Anichebe Aims To Impress At Everton

Victor Anichebe has underlined his determination to make an impact for Nigeria before spearheading their Olympic campaign later this summer. Everton have accepted that the 20-year-old will be absent for the start of the Premier League season following his confirmation in the squad last month.   More

What A Shame! Okoduwa Robbed, Stripped Naked At Gun Point

What a disgrace, what a national shame! Somebody who stakes his life on the pitch for his fatherland almost killed because of material greed and animalistic instinct. A great shame, indeed.   More

Euro-Leagues, Olympics Halt Eagles Friendly Plans
By BEN ALAIYA

Super Eagles coach, Shauibu Amodu, says there is not likely to be any friendly match for the national team between now and September, because of the start of the European leagues and the football event of Beijing 2008 Olympics.   More

No Power Play Between NFA, NFL, Says Lulu
By EVEREST EZIHE, OWERRI

NFA Chairman, Alhaji Sanni Lulu Abdulahi, has insisted that there is no power play between the football house and the NFL noting the Association is the only legitimate body in charge of football administration in Nigeria. Lulu said this in Owerri while addressing litany of Sports   More

Imo To Partner Media In Sports Development
By EVEREST EZIHE, OWERRI.

For the creme-de-la in Sports Journalism in Nigeria, last Sunday night is a historical night to remember as Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri, the Imo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports hosted them in his private residence in Owerri, where he revealed government's partnership plans with the media.   More

Olympic Team List Out After US Tour

Assistant coach of the Olympic team, Henry Nwosu has said that the final list of players that will represent Nigeria at the football event of the 2008 Games will be out after the last match of the training tour to the United State of America.   More

Agali Signs For Xanthi

Its with great excitement that I received former Super Eagles striker, Victor Okechukwu Agali's new deal in Greece. Agali is a player that has always been after my heart. Gangly and looking innocent, he could wreck any defence with his great headers.   More

Ekpo Seals Columbus Deal

Just as the MLS- the US League transfer window was closing, the Columbus Crew picked up exciting Nigerian Under-23 national team midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo to add to a side that has started out the season on a positive note with a 2-1 record.   More

YSFON Ends Owerri Meeting, Adopts Strategies For Sports Development
By EVEREST EZIHE, OWERRI

The much publicised one day meeting of the Central Working Committee of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), has ended in Owerri, Imo State Capital with the body adopting proactive strategic measures for an accelerated sports development and advancement in Nigeria.   More

Pompey Chief Unaware Of Kanu Quit Threat
From AYODEJI MORADEYO, Akure

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted to being in the dark over the reason why Nwankwo Kanu is yet to sign a new 12-month deal that has been on the table since January.   More

Kano Agog for MTN Xtraspecial Polo'2008 Fiesta

The bubbling ancient city of is in its grandest moments ahead of this year's MTN Xtraspecial International Polo Tournament which is billed to blast off in grand style this weekend, at the legendary Murtala Mohammed Polo ground in Bompai.   More

Fasuba Canvasses Encouragement Of Young Athletes
From JULIUS OSAHON, Warri.

Africa's fastest man and 60m world Indoor champion, Olusoji Fasuba has appealed to the National Sports Commission to create enabling environment as well as give adequate encouragement and support to up- coming athletes in order to maintain the country's leading position in athletics in the continent.   More