800 Meter World Record Holder David Rudisha, Up Against the Youth Movements in the Prefontaine Classics. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

800 Meter World Record Holder David Rudisha, Up Against the Youth Movements in the Prefontaine Classics.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 15, 2013

David Rudisha, the World Record holder will be leading a world-class 800 meter field at the Prefontaine Classics.Rudisha who shattered the 1.41 barrier in London is no stranger when it comes to racing the best in the world. The 39th edition of the Prefontaine Classic on June 1 2013 will be his first opportunity to display his incredible talent at historic Hayward Field.Meanwhile the Kenyan superstar recognizes the significance of the event.“I’ve heard about the great crowd at Eugene. Bernard Lagat tells me it’s where they have a special interest in middle distances,” says the 24- year- old Rudisha. “So I’m so excited to go and run there for the first time. I hope to run well and give the crowd something to enjoy.”Rudisha is an amazing talent when it comes to the 800 meters. He now owns 6 of the 8 fastest times in history, including his world record of 1:40.91 set on his way to winning an Olympic Gold in London 2012. He was named men’s Athlete of the Year by Track Field News magazine for his stellar 2012 season.Every 2012 Olympic finalist are all in the race, however, Rudisha’s confirmation makes for a phenomenal Pre Classic field. It also makes the men 800m the 5th of 5 events announced by the Prefontaine Classic that will include every medalist from the London Olympics.The silver and bronze medalist from London may not only be teenagers but record setters in their own right. Nigel Amos of Botswana who won silver in London is one of the only 5 men to have completed the race under 1:42, and the World Junior champion and record holder (1:41.73) is the fastest of any 18- year- old ever. His personal record equals that of legendary Sebastian Coe, whose 1981 world record was set more than a decade before Amos was born. Timothy Kitum of Kenya who won bronze in London extends the youth movement, as his PB of 1:42.53 is the fastest ever by a 17- year- old. Amos and Kitum were ranked No. 3 and 5 in the world last year by Track and Field News (TFN.)Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia, the only man to have defeated Rudisha, not once but twice in the last 3 years will also be in contention. Aman, the 2012 World Indoor champion defeated Rudisha in 2011 and 2012 and also a finalist in both the 2011 World Championship and 2012 Olympics. Aman’s aim is set on this summer’s World Championships in Moscow. Aman was ranked No.2 in the world last year by TFN.Two more world- class teenagers grace the Pre Classic field, Leonard Kosencha and Abraham Rotich, both from Kenya, ranked Nos. 4 and 6 in the world last year by TFN. Kosencha won the 2011 World Youth Championship over Aman, Kitum and Amos. Rotich, 19, is the only teenager in the field not eligible for junior records this year, as he turn 20 before the end of the year.The Prefontaine Classics will include the duo of Duane Solomon and Nick Symmonds both from America, Abubakar Kaki of Sudan, Andrew Osagie of Team GB, Adam Kszczcot of Poland and Job Kinyor of Kenya.The Prefontaine Classic is the longest- running outdoor invitational track and field meet in America and is part of the IAAF Diamond League of meets held worldwide annually. Last year edition, presented the most 2012 Olympic gold medalists (20) of any invitational meet in the world.

Ideye gets an all important match- winner for Dynamo. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Ideye gets an all important match- winner for Dynamo.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 15, 2013

Brown Ideye

The match between Dynamo Kyiv and SK Karpaty Lv’iv gave the 24- year- old Nigerian forward, Brown Ideye the opportunity of increasing his goal tally in the Ukrainian League.Ideye who plays alongside two other Nigerians (Taiye Taiwo and Haruna Lukman) got the only goal of the match in the 64th minute, following an assist from the Portuguese international, Miguel Veloso. Dynamo went on to win the match 1- 0 after 90 minutes.Brown had not scored for Dynamo in the League since returning from the AFCON 2013, that notwithstanding he remains the second highest goal scorer in the Vyshcha Liha with 14 goals from 23 games.Dynamo Kyiv currently sits on the second place in the log; 19 points behind champions elect Shakhtar Donetsk who has won 23 of their 24 games so far, this season, accumulating a total of 69 points compared to Dynamo’s 50 points.

“We Did Not See This Coming At All” – Ghana Coach Surprised After Eaglets Run Riot | INFORMATION NIGERIA

“We Did Not See This Coming At All” – Ghana Coach Surprised After Eaglets Run Riot

Posted by: Deolu on April 16, 2013

Paa Kwesi Fabin, coach of the Ghanaian U-17 has confessed that his side were outplayed by the Flying Eaglets from Nigeria after they lost 6-1 in their opening game of the CAF U-17 Championship.

Isaac Success scored four times, while Bernard Bulbwa and Kelechi Iheanacho added one goal each, as the Eaglets thrashed their neighbours.

“Nigeria surprised us tonight, they were far better than we had expected and outplayed us. We did not see this heavy defeat coming at all and not only were the Nigerians good but they were stronger too.“

The Ghanaians will now be hoping to get their competition back on track, when they face Congo in their second game.

