Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
Zini foresees bright future for Nigeria boxing
Former amateur boxer, Oghenewarhe Henry Zini is spear-heading a revival of Nigerian amateur boxing and armed with fail-safe blue print, Zini predicts that Nigeria would win gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.The Delta-born ex-boxer who runs a thriving sports marketing outfit has packaged a well thought programme, tagged ‘Gloves For Gold 2012’ a registered trade mark venture, which he believes would drive boxing revival in Nigeria within next three years.
Tunis battle: Amodu must plug Eagles” loopholes-Amiesimaku
Former Green Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka has called on the Super Eagles coach Shaibu Amodu to plug the gaping holes in the team if they are to defeat Tunisia in the World Cup qualifier in Tunis next Saturday.
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2009 LOC top shot awards N800m contract to self
FIFA Vice President, Jack Warner from Trinidad and Tobago led an inspection team to Nigeria last month to ascertain how ready the country was for the FIFA U-17 World Cup which the country is expected to host later in November.
Eagles’ Abuja Flap Excites Optimists
JUNE 20 is decisive for Nigeria’s mangled 2010 World Cup plan. Maputo, Mozambique would haunt the Super Eagles for a long time. The Eagles got a draw in Maputo, but it is proving a loss in the contention for the single ticket for the World Cup in South Africa, the first one in Africa.
Can Heartland avoid Heartache in Minna?
It looks like it is not do able but football is not mathematics. Tomorrow either in Oleh in Delta State or Minna in Niger State, the winner of the 2009 Premier league will emerge.
