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November 30, 2007

  • Eagles to sign code of conduct
    The Super Eagles players must sign a code of conduct before going into camp for the African Nations Cup in Ghana, next year. The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) chairman, Alhaji Sani Lulu, has said. | The Sun
     
  • We're unstoppable!
    Recently, Ghana’s Black Stars re-affirmed their intention to win the MTN African Cup of Nations next year when they won the 4-nations contest in Accra, after subduing Benin Republic, one of Nigeria’s opponents in the final| The Sun
     
  • How NFA paid N6 million to offset 3 months tax liabilities of Vogts
    Abuja — The Nigerian Football Association (NFA) expended six million naira in offsetting the German tax liabilities of the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Berti Vogts, it has been revealed. Vanguard
     
  • Nigeria crisis eases
    The financial crisis in Nigerian sport abated on Thursday as the country's parliament agreed to consider the 2008 sports budget. BBC
     
  • Mido in Nations Cup fitness race
    Egypt striker Mido will have to make a speedy recovery from a groin injury if he is to play at the Nations Cup finals. BBC
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November 29, 2007

  • How NFA paid N6 million to offset 3 months tax liabilities of Vogts
    Abuja — The Nigerian Football Association (NFA) expended six million naira in offsetting the German tax liabilities of the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Berti Vogts, it has been revealed. Vanguard
     
  • FIFA to limit bids for 2018
    Ever since FIFA opted to abandon their continental rotation policy, bidding for the 2018 World Cup has been a free for all. No fewer than nine nations have expressed interested, prompting Sepp Blatter to consider limiting the available bids| The Sun
     
  • Mabo's horrible spell
    Super Falcons former chief coach, Ismaila Mabo, has tongue lashed the present crop of female players clamouring for a foreign coach to wait until their daughters and grand daughters start playing| The Sun
     
  • Money crisis rocks Nigerian football
    A financial crisis in Nigerian sport could have severe consequences for the national football teams. BBC
     
  • Kallon's Saudi deal collapses
    Mohamed Kallon's 10 million dollar move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has fallen through. BBC
     
  • Angola to train in Portugal
    Angola will hold their Nations Cup pre-tournament training camp in Portugal from late December. BBC

November 28, 2007

  • 2010 World Cup: Westerhof, Siasia write off S/Africa
    FORMER Super Eagles Manager, Clemens Westerhof has described the World Cup 2010 opponents of Nigeria as a ‘piece of cake’. “There is only one country in that group with Nigeria. It is South Africa. And unfortunately, South Africa cannot beat Nigeria even in the near future. Vanguard
     
  • Senate drills sports minister over N5bn 2007 budget *throws out 2008 proposal
    The Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhassan Gimba yesterday literally saw hell at the budget defence hearing of the sports body in the Senate as Senators tongue lashed him over his inability to give an account of his N5 billion allocation in 2007. Vanguard
     
  • Stage set for Glo Lagos marathon
    The 2007 Glo-Lagos International Half Marathon has reached a crescendo with runners expected to start picking their kits and bibs from this Friday at the National Stadium in Lagos, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, Globacom’s Senior Manager, Sponsorships disclosed yesterday. Vanguard
     
  • Why I moved to Iran –Taribo
     Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has explained why he opted for a move to Iran in a bid to transport his experience and image to the Middle East countryTaribo told brilafm.net that he felt the need to face a new challenge in a less fancied country, which he believes needs the best players in order to. .|The Sun
     
  • Marion Jones:Biggest fraud in sporting history
    It is no more news that former fastest woman in the world, Marion Jones of America, has fallen from grace to mud. It is not surprising either that the International Association of Athletics Federation wasted no time in stripping her naked of all the laurel| The Sun
     
  • Nigeria coach confident
    Nigeria coach Berti Vogts is confident that his team will finish top of their 2010 World Cup and Nations Cup qualifying group. BBC
     
