http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/ Latestnigeriannews.com provides a central point for daily listing of news of nigerian interest, our major aim is to organize News Items we believe are of interest to Nigerians based locally and in the Diaspora. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:02 +0000 en-us http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427179/ysfon-hails-his-appointment.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427179/ysfon-hails-his-appointment.html The President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has described the appointment of Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye as the new Director General of the National Sports Commis Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427175/1000-undergoing-mtn-football-scholar-screening-in-abuja.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427175/1000-undergoing-mtn-football-scholar-screening-in-abuja.html No fewer than 1,000 players were screened in Abuja yesterday in the ongoing MTN Football Scholar Season 3 held at the Area 3 Goal Project Stadium in Abuja.Read More... Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427609/10-best-foreigners-in-psl.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427609/10-best-foreigners-in-psl.html MTNFootball brings you the 10 best foreigners in the Premier Soccer League this season. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426857/16-schools-for-channels-national-kids-cup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426857/16-schools-for-channels-national-kids-cup.html Sixteen schools from various states of the federation will be participating in the 2013 Channels National Kids Cup kicking off Wednesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427605/2014-chan-eagles-host-cote-divoire-july.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427605/2014-chan-eagles-host-cote-divoire-july.html Nigeria will host Cote dIvoire between July 6 and 7 in the first leg qualifying match for the 2014 Championship of African Nations (CHAN). Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427380/a-day-for-shocking-stats-and-staying-in-your-seat.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427380/a-day-for-shocking-stats-and-staying-in-your-seat.html Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce savours an eventful first Test at Lord's and asks what we learned from England's thrilling win Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427369/ac-milan-set-to-decide-coachs-fate.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427369/ac-milan-set-to-decide-coachs-fate.html AC Milan plan a decision on the future of head coach Massimiliano Allegri this week after finishing third in Serie A. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426796/adidas-presents-eagles-to-media-in-germany.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426796/adidas-presents-eagles-to-media-in-germany.html Adidas Presents Eagles to Media in Germany Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427603/agent-confirms-emenike-for-fenerbache-return.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427603/agent-confirms-emenike-for-fenerbache-return.html Fenerbahe are in talks with Spartak Moscow over a sensational return of Emmanuel Emenike, according to the strikers agent Erdem Konyar. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427107/agyemang-badus-udinse-seal-europe-league-slot.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427107/agyemang-badus-udinse-seal-europe-league-slot.html Midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu made a second half appearance in Udinese's 5-2 hammering of Inter Milan to book a Europa League spot.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427525/ancelotti-one-of-several-candidates-to-succeed-mourinho-says-perez.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427525/ancelotti-one-of-several-candidates-to-succeed-mourinho-says-perez.html The Real Madrid president has confirmed the club approached Paris Saint-Germain to poach Carlo Ancelotti and says that no compensation will be given to the outgoing Jose Mourinho. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426845/ancelotti-to-leave-psg.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426845/ancelotti-to-leave-psg.html Rumoured Real Madrid target Carlo Ancelotti will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, television channel BeInSport, whose Qatari owner Nasser al-Khelaifi is also PSG president, said on Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427566/anchors-away-for-putting-in-likely-tuesday-announcement.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427566/anchors-away-for-putting-in-likely-tuesday-announcement.html By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Within the next 24 hours, professional and amateur golfers will likely know whether or not they will be permitted to use long putters anchored to any par Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427562/anzhi-beat-lokomotiv-after-deadly-blasts.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427562/anzhi-beat-lokomotiv-after-deadly-blasts.html By Gennady Fyodorov MOSCOW (Reuters) - Anzhi Makhachkala beat Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 on Monday, hours after two car bombs killed at least three people and wounded dozens more in the Dagestan capital. It Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427527/arsenal-chief-executive-ivan-gazidis-reassures-fans-over-title-priorities.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427527/arsenal-chief-executive-ivan-gazidis-reassures-fans-over-title-priorities.html The Gunners secured Champions League qualification for next season with a 1-0 win over Newcastle, but the club is adamant that will not be the limit of its ambition. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427381/arsenal-ecstasy-prolongs-spurs-agony.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427381/arsenal-ecstasy-prolongs-spurs-agony.html Arsenal's Champions League qualification puts manager Arsene Wenger on a strong footing, writes BBC Sport's Phil McNulty Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426846/arsenal-win-race-for-fourth-in-premier-league.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426846/arsenal-win-race-for-fourth-in-premier-league.html Arsenal win race for fourth in Premier League Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427529/atletico-madrid-gives-green-light-for-falcao-exit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427529/atletico-madrid-gives-green-light-for-falcao-exit.html Following Atletico's qualification for the Champions League, general manager Miguel Angel Gil Marin says the club will not stand in the striker's way if he opts to leave Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427518/avi-creditor-reading-into-klinsmanns-selection-process.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427518/avi-creditor-reading-into-klinsmanns-selection-process.html The U.S. coach typically attracts mounds of critics for his roster call-ups or exclusions, but his comments and choices shed a glimpse into his process ahead of some crucial games Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427109/barca-stay-on-course-for-100-points.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427109/barca-stay-on-course-for-100-points.html Barcelona celebrated lifting the La Liga trophy for a 22nd time with a 2-1 win over Valladolid on Sunday at a rain-lashed Camp Nou.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427552/brazils-stadiums-ready-for-world-cup-soccer-warmup-in-june.