73 Fans Killed In Egypt Stadium Stampede Seven 73 people have been killed and over one thousand injured in what has been described as one of the most tragic events in the history of Egyptian football.
The ugly incident happened after disgruntled fans of Port Said’s al-Masry and Cairo's Al Ahli took to the pitch with the ensuing violence and stampede leading to the death of many lives and the damage of properties, state television says.
Eye Witness accounts hinted that the fighting started after travelling Al Ahli fans who also have an history of violence unfolded banners which carried inscriptions that insulted Port Said, the home team.
Afterwards, another obviously irritated fan of Al Ahli took to the pitch at the end of the match which Al Masry won 3-1, iron bar in hand.
Consequently, this prompted Al-Masry fans to descend on the pitch, attacking players of the travelling team before turning to spectators seat to attack rival supporters.
The resultant panic and confusion lead to the death of many individuals, some after being trampled on while others fell from terraces.
Many fans died in a following stampede, while some were flung off their seats onto the pitch and were killed by the fall. Health workers confirmed.
According to live visuals of the disturbing occurrence, Fans ran into the pitch and were chased Ahli players. A small group of riot police formed a barricade in order to protect the players but were overwhelmed by the angry fans as they were still able to punch and kick the players. e television coverage showed fans running onto the field and chasing Ahli players.
While reacting to the ugly event on his club’s television channel, Al Alhi player, Mohamed Abo Treika said "This is not football. This is a war and people are dying in front of us. There is no movement and no security and no ambulances."
"I call for the premier league to be cancelled. This is horrible situation and today can never be forgotten." Treika added.
FIFA president, Sepp Blatter also expressed his agony at the tragic event stating in a statement that "This is a black day for football. Such a catastrophic situation is unimaginable and should not happen."
There has since been accusations by some officials of Port Said, indicating that was orchestrated by loyalists of Mubarak government. Mubarak was overthrown a year ago.
A member of parliament for Port Said particularly blamed the security forces and officials for allowing the disaster. "The security forces did this or allowed it to happen. The men of Mubarak are still ruling. The head of the regime has fallen but all his men are still in their positions," He vehemently condemned in a phone conversation with state television.
"Where is the security? Where is the government?" He screamed.
Albadry Farghali, a member of parliament for Port Said, accused officials and security forces of allowing the disaster, saying they still had ties to the government of Mubarak, who was overthrown a year ago.
A number of policemen were among the dead, a medical source and witnesses said.
Many of the fans involved were hardline supporters of Ahli who fought during last year's revolution with police, one of the most hated arms of Mubarak's state.
These "ultras" again battled with police in and around Cairo's Tahrir Square in November and December last year in protests calling for the military to hand over power to civilians immediately.
Hospitals throughout the Suez Canal zone were put on a state of emergency, and dozens of ambulances rushed to Port Said from the Canal cities of Ismailia and Suez, said an official in the zone's local ambulance service.
Rival fans flooded onto the pitch, hurling stones and sticks at each other and sparking a stampede.
One thousand other people were injured, the Health Ministry said.
A medical official said some of the dead were security officers.
Egypt's state prosecutor has ordered an immediate investigation into the causes of the deaths.
Witnesses say most appeared to have occurred in a stampede after fans of the home team, Al-Masry, stormed on to the field following a rare 3-1 win against Al-Ahly, Egypt's top team.
They then chased players and fans from Al-Ahly.
The clashes happened in the Mediterranean port city of Port Said.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter issued a statement to express his sympathy for the families of the victims.
"I am very shocked and saddened to learn this evening that a large number of football supporters have died or been injured following a match in Port Said, Egypt," the statement said.
"My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives this evening.
"This is a black day for football. Such a catastrophic situation is unimaginable and should not happen.”
(Reuters) - Seventy-three people were killed and at least 1,000 injured Wednesday when Egyptian soccer fans staged a pitch invasion in the city of Port Said, in what a deputy minister called the biggest disaster in the nation's soccer history.
Violence at football matches across north Africa has increased significantly since political unrest began sweeping the region more than a year ago, and one player described Wednesday's riot as "a war, not football."
Angry politicians and sports officials decried a lack of security at the match between Port Said team al-Masry and Al Ahli, one of Egypt's most successful clubs, and blamed the nation's leaders for allowing - or even causing - the tragedy.
Some enraged Egyptian politicians accused officials still in their jobs after the fall of President Hosni Mubarak of complicity in the tragedy, or at least of allowing a security vacuum in which violence has soared since last year's revolution.
"This is unfortunate and deeply saddening. It is the biggest disaster in Egypt's soccer history," Deputy Health Minister Hesham Sheiha told state television.
Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, the head of Egypt's ruling military council, ordered two helicopters be sent to Port Said to fly out some of the visiting Al Ahli soccer team and its fans, military sources said.
The helicopters would transfer the injured to military hospitals, the sources said.