  • Kingston denied Ghana delay
    Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston says that his request to postpone his call-up to the Nations Cup has been refused by coach Claude Le Roy. BBC

November 27, 2007

  • Vogts to name squad next week
    As the countdown to the big continental soccer festival in Ghana begins, Super Eagles of Nigeria’s chief tactician, Berti Vogts, has said that the heroes that would dorn the nation’s colours for the epic battles would be released in the second week of December.| The Sun
     
  • Nothing absolutely nothing
    Under-23 striker, Victor Obinna Nsofor, is confident that Nigeria will be a team to beat when the MTN African Cup of Nations kicks off in Ghana in January. The Chievo of Italy player is sure that no country can stop Nigeria from making a remarkable impact in the competition| The Sun
     
  • No more slip-ups for Eagles! *Lulu assures on 2010 World Cup
    Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi yesterday assured Nigerians that there would be no more slip-ups and no under-rating of any team in the Super Eagles Group for the 2010  World Cup qualifier in South Africa as well as the Nations Cup. Vanguard
     
  • NFA Promises World Cup Ticket, Nations Cup
    Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Chairman, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, has promised the Super Eagles will not only win the MTN African Cup of Nations holding in Accra, Ghana in January, but will also qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Daily Independent
     
  • Zambia will not underrate Togo
    Zambia coach Patrick Phiri is confident the Chipolopolo can overcome Togo and qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. BBC

November 26, 2007

  • South Africa and Nigeria in same group
    Nigeria and South Africa will play in the same 2010 World Cup qualifying group after the draw of 48 African teams in Durban. BBC
     
  • South Africa debut
    Soccerex moves to South Africa on World Cup football business
    Football fans around the world will be looking forward to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after the draw in Durban on Sunday. BBC

November 25, 2007

  • Super Eagles Opponets emerge today
    Millions of soccer-crazy Nigerians would be dying to know the countries that would pair Super Eagles in the same group, as the draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers holds today in the city of Durban, South Africa. |The Sun
     
  • Beckham banks on McClaren’s successor for 100th cap
    David Beckham has vowed to continue his quest to win a century of caps for England under whoever succeeds Steve McClaren as head coachThe 32-year-old midfielder made his 99th international appearance as a second-half substitute in England's 3-2 .| The Sun
     
  • Redeem your image, Anyansi charges Enyimba
    Enyimba FC chairman, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu has challenged the players to redeem their image by diggng deep into their football armoury to make up for the unconvincing start to the 2007/2008 season league season. Vanguard
     
  • Super Eagles know World Cup opponents today
    The world’s attention will today focus on Durban, South Africa when FIFA president, Joseph Sepp Blatter will lead other eminent personalities including host president, Thabo Mbeki to unfold the preliminary draw for the 2010 World Cup coming to Africa for the first time. Vanguard
     
  • CS Sfaxien win Confederation Cup
    CS Sfaxien of Tunisia have won the Confederation Cup by beating Al Merreikh of Sudan 1-0 in the second leg of the final played in Sfax, Tunisia. BBC
     
  • Bolton stun Man Utd with 1-0 win
    A Nicolas Anelka goal in the 11th minute was enough for struggling Bolton to snatch a 1-0 upset over United at the Reebok Stadium, with Sir Alex Ferguson ruefully choosing to rest the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic for the match. Aljazeera

November 24, 2007

  • Obagoal launches attack on Liverpool
     Super Eagles’ ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’, Obafemi Martins, plays a testy tie this afternoon. His team, Newcastle, host Liverpool at St James Park in Premiership’s star fixture of the week. |The Sun
     

  • God angry with Keshi
    For allegedly denying him a deserved medal from Togo’s president after the national team, Hawks, booked a ticket to the Germany 2006 World Cup finals, a man of God has vowed that Stephen Keshi would never again record any success in his coaching career unless he gets the medal. |The Sun
     