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427552/brazils-stadiums-ready-for-world-cup-soccer-warmup-in-june.html By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took a swipe at the naysayers on Monday as she officially inaugurated the last of six stadiums that Brazil will use next month Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427120/bundesliga-201213-bayern-end-with-sevengoal-thriller.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427120/bundesliga-201213-bayern-end-with-sevengoal-thriller.html Bayern Munich lived up to their champions status as they came from behind to beat Borrusa Monchengladbach 4-3. Martin Stranzl, Hanke and Havard Nordtveit were on the score sheet for Gladbach, while Ja Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427121/bundesliga-201213-hoffenheim-stun-dortmund-to-contest-playoff.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427121/bundesliga-201213-hoffenheim-stun-dortmund-to-contest-playoff.html Roman Weidenfeller's red card and two spot-kicks from Sejad Salihovic handed TFG Hoffenheim a reprieve as they will now contest a relegation play-off with Kaiserslautern after beating Borrusia Do Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427608/cameroons-matip-is-africas-top-performer-in-the-bundesliga.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427608/cameroons-matip-is-africas-top-performer-in-the-bundesliga.html Schalkes versatile Cameroonian player Joel Matip was the best performing African players in the Bundesliga this past season. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427118/carteron-is-new-mazembe-coach.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427118/carteron-is-new-mazembe-coach.html Mali coach Patrice Carteron is the new TP Mazembe trainer.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427531/cech-urges-swift-managerial-appointment-at-chelsea-to-boost-title-hopes.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427531/cech-urges-swift-managerial-appointment-at-chelsea-to-boost-title-hopes.html Interim boss Rafa Benitez leaves the Blues having guided them to third place and Europa League glory, and the Czech goalkeeper believes they need to announce a replacement quickly Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427017/chan-qualifier-eagles-hosts-cote-divoire-july-6.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427017/chan-qualifier-eagles-hosts-cote-divoire-july-6.html NIGERIA'S Super Eagles will host the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire between July 6 and 7 in the first of a two-leg qualifying fixture for next year's African Nations Championship, the Confe Tue, 21 May 2013 04:19:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427057/chan-qualifier-eagles-hosts-cote-divoire-july-6.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427057/chan-qualifier-eagles-hosts-cote-divoire-july-6.html NIGERIAS Super Eagles will host the Elephants of Cote dIvoire between July 6 and 7 in the first of a two-leg qualifying fixture for next years African Nations Championship, the Confederation of Africa Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426797/chan-eagles-to-host-cote-divoire-july-6.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426797/chan-eagles-to-host-cote-divoire-july-6.html CHAN: Eagles to Host Cote dIvoire July 6 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426714/chan-eagles-to-host-ivory-coast-july-6.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426714/chan-eagles-to-host-ivory-coast-july-6.html The home-based Super Eagles will host the Elephants of Ivory Coast between July 6 and 7 in their first of a two-leg qualifying fixtures for next years African Nations Championship, the Confederation o Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427112/chelsea-will-challenge-for-title-says-benitez.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427112/chelsea-will-challenge-for-title-says-benitez.html Rafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season after ending his six-month reign with the 2-1 victory over Everton that secured Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427378/chelseas-risk-or-reward.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427378/chelseas-risk-or-reward.html Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea could be a risky one following his acrimonious 2007 exit, says chief football writer Phil McNulty Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427519/chepo-leaves-door-open-for-future-vela-callup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427519/chepo-leaves-door-open-for-future-vela-callup.html The Mexico coach did not rule out an eventual call-up for the in-form Real Sociedad forward, saying he was not judging him based on his recent choices. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426799/chukwumerije-pleads-as-german-embassy-denies-taekwondo-team-visa.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426799/chukwumerije-pleads-as-german-embassy-denies-taekwondo-team-visa.html Chukwumerije Pleads, as German Embassy Denies Taekwondo Team Visa Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427563/city-midfielder-rodwell-called-into-england-squad.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427563/city-midfielder-rodwell-called-into-england-squad.html LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell was called up to the England squad on Monday for their friendlies against Ireland and Brazil despite playing in only 11 league games all seas Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426850/confed-cup-rangers-pip-sfaxien.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426850/confed-cup-rangers-pip-sfaxien.html Ugonna Uzochukwu scored the match winner and then saw red as Enugu Rangers pipped CS Sfaxien 1-0 in a CAF Confederation Cup match on Sunday. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426800/confed-cup-rangers-pip-sfaxien-to-gain-slim-advantage.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426800/confed-cup-rangers-pip-sfaxien-to-gain-slim-advantage.html Confed Cup: Rangers Pip Sfaxien to Gain Slim Advantage Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427016/confederations-cup-is-not-our-priority-says-amodu.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427016/confederations-cup-is-not-our-priority-says-amodu.html NEWLY appointed Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Shaibu Amodu says the FIFA Confederations Cup should not be used as a yardstick to rate or determine the standard of the Su Tue, 21 May 2013 04:19:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427058/confederations-cup-is-not-our-priority-says-amodu.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427058/confederations-cup-is-not-our-priority-says-amodu.html NEWLY appointed Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Shaibu Amodu says the FIFA Confederations Cup should not be used as a yardstick to rate or determine the standard of the Su Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427385/cook-hails-bowlers-after-england-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427385/cook-hails-bowlers-after-england-win.html Captain Alastair Cook salutes bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson after England's 170-run win over New Zealand. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427567/del-bosque-defends-benched-birthday-boy-casillas.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427567/del-bosque-defends-benched-birthday-boy-casillas.html MADRID (Reuters) - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken out in defence of his captain Iker Casillas and confirmed that the Real Madrid goalkeeper will be part of the world and European champions& Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426863/delta-govs-cup-semifinals-hold-tomorrow.