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Wanderers sign six stars - Daily Monitor
Wanderers sign six starsDaily MonitorBy Innocent Ndawula (email the author) Seemingly distraught for their persistent no shows and lack of silverware in their trophy cabin for eight years, Wanderers have signed six star players to halt the bad run. Wander...
Unilag are 2010 AKOFA League Champions - THISDAY
Unilag are 2010 AKOFA League ChampionsTHISDAYInternational School (University of Lagos, Akoka) have emerged 2010 champions of the AKOFA Ivy Basketball League. The team coached by Ernest Ijeoma won the boys category by beating Avi-Cenna International Schoo...
Fabio Capello: England 'the most important challenge of my life' - Times Online
ESPNFabio Capello: England 'the most important challenge of my life'Times OnlineFabio Capello fears a disrupted build-up to the World Cup this summer because of interference from the Champions League and FA Cup finals. The England manager is worried that ...
Tavia, Rubicon gallop-off in Lagos rumble - NEXT
Tavia, Rubicon gallop-off in Lagos rumbleNEXTAll is now set for the final weekend of the MTN/Lagos International Polo Tournament, which gets underway this afternoon at the legendary Ribadu Road polo ground in Ikoyi. The final part of the prestigious event...
Hiddink wants to end his Russia contract, adviser says - Reuters South Africa
The GuardianHiddink wants to end his Russia contract, adviser saysReuters South AfricaMOSCOW (Reuters) - Outgoing Russia coach Guus Hiddink wants to end his contract with the Russian FA as soon as possible so he can consider an offer to coach Ivory Coast ...
Arsenal captain Fabregas to miss Hull clash - AFP
Telegraph.co.ukArsenal captain Fabregas to miss Hull clashAFPLONDON — Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is set to miss Saturday's Premier League clash at Hull with a hamstring injury. Fabregas suffered the injury in the first half of last weekend's victory ...
Essien eyes Caf Footballer of the Year Award - Accra Daily Mail
Goal.comEssien eyes Caf Footballer of the Year AwardAccra Daily MailMichael Essien wants to end his five-year wait of being crowned African Footballer of the Year at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday night. The 27-year-old has been bridesmaid at the event f...
S.Africa govt says no to inflated World Cup prices - AFP
Times LIVES.Africa govt says no to inflated World Cup pricesAFPCAPE TOWN — South Africa's government warned Thursday that inflated World Cup prices could discourage football fans and damage tourism. "We want to suggest to business people in South Africa...
INSIDE SPORTS: Now that we have a coach - NEXT
BBC SportINSIDE SPORTS: Now that we have a coachNEXTThe Nigeria Football Federation is not known for doing things in simple and rational ways. Whether it is signing a new sponsor, inviting players to national camp, calling a meeting of board members or ch...
Cranes coach plans big Burundi attack - Daily Monitor
Daily MonitorCranes coach plans big Burundi attackDaily MonitorCranes coach Williamson talks to the player during training at Namboole stadium yesterday. PHOT0 BY ISMEAL KEZAALA. By James Ssekandi (email the author) Ideally, the main point why coaches sta...
Button believes Schumacher is as strong as ever - The Hindu
The HinduButton believes Schumacher is as strong as everThe HinduAP McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button. Photo: AP World champion Jenson Button believes that the returning Michael Schumacher will be as strong as ever and challenge for the title. In an i...
Real Madrid go top in Spanish La Liga as Barca held - CNN International
BBC SportReal Madrid go top in Spanish La Liga as Barca heldCNN International(CNN) -- Real Madrid came from two goals down to beat Sevilla 3-2 in Spain's La Liga and claim top spot in the standings ahead of arch-rivals and reigning champions Barcelona. Af...