Egypt's top Muslim cleric called the events a massacre that violated the words and teachings of Islam.
HISTORY OF RIVALRY
The violence flared after a match between, one of Egypt's most successful clubs - whose fans have a history of fierce rivalry.
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MANCHESTER UNITED VS ARSENAL >> After a run of bad results from two of English Premier League giants, the two teams at the top of the log, Manchester United and Arsenal come face to face as they lock horns on Sunday evening in a quarter-final fixture in English FA Cup. By: Leke Adebiyi 12/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
EAGLES FRIENDLY MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED-OFF >> The Super Eagles exhibition game with Peru scheduled for March 30 in Malta has been called off by the Nigerian Football Federation. By: Leke Adebiyi 11/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
DEBUTANTS GO THROUGH >> Champions League debutant, Tottenham Hotspur showed their class and determination as they were able to hold Italian giants, AC Milan to a goalless draw at White Hart Lane. By: Leke Adebiyi 10/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND-UP >> It was a night of brilliance and tactical prowess, Barcelona Stomped Arsenal three goals to one. By: Leke Adebiyi 09/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
KAITA WANTS BACK >> Sani Kaita says he still wants to play for his country, has serving his fatherland has always being what he wanted most, and that he would do anything to play for Nigeria again. By: Leke Adebiyi 08/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
LIVERPOOL DISPLAYS MAGIC >> Sunday afternoon’s Lunch time cracker between Liverpool and Manchester united came as good as it can get. Liverpool thrashed Manchester United three goals to one at Anfield. By: Leke Adebiyi 07/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
BRAZIL 2014 WORLD CUP SLOTS >> FIFA has confirmed the number of qualification slots allocated to each continent for the 2014 World Cup will not change.
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CHELSEA BACK IN CONTENTION >> It was a big one yesterday, Chelsea took on league leaders, Manchester United in one of the most anticipated games of this season at Stamford Bridge, London. By: Leke Adebiyi 02/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
NFF BOSS SUMMONED OVER OBAMA CUP >> Minister of Sports Professor Taoheed Adedoja has invited the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a meeting over the aborted Obama Cup in the United States of America and possibly seek redress over the trauma the Super Eagles passed t By: Leke Adebiyi 01/03/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
ARSENAL MISS OUT ON CARLING CUP >> Arsenal’s hope of ending their six-year trophyless run was dashed yesterday. Birmingham won the high-octane game courtesy of a dying minute clanger, as Birmingham ran out winners of the FA Cup. By: Leke Adebiyi 28/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
CAN ARSENAL BREAK THE JINX OF THEIR SIX YEAR BARREN SEASON >> The final of the Carling Cup comes up this weekend at the Wembley Stadium; Arsenal will battle it out with Birmingham City for a chance to lift a trophy after a six year barren run. By: Leke Adebiyi 25/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
FOOTBALL ROUND-UP >> Matches were played in the UEFA Champions League yesterday night, French Champions held Manchester United to a goalless draw in an uneventful game, and Bayern Munich shocked Italian Giants at the San Siro. By: Leke Adebiyi 24/02/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW >> It’s the last day of the first leg round of 16 matches in the UEFA Champions League. Inter Milan will welcome Bayern Munich, and Olympique Marseille play host to Manchester United. By: Leke Adebiyi 23/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW >> Its game-on in UEFA Champions League today as FC Copenhagen welcomes Chelsea and Olympique Lyonais also welcome Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. By: Leke Adebiyi 22/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
IS IT OVER FOR CHELSEA? >> Chelsea football club have turned out to be one of the most competitive and strongest teams in England. Ever since the Russian, Roman Abramovic, took over the club in 2003, they have turned out to be the biggest title contenders in England. By: Leke Adebiyi 21/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
FA CUP PREVIEW >> It’s the FA Cup weekend, as there will be no matches in the English Premier League this weekend. With FA Cup, always expect the unexpected to happen, because there might just be an upset around the corner- it is the knock-out football. By: Leke Adebiyi 18/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
ARSENAL OUT-CLASS BARCELONA IN THEIR OWN GAME >> Yesterday’s Champions League fixture provided all the spark that was envisaged, as Arsenal came from behind to win the first leg, second round encounter two goals to one. By: Leke Adebiyi 17/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS >> Today’s fixtures present the best of the best. Arsenal play host to Barcelona at the Emirate Stadium, and Roma welcome Shaktar Donestk in the first leg fixtures of the second round of this year’s Champions League. By: Leke Adebiyi 16/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RETURNS >> The champions League second round first leg matches, kicks off today, as AC Milan hosts Tottenham, and Valencia host Shalke 04. By: Leke Adebiyi 15/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
WEEKEND REVIEW: >> The biggest match of the week was between Manchester United and city rivals and fellow title contender, Manchester City, it was a hard fought battle, United won 2-1. By: Leke Adebiyi 14/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