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426863/delta-govs-cup-semifinals-hold-tomorrow.html The 2013 Delta Governors Cup is nearing its climax with two semifinal matches slated to hold this Thursday, May 23 in two centres, Agbor and Oleh. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427053/delta-rivers-10-others-join-lagos-for-channels-national-kids-cup-tourney.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427053/delta-rivers-10-others-join-lagos-for-channels-national-kids-cup-tourney.html IN its five seasons, the yearly under-13 football tournament is taking a large outlook with 12 states across the country joining the host Lagos for the 2013 Channels National Kids Cup tournament.State Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427372/di-canio-pathetic-players-must-go.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427372/di-canio-pathetic-players-must-go.html Paolo Di Canio admits some players may have played their last game for Sunderland following discipline problems. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427376/dortmund-hopeful-of-hummels-fitness.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427376/dortmund-hopeful-of-hummels-fitness.html Borussia Dortmund believe it is 'realistic' that star centre-back Mats Hummels will be fit for Saturday's Champions League final. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426710/dstv-basketball-customs-pillars-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426710/dstv-basketball-customs-pillars-win.html Customs were steadfast in their play on Saturday to defeat Lagos Islanders 55-49 in a DStv Premier League match played in Lagos at the National Stadium. It was such a rare win for the Customs after st Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427018/dstv-pbl-kano-pillars-others-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427018/dstv-pbl-kano-pillars-others-win.html KANO Pillars Basketball Club, Markmentors and Plateau Peaks won their two games this weekend at the Savannah Conference of the DSTV Basketball League, While Bauchi Nets and Nigeria Immigration shared Tue, 21 May 2013 04:19:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427056/dstv-pbl-kano-pillars-others-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427056/dstv-pbl-kano-pillars-others-win.html KANO Pillars Basketball Club, Markmentors and Plateau Peaks won their two games this weekend at the Savannah Conference of the DSTV Basketball League, While Bauchi Nets and Nigeria Immigration shared Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427051/dufil-rules-football-pzdominates-table-tennis.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427051/dufil-rules-football-pzdominates-table-tennis.html PZ Cussons made up in Table Tennis what their football team found tasking to achieve as the Hot Robb chaps grabbed two gold medals in the single and double categories of the ping pong event of the FMC Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427521/dunga-interested-in-bringing-robinho-back-to-brazil.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427521/dunga-interested-in-bringing-robinho-back-to-brazil.html The former Selecao coach and current Internacional boss admitted his interest in signing the AC Milan forward this summer and bringing him back to his native country. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427606/ejide-ujah-join-eagles-camp.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427606/ejide-ujah-join-eagles-camp.html Austin Ejide, Joseph Akpala and Anthony Ujah were the first pros to hit the training camp of the Super Eagles in Germany on Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426713/enyimbas-difficult-moments-will-soon-be-over.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426713/enyimbas-difficult-moments-will-soon-be-over.html Enyimba coach Salisu Yusuf, on Monday assured that the team would soon overcome their difficult moments in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Yusuf told the News Agency of Nigeria after a 2-0 v Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426792/euro-clubs-rush-for-benitez.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426792/euro-clubs-rush-for-benitez.html Euro Clubs 'Rush' for Benitez Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427019/everton-wants-onazi-oboabona-may-join-newcastle.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427019/everton-wants-onazi-oboabona-may-join-newcastle.html BRITISH media report that Everton wants to lure Super Eagles' midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, to the English Premiership as they rebuild their team following the departure of Manager, David Moyes to Ma Tue, 21 May 2013 04:19:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427055/everton-wants-onazi-oboabona-may-join-newcastle.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427055/everton-wants-onazi-oboabona-may-join-newcastle.html BRITISH media report that Everton wants to lure Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, to the English Premiership as they rebuild their team following the departure of Manager, David Moyes to Manchest Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427560/factbox-departing-real-madrid-coach-jose-mourinho.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427560/factbox-departing-real-madrid-coach-jose-mourinho.html (Reuters) - Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427100/fct-handball-challenge-starts-today.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427100/fct-handball-challenge-starts-today.html The 4th Edition of FCT Annual Handball Challenge starts today with a record seventeen teams battling for the coveted trophy in the modernized handball court at Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja.read m Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427545/fergie-departs-with-lma-award.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427545/fergie-departs-with-lma-award.html Sir Alex Ferguson has received the final accolade of his career after being named LMA manager of the year at the end of season dinner in London last night. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426847/ferguson-bows-out-as-west-brown-hold-united-55.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426847/ferguson-bows-out-as-west-brown-hold-united-55.html English football witnessed the end of an era on Sunday as Alex Ferguson signed off as Manchester United manager with an extraordinary 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion in his 1,500th and final game. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427546/ferguson-heads-into-retirement-with-manager-of-year-award.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427546/ferguson-heads-into-retirement-with-manager-of-year-award.html (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season in charge of the English Premier League champions by clinching the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year awa Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427373/fia-reject-pirellis-tyre-proposal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427373/fia-reject-pirellis-tyre-proposal.html Formula 1's governing body has rejected a proposal from Pirelli to revert to last year's tyres to solve ongoing issues. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427604/flying-eagles-win-second-test-game.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427604/flying-eagles-win-second-test-game.html Nigerias Flying Eagles defeated non-league Feldmoching 3-0 in their second friendly near Munich in Germany on Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427171/football-players-association-congratulates-elegbeleye.