Archive for September, 2009

FIFA Launch U-20 Women World Cup Emblem

The Official Emblem of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was unveiled in Bielefeld on Thursday in a colourful ceremony which attracted great dignitaries across the globe. (more…)

Nigeria Players Shoot For Spain’s Fall

In spite of Spain’s intimidating 8-0 whipping of Tahir, Nigeria are hoping to cause upset in their group when they meet the Group leaders on Monday. (more…)

FIFA and authorities Stop Fake World Cup Ticket Sales

As the excitement surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ gains momentum, tickets have been in high demand all over the world. While genuine tickets are sold online exclusively via the official website FIFA.com, unscrupulous individuals are taking advantage of the great appeal of this event by trying to use the internet to sell fake tickets. (more…)

Egypt Are Tear away Leaders

Hosts Egypt are still the leading team after two matches after a 4-1 drubbing of Tobago on the opening day of the championships. The Junior Pharaohs are leading Group A with three points. (more…)

Aiyegbeni Scores, Wants Return To National Team

With his timely strike which resulted in Everton whipping Hull City 4-0 in the English League Cup on Wednesday, Yakubu Aiyegbeni says his ready to return to his country’s national team. (more…)

Nigeria’s Coach Confident, Targets Win On Friday

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia is upbeat that his team will not be taken unawares by Venezuela, the South American side judging from their past encounters with teams from that region of the World. (more…)

Nigerian U-21 on History Campaign

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia says his team is ready for the kick off of the FIFA U-20 World Championship starting on Thursday in Egypt. (more…)

First Victory Raises Kalu Uche’s Hope

Nigerian International, Kalu Uche says his club’s memorable first league match win over the weekend has further strengthened their resolve to push for full contest for the Liga medals. (more…)

FIFA World Cup Trophy For Seven Months Tour

For the first time, the organizers and sponsors of the FIFA World Cup (FIFA and Coca-Cola) will be sending the official FIFA World Cup Trophy on a 225 days tour around the globe. (more…)

Yobo Dream Everton, Nigeria’s Explosion

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand-in captain, Joseph Yobo is looking forward to repeating his UEFA Europa goal’s scoring form in the Premiership and the two outstanding World Cup qualifying games involving his country. (more…)

Liverpool Star Plots Victory On African Players

Liverpool captain, Steven Garrard believes African players are the main steam that would help other clubs, like Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City win the league. (more…)

Adebayor Regrets Ban, Missing Man United Tie

Suspended Manchester City striker, Emmanuel Adebayor says he is not happy missing Sunday’s derby against Man United, a match he was looking forward to with glee. (more…)

Adebayor and Man City Accept FA Verdict

By Joe Caser

Finally after careful consideration and counseling, Togolese striker, Emmanuel Adebayor and his club, Manchester City have agreed with the verdict of the Football Association charge of violent conduct. (more…)

Samuel Peter Wins Again

Former WBC World heavyweight champion, Samuel Peter, who is struggling to bounce back to reckoning in the big class has secured another victory knocking out lowly rated Bellamy Ronald on Tuesday at the Plaza de Toros in Cancun Quintana Roo, Mexico. (more…)

Cynthia Uwak Joins German Club

EXCLUSIVE

Former African Soccer Queen, Cynthia Uwak has been signed by German side, Saarbruecken. Her excellent performance for her Finish Club, Kuopio MF(KMF) attracted the Germany club which immediately handed her a new contract after monitoring her performances in Finland for a season. (more…)

Eto’o To Settle Battle With Former Coach

When Inter  Milan meet Barcelona on Wednesday in the EUFA League tie, Cameroon star Milan striker Samuel Eto`o will be confronting his former coach Prep Guardiola and would want to settle the scores, although he claims not to know the genesis of the misunderstanding between him and the man.

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Adebayor Waits For Club’s Appeal

By Jude Akpete

Togolese born Manchester City’s striker, Emmanuel Adebayor says his club will appeal the decision recent by the FA to suspend him from three matches and would not say much on the issue until his club react. (more…)

2010 World Cup To Boost Development In Africa

Hosts, South Africa is planning to leave a mark on the sand of time through various development programmes through the 2010 World Cup, while organisers on Monday promised tourists “a truly African festival” during the event. (more…)

Ike Uche To Miss Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers

Nigerian International, Ikechukwu Uche will not be available for his country’s remaining World Cup qualifying matches after their fateful 2-2 draw with Tunisia in Abuja, Nigeria penultimate week. (more…)

Peter Utaka Targets Top Scorer’s Award

Nigerian international, Peter Utaka of OB Odense is really getting stronger with his goals haul and he wants to do more to earn himself a top scorer’s record, by Kester Buzugbe. (more…)