American midfielder Stuart Holden has earned an extension to his contract with Bolton, just eight months after joining the English Premier League club. (more…)
Archive for September, 2010
Arsenal, Chelsea Renew Fight for Title
Chelsea and Arsenal meet in the English Premier League at the weekend in the uncommon position of both seeking to rebound from defeats in the previous round.
Odewingie Sizes Up Bolton Players Ahead of Tie
In spite of the high hypes from Bolton Wanderers players, Osaze Odewingie says their tie this weekend will not be an easy pie. (more…)
Vuvuzela trumpets in high demand at New Delhi
The vuvuzela trumpets, of 2010 World Cup fame in South Africa, are to make a comeback at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. (more…)
Japan Manager Names Squad For Argentina Match
Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni has picked nine European-based players including CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda and Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto for next month’s friendly against Argentina. (more…)
Eto’o Celebrates Victory,Not Goals
Samuel Eto’o says he cherishes their victory in the Champions League tie more than scoring a hattrick in the match Wednbesday night. (more…)
Nigeria’s Team Targets Games Gold
Before heading to New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games this afternon, Nigeria table tennis team players say that they want to come out tops at he games. (more…)
City Boss Not Sure of Adebayor
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini is not sure if Emmanuel Adebayor wants to stay at the club.
Katutura Centre Opens September 25
All is set for the opening of the Katutura Football For Hope Centre in Memory of Eunice Kennedy Shriver on 25 September in Windhoek, Naimbia. This will mark another major milestone in FIFA’s goal to leave a sustainable and progressive social legacy following the first African World Cup.
ES Tunis Top Group A, Last Day Sunday
Tunisian side ES Tunis finished first in Group A of the CAF Champions League following a 0-1 win at Dynamos of Zimbabwe. (more…)
NIKE Chinese Executive Gains Freedom
A Chinese executive for US shoe giant Nike has been released from police custody after being questioned in a massive graft probe that has rocked China’s football establishment, state press said Friday. (more…)
Ferguson Wants Valencia in February
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Antonio Valencia to return to action for Manchester United as soon as February following the winger’s ankle surgery. (more…)
FIFA Visit Brazil Ahead 2014
FIFA officials are concluding a week in Brazil to discuss preparations for the 2014 World Cup.
Nigerian Girls Spark Up Hot Contest
Nigeria Flamingoes are gunning for the U-17 World title after winning their first two games. The girls have resolved to go for the kill in their last game as they are already in the round of 8th.
Mourinho:Aragones would be Good for Portugal
Jose Mourinho says he would like to see former Spain coach Luis Aragones replace the fired Carlos Queiroz at the helm of Portugal’s national team, although a native coach is probably the team’s best bet. (more…)
Ghana Nail Rampaging Brazil For Slot
It will be a decision day for African representative Ghana with all the teams in their group tieing on points. (more…)
Ghana Await Rajevac’s Decision
Ghana’s football federation says it is still waiting for Milovan Rajevac to decide whether he wants to stay on as coach of the national team, and the Serbian has until Sunday to sign a new contract.
Ronaldo Back in Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, sidelined by an ankle injury since the end of August, will play at home against Osasuna on Saturday, the team said on Friday. (more…)
Super Eagles In A Dream Start Against Madagascar
By Enobakhare Iyagbaye.
The first match of the 2012 African Cup Nations Cup qualifier for the Super Eagles of Nigeria took place yesterday at the UJ Esuene International Stadium. Goals from Obafemi Martins and Michael Eneramo helped Nigeria ease to a comfortable 2-0 victory against Madagascar. (more…)
Mourinho Begs For Eto’O, Says Real Have No Strikers
José Mourinho’s shock move for Internazionale ace Samuel Eto’o was blocked by Florentino Perez. (more…)