Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has approved plans of the state to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Sam Okwaraji, who is the first Nigerian footballer to die playing for the country.

The Acting Managing Director of Daar Communications, Tony Akiotu, has said the verdict of FIFA to give the U-17 World Cup Broadcast Rights to the Africa Independent Television was a victory to Nigerians.

Few days after Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) confirmed Calabar as one of the venues for the fast approaching FIFA U-17 World Cup slated for Nigeria, the Cross River State Deputy Governor, Mr. Efiok Cobham, has declared that Calabar will be “a wonderful host”.

After a short-lived romance with his former club as a coach, ex-Nigerian World Cup star, Emmanuel Amuneke, could soon be back in business in the top flight.

Thousands of youths seeking soccer stardom trooped out at the Austin Jay Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State at the weekend in the on-going Zonal trial of the Oceanic Football talent Hunt Competition which held at the ex-Super Eagles star’s home town.