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Oboh gets automatic entry to all 2013 U.S. Kids tourneys, Uwadia finishes 4th

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NIGERIA’S Georgia Oboh missed by the skin of her teeth, the chance to shine on the world stage at the recently concluded U.S. Kids European Golf Championships in Gullane, Scotland.

Her compatriot and club-mate at Ikoyi Club 1938 (golf section)...
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Amoo returns to Sunshine as technical adviser

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FORMER Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Fatai Amoo, has returned to Nigeria Premier League side, Sunshine Stars of Akure, as the technical adviser of the Ondo State team.

The Guardian learnt that the management of the teamMonday unveiled the 3SC...
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Organisers pick Kanu as Access Bank Charity Shield polo ambassador

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ORGANISER of the prestigious Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament, Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club, has appointed Nigerian international and former Super Eagles skipper, Nwankwo Kanu, as the competition’s ambassador.

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U.S. coaches storm Lagos for final selection

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THE trials for the MTN Football Scholar Season 3, will reach the climax this week, as international coaches from the United States and Canada storm the National Stadium, Lagos from Thursday to Monday next week.

They are saddled with the...
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Mikel, Ogude arrive in camp, as Super Eagles move to Kenya

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MIKELSUPER Eagles stars, Mikel Obi, Fegor Ogude and Ahmed Musa, who were not part of the team that faced Mexico in an international friendly on Friday night, are expected in the team’s camp Monday ahead of their flight to Kenya this night.

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Obisesan sets new national record in Ilorin

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A NEW national record of 63.79 metres in the Women’s Hammer event was set by Queen Obisesan over the weekend at the fourth leg of the SolidWorks/AFN Golden League Meet held at the Sports Complex of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

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  NIS holds key to Nigerian sports revival, says Advisory Committee

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THE dwindling fortunes of Nigerian sports can be halted if the Nigeria Institute for Sports (NIS) is equipped and put into good use, the Ministerial Advisory Committee, which recently inspected the Institute, has said.

The committee headed by...
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Super Eagles' defence worries Siasia

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SUPER Eagles’ former Chief Coach, Samson Siasia says he is worried by the poor form and cohesion in the defence line paraded by Coach Stephen Keshi in the international friendly against Mexico in Houston Texas at the weekend.

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NASCOM targets 2m kids with Rhythm N’ Play

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THE Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee (NASCOM) believes with Rhythm N’ Play, two million kids would voluntarily embrace sports across the country in the next two years.

As President Goodluck Jonathan officially launches Rhythm N’ Play, an...
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Abuja Stadium pitch almost ready, says NSC facilities director

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THE contractor handling the comprehensive rehabilitation of the main pitch of the National Stadium, Abuja, Julius Berger, would complete the job as scheduled, the National Sports Commission’s Director of Facilities, Ibrahim Gusau, has...
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Oladapo re-elected into ITTF board

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NIGERIA Olympic Committee (NOC) former Secretary General, Olabanji Oladapo was recently re-elected into the board of the world table tennis governing body, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

Oladapo was re-elected as member of...
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Super Eagles’ Hectic Schedule As Test Of Strength, Resilience

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Eagles-1-2-06-13Super Eagles qualification for this month’s Confederation Cup in Brazil, coupled with two World Cup qualifying matches, handed the squad a breathtaking line-up of matches. Even after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had written to FIFA for...
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I Want To Posses Ball Like Messi, Shoot Like Ronaldo, Says Pepsi New Kid, Mba

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NEWLY crowned Pepsi Football Academy (PFA) best player, Chigozie Mba has said his dream is to become world celebrated football stars, like Argentine forward, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.

Pepsi’s grassroots football...
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Eagles’ 2-2 Draw With Mexico Thrills Nigerians

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Eagles-02_06_13• I’m Proud Of The Boys, Says Ademola Adesina

• We Could Have Won, Says Keshi

The 2-2 draw recorded by the Super Eagles in Saturday’s early morning friendly match against CONCACAF giant, Mexico, in far away United States of America has...
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Eagles’ 2-2 Draw With Mexico Thrills Nigerians

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Eagles-02_06_13• I’m Proud Of The Boys, Says Ademola Adesina

• We Could Have Won, Says Keshi

The 2-2 draw recorded by the Super Eagles in Saturday’s early morning friendly match against CONCACAF giant, Mexico, in far away United States of America has...
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