This happened after both his rivals pulled out hours before FIFA announced the results of background investigations on prospective candidates
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A source close to the House of Representatives revealed the subtle move by some lawmakers to stop the Federal Government from handing over the stadium to the State Government
The reigning champions entered the match with a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Madrid
What started as a match in favor of Arsenal with a goal in the 20th minute of the encounter by Theo Walcott, later turned into the humiliation of the home team in the second half
The Manchester United striker will miss Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Chelsea and Premier League games against Middlesbrough and West Brom
Olawale Alabi, the Secretary-General of SWAN, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said the deadline was to allow the association’s National Secretariat collate names of applicants
Prior to the Italian’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, Moses was a fringe player regarded for his attacking ability
“I have decided to step aside from the task force so that the integrity of its work is not questioned due to the allegations made against me in Le Monde,” the 49-year-old Namibian was quoted as saying in an IAAF statement
The members gave the commendation in a press statement on Monday jointly signed by the Trust’s National President, Ime James, and its National Secretary, Yomi Opakunle
The 26-year-old had signed for the Blues from Wigan back in August 2012, but had struggled for time on the pitch under Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez and Jose Mourinho
A statement signed by Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, Special Assistant, Media, to the Minister, Solomon Dalung, said the ministry has disassociated itself from the electoral guidelines currently in circulation
The midfielder played an important role in helping United finish as runners up behind eventual champions, Enugu Rangers, in last season’s NPFL title race
Wins for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City on Sunday had cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table to seven points
Both players are charged with violent conduct
Orok Duke, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, said on Sunday in Calabar that the sports heroes will be remembered through sustainable competitions
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that four losses in their past six Bundesliga games have taken Leverkusen down into ninth place
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Match Day 12 fixture was played at the Kwara Stadium Complex in Ilorin
A remarkable fight saw Haye battle on through injury from the sixth round until his corner finally threw in the towel after he had been knocked out of the ring in the 11th round
The Sky Blue Stars were the first to prove dangerous in front of goal as MFM FC’s Ospino Egbe denied Jamilu Coker from Victor Mbaoma’s pass
Spurs have now won a club-record nine successive Premier League matches at White Hart Lane