EPL WEEK 27 PREVIEW: >> Manchester United face Manchester City in what is the biggest match of week 27. This derby game is one that promises to filled with action, drama, tension, and goals. By: Leke Adebiyi 11/2/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES: REVIEW >> The international friendly match between Nigeria and Sierra Leone took at exactly 07:15 pm, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The stadium was filled to capacity, as its been a long time coming since Lagos last hosted the country’s national By: leke adebiyi 10/2/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES >> One of the hottest games later this evening is the France versus Brazil game. It’s a game of two world powers in football history. By: leke adebiyi 9/2/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA VS SIERRA LEONE >> The Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with their Sierra Leone counterparts in an exhibition game on Wednesday 9th of February, 2011 at The Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. By: leke adebiyi 8/2/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
The matches in the week 26 of the Barclay >> The matches in the week 26 of the Barclay’s English Premier League were full of surprises as it produced some exciting results. By: Leke Adebiyi 07/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
MATCH OF THE WEEK: CHELSEA – LIVERPOOL >> WEEK 26 IN THE English Premier League brings to light one of the most anticipated games of the year. This fixture will cause a whole lot of the drama, controversy, and intrigues in the football world. By: leke Adebiyi 04/02/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Hayatou won’t challenge Blatter >> The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has said he will never again challenge for the presidency of Fifa. By: id vgbg 04.02.2011 Read more... Comments(0)
SUAREZ SCORES DEBUT GOAL. >> Liverpool super new boy Luis Suarez helped the team to a third win in a row with his debut goal adding to a Raul Meirleles strike, leaving a helpless Stoke City to mull in a disappointing performance. The game ended two goals to nil. By: leke adebiyi 3/2/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Wenger slams Chelsea >> Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused Chelsea of hypocrisy following their heavy spending on transfer deadline day.
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THE FIFA WORLD HOSTING FOR 2018 AND 2022 – SOME CONTROVERSY >> Russia has managed to pip other nations in securing the right to be the proud host of the 2018 World Cup final. The bid submitted by the country helped it get the maximum votes from the 22 executive members who run FIFA. This secret ballot was held in Zu By: temitope 31/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
POY: The case for Jimmer Fredette >> Opposing teams and coaches can’t solely focus on Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger and hope to beat the Buckeyes. Locking in on trying to stop Connecticut’s Kemba Walker can’t be the sole game plan against the Huskies. Banking on Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson or Du By: Andy Katz 29/01/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Guatemala game still on,says federation >> The Nigeria Football Federation says the Super Eagles’ proposed international friendly against Guatemala will go ahead. By: Ifeanyi Ibeh 28/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Is Adebayor the answer to Real's problems? >> Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have finally got their man, although not many expected that man to be Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
In recent weeks, numerous players have been touted as possible stand-ins for Gonzalo Higuain, who has been sid By: Phil Minshull 27/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Falcons to play tune-up game today >> The Super Falcons are billed to play a warm-up match with an Under-16 boys team today in continuation of the team’s preparations for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The match which comes up at the practice pitch of the National Stadium in Abuja, serv By: Tolu Asaolu 26/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Odemwingie fails to lift West Brom >> Nigerian forward Osaze Odemwingie on Sunday failed to find the back of the net for West Bromwich Albion in their 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League.Seeking his ninth goal of the campaign, Odemwingie got off to a great start for th By: Ifeanyi Ibeh 24/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Tottenham and West Ham finalise 2012 stadium plans >> Tottenham and West Ham will make final submissions on Friday in their bids to take over the 2012 Olympic Stadium.The Premier League football clubs have already handed in detailed proposals to the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC). By: Roberts jags 21/12011 Read more... Comments(0)
Obasi begins fitness training >> Nigeria international forward Chinedu Obasi has begun fitness training at German club Hoffenheim after recovering from his latest injury setback.Obasi has been dogged by injury in the past year. He was first out with a stress fracture of the shin for fou By: Agency Reporter 20/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
I’m not afraid of Carew – Osaze >> West Brom are set to step up their bid to sign Aston Villa striker John Carew and current leading scorer Osaze Odemwingie would welcome the rivalry from By: www.punchng.com 19/1/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
New season, same old Thunder.That’s not enough in L.A.TUESDAY 18, 2011 >> Meet the new Thunder, same as the old Thunder.Which is a pretty good thing, those old Thunder captured the imagination of the NBA fans nationwide last season. They were athletic, they got and ran, they were just fresh and fun. By: Kurt Helin
Eagles fitness level excites Kalika >> Samson Siasia’s as sistant, Simon Kalika has said that the February 9 international friendly between the Super Eagles and Guatemala was the arrangement By: Fidelis Ebu 13/01/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
SIASIA STORMS ENGLAND FOR MIKEL, NSOFOR, OSAZE >> Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia will be in London on January 7 to see players of the national team plying their trade in the English Premier League like Chelsea’s By: www.completesportsnigeria.com 1/8/2011 Read more... Comments(0)
Enyeama to decide future at Hapoel >> NIGERIA goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, could make a decision on his career at Israeli side, Hapoel Tel Aviv, at the end of the season By: The nation 29/12/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
Players' union wants 2022 World Cup switched to winter >> With Gulf summer temperatures hitting 50C, FIFPro has said it is pleased Fifa is open to changing the tournament's timing to address the issue of heat.
