SENATE PRESIDENT PRAISES FLYING EAGLES OVER VICTORY

Senate President, David Mark, Monday lauded the Flying Eagles of Nigeria over their victory at the 2015 African Youth Championships in Senegal on Sunday.

The Nigerian under 20 national team defeated host Senegal by a lone goal at the 45,000 capacity Leoppold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar on Sunday to win the trophy for the 7th time.

KENYAN DENNIS KIMETTO SETS MARATHON WORLD RECORD

"From what I saw today, times are coming down and down. So if not today, then tomorrow," the 29-year-old Kenyan said. "Maybe next time we'll get 2:01."

 Kenya's Dennis Kimetto has broken the marathon world record in Berlin, winning the race in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds.

"I CAN BEAT JAMAICAN USEIN BOLT" - FEMI OGUNODE

Qatar’s Femi Ogunode won the Asian Games 100 metres gold in a new continental record time of 9.93 seconds despite wet conditions in Incheon on Sunday, AFP reports.

Nigerian-born Ogunode, who won the 200-400m double at the 2010 Asiad, beat China’s Su Bingtan, with Japan’s Kei Takase third.

OBAFEMI, IHEANACHO RULED OUT FROM SUPER EAGLES - KESHI

Obafemi Martins

In what could be yet another topical discussion in Nigerian football, out of contract Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has effectively ruled out the chances of having Seattle Sounders of America striker, Obafemi Martins and Manchester City wonder kid Kelechi Iheanacho called up to the Eagles in the nearest future.

There have been calls from different quarters for the inclusion of the 17-year-old prodigy (Iheanacho), who shone brightly at the last FIFA U17 World Cup in 

CHINA'S TENNIS QUEEN LI NA RETIRES

China’s most famous tennis player Li Na has put an end to her illustrious 15-year career. She’s decided to leave the sport she loves due to chronic knee problems. Just days after she announced her retirement, saying

NFL BOSS APOLOGIZES FOR VIOLENCE SCANDALS

The National Football League boss has said he "got it wrong" in dealing with the violence scandals that have plagued the American football league.

In his first public statement in a week, Roger Goodell apologised for his mistakes and pledged to implement new personal conduct policies.

"We strongly condemn and will punish behaviour that is totally unacceptable," he said.

ZABALETA WARNS ARSENAL AGAINST MAN. UNITED

Pablo Zabaleta has warned Arsenal not to read too much into their win over Manchester City last month as they prepare to lock horns again.

Arsene Wenger’s side beat the Premier League champions 3-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley courtesy of goals from Santi Cazorla, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud.

ARGENTINE STADIUM TO BE NAMED AFTER POPE

Argentine football club San Lorenzo has announced it will name its new stadium after Pope Francis.

The pontiff has supported the Buenos Aires-based team since he was a boy.

San Lorenzo, one of the oldest teams in the Argentine Football Association, is planning to build a new stadium in Boedo, a working-class neighbourhood in the Argentine capital.

The new venue will be built on land seized from the club during the time of military rule from 1976-1983.

"I AM NO MORE NFF PRESIDENT" - CHRIS GIWA

Chris Giwa

African champions Nigeria look to have avoided an international ban as a row over the leadership of its football federation seems to have ended.

Chris Giwa looks to have given up his claim to be Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president in a move that coincides with a deadline set by Fifa.

The ultimatum was set last week for him to step aside or face a Fifa ban.

A suspension could have led to Nigeria missing Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.

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SERENA WILLIAMS WINS US OPEN - 3 TIMES IN A ROW

NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open title by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday.

Williams equaled Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova with 18 major singles titles, the fourth-

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH WINS APAPA DEANERY 2014 ABAM CUP

 Rev. Father Joseph Kioko presenting the cup to the teams captain Ikechukwu udeaba

St Joseph Catholic Church in a fierce football match lashes St. Matthew Catholic Church Amukoko, Lagos 2 – 0 to clinch the prestigious Arch. Bishop Adewale Martin Cup. The match was held at the Prison Barracks stadium in Kirikiri town. A Handsome cash prize of NGN 300000 was attached to the Trophy.

St. Joseph Parish competed with all parishes in the entire Apapa Deanery to win the cup and they have qualified for the Lagos State Stage of the competition where if they win, will compete in the National level.

GERMANY WINS 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP AFTER 24 YEARS

 

Germany captain Philipp Lahm hailed his side's collective ability after they downed Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup™ for a fourth time in Rio de Janeiro.

“NETHERLANDS, THERE IS GOD ooo” – SPAIN

FIFA 2014 BRAZIL

MATCH FIXTURES  -  DAY TWO

MEXICO 1 – 0 CAMEROON

SPAIN 1 – 5 NETHERLANDS

CHILE 1- 3 AUSTRALIA

If the scores of the Spain versus Netherlands match had ended 3 -1 it would have been

WORLD CUP BEGINS WITH TRIUMPH as Marcello makes history.

WORLD CUP BEGINS WITH TRIUMPH as Marcello makes history.

FIRST FOUL OF THE WORLD CUP: SRNA (CROATIA)

FIRST GOAL: MARCELLO (BRAZIL)

FIRST REAL GOAL: NEYMAR (BRAZIL)

FIRST YELLOW CARD: NEYMAR (BRAZIL)

FIRST SUBSTITUTE: MARCELO BROZOVIC (IN) MATIO KOVACIC (OUT) (CROATIA)

FIRST OFFSIDE: FRED (BRAZIL)

WE NEED A COACH – KIRIKIRI BASKETBALL STARS

In Kirikiri town there are a lot of basketballers most especially youths who have love for the game. In spite of their numerous and unexploited skills, they still play together even without a professional coach. They were intelligent enough to at least arise with a name

I HAVE PASSION FOR COACHING – SAILOVER COACH

The late coach Osaro Ojo brought coach Lawrence Orairo as his assistant although he coached a team at the national stadium but be heft it to join the new team because he had the passion to coach a team in Kirikiri town and he wanted to make an impact in where he

I USE MORE OF PSYCHOLOGY- INDOMITABLE SPORTIVE COACH

These competitions are all grassroots tournament aimed at improving and promotion talent. The Mock Nation’s Cup is currently ongoing and the team is at the quarter finals stage. The present councilor hasn’t organized any tournament. The former hosted one and is he was

KIRIKIRI ALL-STARS WINS TROPHY

The tournament held at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) sports ground in Festac town was no doubt a successful one as Kirikiri all-stars team won this year’s edition of the feisty tournament.

SPORTS NATURE IN KIRIKIRI TOWN

Kirikiri town is a habitat of talented people. Talents in writing, singing, comedy, choreography, and most importantly sports. More than half of the 28,875 people who reside in Kirikiri town are involved in one sporting activity or the other. Sports such as: football, volleyball, basketball, rugby,