s Cup which took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