  • Total fetes golfers @ IBB
    They came in large droves  last weekend to the IBB Golf and Country Club venue of the Total Golf tournament and true to earlier plegde, every golfer was pleasantly treated to the warm of the IBB International Golf and country club in Abuja as Total Nigeria plc teed off its annual golf tournament at the 18 holes facility. Although the Total Prize was contrasted for in a one-day play the turn out of the players and the quality of play gives credence to the pedigree given the amateur event Vanguard
     
  • Fifa makes Eto'o face of 2010 World Cup
    Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o was unveiled on Friday as the face of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. BBC
     
  • Sfaxien confident ahead of final
    Tunisia's CS Sfaxien captain Abdelkrim Nafti says Al-Merreikh of Sudan are wasting time turning up for the second leg of the African Confederation Cup final. BBC

November 23, 2007

  • Tella For Burial Today
    The funeral rites for the late head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Adeyemi Tella, which started Thursday (yesterday) will come to an end today as his remains will be interred after a committal service at the Araromi Baptist Church in Moloney Street, Lagos Island. Daily Independent
     

  • Yar’Adua Upbeat On Sports Policy Discourse –Ngerem
    President Umaru Yar’Adua is optimistic of the possibility of the new sports policy engendering a result oriented performance and enhancing economic self-reliance among Nigeria’s sportsmen and women. Daily Independent
     

  • Durban readies for World Cup draw
    A total of 170 countries will go into Sunday's draw for the 2010 World Cup preliminary competition being held in Durban. BBC
     

  • Morocco outclass Senegal
    Morocco displayed their Nations Cup potential when thumping Senegal 3-0 in an international friendly in Paris on Wednesday. BBC
     

  • Ghana triumph in Accra
    Ghana fought back bravely to survive an early scare and beat Benin 4-2 to win the four-nation friendly tournament in Accra on Wednesday. BBC

November 22, 2007

  • Allardyce prepares Martins for Nations Cup
     Football management is about optimising available resources and when key players are missing, others must be motivated to give a positive response for the team.|The Sun
     

  • Nigerian football is dead
    Those incurable Nigerian optimists may not have to read this, as former Super Eagles’ fringe star, ‘Saint’ Barnabas Imienga says Nigeria will not perceive the sweet aroma of the Nations Cup trophy in Ghana next year.| The Sun
     
  • Zone 6 wins Lagos Sports Festival
    Zone 6 comprising of     Oshodi, Isolo, Badagry West, Olorunda, Ojo, Iba and Oto-Awori Council Areas last weekend emerged the overall winner of the 3rd edition of the Lagos State Sports Festival which was rounded off at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Vanguard
     
  • Vogts promises to unleash sharpshooters in Ghana
    OVERWHELMED by the ferocious shot of Taye Taiwo which remained the only hallmark of the friendly between the Super Eagles and their Switzerland counterparts, Berti Vogts has promised to storm the Nations Cup with sharpshooters. Vanguard
     
  • TV tussle gets tough in Africa
    The tussle for television sports supremacy across Africa has intensified, with rivals GTV and Supersport each signing sponsorship deals worth millions of dollars. BBC

November 21, 2007

  • Obudu Mountain Race: Defending Champ jets in
    Francis Kibiwott, the men’s defending champion of the Obudu international mountain race has arrived for the third edition of the race which holds at the Obudu Ranch Resort in Obudu, Cross River State, on Saturday. Vanguard
     

  • Nigeria 'll win 2010 World Cup if —Kalu
    FORMER Governor of Abia State and Pillar of Sports, Orji Uzor Kalu, re-appeared from his sabbatical in politics yesterday and re-ignited the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria winning the 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa if he is made a Special Envoy in Sports. Vanguard
     

  • I did not snub Nigeria - Anichebe
    Everton striker Victor Anichebe has dismissed theories that he pulled out of Nigeria's squad recently for anything other than legitimate reasons. BBC
     