The president of world football' By: bbc.co.uk 22/12/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
Siasia to watch Mikel against Utd >> Nigeria coach Samson Siasia will begin his tenure with a trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend to watch the big Premier League matchup between Chelsea By: www.vanguardngr.com 16/12/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
Premier League to get sponsors soon >> Hopes of getting a title sponsor for the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) could be fulfilled today as a newly inaugurated bid committee prepares to By: www.234next.com 15/12/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
Chelsea 0 - 3 Sunderland >> Premier League leaders Chelsea were convincingly beaten as they succumbed to a sparkling Sunderland display. By: bbc sport 16/11/10 Read more... Comments(0)
Siasia undergoes medical >> Not wanting to leave anything to chance, the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee has requested that the newly appointed Chief Coach of the Super Eagles By: Fidelis Ebu 9/11/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
Milan 2-2 Real Madrid: >> Pedro Leon came off the bench to strike a sensational injury-time equalizer and ensure Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid escaped the San Siro with a 2-2 draw against Milan this evening. By: Emmanuel ogbuka 4/11/10 Read more... Comments(1)
Why Rooney changed his mind >> Wayne Rooney's remarkable decision to change his mind and stay at Manchester United hung on a phone call with co-owner Joel Glazer. By: bbc.co.uk 23/10/2010 Read more... Comments(3)
Shittu to join Millwall Friday >> Nigerian defender Danny Shittu looks set to revive his dwindling football fortune after he agreed to pitch tents with English Championship outfit, Millwall. By: Ifeanyi Ibeh 22/10/2010 Read more... Comments(0)
EMEKA ENECHI GOES HOME. >> The sudden death of sports journalist, Emeka Enechi was a rude shock to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN By: Naomi Moremi Lucas 31/08/10 Read more... Comments(0)
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A Gallant Fight. >> The Falconets flew the Nigerian flag higher than any other sports team this year... By: Naomi Moremi Lucas 02/08/10 Read more... Comments(2)
The Final Battle >> Nigerians had barely rushed home from their offices and sat down to watch their queens battle Colombia.... By: Naomi Moremi Lucas 30/07/10 Read more... Comments(0)
Waiting To Exhale. >> By their gallant entry into the semi-finals the Nigerian Falconets have soothed the bruises their male counterparts dealt..... By: Naomi Moremi Lucas 29/07/10 Read more... Comments(0)
WHAT THE MEN COULDN’T DO… >> Nigeria’s falconets did the country proud at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany on Sunday... By: Naomi Moremi Lucas 28/07/10 Read more... Comments(0)
Following Nigeria's group-stage exit at the World Cup, president Goodluck Jonathan suspended the players from international competition, risking a ban from FIFA.
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THE WORLD CUP TEAM PROFILE >> Nigeria can boast something only a half-dozen other teams in the world can right now: they’ll be playing... By: Bola Browne 05/05/10 Read more... Comments(5)
KANU IN WORLD CUP TEAM, FOR LUCK? >> There are indications that Nwakwo Kanu was invited for the 2010 World Cup by Coach Lars Lagerback because of the winning... By: Bola Browne 26/04/10 Read more... Comments(1)
Common Wealth Games 2018 >> Following its recent loss to Glasgow of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, according to reports from the National Sports Commission (NSC) By: Bola Browne 20/04/2010 Read more... Comments(1)
LAGOS STATE SPORTS MONTH >> Barring any hitches the 2010 Lagos Sports Month will officially flag-off on April 19 at.... By: Bola Browne 12/04/10 Read more... Comments(1)
EXERCISES TO BUILD MUSCLES >> If you're looking for maximum ab definition, there are a few key exercises ... By: Bola Browne 29/03/10 Read more... Comments(1)
LOSE FAT BY LIFTING WEIGHT >> It’s common to associate building muscle with weight lifting and fat loss with cardio training. Unfortunately, by doing so, you're really selling By: Bola Browne 08/02/10 Read more... Comments(0)
WEIGHT - TRAINING ROUTINE >> If you want to get into shape, but don't know where to start, the following is an article to guide you through some of the fundamentals of a successful By: Bola Browne 31/01/10 Read more... Comments(0)
SPORTS TO RELIEVE STRESS >> Another important thing that regular gym sessions can accomplish that shouldn’t be overlooked is decreased stress levels. By: Bola Browne 23/01/10 Read more... Comments(2)
MATCH REPORT NIGERIA Vs BENIN >> Nigeria Once again had a stroke of luck by being awarded a penalty that won them the Match against Benin in The on Going African Nations Cup By: Bola Browne 18/01/10 Read more... Comments(1)
EAGLES ARRIVE LUANDA..PLAY FIRST MATCH ON TUESDAY >> The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Friday at 5.15 pm, touched down at the Luanda international airport, aboard a chartered air craft from Durban South Africa By: Bola Browne 11/01/01 Read more... Comments(0)
EAGLES ARRIVE LUANDA..PLAY FIRST MATCH ON TUESDAY >> The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Friday at 5.15 pm, touched down at the Luanda international airport, aboard a chartered air craft from Durban South Africa By: Bola Browne 11/01/01 Read more... Comments(0)
SUPER EAGLES SET TO CONQUER AFRICA >> Nigeria is set conquer Africa in the world of Football from the 10th of January when the CAN African Cup of Nations kicks off.
