Sports
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis stars of the open era replaces Roger Federer at the top of ATP rankings
By Blessing Ogunli
For the first time in 235 weeks, which translate into four years and 189 days, there will be a change at the topmost position of the Association of Tennis Professionals, ATP, World …
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Shabby preparations and a dearth of facilities are set to ensure that the country’s contingent to the 2008 Olympics end with no medal
By Blessing Ogunli
Asked about the country’s hope for medals at this year’s Olympic Games, which begin on 8 August in Beijing, China, Dan Ngerem, a former president of the Athletics Federation of …
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Manchester United, English Premiership and European Champions, set Abuja aglow with a novel pre-season match against fellow Premiership side and FA Cup winners, Portsmouth at the TINAPA Football Fiesta
By Tunde Oyedele & Michael Mukwuzi/ Abuja
For Nigerian supporters of Manchester United, 2008 would remain indelible for so many reasons. For instance, the Red Devils survived …
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The emergence of 30 aspiring footballers, sets the stage for Football Challenge with Fash, a football reality show sponsored by Oceanic Bank plc
By Blessing Ogunli
For 45 days, starting from 1 July, 30 aspiring footballers will be camped for trials of the maiden edition of Football Challenge with Fash, a talent hunt football reality television …
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John Fashanu tells BLESSING OGUNLI that he created Football Challenge With Fash, a football talent hunt reality television show sponsored by Oceanic Bank, despite claims by another person
Q; Who actually conceived the idea of Football Challenge With Fash?
A: This show was conceived by myself and my partners in 2002 back in the United Kingdom. …
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