  • 2010 World Cup costs skyrocket
    The price of staging the 2010 World Cup in South Africa could cost 20% more than originally estimated. BBC

November 20, 2007

  • NFA Sets Conditions For Obaseki
    The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has agreed to accept second vice chairman, Oyuiki Obaseki, back into its fold on certain conditions. Daily Independent
     

  • EFCC probes NFA
     Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has set its magnetic monitoring eyes on the activities of Nigeria Football Association (NFA)..|The Sun
     

  • It's operation total destruction agaisnt South Africa
    Now that Ghana’s hurdles have been crushed, Nigeria’s Under-23 coach, Samson Siasia, says he is planning a total assault against the South African team in their last qualifying duel for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.|The Sun
     
  • Obaseki appears before ICPC
    ABUJA — Nigeria Football League chairman, Chief Oyuki Obaseki yesterday appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over alleged misappropriation of N42.5 million belonging to the NFL. Vanguard
     
  • Shittu, Etuhu agree on new role for Taiwo
    *Fear time is running out for Ghana
     Daniel Shittu improves with every match for the Super Eagles and may be the man to play in the central defence with Joseph Yobo when the Nations Cup kicks off in Ghana January. Vanguard
     
  • Gomaa completes Qatari loan move
    Al-Ahly centre-half Wael Gomaa has signed a six-month deal to play for Qatari side Al-Siliya. BBC

November 19, 2007

  • Nigeria Loses N12.40tr Cash Inflow To Failed C’wealth Bid –NOC
    Nigeria may have lost in excess of N12.40 trillion ($10 billion) in form of cash inflow into the economy for failure to win the 2014 Commonwealth Games hosting rights. Daily Independent
     

  • Olympic debut for Ivory Coast
    Victory against Zambia on Sunday has guaranteed Ivory Coast a place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. BBC

November 18, 2007

  • Spurs want Casillas for record fee
     Tottenham's new manager Juande Ramos has his eye on Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas for next season, and the club is ready to pay a record 40 million euros for the Spanish international, a Spanish newspaper said on Thursday. |The Sun
     

  • How Nigeria’s Commonwealth Bid was bungled
    Penultimate Friday, the city of Abuja failed to get the hosting right of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, as delegates overwhelmingly cast their votes for Glasgow to host the event. |The Sun
     
  • Sack Gowon’s Bid Committee now —Porbeni
    Although Seigha Porbeni is in favour of the country making another bid for a Nigerian city to host the Commonwealth Games with a charge on the 2018 edition following Abuja’s failure for 2014, he is insisting that the Federal Government must first of all sack the Yakubu Gowon-led Abuja 2014 Bid Vanguard
     
  • We didn’t miss Mikel, Taiwo — Siasia
    Before the crucial Olympics qualifier between Nigeria’s U-23 team and their Ghanaian counterparts on Friday, coach Samson Siasia was almost shouting himself hoax, literally begging Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Berti Vogts to release Mikel Obi and Taye Taiwo for him. Vanguard
     
  • Sierra Leone in World Cup draw
    Sierra Leone sealed their place in the 2010 World Cup draw after drawing 0-0 with Guinea Bissau in Bissau. BBC

November 17, 2007

  • I Ran For My Dear Life –Akpokona
    Dolphins’ Technical Adviser, Lawrence Akpokona, said he left the club because he could no longer work under uncertain...Daily Independent
     

  •  Pay Back Time, As Ocean Boys Host Rangers
    Ocean Boys FC will be aiming to redeem its pride on Sunday as it ......Daily Independent
     

  • Pillars’ Supporters Splash Cash, Gifts On Players
    It was gift galore for players and officials of Kano Pillars at the .....Daily Independent
     

  • Ghana and Nigeria wait on Beijing
    Ghana and Nigeria both failed to secure a place at next year's Olympic Games, when they drew 0-0 in Accra on Friday. BBC