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GYM EXERCISE AT HOME >> If the down turn economy has you paying extra attention to your monthly spending habits, one area you might be cutting back on local Gym membership By: Bola Browne 28/12/09 Read more... Comments(0)
CRYING IN SPORTS >> Sports fans also appreciate sincerity. In a society where image is essential, nothing ruins reputation like artificial....... By: Bola Browne 14/12/09 Read more... Comments(0)
DRAWS IGNITES FIFA WORLD CUP FEVER >> The 32 teams participating at next year's FIFA World Cup™ finals discovered their fate on Friday the 4th of December 2009 when the Final Draw for By: Bola Browne 07/12/09 Read more... Comments(0)
LIFTING WEIGHTS CAN MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT >> In general, people will practice cardiovascular activities and forget about weight bearing exercises when it comes to burning fat By: Bola Browne 30/11/09 Read more... Comments(1)
THE USE OF STEROIDS IN SPORTS >> While awareness is being raised, new performance-enhancing drugs are continually being produced, quicker than the research community can By: Bola Brown 23/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
EAGLES QUALIFY! .... EAGLETS LOSE WORLD CUP! >> Obafemi Martins was the two-goal hero as Nigeria defeated Kenya 3-2 in Nairobi on Saturday 14 November to snatch a place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa By: Bola Brown 16/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA TARGETS FINALS >> The semi finals will be played live today at the Teslim Balogun stadium with the Nigeria golden Eaglets set to go on to the finals to defend their title By: Bola Brown 12/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA PLAYS KOREA IN CALABAR >> Nigeria will be playing their quarter final match today in the City of Calabar against Korea By: Bola Brown 09/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
Nigeria Trashes New Zealand 5 - 0 >> The crowd that flocked to National Stadium in Abuja Thursday night hoping to see host Nigeria take the next step towards a second consecutiVE By: Bola Brown 06/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA SET TO QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTER FINALS >> The Nigerian under-17 soccer team is ready to take the next step towards defending its Youth World Cup crown, as the knockout phase of the tournament kicks off By: Bola Brown 05/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
400,000 soccer fans so far at U 17 >> The ongoing Under-17 World Cup has attracted over 400,000 soccer fans, soccer's world governing body FIFA said. By: Bola Brown 04/11/09 Read more... Comments(0)
STATES GIVE OUT FREE TICKETS >> The government of Enugu state Nigeria has purchased 10,000 tickets to be given out free to football fans in the state, as part of efforts to By: Bola Brown 29/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
STATES GIVE OUT FREE TICKETS >> The government of Enugu state Nigeria has purchased 10,000 tickets to be given out free to football fans in the state, as part of efforts to By: Bola Brown 29/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
VOLUNTEERS KITTED IN KADUNA >> Kaduna — in the Kaduna centre there are about 230 persons who are contributing in the ongoing By: Bola Brown 27/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
Honours even in Abuja thriller >> The U 17 world cup started on Saturday 24th of October 2009 with a colorful opening ceremony. By: Bola Brown 26/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA SET TO HOST THE WORLD >> Well, the football loving world is now focused on Nigeria for the Under 17 FIFA World cup which will be hosted in Nigeria from the 24th By: Bola Brown 20/10/09 Read more... Comments(1)
EAGLES KEEP WORLD CUP HOPES ALIVE >> Nigeria on Saturday only just kept alive their dreams to feature in next year's World Cup finals after they pipped a resolute Mozambique By: Sanni Azeez 14/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NUJ GAMES HOTS UP >> The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Media Games going on at the National Stadium By: Sanni Azeez 07/10/09 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA 2009, TICKETS NOW ON SALE >> Match tickets for next month's FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria tagged Nigeria 2009 have gone on sale, barely a month before kick-off,... By: Sanni Azeez 25/09/09 Read more... Comments(0)
EAGLES STORM ABUJA FOR TUNISIA TIE >> The Super Eagles of Nigeria players have all arrived ahead of their world cup qualification match against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Abuja...... By: Sanni Azeez 07/09/09 Read more... Comments(0)
IBPLC BOOSTS NUGA GAMES >> As earlier reported by goodlife concerning the sponsorship drive embarked upon by NUGA By: Sanni Azeez 06/01/08 Read more... Comments(0)
WELCOME TO 2009! >> there seems to be a silver lining at the end of the tunnel as 2008 kicks off. By: Sanni Azeez 05/01/09 Read more... Comments(0)