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427171/football-players-association-congratulates-elegbeleye.html The Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria, APFON, has congratulated Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye on his recent appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC).Read M Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427439/football-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427439/football-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html Jose Mourinho wil leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, the nine-time European champion's president Florentino Perez announced at a news conference on Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427558/former-giro-and-vuelta-winner-menchov-retires.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427558/former-giro-and-vuelta-winner-menchov-retires.html MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's former Giro d'Italia and Vuelta winner Denis Menchov has announced his retirement from cycling at the age of 35, local media reported on Monday. Menchov, Russia&# Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427557/gatland-says-aussie-squad-predictable-no-wilkinson-uturn.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427557/gatland-says-aussie-squad-predictable-no-wilkinson-uturn.html By Padraic Halpin MAYNOOTH, Ireland (Reuters) - Warren Gatland called Australia's selection for next month's series predictable, but just as predictable was the barrage of questions the Brit Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427364/godolphin-doping-scandal-widens.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427364/godolphin-doping-scandal-widens.html The Godolphin doping scandal widens as seven new horses, including St Leger winner Encke, fail new drugs tests. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427547/goode-and-tomkins-ruled-out-of-south-american-tour.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427547/goode-and-tomkins-ruled-out-of-south-american-tour.html LONDON (Reuters) - Fullback Alex Goode and rugby league convert Joel Tomkins have pulled out of England's three-match tour to Uruguay and Argentina because of injury, the Rugby Football Union (RF Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427556/grasshoppers-win-swiss-cup-end-10year-trophy-drought.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427556/grasshoppers-win-swiss-cup-end-10year-trophy-drought.html BERNE (Reuters) - Grasshoppers, Switzerland's most successful club, ended their longest-ever wait for a trophy when they beat Basel on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the Swiss Cup final on Mon Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427371/hodgson-warns-fans-over-chants.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427371/hodgson-warns-fans-over-chants.html Roy Hodgson will ask England fans not to sing antagonistic songs during a friendly against the Republic of Ireland. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427375/hunter-leads-england-to-new-zealand.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427375/hunter-leads-england-to-new-zealand.html Lichfield number eight Sarah Hunter will lead England women on their three-test tour to New Zealand in July. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426860/i-asked-to-be-left-out-of-mexico-friendly-ahmed-musa.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426860/i-asked-to-be-left-out-of-mexico-friendly-ahmed-musa.html Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa is not bothered that he was left out of the team that will play Mexico in an international friendly game on the 31st of this month in the United States. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426854/i-can-only-play-for-barca-says-messi.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426854/i-can-only-play-for-barca-says-messi.html DOHA Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427099/i-want-to-leave-psg-says-madrid-target-ancelotti.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427099/i-want-to-leave-psg-says-madrid-target-ancelotti.html Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Sunday that he wants to quit French champions Paris Saint-Germain to pave the way for an expected switch to Real Madrid.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427374/ibrahimovic-wins-french-league-award.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427374/ibrahimovic-wins-french-league-award.html Zlatan Ibrahimovic is named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and is one of seven Paris St-Germain players in Team of the Year. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427607/injured-victor-moses-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427607/injured-victor-moses-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers.html Chelsea ace Victor Moses will miss next months World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup due to injury, Nigeria officials said. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427170/injury-knocks-moses-kalu-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427170/injury-knocks-moses-kalu-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers.html The Super Eagles attack line ahead of the Confederation Cup and World Cup qualifying matches has been dealt a big blow with reports from the team's camp in Germany that the duo of Victor Moses an Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427551/jose-mourinho-in-quotes.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427551/jose-mourinho-in-quotes.html (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season having once again produced some golden quotes. Here are some of the Portuguese coach's most memorable utterances over the Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427568/jose-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427568/jose-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427176/keshi-world-cup-qualification-our-utmost-target.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427176/keshi-world-cup-qualification-our-utmost-target.html Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi has reassured Nigerians that qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is the utmost target of the team just as he commended the Nigeria Football Federation Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426712/lamouchi-rebuilding-ivory-coast-without-drogba.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426712/lamouchi-rebuilding-ivory-coast-without-drogba.html Coach Sabri Lamouchi is determined to build a new-look Ivory Coast side for the next World Cup without Didier Drogba, Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue, the high-profile players who have been the bedrock Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427108/late-mexes-winner-saves-milans-champs-league-bid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427108/late-mexes-winner-saves-milans-champs-league-bid.html Frenchman Phillipe Mexes scored a late winner for AC Milan in a 2-1 comeback victory at Siena on Sunday which saved the Serie A giants' chances of appearing in next season's Champions League Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427377/leeds-2230-st-helens.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427377/leeds-2230-st-helens.html Tommy Makinson's 14-point haul helps St Helens come back from 16-0 to beat Super League champions Leeds at Headingley. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427113/lennon-backs-weary-celtic-for-cup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427113/lennon-backs-weary-celtic-for-cup.html Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentally ready for next Sunday's Scottish Cup final as they ended their Scottish Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Dundee Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426859/maigari-obaseki-tip-elegbeleye-to-succeed.