November 16, 2007

  • African teams in Olympic dream
    Both Ghana and Ivory Coast can book their places at next year's Olympic Games in Beijing if they win this weekend's qualifying matches. BBC


November 15, 2007

  • FG Bestows National Honour On Samuel Peters
    President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Wednesday announced the conferment of the national award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, Mr. Samuel Peters for winning the world-boxing crown. Daily Independent
     

  • Trabelsi's Saudi deal hits snag
    Tunisian defender Hatem Trabelsi's move to Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal has fallen through. BBC

November 14, 2007

  • Strike Threatens 2010 World Cup
    An industrial relations dispute in South Africa is threatening to halt building work for the 2010 World Cup. Daily Independent
     

  • Owoeri loses N22,000 at camp
     Enyimba player, John Owoeri has lost a sum of N22,000 to thieves who burgles his room at Haile Selassie Suites where the Dream Team was lodged ahead of their departure to Ghana for the make-or-mar cracker against Black Meteors of Ghana.|The Sun
     

  • Go to hell, Siasia blasts Mikel, Taiwo

    Chief coach of the national Under-23 team, Samson Siasia, has blasted the duo of Taye Taiwo and John Mikel Obi for not honouring the invitation extended to them to be part of Friday’s Olympic qualifying cracker against the Black Meteors of Ghana. |The Sun
     

  • Appiah to unveil clothing range
    Ghana captain Stephen Appiah will be the first African player to come out with a clothing range when his brand is launched next week in Accra. BBC

November 13, 2007

  • Why Nigeria Lost 2014 Bid To Glasgow
    More facts have emerged on why Nigeria lost the 2014 Commonwealth Games Bid to Glasgow (Scotland) last Friday in Sri Lanka. Nigeria lost by 24 votes to 47. Daily Independent
     

  • Manuel Jose backed by Ahly boss
    Al Ahly coach Manuel Jose has been backed by a key board member at the club. BBC

November 12, 2007

  • South Africa wrap up massive win
    South Africa beat New Zealand by 358 runs in the first Test in Johannesburg, completing victory early in the afternoon session of the fourth day. BBC

November 11, 2007

  • MY DREAM FOR ENYIMBA
    Former governor of Abia State, Chief (Dr.) Orji Uzor Kalu, transformed Enyimba from an obscure side in the Nigerian League to a nationally and internationally acclaimed teamWith Kalu’s support and supervision, the People’s Elephant won the Premier League shield four times and lifted the once elusive CAF Champions League . | The Sun
     

  • Cooreman weeps for Taye
    While Taye Taiwo continues to fumble in his recent games for Olympic Marseille and the Super Eagles, Maurice Cooreman, the coach who discovered him at Nigerdock FC about a decade ago, is now heartbroken |The Sun
     
  • South Africa take command
    South Africa were primed for one of their biggest wins in Tests as New Zealand were steamrollered on day three of the first Test in Johannesburg. BBC


November 10, 2007

  • Abuja loses 2014 games bid
    Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. BBC
     

  • Only the title is good enough
    A head of January 2008 African Nations Cup in Ghana, Coach Christian Chukwu (MON), has charged the Super Eagles to go for the broke, as they press to win the continental trophy the third time..| The Sun
     

  • Pay back time
    Nigerians have been apprehensive about the chance of the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations holding in Ghana early next year, after the official draws held recently in Accra pitched the Nigerian team against the Elephants of Ivory Coast in their first group match. . | The Sun
     
  • Nigeria loses bid for 2014 C’wealth Games
    Despite a generous offer of hospitality and a passionate plea from the president, Umar Musa Yar’ Adua for delegates to consider Nigeria for the hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, voting members felt otherwise as they gave their nod to Scotland with a 47-24 vote to host the Games.>>Champion


November 09, 2007

  • 2014 C’wealth Games Bid: Nigeria Knows Fate Today
    Which of the bidding cities of Abuja (Nigeria) and Glasgow (Scotland) will host the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games billed for 2014? The answer will be known today as the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) meets in Colombo, Sri Lanka to announce the winner. Daily Independent
     