FRIENDS HONOURS KENNEDY >> Nigerian powerlifter, Prince Kennedy Nwamkpa, was at the weekend in Lagos By: Sanni Azeez 03/12/08 Read more... Comments(0)
IKOYI CLUB WINS ACHIMOTA CHALLENGE >> The Ikoyi Golf Club last Saturday defeated their Ghanaian counterparts, The Achimota Golf Club by 17 to 11 scoreline. By: Sanni Azeez 02/12/08 Read more... Comments(6)Photos
RUGBY CLUB FOR DUBAI TOUR >> Nigeria may not before now be a front runner in some so called ‘lesser sports’ By: Sanni Azeez 21/11/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
IG TOURNEY POSTPONED >> The Inspector General of Police Games, earlier scheduled to kick-off By: Sanni Azeez 06/11/08 Read more... Comments(0)
SCHOOL SPORTS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF >> The good saying that it is good to catch the children while they are still growing up came to the fore last Monday, By: Sanni Azeez 05/11/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MARTINS BRACE SINK ASTON VILLA >> Power playing Super Eagles weapon of mass destruction, OBAFEMI AKINWUNMI MARTINS’s two goals By: Sanni Azeez 04/11/08 Read more... Comments(0)
SAMUEL PETER FIGHTS KLITCHKO. >> The much talked about boxing bout between The Nigerian Nightmare, SAMUEL OKON PETER By: Sanni Azeez 2/10/08 Read more... Comments(0)
GLO-CAF AWARDS NOMINEES >> The race for the 2008 GLO-CAF Player of the Year has narrowed down By: Sanni Azeez 25/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
YAR’ADUA KICKBOXING TOURNEY GETS UNDERWAY >> Nigeria has continued its quest to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best in kickboxing as the number one citizen By: Sanni Azeez 17/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
YAR’ADUA KICKBOXING TOURNEY GETS UNDERWAY >> Nigeria has continued its quest to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best in kickboxing as the number one citizen By: Sanni Azeez 17/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
PARALYMPIC CONTIGENT BRING 2 GOLD SEEKING ONE MORE. >> The Paralympics bring a twist of events. What the Nigerian Olympic Contingent could not do with N1.7B in Beijing last month, the physically challenged are doing in style By: Azeez Sanni 10/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
POLICE TAKE TO THE GOLF COURSE >> Just last month, the Nigeria Police Force organized the MTN Police Marathon for officers and civilians By: Azeez Sanni 05/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
AIYEGBENI TO CAPTAIN EAGLES IN SOUTH AFRICA >> FOOTBALL:
Ahead of the Saturday September 6 soccer cracker between Nigerian Super Eagles and their South African counterparts, The Bafana Bafana, Nigerian and Everton of England striker, YAKUBU AIYEGBENI, By: Sanni Azeez 04/09/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
TEAM NIGERIA MALTREATED IN SOUTH AFRICA >> The Nigerian Super Eagles, who are currently in South Africa to play guest to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a world cup and Nations By: Azeez Sanni 03/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
NSC DISSOLVES AFN BOARD >> The National Sports Commission (NSC) have dissolved the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), By: Azeez Sanni 02/09/08 Read more... Comments(0)
MIKEL AND MARTINS OUT OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIER >> The duo of Newcastle FC and Chelsea FC of England Nigerian international, OBAFEMI MARTINS and JOHN MIKEL OBI, will miss the September 6th By: Sanni Azeez 01/09/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE KICKS OFF >> The 2008 Nigerian National Basketball league will kick off later today at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
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NIGERIANS LIGHT UP ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP >> Though the English premiership is played in England, the league could best be described as one of the greatest leagues By: Sanni Azeez 22/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA GO FOR GOLD IN RELAYS >> Athletics: With the Nigerian Dream Team IV playing for gold medal in the final of the football event By: Sanni Azeez 21/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
RAFA IS NOW WORLD NUMBER ONE >> TENNIS: The exalted position of world number one tennis player has witnessed a change of guard after a 237-week reign By: Sanni Azeez 20/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
BOSKA CUP CLIMAXES ON SATURDAY >> FOOTBALL: Goodlife.com.ng can excusively report that the three-week old Lagos State Divisional Football Association (LDFA) Cup being sponsored by BOSKA Drug, By: Sanni Azeez 15/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
I DON'T WANT ARGENTINA NOW__SIASIA >> The coach of the Nigerian U-23 Olympic Footbal Team, SAMSON SIASIA, has admitted that he is not relishing the prospects By: Sanni Azeez 12/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA DREAM TEAM CAN WIN GOLD____ DOSU >> Atlanta ’96 Olympics Gold winning Dream Team goalkeeper, DOSU JOSEPH, has said that the SAMSON SIASIA tutored Dream Team IV By: Sanni Azeez 05/08/2008 Read more... Comments(1)