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426859/maigari-obaseki-tip-elegbeleye-to-succeed.html I Know Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye to be very passionate about sports most especially the game of football which he loves so much. I have had the opportunity to work with him and I know that he has s Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427550/mallorca-beat-betis-to-keep-survival-hopes-alive.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427550/mallorca-beat-betis-to-keep-survival-hopes-alive.html MADRID (Reuters) - Real Mallorca boosted their chances of escaping what would be their first relegation from La Liga in 16 seasons when Tomer Hemed's strike gave them a 1-0 win at home to Real Be Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427106/man-united-look-forward-after-ferguson-says-goodbye.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427106/man-united-look-forward-after-ferguson-says-goodbye.html Robin van Persie said Manchester United were already looking to the future after Alex Ferguson closed the book on his 26-and-a-half-year managerial tenure with an incredible 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427115/martins-scores-again-in-usa.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427115/martins-scores-again-in-usa.html Obafemi Martins is now proving his worth in the USA as he scored in Seattle Sounders 4-2 win over FC Dallas on Sunday.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427020/massive-3x-championship-is-coming-to-nigeria-says-nbas-fall.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427020/massive-3x-championship-is-coming-to-nigeria-says-nbas-fall.html AMADOU Gallo Fall is the vice president of the NBA with the responsibility of overseeing the development of basketball in Africa. With his office in South Africa, Fall traverses the length and breadth Tue, 21 May 2013 04:19:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427054/massive-3x-championship-is-coming-to-nigeria-says-nbas-fall.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427054/massive-3x-championship-is-coming-to-nigeria-says-nbas-fall.html AMADOU Gallo Fall is the vice president of the NBA with the responsibility of overseeing the development of basketball in Africa. With his office in South Africa, Fall traverses the length and breadth Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427052/mastercard-takes-customers-to-wembley.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427052/mastercard-takes-customers-to-wembley.html AS part of its continued support of the Cashless Nigeria initiative, MasterCard, one of the official sponsors of the UEFA Champions League, is running a spectacular consumer promotion that will bring Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427384/mccolgan-reaches-commonwealth-mark.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427384/mccolgan-reaches-commonwealth-mark.html Eilish McColgan is one of 14 Scottish athletes to reach Commonwealth Games qualifying standards. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427119/mexico-big-test-for-eagles-says-mba.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427119/mexico-big-test-for-eagles-says-mba.html Super Eagles star Sunday Mba has said he expects Mexico to provide a stiff opposition when both sides clash in a friendly on May 31.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426798/mexico-friendly-ahmed-musa-not-worried-by-exclusion.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426798/mexico-friendly-ahmed-musa-not-worried-by-exclusion.html Mexico Friendly: Ahmed Musa Not Worried by Exclusion Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427098/mighty-jets-recruits-8-new-players-to-fight-for-promotion.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427098/mighty-jets-recruits-8-new-players-to-fight-for-promotion.html Mighty Jets FC of Jos says it has recruited eight new players to strengthen its squad.This is in order to contend for promotion into the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), an official of the Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427524/milan-denies-berlusconi-has-sacked-allegri.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427524/milan-denies-berlusconi-has-sacked-allegri.html The AC Milan president reportedly revealed that there will be a "complete change in coaching staff" but the club has dismissed that statement was made. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426793/mourinho-exit-expected-as-madrid-close-in-on-ancelotti.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426793/mourinho-exit-expected-as-madrid-close-in-on-ancelotti.html Mourinho Exit Expected as Madrid Close in on Ancelotti Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426855/mourinho-to-leave-real-at-end-of-the-season.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426855/mourinho-to-leave-real-at-end-of-the-season.html Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants, club president Florentino Perez confirmed Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426789/mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426789/mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid.html Mourinho to Leave Real Madrid Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427555/mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-at-end-of-season.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427555/mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-at-end-of-season.html By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will quit Real Madrid at the end of the season after coming to a mutual accord with the Spanish club that brings to an end a disappointing three-year st Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427379/mourinhos-time-at-real-in-pictures.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427379/mourinhos-time-at-real-in-pictures.html Jose Mourinho's three-year reign at Real Madrid will come to an end this summer Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426791/moyes-appears-at-man-uniteds-training.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426791/moyes-appears-at-man-uniteds-training.html Moyes Appears at Man Uniteds Training Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427370/moyes-meeting-man-utd-backroom-staff.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427370/moyes-meeting-man-utd-backroom-staff.html Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes is holding talks with a number of the club's coaching staff on Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426844/nadal-crushes-federer-to-win-seventh-rome-title.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426844/nadal-crushes-federer-to-win-seventh-rome-title.html Spains Rafael Nadal dominated his 30th meeting with Swiss rival Roger Federer to secure his seventh title in nine years at the Rome Masters on Sunday. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426794/neville-neville-faces-sexual-assault-charge.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426794/neville-neville-faces-sexual-assault-charge.html Neville Neville Faces Sexual Assault Charge Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427543/new-england-kit-looks-like-old-german-strip.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427543/new-england-kit-looks-like-old-german-strip.html The new England football kit has been revealed - and was instantly compared by some fans with West Germany's outfit from the 1960s and 70s. