Nigeria
Nigerian Olympic Committee elects Ndanusa with IOC consent
Former Nigeria Minister of Sport Sanni Ndanusa has been elected president of the country’s national Olympic committee (NOC) for the second time in a week, now with the recognition of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
IOC nullifies Nigerian Olympic Committee elections
The International Olympic Commitee (IOC) has invalidated the last Thursday's Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) elections which saw former Minister of Sports, Engr Sanni Ndanusa, made president.
Nigeria Football Federation elections postponed to Thursday
Elections for the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been re-scheduled for Thursday because of unresolved complaints raised by some candidates.
Nigeria president overturns ban to national team
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has reversed a two-year suspension from international competitions imposed on the national team after its dire display at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Nigerian federation dismisses high command to appease president
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has fired President Sani Lulu and Vice President Amanze Ugbulam in an attempt to reverse a two-year ban from international competitions imposed by the country’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, after the national team’s poor campaign at the World Cup in South Africa.
President suspends Nigeria national team
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the national football team to withdraw from international competitions for two years following its exit at the World Cup group stages in South Africa.
Nigerian sponsor threatens legal action
Telecoms company Globacom has denied the 2009 payment of their sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation has been late by 11 months.
BON acquires FIFA World Cup rights
The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) agreed a deal with FIFA, football's world governing body, for the free-to-air terrestrial TV rights for the 2010 World Cup.
Nigerian TV rights row could affect African Cup of Nations
Nigerian football fans may be unable to watch their team in the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in a row over the TV rights.
Glasgow and Abuja await 2014 Games result
The cities of Glasgow and Abuja will find out later today which of them has been successful in the race to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Glasgow nudges ahead in 2014 Commonwealth Games battle
The Commonwealth Games Federation today released its technical evaluation report on the cities bidding to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Soctland and Abuja, Nigeria.
EPL ASSISTS NIGERIAN LEAGUE’S MARKETING EFFORTS
English Premier League soccer chiefs have struck a deal to breathe new commercial life into the domestic league of African nation Nigeria.
FIFA MAY INTERVENE IN NIGERIAN SPONSORSHIP ROW
FIFA may intervene to help resolve the battle over which company has won title sponsorship of the Nigerian Premier League.
ANGOLA TO HOST 2010 NATIONS CUP
The Confederation of African Football chose Angola as the host of the 2010 African Cup of Nations finals.
SPORTELMONACO 2006 EXHIBITION SPACE SELLING OUT
With more than 2 months to go before the opening of SPORTELMonaco 2006, exhibitors have committed to more than 85% of the expanded floor space in the Grimaldi Forum.
CAF REVEAL 2010 AFRICAN NATIONS CUP SHORTLIST
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its shortlist to host the 2010 African Nations Cup.
SOCCEREX RESPONDS TO SELL-OUT
After selling out Soccerex is negotiating another 25 places with the Institute of Directors for its London Forum, and have set up a first come first served waiting list for tickets.
NIGERIA BIDS FOR 2010 CUP
Government chiefs in Nigeria have confirmed they intend to bid to host the 2010 African Nations’ Cup soccer tournament.