FEDERER DETHRONED? >> Roger Federer has lost another match and, perhaps, his longtime grip on the World Number one tennis player. By: Sanni Azeez 01/08/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
KANU AGREES NEW POMPEY DEAL >> Nigerian National Team, the Super Eagles skipper, and Portsmouth’s FC of England striker, NWANKWO KANU, says By: Sanni Azeez 31/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MARSEILLE STOPS TAIWO >> Nigeria U-23 Eagles quest for success at the Beijing Olympics next month seemed to have suffered a major setback By: Sanni Azeez 30/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MTN POLICE MARATHON LIGHTS UP ABUJA >> The MTN Police Marathon was held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, on Saturday, July 26 By: Sanni Azeez 29/07/2008 Read more... Comments(5)
ABUJA AGOG FOR TINAPA SOCCER FIESTA >> All roads leadS to Abuja this weekend as the much awaited Tinapa Invitational Soccer Fiesta finally holds By: Sanni Azeez 25/07/2008 Read more... Comments(1)
GLO BOOST SPORTS WRITERS’ SEMINAR >> Nigerian telecom giant, Globacom Nigeria Limited have splashed a whooping N1.2million on the Lagos State Sports Writers By: Sanni Azeez 24/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
OHURUOGU READY FOR OLYMPIC TEST >> Nigerian born British World 400m champion, CHRISTINE OHURUOGU, says she is ready to stake her claim for an Olympic By: Sanni Azeez 23/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
OKE IBADAN GETS WORLD TITLE CHANCE >> African Boxing Union (ABU) Bantamweight Champion, Nigerian ADEWALE IBRAHIM also known as OKE IBADAN’s dream of wearing a world title By: Sanni Azeez 22/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
AL-HILAL FC STOLE VICTORY AGAINST ENYIMBA >> Nigeria representative in the African Champions League, ENYIMBA International FC of ABA, last Friday, narrowly lost By: Sanni Azeez 21/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
BOXERS LIGHT UP LAGOS >> Fourteen boxers will on Sunday 27th July, 2008, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, By: Sanni Azeez 18/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
SIASIA NAMES OLYMPIC FOOTBALL PLAYERS >> The Nigerian Dream Team coach and former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, SAMSON SIASIA, has released a 26-man provisional
By: Sanni Azeez 17/07/2008 Read more... Comments(1)
I WILL REVIVE NIGERIA BASKETBALL__ BAKARE >> Newly appointed coach of the Nigerian male basketball team, D’ Tigers, Mr. AYO BAKARE, has promised to revive the team By: Sanni Azeez 16/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIAN FLYING EAGLES FLY HIGH IN SENEGAL >> The Nigeria U-20 football team, The Flying Eagles, last Saturday trounced their hosts, The Young Teranga Lions of Senegal, By: Sanni Azeez 15/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
BABANGIDA’S EL AMIN WINS EMIR OF KATSINA CUP >> The defending champions, El-Amin Warriors of Kaduna, has won the prestigious Emir of Katsina Cup in the MTN Xtraspecial Polo Tournament, By: Sanni Azeez 14/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NEWCASTLE FANS WANT OBAFEMI’S STAY >> Fans of Newcastle of England have called on the Coach of the club, Kevin Keegan, and the club’s Management to shelve their plan By: Sanni Azeez 11/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NIGERIA FLYING EAGLES BATTLE SENEGAL >> The Nigerian U-20 National Team, The Flying Eagles will this weekend trade tackles with their Senegalese counterparts, By: Sanni Azeez 10/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MTN POLO FIESTA SETS KANO ON FIRE >> All is now set for the MTN Xtraspecial International Polo Tournament kicking off this weekend at the Murtala Mohammed ground, By: Sanni Azeez 10/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
AFN RELEASES OLYMPIC LIST >> The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has released the names of athletes that will be representing Nigeria By: Sanni Azeez 09/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MTN SPONSORS LAGOS STREET SOCCER >> Africa’s foremost telecommunications giant, Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN), has doled out a whopping N150 million By: Sanni Azeez 04/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
FEDERER OUTCLASSES ANCIC >> World Tennis number one and Wimbledon defending champion, Switzerland Roger Federer, outclassed Mario Ancic on Thursday
By: Sanni Azeez 03/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
METU IS NIGERIA’S FASTEST MAN >> Bronze medalist in the 200 metres in last year’s All Africa Games held in Algiers, Algeria, OBINNA METU, has become Nigeria’s fastest man By: Sanni Azeez 03/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MIKEL CONFIDENT OF CHELSEA PLACE >> Nigerian and Chelsea FC of England midfield whiz-kid, JOHN OBI MIKEL, insists that he is not worried by the growing list By: Sanni Azeez 01/07/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
