‘Sport’ Archives
Nigerian Born Boxer , Afolabi wins WBO tittle
Nigerian born British boxer, Ola Afolabi has emerged the interim World Boxing Organisation, WBO cruiserweight champion. The 31-year old Afolabi, (19-2-3, 9 KOs), took his Russian contender and former interim title holder, Valery Brudov (39-4, 28 KOs) to the cleaners in their bout held at the Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf in Germany early [...]
Super Eagles FIFA ranking plummet
Missing out from the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon/Equatorial Guinea dealt a great blow on Nigeria's standing in the monthly FIFA rankings released on Wednesday in Zurich The Super Eagles nosedived from its former 45th position to now occupy the 56th spot in the world. With the slide Nigeria is now ranked 8th in Africa, [...]
Zambia takes Africa’s coveted trophy
Zambia won their first African title after beating Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties during the final match of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations played at Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. The match had ended goalless after extra time with Didier Drogba missing a penalty in the 69th minute during a pulsating game befitting a final. Tiote, [...]
Keshi yet to get CAF Coaching Licence
Nigeria’s head coach, Stephen Keshi is expected to bag a CAF B licence in a matter of days, SuperSport.com has been informed. A member of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Technical Committee, Christian Chukwu revealed that Keshi, 49, will be part of a coaching programme billed to hold in the country later this year. He added [...]
Nigerian Footballer collapse and dies in Belgium
Nigeria defender Bobsam Elejiko collapsed and died while playing for Belgian side Merksem SC on Sunday. The 30-year-old was playing in the fifth-tier game against FC Kaart when he collapsed. Attempts to resuscitate the defender were unsuccessful and the cause of death was not immediately clear. "With deep sadness we announce the sudden death [...]
Taye Taiwo faces uncertain future with AC Milan; Lyon show interest
French giants Lyon are weighing up whether to rescue Taye Taiwo from his AC Milan nightmare. Taiwo only joined Italian Champions over the Summer, landing in Serie A on a free transfer from Marseille following the completion of his contract with Didier Deschamps' men. But the 26- year -old has struggled to convince Rossoneri boss Massimiliano [...]
Siasia withdraws case against NFF
EX-NIGERIA coach, Samson Siasia has withdrawn his legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following his sacking last month. The former international has backed his successor Stephen Keshi to succeed in the Super Eagles post. Siasia sued the NFF for breach of contract after he was fired for failing to qualify for the 2012 [...]
Obi Michael dodges training with Super Eagles
Chelsea of London midfielder, John Mikel Obi refused to train with the Super Eagles early today as the team prepare for the international friendly tie against Botswana in Benin City, Edo State on Saturday. While the rest of the players, about 27 of them, were training on the Astro Turf pitch, Package B of the National Stadium, Abuja with the [...]
Super Eagles rebel players recalled by NFF
Before his unexpected fall, former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia had issues with some of the senior players in the team. They include Vincent Enyeama, Osaze Odemwingie, John Obi Mikel, and Dickson Etuhu. Enyeama was not even part of the all-important final CAN qualifier against Guinea in Abuja, October 8 as he was axed by the former [...]
Breach of Contract complaint filed by Siasia against NFF
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has launched a legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following his sack last Friday. Siasia is suing the NFF for breach of contract after he was fired for failing to take the country to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport reports that the 44-year-old’s legal team served [...]
