23 March 2011 The group phase for UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers resumes this weekend, with no less than 19 matches being played across the European continent. The most-hyped game is the all-British Group G clash between Wales and England in Cardiffs Millennium Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It will mark Gary Speeds competitive debut as the Dragons coach. He is poised…
23 March 2011 Nigerias Super Eagles will play a high-profile friendly against Lionel Messis Argentina on June 1 in Abuja. Officials informed MTNFootball.com that the friendly is being bankrolled by one of the teams leading sponsors, Guinness. An event to announce the details of the match will take place in Lagos later Wednesday. This will be a rematch of a…
23 March 2011 MTNFootball.com will bring you live Play-by-Play coverage of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this weekend - South Africa vs Egypt (Saturday from 20h00). We will also bring you live coverage of all the goals as they go in around the continent on both Saturday and Sunday! - South Africa v Egypt, 26 March, Johannesburg -…
Civil society groups, the Protection for Okomu National Park and the local Advisory Committee for Okomu National Park have called on the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, to urgently look into the numerous attacks on the park by illegal loggers. The petitioners say the reserved forest is facing extinction due to the activities of loggers and poachers. The groups…
The National Agency for Drugs Administration and Control has attributed the outbreak of cholera in Kaduna State to the use of contaminated water and fruits by residents. The agency’s Zonal Director in the state, Eric Iful, advised residents to refrain from drinking unsafe water and to wash fruits thoroughly before consumption. Mr. Iful gave the advice in an interview on…
The President of the Senate, David Mark, has alleged that opposition parties in his constituency plan to deface ballot papers after voting. Mr Mark stated this while addressing the people of Ogwule at a campaign rally in Agatu Council, Benue State Monday. Mr Mark, who is facing a stiff contest for his return to the senate against Lawrence Onoja, the…