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Osaze: No Player Bigger Than Nigeria
Born again Osaze Odemwingie has come out to tell teammates in the Super Eagles that there is no player that…
Okocha Tips Eagles For W/Cup Success
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has backed the current Super Eagles squad to shine at the World Cup in Brazil…
Keshi Plans Strong Eagles For Nigeria
Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi, has again reiterated his desire to build a formidable team for the country and insists that…
Brazil Stops Work On World Cup Stadium
The Brazilian government halted work on two temporary tribunes for Sao Paulo’s World Cup stadium after the death of another…
Flamingoes Focus On U-17 World Cup Trophy —Chiejine
Flamingoes’ assistant coach, Ann Chiejine, has assured Nigerians they would not get distracted by the 100 percent success recorded and…
Keshi Not Worried About Criticism
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he is not letting criticism of his playing methods, selections and decisions affect him. He…
Between Abdullahi And Danagogo
When former Sports Minister and Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Bolaji Abdullahi, was removed from office recently and replaced by…
Bonfrere Predicts Tough World Cup For Eagles
Adebobola Alawode Former Super Eagles’ coach Bonfrere Jo, has predicted a tough campaign for Nigeria at the World Cup in…
Nigeria Maintains 47th On FIFA Ranking
Nigeria stayed in 47th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, a result of their goalless draw with…
US to play Nigeria, Turkey in friendlies
The United States will face Nigeria, Azerbaijan and Turkey in tune-up matches before going to Brazil for the World Cup,…
Nigerian Sports In Safe Hands, Says Tamuno Danagogo
Adebobola Alawode Barely 24 hours after being named Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission, NSC, has Dr.…
100 Days To World Cup: Problems Under Control, Says Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday that Brazil’s World Cup problems are under control as preparations enter the final…
Dike Out Of Mexico Tie
The American-born Nigerian national team striker had high hopes for 2014, both with Toronto FC and World Cup-bound Nigeria, but…
Mexico Tie’ll Decide World Cup Squad, Says Amokachi
Assistant coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Daniel Amokachi, has said that the proposed international friendly match against Mexico would shape…
Yobo Tears Nigerians Apart
Adebobola Alawode The decision of Coach Stephen Keshi to recall captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, into the team…
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Awoniyi, Golden Eaglets’ striker almost discouraged from football
Mr Solomon Awoniyi, father of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets’ striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to discourage…
World Cup: Garba Satisfied With Eaglets’ Training
Golden Eaglets’ Coach Manu Garba has described the team’s first training session in Al-Ain as satisfactory and exciting. Since the…
Keshi Clears Ameobi For Ethiopia Tie
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has disclosed that injured Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi will be fit for a 2014 World Cup…
How Eagles Can Beat Ethiopia
Nigeria International Ikechukwu Uche believes that with hard work they can secure a ticket to the World Cup. The Spanish-based…
FIFA Ranking: Pascal Downplays Eagles’ Status
Former Super Eagles player, Patrick Pascal, has said that the Coca-Cola/FIFA Ranking released Thursday by FIFA will have no effect…
Messi Dreams W/Cup Trophy
Argentina international Lionel Messi has admitted that he dreams of guiding his country to World Cup glory in Brazil next…
Mandela Challenge: Nigeria, Spartak Fight Over Emenike
Nigeria have asked Spartak Moscow to release Emmanuel Emenike for an 14 August friendly in South Africa even though it…
UEFA Shows Ref Red Card
UEFA has sent home a referee from the U-19 European Championship after the Bosnia-Herzegovina Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against…
World Cup: FIFA, Brazil Govt Hit Back At Critics
FIFA and the Brazilian government dismissed suggestions Monday that next year’s World Cup will be staged at the cost of…
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Confed Cup: FIFA Has Not Discussed Cancellation
FIFA has not discussed the possibility of cancelling the Confederations Cup, which has been overshadowed by protests sweeping Brazil, soccer’s…
African Beach Soccer Tourney: Sand Eagles Battle Libya Today
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will this evening at the Mazagan Beach Resort, El Jadida, Morocco confront Libya in their first…
Focus On Tunisia Tie, Gaiya Charges Eaglets
Godfrey Gaiya, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports, has charged the Golden Eaglets to forget their 7-0 victory…
Golden Eaglets Beg Nigerians
The national U-17 team, Golden Eaglets have offered their unreserved apologies to Nigerians following their shock 0-1 loss to Cote…
Yekini Was My Hero —Success
There are many pluses and football positives about the U-17 Championship as a tournament but very few of them come…
Mexico Friendly: Nigerians In U.S Rally For Eagles
Nigerians in the United States, especially those in Texas and the surrounding states, are getting ready to have a massive…