Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under fresh pressure after Greek Football Association president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff backed UEFA’s push for change in FIFA leadership.
DISAPPOINTMENT:Amokachi, Yobo, Utaka, Ayenugba stuck in Lagos
Disappointment took the better part of Nigeria Football Federation officials yesterday when the Austrian Embassy still failed to issue visas to the remaining Nigerian contingent for the trip to Malta where others are already training for Saturday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Tunisia.
2010 World Cup boosts jobs in South Africa
GENEVA — South Afri ca’s hosting of the World Cup in 2010 has turned a great blessing to South Africa in many areas especially in terms of labour engagement.
S-H-O-C-K-E-R-!Bayelsa star killed after title win
The captain of Nigeria’s Bayelsa United has been shot dead just hours after leading his club to the league title. Abiel Tabor was driving home after celebrating the team’s success when he was stopped by armed robbers, according to the team’s media officer.
NFF mourns shot Bayelsa United captain
The Nigeria Football Federation expressed shock on Monday at learning that Bayelsa United FC captain, Abiel Tabor, had been shot dead by armed robbers.
Kano agog for MTN polo tournament
Ahead of the 2009 MTN International Polo Tournament, the ancient city of Kano is giddy with excitement. Clearly the biggest annual event in Kano’s sporting calendar, the polo fiesta will kick off on 27 June at the legendary Murtala Mohammed Polo ground in Bompai.
