High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa handed down a five-year jail sentence in October last year for the culpable homicide of Steenkamp, who Pistorius, 29, said he thought was an intruder in his bathroom
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He told NAN that the association would assist in preparing the clubs ahead of the 2015/2016 league season.
He said: “I keep on telling people that if you allow me to jump and roll and scream, I will
In a joint open letter addressed to FIFA, sponsors AB InBev, adidas, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald’s and Visa called on FIFA’s executive committee to adopt reforms leading towards “a cultural change” and “a credible future” for FIFA
The Nigeria Football Federation has reiterated its delight with the team’s 3-2 opening win over Mali on Sunday, as well as determination to support the team to win a ticket to the men’s football tournament of next year’s Olympics.
“The Nigeria match will be tough as both teams combine very skilled and talented players and because it’s the second game of the tournament,” the 55-year-old tactician told the Egyptian Football Association official websiteon Monday
“Instead of player no. 8 of Nigeria, Samuel Chukwueze, the player Kelechi Nwakali (player no. 10 of Nigeria) received the adidas Bronze Boot. However, if two or more players are still equal (after goals and assists), the player who has played fewer number of minutes will be ranked first
The Flamingos, who have qualified for and participated in every edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, will take on the winner of the Botswana/Namibia first round fixture
The President of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, said: “I want to use this opportunity to commend FROT Group, Zenith Bank and Arik for their support for this lofty programme
Amaju Pinnick, the President of the football body, said plans are in top gear to engage African Champions, Ivory Coast, and European giants, Italy, to play the Eagles
At the event, the visibly excited Governor congratulated the team for the victory, noting that the feat has demystified a challenge that has eluded the state since 1964 to make history as champions in the tournament
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Football Federation had announced that the tenure of the league board headed by Inyama had ended
Odemwingie had hopes to sneak onto the bench for Tuesday night’s quarter final against Sheffield Wednesday
Iheanacho was named Man of the Match after contributing a goal and two assists in his side’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Capital One Cup
The President of the club, Barrister Rotimi Edu, said the award was in recognition of the numerous contributions made by Ladipo to the development of sports in the country
Dalong had before the game put a call across to the team, charging them not to let the nation proud.
Responding Coach Samson Siasia thanked the Youth and Sports Minister for finding time within his busy schedule to give the team a morale-boosting call, while assuring Dalong the team would not disappoint Nigerians
The Chief Guest of Honour of the event will be President Muhamammadu Buhari; while the Mother of the day is Hajia Aisha Buhari; with the the Special Guest of Honour as Vice President Yemi Osibanjo
Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Franck Ribery and Manuel Neuer have been among the challengers over the past five years, but Messi and Ronaldo have finished either first or second in the last four editions
Tunisia-based Junior Ajayi has netted a brace, while Usman Mohammed has also been on target for Dream Team VI
His second-leg goal at Stade Olympique in Mediterranean resort Sousse was not pretty, but the most important of his nine-year senior career as it gave Etoile a ninth CAF title
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper, Mustapha Salihu, stole the show for his side with scintillating saves to ensure victory for his team and was voted the Most Valuable Player