SPAIN ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS AFTER 44 YEARS >> Spain ended their 44 years of European cup drought last Sunday, in Vienna, as they carted away the biggest title in European football By: Sanni Azeez 30/06/08 Read more... Comments(0)
YOBO SET TO MISS START OF NEXT SEASON >> Nigerian Super Eagles’ assistant captain and Everton FC of England defender, JOSEPH YOBO, may not be available for selection By: Sanni Azeez 27/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
LAGOS HOSTS ALL STARS SOCCER VETERANS CUP >> Ex-footballers, who at one time or the other, played for Nigerian clubs, local teams, and any of the National Teams, By: Sanni Azeez 27/06/2008 Read more... Comments(1)
HULL CITY CHASE OLOFINJANA >> Premiership newcomers and immediate previous club of former Nigerian skipper, AUSTIN JAYJAY OKOCHA, Hull City, are in the chase By: Sanni Azeez 26/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
GERMANY CRUISE TO EURO 2008 FINAL >> Pre tournament favourites, “The German Machine” marched gallantly into the final of the on-going Euro 2008 by defeating tournament surprise, By: Sanni Azeez 26/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
ADEBAYOR: FROM RAG TO RICHES >> Like most African stars in Europe, Adebayor was born and raised up in a desperately poor family, and his story is a classic “RAGS-TO-RICHES” By: Sanni Azeez 25/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
ENYIMBA INTERNATIONAL SEEK MAN UTD FRIENDLY >> Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, have sought to play a friendly match against visiting Manchester By: Sanni Azeez 24/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
FASHOLA URGED TO REVIVE SUPER STORES >> A call has gone to soccer loving governor of Lagos State, BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, to help revive the dead Stationary Stores of Lagos By: Sanni Azeez 20/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
GERMANY SENDS PORTUGAL PACKING >> A 22nd minute goal from Bastian Schweisteiger, another from Miroslav Klose on 26th minute and a header from captain, Michael Ballack, By: Sanni Azeez 20/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MIKEL OBI OPTS OUT OF OLYMPIC TEAM >> Chelsea FC of England and Nigerian talented midfield whiz kid, JOHN OBI MIKEL, has finally decided to opt out By: Sanni Azeez 18-06-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
TIGER WOODS CLINCHES USPGA 2008 >> American golfer and world’s number one, Tiger Woods, has won the 2008 USPGA, to take his major titles to a record 14. By: Sanni Azzez 17-6-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
YOBO’S GOAL SAVES NIGERIA AGAIN >> A fifth minute goal from Everton and Nigerian defender, JOSEPH YOBO, was all that was required to sink the spirited challenge By: Sanni Azeez 16/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
OKOCHA RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL >> An elaborate dinner party has been planned to mark the official retirement of AUSTIN JAYJAY OKOCHA, former Nigerian By: Sanni Azeez 13/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
WAYNE ROONEY MARRIES HEARTHROB COLEEN >> England and Manchester United multimillionaire star striker, Wayne Rooney, tied the nuptial knot, Thursday 12th June, 2008, By: Sanni Azeez 13/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
AFRICAN PLAYERS HONOUR OKOCHA >> Owing to speculations about retiring from football, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha is set to be honoured by his African colleagues, By: Sanni Azeez 11/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
SAMUEL PETERS ATTACKS KLITCHKOS >> World Boxing Council, WBC Heavyweight Champion, Nigerian SAMUEL OKON PETER, has challenged the Klitchko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir to come forward and fight him.
By: Sanni Azeez 11/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
NADAL: KING OF CLAY >> World tennis number two, and French Open title three-time winner, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, crushed world number one, Roger Federer, By: Sanni Azeez 10/06/2008 Read more... Comments(0)
YAKUBU AYEGBENI MARRIES >> Super Eagles of Nigeria and Everton of England goal poacher, YAKUBU AYEGBENI, is set to tie the nuptial knots later this month.
By: Sanni Azeez 10-06-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
MAN UTD, PORTSMOUTH, VISIT NIGERIA >> Newly crowned kings of European and English football, Manchester United and English FA Cup winners, Portsmouth FC, are to visit Nigeria By: Sanni Azeez. 09-06-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
OKOCHA LEAVES HULL CITY >> Former Nigerian National Team captain, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, is set to leave premiership new boys, Hull City FC By: Sanni Azeez 05-06-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
FERDINAND VISITS NIGERIA >>
Manchester United FC of England powerful defender, Rio Ferdinand is expected in Nigeria on Sunday, 8th June, 2008, By: Sanni Azeez 05-06-2008 Read more... Comments(0)
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