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427366/new-england-team-kit-is-revealed.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427366/new-england-team-kit-is-revealed.html The new England kit is revealed and is set to be worn for the first time in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426715/neymar-talks-with-barca.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426715/neymar-talks-with-barca.html Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed he has spoken with Barcelona president Sandro Rosell regarding the future of Neymar and informed him of the Santos stars exemplary behavior. Peixe vice president Odili Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427610/nigeria-star-of-the-week-fred-okwara.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427610/nigeria-star-of-the-week-fred-okwara.html Dolphins attacking midfielder Fredrick Okwara is the MTNFootball.com star of the Week 13 of Nigeria league. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:04:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426849/noc-congratulates-elegbeleye.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426849/noc-congratulates-elegbeleye.html The Nigeria Olym-pic Committee, NOC, has hailed the appointment of Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye as the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as a sure w Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426802/noc-kalu-maigari-others-hail-elegbeleyes-appointment.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426802/noc-kalu-maigari-others-hail-elegbeleyes-appointment.html NOC, Kalu, Maigari, Others Hail Elegbeleye's Appointment Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426801/npfl-heartland-topple-leaders-kano-pillars.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426801/npfl-heartland-topple-leaders-kano-pillars.html NPFL: Heartland Topple Leaders Kano Pillars Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427173/nsc-partners-military-to-win-5-medals-at-2016-olympics.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427173/nsc-partners-military-to-win-5-medals-at-2016-olympics.html The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed its readiness to partner with the Nigerian military services in its determination to win the five medals target set by President Goodluck Jonathan at Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427553/oconnell-relishing-unexpected-lions-return.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427553/oconnell-relishing-unexpected-lions-return.html By Padraic Halpin MAYNOOTH, Ireland (Reuters) - When Paul O'Connell played his first 80 minutes of rugby for five months in an amateur game in Limerick in March, he did not allow himself to even Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427178/obuh-name-provisional-list-for-fifa-u20-world-cup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427178/obuh-name-provisional-list-for-fifa-u20-world-cup.html Flying Eagles Coach Sam John Obuh has named a 30-man provisional squad ahead of next month's FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Turkey.Read More... Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426856/odemwingie-set-for-hull-switch.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426856/odemwingie-set-for-hull-switch.html West Bromwich Albion forward, Peter Odemwingie appears set for a lifeline from newly-promoted Barclays English Premier League club, Hull City. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426864/ogunjobi-carpets-nff-over-turkey-2013-list.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426864/ogunjobi-carpets-nff-over-turkey-2013-list.html A former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Taiwo Ogunjobi has carpeted the NFF for meddling with the provisional 30-man list of Coach John Obuh for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which k Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427097/okorocha-hails-heartland-fc-for-topping-league-table.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427097/okorocha-hails-heartland-fc-for-topping-league-table.html Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday commended Heartland FC of Owerri for topping the Nigerian Premier League (NPL) table following its Sunday victory in Owerri.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426711/orlando-magic-interested-in-lawal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426711/orlando-magic-interested-in-lawal.html After a breakout season in Europe, Gani Lawal has intrigued NBA teams and could receive consideration for a contract, league sources told RealGM. Lawal has already scheduled workouts private and as p Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427561/oscar-pistorius-wont-compete-again-in-2013.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427561/oscar-pistorius-wont-compete-again-in-2013.html Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, his agent has confirmed. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427174/participants-recommend-mandatory-pcma-for-athletes.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427174/participants-recommend-mandatory-pcma-for-athletes.html Participants at first national sports medicine course held in Abuja have recommended that Pre-competition Medical Assessment (PCMA) should be made mandatory for all athletes and officials of Sports Co Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427528/perez-confirms-jose-mourinho-will-leave-real-madrid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427528/perez-confirms-jose-mourinho-will-leave-real-madrid.html Blancos president Florentino Perez has confirmed the Portuguese coach is set to end his three-year spell in La Liga following a trophy-less season in the Spanish capital. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427368/pietersen-still-doubtful-for-ashes.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427368/pietersen-still-doubtful-for-ashes.html England batsman Kevin Pietersen is still not sure he will be ready to face Australia in the Ashes this summer. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427114/pillars-spend-35m-naira-to-clear-bonuses.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427114/pillars-spend-35m-naira-to-clear-bonuses.html Kano Pillars have settled all outstanding match bonuses and other allowances totalling 35 million Naira, officials said.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427520/pique-barcelona-wants-100point-milestone.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427520/pique-barcelona-wants-100point-milestone.html The center back insists that the last two games mean a lot to the club as it sits two wins away from the triple-figure milestone. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427363/pistorius-will-not-compete-in-2013.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427363/pistorius-will-not-compete-in-2013.html Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial accused of murdering Reeva Steenkamp. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427549/pizarro-returns-to-chile-squad-after-eightyear-absence.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427549/pizarro-returns-to-chile-squad-after-eightyear-absence.html SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Fiorentina midfielder David Pizarro's long wait for a Chile comeback ended after almost eight years on Monday when he was picked for next month's World Cup qualifiers ag Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427102/porto-win-27th-portuguese-title.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427102/porto-win-27th-portuguese-title.html FC Porto captured their 27th Portuguese league title on Sunday after beating Pacos de Ferreira 2-0.