Independence Rugby 7’S Championship: Barewa Rfc And Zaria Secure Slots

After an highly contested play off in the Northern Region this weekend, Plateau Tigers RFC, Barewa RFC and Zaria RFC have secured a slot in this year’s Independence Rugby 7’s championship, Also, Royal Stallions RFC of Ilorin secured a slot after Marlins RFC of UK withdraw from the championship.

Following this development, the tournament manager Fasimoye Olatunji who is also the Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation confirmed that sixteen teams will be participating in this year’s edition:

Alexander RFC of Egypt,

Cosmos Buffalos of Ghana,

Botswana Vultures,

Nigerian Exile RFC of UK,

Police Machine of Lagos (Defending Champions),

Cowrie RFC of Lagos,

Racing RFC of Lagos,

Hawkster Athletics of Lagos,

Gosar RFC of Lagos, Zaria RFC,

Barewa RFC,

Plateau Tigers RFC of Jos,

Abuja RFC,

Buffalos RFC of Abia,

South South RFC

and Royal Stallions of Ilorin.

Independence 7’s: Hawster Athletics, Racing RFC And Gosar RFC Grab Playoffs Spot

Fasimoye further stated that the teams will be grouped into four groups consisting of four teams each and they will play for CUP, Plate, Bowl and Shield.

Exciting action, delicious meals, a great crowd, is what best describes the Independence Rugby 7s tournament which is held annually by the rugby community to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.

This year’s edition will be held at the Onikan Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on the 31st of October and 1st of November 2014.

Man United Sack David Moyes !

Man United have announced the sacking of manager David Moyes as bookmaker now have Loius Van Gaal as 1st in line to take over, followed by Borusia Dortmund Coach Jurgen Klop.

Long serving Man United Midfielder Ryan Giggs is likely to serve as Interim manager pending the Arrival of a new manager.

DAVID MOYES Played 51, Won 27, Drawn 9, Lost 15 he had a Win percentage 52.94. But this was definitely good enough for a team like Man United. The Club will not be playing Champions League football for the first time in 19 years.

David Moyes’ tenure at Old Trafford saw him oversee a lot games were long-standing record came tumbling down, and his last game in charge was away at his former club Everton, where New Everton manager Roberto Martinez completed a double, the first sine 1969.

United also lost the fear factor at Old Trafford, a fortress under Alex Ferguson now became a good hunting ground for visiting teams.

Rio Ferdinand once complained of the way Moyes would delay the team list until the last minute and he felt this was a departure from the old style SAF used which would allow players get properly prepare for games.

Alex Ferguson’s failure to prepare a succession plan has set the club back a great deal and this might just happen to other clubs with long serving managers.