  • FIFA Beach Soccer: Clean Sweep For Nigeria
    Nigeria completed a clean sweep in Group D of the ongoing FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with its third consecutive win to squeeze past United Arab Emirate (UAE) 1-0 on penalties after a high-octane 6-6 draw in normal time Daily Independent
     

  • Globacom, Ghana Supporters sign contract today
    Ghanaians are heralding with fanfare today’s sponsorship contract signing ceremony between Globacom and the Ghana National Supporters Union (GHANSU). Vanguard
     

  • Eguavoen flies to Paris for Mali, Coted'Ivoire
    Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Augustine Eguavoen will travel to Paris, France next week to see Nigeria’s Nations Cup Group B opponents Mali and Cote d’Ivoire at two international friendlies. Vanguard
     

  • Unstoppable Sand Sand Eagles!
    Nigeria’s Beach Eagles, yesterday, dug deep to claim a hard-fought 1-0 penalty victory over the United Arab Emirates, in their Group D game at the 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Scores were tied 6-6 at the end of extra time at the Copacabana Beach Soccer Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, leaving both teams with no option but the luck of penalties to decide the winner. Vanguard
     

  • Eguavoen to watch Mali, Cote d’Ivoire in
    Super Eagles’ Assistant coach, Augustine Eguavoen, will be in Paris, France, next week to monitor Nigeria’s Nations Cup Group B opponents, Mali and Cote d’Ivoire at two international friendly matches, the NFA have said.. | The Sun
     

  • Eagles vs Socceroos





  • Nigerians had asked for it. Now they have it. The cup of the Super Eagles of Nigeria is running over with Grade A matches. First, it was the Mexicans that gave the Eagles a dose of what to expect in Ghana in January.|The Sun
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November 08, 2007

  • FIFA Beach Soccer: Clean Sweep For Nigeria
    Nigeria completed a clean sweep in Group D of the ongoing FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with its third consecutive win to squeeze past United Arab Emirate (UAE) 1-0 on penalties after a high-octane 6-6 draw in normal time Daily Independent
     

  • Globacom, Ghana Supporters sign contract today
    Ghanaians are heralding with fanfare today’s sponsorship contract signing ceremony between Globacom and the Ghana National Supporters Union (GHANSU). Vanguard
     

  • Eguavoen flies to Paris for Mali, Coted'Ivoire
    Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Augustine Eguavoen will travel to Paris, France next week to see Nigeria’s Nations Cup Group B opponents Mali and Cote d’Ivoire at two international friendlies. Vanguard
     

  • Unstoppable Sand Sand Eagles!
    Nigeria’s Beach Eagles, yesterday, dug deep to claim a hard-fought 1-0 penalty victory over the United Arab Emirates, in their Group D game at the 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Scores were tied 6-6 at the end of extra time at the Copacabana Beach Soccer Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, leaving both teams with no option but the luck of penalties to decide the winner. Vanguard
     

  • Eguavoen to watch Mali, Cote d’Ivoire in
    Super Eagles’ Assistant coach, Augustine Eguavoen, will be in Paris, France, next week to monitor Nigeria’s Nations Cup Group B opponents, Mali and Cote d’Ivoire at two international friendly matches, the NFA have said.. | The Sun
     

  • Eagles vs Socceroos





  • Nigerians had asked for it. Now they have it. The cup of the Super Eagles of Nigeria is running over with Grade A matches. First, it was the Mexicans that gave the Eagles a dose of what to expect in Ghana in January.|The Sun


November 07, 2007

  • 2014 Games: Scotland scores higher than Nigeria *But surprises still possible
    COLOMBO—The Commonwealth Games Federation is to vote on Friday which city will host the event in 2014, with Glasgow emerging as the favourite over Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Vanguard
     

  • Ghana places more hurdles against Siasia
    Ahead of their Beijing  2008 Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria, Ghana’s Black Meteors tactician, Cecil Jones Attuquayeifo has added steel to his defence with the inclusion of two defenders, Nana Akwasi Asare and Emmanuel Boakye for the match which the Ghanaians need to win to secure direct passage to the Summer Games. Vanguard
     

  • Abia Gov dissolves Enyimba Mgt, Anyansi-Agwu returns!
    ABIA State Governor, Theodore Orji has finally spoken on his administration’s desire to use sport especially football to build bridges.
     