“We have to regroup and try to salvage our campaign to reach semi-finals but now we can only look ahead to one game at a time,” he said.

“So we need to have a look at how we approached this game because our tactics and set–up did not work today.

“Our focus shifts to the next game against Congo and not the one beyond that and little by little we see if we can recover from today’s set back.”

The FA has set Saturday 11, May 2013 for the Final between Manchester City and Wigan. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

The FA has set Saturday 11, May 2013 for the Final between Manchester City and Wigan.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

After the conclusion of the FA Cup semifinal matches with both Wigan and Manchester City making it through to the Final. The FA has confirmed the kick- off time for the clash between Manchester City and Wigan in Wembley.According to a

The Oldest Club Football Cup in the World.

publication posted on the Football Association’s official website on Tuesday, the match will be played on Saturday 11th May, 2013 with the kick- off time set at 5:15pm London Time (6:15pm GMT +1.)As an incentive to both winner and the runners- up, the FA thereby announced the sum of £1,800,000 for the cup winner and £900,000 for the runners- up. The monetary reward is to be withdrawn from the FA Cup Prize Fund as backed by the necessary legislations and acts.

Arsenal Host Everton at Emirate Stadium as the Battle for a Top Four Finish Intensifies. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Arsenal Host Everton at Emirate Stadium as the Battle for a Top Four Finish Intensifies.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

The match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC has come at a time when both clubs are nursing the prospect of appearing in European competitions next season. With the struggle for a top four finish- doomed to proceed until the last day of the season- on both managers’ mind, neither club will be willing to drop points in tonight’s fixture; guess Emirate staffers will be lighting up the flood lights for a crunch tie.

Evertons Deadly Weapon Marouane Fellaini.

In the last five meetings between the two clubs at Emirate stadium, Arsenal had won four of those fixtures and drawn one, notably is the December 2011 match when a Robin van Persie’s 70th minute goal clinched the winner for the North Londoners. Everton are yet to defeat Arsenal in their last ten encounters in the League making it seven out of ten wins for the gunners, plus three draws.However, tonight’s meeting is likely to be the defining moment of the season for two clubs with a recent good run of form in the Premier League. Arsenal has won five out of their last six fixtures, with the 2- 1 loss to Tottenham at White Hart Lane being their most recent shortfall. Everton’s 2- 2 draw at White Hart Lane on April 7 and their loss, away to Norwich makes it four wins out of six for the Toffees. Most worthy of praise is the manner with which they outclassed relegation threatened Rangers in the 2- 0 win at Goodison Park last Saturday.Arsenal FC are 3rd on the Premier League log with 59 points, having played one match more than the fourth placed team, Chelsea. Everton are 6th on the log with 55 points and they’ve scored 49 goals less than Arsenal presently on 82 goals.Everton manager, David Moyes believes tonight’s fixture wouldn’t deter the club’s resolution to be in Europe next season.“We feel that no matter what happens, we are still in with a fight for European spot and think for Everton to be saying this at this time of the year is a positive thing and something we should be pleased with.”One player who has been linked with a move away from Emirate this summer, is the club’s captain, Thomas Vermaelen, due to lack of playing time. The Belgian international may have to start from the bench as Per Mertesacker returns from a one- match suspension against Norwich. Nacho Monreal is expected to start at left- back after been rested against Norwich. Theo Walcott and Lucas Podolski will both be relishing a recall after coming off the bench against Norwich. Midfielder Tomas Rosicky, Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and a long time absentee Abou Diaby are the major injury doubt for the gunners, with hamstring, rib and knee injuries respectively.Moyes will be assessing a few knocks and bruises ahead of the trip to London. The squad was lucky to have come through Saturday’s victory over QPR without any significant injuries.Referee for this match will be Neil Swarbrick.

Nosa Igiebor Risks the Wrath of the Spanish Football Federation. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Nosa Igiebor Risks the Wrath of the Spanish Football Federation.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

Nosa Igiebor after scoring for his club.

Super Eagles and Real Betis midfielder, Nosa Igiebor could be running the risk of a ban or a heavy fine after making an offensive two finger gesture in a La Liga game on Friday.A statement on the Spanish Football Federation’s (RFEF) website stated that the federation would be looking at the report of the match referee following the tightly contested game on Friday.The midfielder made the gesture after scoring in Real Betis’ 3- 3 draw against Sevilla on matchday 31 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.The Real Betis manager, Pepe Mel is also walking a tight rope for making similar gesture in the ill- tempered match. Mel took to twitter to clarify the motive behind his action saying:“I insist that unfortunate gesture was neither for the fans nor sevillisimo Sevilla. Yet I apologise for my stupidity. Sorry.”

Cavani May Leave Napoli this summer. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Cavani May Leave Napoli this summer.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

Edinson Cavani.

