All sports stories from Naija – Latest from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigerian Super Eagles and Super Falcons preparations for the FIFA World Cups, and the Nigeria athletes compete at the Commonwealth Games, Olympics and the IAAF World Championships.
NFF technical committee chairman, Barrister Chris Green has revealed that the absence of Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion star, Osaze Odemwingie will be felt in the crucial game to be decided this Sunday in far away Madagascar. He, however, said t...
Roger Federer has started his US Open with a quick victory over Arthur Ashe Stadium. Third seed Federer, who turned 30 earlier this month, completed a clockwork 6-4 6-3 6-2 win over 56th-ranked Colombian Santiago Giraldo to the delight of the Flushing ...
All Africa Games defending champion, Damola Osayomi is not bothered about her inability to get into the final of the women sprint event at the 13th IAAF World Championships taking place in Daegu, South Korea. She placed 8th in the first semi final race...
Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo will join other members of the team in Madagascar in order to finalise his future with his present club since the transfer window closes today. Ike Uche also caught in club transfer decision will alongside Yobo join th...
Following the incessant bomb blasts and the recent kidnapping of the father of one of Super Eagles players Mikel Obi, security operatives are not taking chances with the safety of the players in the wake of the recent United Nations building bomb blast...
The national U-17 team is yet to swing to action despite the official announcement of a new technical crew because the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not given it the go ahead to commence work. Chief coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba, said...
Rafael Nadal is eyeing the retention of his US Open title. In 2010, Rafael Nadal had one of the most impressive Grand Slam runs of his career at the US Open. The Spaniard served out of his mind and looked nigh invincible on his least-favorite surface.H...
Usain Bolt has remained optimistic despite his 100 meters false start. He said he will not let the disqualification from the 100m final affect him when he defends his 200m title at the World Championships.The world record-holder said he was “extr...
AC Milan defender, Taye Taiwo is considering legal action after he accused a football website of “inaccurate” and “defamatory” remarks.In early July, a football website reported that Taiwo lost over 150,000 Euros to a London-bas...
Heartland right-back, Chibuzor Okonkwo, is a big doubt for Super Eagles, Madagascar Sunday 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.This is because he is currently away trying out with Ukraine Premier League side, FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih.The 22-year-o...
All Africa Games medal hopeful, Blessing Okagbare placed fifth in the finals of the 100m event of the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, to signal her participation in the big league of global sprinters. She clocked 11.12 in the race ...
England-based duo of Victor Anichebe and John Mikel Obi are the first to arrive the camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Abuja. Anichebe and Mikel arrived the team’s camp on Sunday ahead of the September 4 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matc...
MediaVision Limited, franchise owners of the Nigeria Bankers Games (NBG) has appointed Youdees Integrated Marketing Services (YISL) as consultants to the 2011 edition of the games which kicks off next Sunday, September 4 at the University of Lagos Spor...
Hat-Trick hero Wayne Rooney hailed Manchester United’s 8-2 win over Arsenal yesterday as “incredible”. Rooney surpassed 150 United goals as Ashley Young struck a brace while Danny Welbeck, Nani and Park Ji-sing all scored. But manager...
Nigeria’s senior national basketball team, D’Tigers has qualified for the playoffs for the qualification of the 2012 summer Olympics to be held in London. Nigeria will compete against 11 other countries in the 12-team FIBA Olympic Qualifyin...