When the draws for the semi-finals were made, the world held its breath! It seemed as if the Champions League, the topmost club football in the world, was destined for another el-clasico. Messi was already dreaming of playing Madrid while Ramos looked forward to the rivalry. Many pundits gave it to the Spanish duo of […]

The 2013 Zone D biennial Nigerian University Games kicked off on Friday at the University of Jos, Plateau State. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Hayward Mafuyai while addressing participants and spectators at the event reiterated the essence of the games and urged participating Universities to ensure that only students compete. He stated that […]

Kenneth Omeruo the Nigerian Super Eagles centre back is billed to join the English premier league side Chelsea for pre-season training ahead of next season. The defender has been on loan at Dutch club ADO Den Haag from Chelsea for more than a season. MTNFottball.com was informed by his representatives that he has begun processing […]

Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United is set to retire at the end of the season after 26 years in charge. The Scot who is 71 has won 38 trophies for the club and will now become a director and ambassador. His haul includes 13 league titles, two Champions League crowns, five FA […]

Chika Chukuwumerijie, a one time Olympic bronze medallist in taekwondo was in Jos to train over 100 kids with the aim of making the game popular. His Chika Chukwumerijie Sports Foundation was set up to train young people across the country and was in Jos for the second exercise after the maiden launch in […]

News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates David Moyes has signed a six year contract to manage Manchester United. His assignment starts on the 1st of July 2013 as the 50 year old has earlier stated that he was leaving Everton at the end of the season. The decision was unanimous as the Manchester United board voted in […]

Chelsea have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager for the second time, two days after he left Real Madrid.The Portuguese has signed a four-year contract and returns to the club he led to two Premier League titles, and FA Cup and two League Cups between 2004 and 2007. Although he was sacked by owner Roman […]

Rafael Nadal coped with an on-court intruder and the Paris rain to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer and win a record eighth French Open title. Nadal, 27, came through 6-3 6-2 6-3 to reaffirm his dominance on clay, and further elevate himself among the greats of the sport. “I’m very happy, very emotional,” he said. […]

Ex-champion Rafael Nadal slumped to a shock first-round exit as world number 135 Steve Darcis pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history. The Belgian was inspired as he recorded a 7-6 7-6 6-4 win on Court One to condemn the fifth seed to a second successive early exit at SW19.It […]

Minister of sports, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi has summoned the Nigeria Football Federation to deliberate on the performance of Coach Stephen Keshi at the concluded 2012 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil. The sports ministry have not hidden its disdain towards the dismal performance of the Super Eagles at the tournament while questioning the team taken […]