Edinson Cavani has hinted he may leave Napoli at the end of the season. The Napoli striker has attracted interest from a host to European clubs including, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris St German.Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli president has slapped a £60 million price tag on the player in an attempt to ward off potential bidders.Cavani latest comment suggests he may well be considering a move away from Walter Mazzarri’s men.“I feel good at Napoli, but in football there are many things to be put in consideration,” said the Uruguay international.“I can only say I will give the best for this jersey until the last day I’ll wear it.”Edinson Cavani has scored 29 times in 36 appearances for Napoli this season. Napoli currently sits second in the Serie A with 63 points having played a match more than League leaders Juventus.

Nine players fail CAF MRI Test, including three Nigerians. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Nine players fail CAF MRI Test, including three Nigerians.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

An MRI Technology.

In order to combat the widespread issue of age- cheating, CAF recently agreed to conduct an age test for players coming into the under- 17 championship camp in Morocco.However, the test result which was conducted on Friday revealed the inclusion of nine over- aged players by three of the participating countries, namely: Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Congo Brazzaville.The competition which has been thought to contain over- aged players for many years is now separating ‘the chaff from the wheat’ by employing the use of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to scan the wrist of the players thereby determining the bone density.According to the BBC, the culprits are:- From Ivory Coast.1. Dagou Britto.2. Abdul Diarrassouba.3. Siriki Dembele.- From Nigeria.1. Onyinye Ndidi.2. Ibrahim Abdullahi.3. Emmanuel Asadu.- From Congo Brazzaville.1. Cherlevy- Diabala Carim.2. Hardy Binguila.3. Bermagin Kangou.The players have since been sent home from the championship.

Football transfer: Nani and Wayne Rooney to leave Man U for PSG | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Football transfer: Nani and Wayne Rooney to leave Man U for PSG

Posted by: Deolu on April 16, 2013

The Mill has changed, man. It was not all that long ago that a trawl through the day’s tabloid tittle-tattle might bring news of a new transfer target for Burton Albion or who Gillingham could be looking at bringing in. Wondering about Morecambe’s summer spending plans? This was the place to be. Well, sometimes. OK, once. But not now. These days it’s all about the big boys. Indeed it’s all about the biggest boys.

And today’s red-top rumours are a case in point. If you’re not at the top of the football food-chain then you’re not getting a look in. PSG, for example are confident of sealing a £25m move for Wayne Rooney in the summer. And they also want Nani to take their Old Trafford spending up to £40m. Former PSG director Michel Moulin said: “I announce to you from trusted sources: Rooney to PSG is done. He will be there next season.”

Next up, the big beasts of Chelsea and Manchester City. They’re both keeping tabs on Mario Gómez, just in case they miss out on Edinson Cavani. In unrelated news the Mill is keeping tabs on a washboard and pail just in case it misses out on the Super Turbo Washer-Dryer Deluxe with built-in teasmaid

André Villas-Boas is ready for a long-term relationship with a full-back and Benoît Assou-Ekotto doesn’t fit the bill. Internazionale’s Alvaro Pereira currently tops the shopping list, just ahead of Real Madrid’s Fábio Coentrão. Tottenham are also taking a look at Napoli central defender Federico Fernández, who has been on loan at Getafe.

In Premier League talent drain news Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are to go toe-to-toe over Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Barcelona want Swansea’s Michel Vorm.

And in not-too-subtle-angling-for-a-move news, Senegal and Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyaté says he’d be happy to join Arsenal.

Boston Marathon Bombing: Eyewitnesses Recount the Scene as Akin to a War Zone. | INFORMATION NIGERIA

Boston Marathon Bombing: Eyewitnesses Recount the Scene as Akin to a War Zone.

Posted by: Omaku Cephas on April 16, 2013

Boston Marathon:An Eyewitness, A Victim, and A War Zone Kinda Image.

Not less than three people died and over 130  were injured in what the media has dubbed the Boston Bombings. Eyewitnesses described the site as akin to that of a ‘war zone.’They said smoke filled the streets of the city after the first explosion, then not long enough the second bomb exploded with a loud boom.Initial report identified the site of the blast to be somewhere close to the Lenox Hotel sometime before 3pm, yards from the finish line.An eyewitness on recounting the story said: “It was a really loud explosion. It was frightening. One guy’s leg was blown off.“Another of the injured was screaming ‘My kids, my kids. I need my kids.’“Mothers were screaming for their children. One guy said to me ‘Did you see down there? They were dead.’”A 35- year- old trooper from Rhode Island had just finished the race when he heard the blast.“I started running toward the blast and there were people on the floor,” he said.“We started grabbing tourniquets and started tying legs. A lot of people amputated…“At least 25 to 30 people have at least on leg missing, or an ankle missing, or two legs missing.”Some witnesses recount the discovery of shotgun pellets in their clothing, adding to the evidence of a terror attack.The images of one of the two blasts as captured on video showed several runners tumbling to the ground as spectators felt the full force of the blast.