  • Kanu named Leone stars coach
    Former Sierra Leone international Ahmed Kanu has been named caretaker coach of the Leone Stars. BBC

November 06, 2007

  • Nigeria overpower France
    Nigeria overcame the driving rain to beat France on 6–5 penalties in Group D in the last match of the day at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2007. | The Sun
     

  • Swear Eagles 'll Triumph in Ghana 2008
    President of the Nigeria Football and other Sports Supporters Club world wide, Dr Rafiu Ladipo, has sensationally declared that Nigeria’s Super Eagles would win the 2008 Africa Nations Cup in Ghana. |The Sun
     
  • Sand Sand Eagles zoom to q/finals •Beat France as Kelechi avoids Senegal
    NIGERIA’S Beach Eagles yesterday added France to their casualty list in the on-going FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup winning 3-2 on penalties after playing 3-3 at regulation time. Vanguard
     
  • I pledge to beat Ghana! •Siasia promises Olympic ticket for Nigeria
    FLYING Eagles Coach Samson Siasia has vowed to pick the ticket to the Olympics at the instance of Ghana’s Meteors in their crunch tie in Accra on November 16. Siasia who is still begging Clubs to release players for this weekend’s cracker said that he has no favourites for the game against Ghana. Vanguard
     
  • Vogts angry with monetary gifts to Eaglets
    Super Eagles coach Berti Vogts says he is puzzled by the amount of monetary gifts given to the Golden Eaglets for winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, insisting that the players were ‘too young’ to be burdened with such huge financial rewards. Vanguard
     
  • Wuraola Ojo Memorial tourney tees off Monday
    The 4th edition of the  annual Toyota sponsored Wuraola Ojo Memorial golf tournament will tee off next week. The tournament will hold at Ikeja Golf Club. Vanguard
     
  • Kanu named Leone stars coach
    Former Sierra Leone international Ahmed Kanu has been named caretaker coach of the Leone Stars. BBC


November 05, 2007

  • Hayatou weeps!
    AN overwhelmed CAF President, Dr. Issa Hayatou, succumbed to emotions at the weekend when tears rolled down his cheeks moments after being conferred with an honorary Doctorate degree by the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho in Oyo State. Vanguard
     

  • Glo takes Marathon to Lagos Trade Fair
    National Operator, Globacom, is taking its products, services and the Glo Lagos International Half Marathon to the 2007 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair which began last Friday at Trade Fair Complex ion Lagos. Vanguard
     

  • Beach Soccer: One down, five to go
    Brazil and Argentina are foremost South American teams in beach sports like Beach Volleyball and Beach Soccer. They have a tradition in these sports that deserves respect. Vanguard
     

  • NATIONS CUP: Hayatou tips Eagles to survive group of death
    Despite the stiff battle that will characterise hostilities in Group B of the 2008 African Nations Cup, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Alhaji Issa Hayatou has predicted that Nigeria will come out of the grim fray smelling like a bunch of roses. Vanguard
     

  • Confusion over Pfister appointment
    Confusion surrounds the appointment of Otto Pfister as Cameroon coach after the country's FA refused to recognise him. BBC
     

  • Radcliffe triumphs in New York
    Paula Radcliffe made a triumphant return to marathon racing by winning the New York City marathon in two hours, 23 minutes, nine seconds. Aljazeera