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426852/presidential-reception-for-eaglets-feagles.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426852/presidential-reception-for-eaglets-feagles.html President Goodluck Jonathan will on Tuesday host the countrys U17 and U20 teams, officials disclosed. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427441/psg-block-ancelottis-exit-amid-real-rumors.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427441/psg-block-ancelottis-exit-amid-real-rumors.html Paris Saint-Germain face a fight to keep hold of one of the their most valuable assets -- manager Carlo Ancelotti. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:41:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427104/rahman-hints-at-greuther-furth-exit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427104/rahman-hints-at-greuther-furth-exit.html Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman has hinted he could leave Greuther Furth in the summer.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426862/rangers-upbeat-despite-slim-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426862/rangers-upbeat-despite-slim-win.html Rangers are confident they will reach the league stage of the Confederation Cup despite a slim 1-0 home win over CS Sfaxien on Sunday. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427116/rangers-upbeat-despite-slim-win.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427116/rangers-upbeat-despite-slim-win.html Rangers are confident they will reach the league stage of the Confederation Cup despite a slim 1-0 home win over CS Sfaxien on Sunday.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427571/real-call-news-conference-amid-mourinho-exit-speculation.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427571/real-call-news-conference-amid-mourinho-exit-speculation.html MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has convened a news conference for later on Monday amid speculation the La Liga club are poised to announce the departure of coach Jose Mourin Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427559/real-juggernaut-in-need-of-repair-post-mourinho.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427559/real-juggernaut-in-need-of-repair-post-mourinho.html By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Florentino Perez's decision to hire Jose Mourinho to coach his beloved Real Madrid in 2010 was the fruit of the construction magnate's obsession with winnin Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427440/real-madrid-announce-mourinho-exit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427440/real-madrid-announce-mourinho-exit.html Jose Mourinho wil leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, the nine-time European champion's president Florentino Perez announced at a news conference on Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:41:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426790/real-madrid-confirm-mourinho-exit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426790/real-madrid-confirm-mourinho-exit.html Real Madrid Confirm Mourinho Exit Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427362/real-madrid-confirm-mourinho-exit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427362/real-madrid-confirm-mourinho-exit.html Real Madrid announce that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426851/resign-now-kojo-tells-feagles-coach.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426851/resign-now-kojo-tells-feagles-coach.html Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Anthony Kojo-Williams has condemned the Nigeria Football Federation for dropping five players from the Flying Eagles squad to next months FIFA Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427523/roberto-carlos-on-brink-of-turkey-move-to-become-manager.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427523/roberto-carlos-on-brink-of-turkey-move-to-become-manager.html The former Fenerbahce man looks set to take the reins at Turkish club Sivasspor in a deal that could be finalized in the next few days. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427532/rodwell-called-up-to-england-squad-for-republic-of-ireland-and-brazil-friendlies.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427532/rodwell-called-up-to-england-squad-for-republic-of-ireland-and-brazil-friendlies.html With the news that Tom Cleverley is set to miss out, the Manchester City midfielder's double against Norwich is enough to earn him a place in Roy Hodgson's squad. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426861/salem-university-honours-larry-izamoje.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426861/salem-university-honours-larry-izamoje.html In recognition of his contribution to Sports Journalism and pioneering Sports Radio in Africa, Chairman of Sports Radio, 88.9 Brila Fm, Dr. Larry Izamoje has been conferred with a Doctorate Degree in Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426848/sand-super-eagles-are-the-team-to-beat-says-west.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426848/sand-super-eagles-are-the-team-to-beat-says-west.html Ex-international Taribo West on Sunday said the Sand Super Eagles had all it took to remain unbeatable as they prepare for the 2013 Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427117/satellites-to-camp-in-switzerland-for-fifa-u20-world-cup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427117/satellites-to-camp-in-switzerland-for-fifa-u20-world-cup.html Ghana's U20 team will hold a one-week pre-FIFA World Youth Championship training camp in Switzerland.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427172/schools-games-needed-for-national-unity-junaid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427172/schools-games-needed-for-national-unity-junaid.html The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Professor Muhammed Ibn Junaid has called for improved participation in schools games across the federation, saying it is Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427101/serie-a-201213-five-star-udinese-humble-inter.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427101/serie-a-201213-five-star-udinese-humble-inter.html Muriel humiliated Inter Milan in front of their home fans at the San Siro as they were outclassed 5-2 by Udinese in their Serie A match on Sunday night.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427103/serie-a-201213-milan-leave-it-late-as-they-qualify-for-champions-league.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427103/serie-a-201213-milan-leave-it-late-as-they-qualify-for-champions-league.html AC Milan secured their place in next seasons UEFA Champions League as late goals by Mario Balotelli from the penalty spot and Philippe Mexes ensured a 2-1 win over Siena on Sunday.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426853/serious-big-fight-during-extra-time-of-league-match.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426853/serious-big-fight-during-extra-time-of-league-match.html Players do have misunderstanding and sometimes, fight in the pitch during matches. However, this one is out of this world; its unbelievable. Watch the drama here: Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427570/seven-more-al-zarooni-horses-test-positive.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427570/seven-more-al-zarooni-horses-test-positive.html LONDON (Reuters) - Seven further horses trained by banned Mahmood Al Zarooni, including 2012 St Leger winner Encke, have tested positive for anabolic steroid stanozolol, the British Horseracing Author Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427177/seventeen-teams-battle-for-glory-at-fct-handball-tourney.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427177/seventeen-teams-battle-for-glory-at-fct-handball-tourney.html A record seventeen teams will contend at the 4th edition of FCT Annual Handball Challenge on Monday.The event will take place at the modernised handball court at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427522/sir-alex-ferguson-named-lma-premier-league-manager-of-the-year.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427522/sir-alex-ferguson-named-lma-premier-league-manager-of-the-year.html The retiring 71-year-old becomes the first manager to win the award four times after a season in which he guided Manchester United to a record 20th league title. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427554/special-one-mourinho-retains-hunger-for-success.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427554/special-one-mourinho-retains-hunger-for-success.html By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Intensely irritating to some, hugely entertaining to others, the outspoken and colourful Jose Mourinho has proven time and again that success is never far from his Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427569/st-leger-winner-banned-in-doping-scandal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427569/st-leger-winner-banned-in-doping-scandal.html Another seven horses from the Godolphin stable have tested positive for a steroid, including the winner of the world's oldest classic. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427564/steaua-bucharest-owner-jailed-in-romania-for-abuse-of-power.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427564/steaua-bucharest-owner-jailed-in-romania-for-abuse-of-power.html BUCHAREST (Reuters) - George Becali, a Romanian MP and owner of the football club Steaua Bucharest, was jailed for three years on Monday for abuse of power, one of only a handful of big names to be co Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427105/tanzania-withdraw-from-cosafa-cup-kenya-target-quarters.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427105/tanzania-withdraw-from-cosafa-cup-kenya-target-quarters.html The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has pulled out their national team Taifa Stars from the forthcoming Cosafa Cup slated for July 6-20 in Zambia.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427382/the-fairytale-of-garcilaso.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427382/the-fairytale-of-garcilaso.html How Real Garcilaso have gone from being formed to the quarter-finals of South America's Champions League - in four years Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426803/the-wahid-enitanoshodi-interview-my-target-is-to-return-nigeria-as-african-champ.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426803/the-wahid-enitanoshodi-interview-my-target-is-to-return-nigeria-as-african-champ.html THE WAHID ENITAN-OSHODI INTERVIEW: My Target is to Return Nigeria as African Champion Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427572/threats-daubed-at-israeli-woman-prayer-activists-home.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427572/threats-daubed-at-israeli-woman-prayer-activists-home.html JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Threatening slogans were daubed on Monday outside the doorway of an Israeli activist in a Jewish women's prayer group seeking equal rights of worship for women at Jerusalem& Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427565/three-more-teams-caught-up-in-italys-racism-crisis.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427565/three-more-teams-caught-up-in-italys-racism-crisis.html (Reuters) - AS Roma and Inter Milan have been fined 50,000 euros after fans chanted racist abuse on the final day of Serie A on Sunday, hours before Fiorentina supporters heckled AC Milan's black Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427526/torres-i-can-be-even-better-next-season.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427526/torres-i-can-be-even-better-next-season.html After a much-improved campaign in front of goal, the forward is showing signs of being back to his best and is calling for consistency to help Chelsea challenge for the title. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427530/trapattoni-backs-benitez-for-napoli-post.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427530/trapattoni-backs-benitez-for-napoli-post.html The Italian coach believes the Spaniard would be an excellent substitute to take over the reigns from Walter Mazzarri at the San Paolo. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426858/uefa-champions-league-mastercard-plans-big-for-nigerian-soccer-fans.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426858/uefa-champions-league-mastercard-plans-big-for-nigerian-soccer-fans.html The 2013 UEFA Champions League final will mean different things to different Nigerians as MasterCard, the official sponsor of UEFA Champions League, has elaborate plans to celebrate the final of Europ Tue, 21 May 2013 03:26:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427367/vettori-in-line-for-nz-test-return.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427367/vettori-in-line-for-nz-test-return.html New Zealand's Daniel Vettori could play in the second Test against England after Bruce Martin is ruled out with injury. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427111/villasboas-tells-spurs-to-raise-their-game.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427111/villasboas-tells-spurs-to-raise-their-game.html Andre Villas-Boas has told his Tottenham players they will have to raise their performance levels to new heights next season after they once again failed to qualify for the Champions League despite a Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426795/we-must-keep-bale-says-villasboas.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/426795/we-must-keep-bale-says-villasboas.html We must keep Bale, says Villas-Boas Tue, 21 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427110/wenger-salutes-players-as-arsenal-defy-critics.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427110/wenger-salutes-players-as-arsenal-defy-critics.html Arsene Wenger admits he is delighted Arsenal have proved the critics wrong after his team secured their place in the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Newcastle.read more Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427383/wet-and-wild-at-the-north-west-200.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427383/wet-and-wild-at-the-north-west-200.html "Imagine trying to pass an articulated lorry without windscreen wipers and you'll get an idea what it's like" Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427544/wigan-wait-on-martinez.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427544/wigan-wait-on-martinez.html Wigan will know by next Monday whether or not manager Roberto Martinez is to stay at the club. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427548/wilkinson-happy-to-help-if-lions-call.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427548/wilkinson-happy-to-help-if-lions-call.html (Reuters) - Jonny Wilkinson, fresh from kicking Toulon to the Heineken Cup and being named European Player of the Year, told British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland on Monday he would happily be Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427365/wilkinson-ready-for-lions-callup.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/427365/wilkinson-ready-for-lions-callup.html Wilkinson hoping to answer potential Lions injury call. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:01 +0000