November 04, 2007

  • Nigeria take revenge against Argentina, win 5-3
    *Beach Eagles celebrating a goal against Argentina.
    Nigeria yesterday took her pound of flesh from Argentina when her Beach Soccer team beat their South American counterparts 5-3 at the Copacabana beach of Rio de Janeiro to avenge their loss in the Vanguard
     

  • Hayatou dedicates award to African football
    HONOUR—The 7th convocation ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH) Ogbomoso in Oyo State held at the school premises. Alhaji Issa Hayatou (m) CAF President who was conferred with an honorary degree in literature being decorated by Prof B.B. Adeleke, Vice Chancellor, left and Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, Pro Chancellor of the University at the event. Photo by Sylva Eleanya. Vanguard
     

  • Sfaxien earn Confed Cup advantage
    Tunisian side CS Sfaxien will take a two goal advantage into the second leg of the final of the Confederation Cup later this month. BBC


November 03, 2007

  • Apam, Ozokwo, unite against Afolabi
    Three Nigerians will file out for battle this evening, when two French clubs, Nice and Sochaux fight. Defender Onyekachi Apam and Nduka Ozokwo, both former Enugu Rangers International players will confront their compatriot Rabiu Afolabi, whose team visit Stade Municipal du Ray in Nice for the Week 13 fixture.| The Sun
     

  • Beach soccer Eagles swoop on Argentines

    The Nigerian team, who are up against their Argentine counterparts in their opening Group D fixture are certain to miss the services of the team’s leading goalscorer, Gabriel Age, who is out of the tournament due to injury. |The Sun
     

  • WGC ends, as Nigeria golfers finish in style
    After the hectic hustle and bustle of the regional  qualifiers of the MTN World Golfers Championship that spanned weeks, the national final that produced five winners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and the grand finale in Malaysia, the 13th edition of the World Golfers Championship finally ended yesterday with the finals of the WGC holding at Templer Park Golf Club. Vanguard
     
  • Al Merreikh seek Confed Cup title
    Al Merreikh hope to confirm the rise of Sudan as a football power by lifting this year's Confederation Cup. BBC


November 02, 2007

  • Nigeria confronts Argentina * Beach Soccer World Cup begins
    The world’s top 16 beach soccer teams will once more be competing for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup crown beginning from today when the third FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup kicks-off on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach. Nigeria plays Argentina tomorrow. Vanguard
     

  • Hayatou visits late Coach Tella’s family
    President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Alhaji Issa Hayatou, who will be conferred with a honorary doctorate degree by the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, today, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Golden Eaglets Chief Coach.| The Sun
     

  • Vogts accepts Sudan, Egypt challenge
    Super Eagles Head coach, Berti Vogts, has accepted to play two international friendly matches with Sudan and Egypt before going to the African Nations Cup in Ghana in January.| The Sun

November 01, 2007

  • Brazil grabs 2014 World Cup
    Brazil, the only runner in the race, were officially unveiled as the 2014 World Cup hosts by FIFA president, Sepp Blatter in Zurich on  Tuesday. Vanguard
     

  • Bring back The National Sports Award
    The athletics honours in Great Britain for the year 2007 have been decided. The winner of the 400 meters event for women at the last World Athletics Championship, Christine Ohuruogu, was named the best all-round athlete. Vanguard
     

  • Akinboboye floats tourney to sharpen Karatekas
    APPARENTLY moved  by the lack luster performance of the National Karate team at the last All Africa Games, Algiers 2007 in Algeria, the President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Sensei Mobolaji Akinboboye, has come up with a National Open championship in his honour to sharpen the skills of the athletes. Vanguard
     

  • Everton's Yakubu axed by Nigeria
    Everton striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has been dropped from Nigeria's squad for a friendly against Australia next month. BBC
     

  • White confirms South Africa exit
    Jake White has confirmed that he is to leave his post as coach of the South Africa rugby team in early December. BBC