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NFF lied to Nigerians, I’m not interested in coaching Super Eagles – Keshi

by Mark Bassey Stephen Keshi has blasted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), for making Nigerians think he was keen on continuing as Super Eagles boss. The national team has been…

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Seems Arsenal youngster, Chuba Akpom isn’t keen on playing for Nigeria

by Mark Bassey Arsenal's Twitter Takeover this Thursday, featured three players: Chuba Akpom, Laurent Koscielny and Kieran Gibbs. A lot of Nigerians paid attention to Akpom's session, as they held…

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NFF tells Stephen Keshi to shape in or ship out

by Mark Bassey Felix Anyasi Agwu has warned Super Eagles' coach Stephen Keshi, that he must be ready to adhere to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) term of reference, if…

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“Keshi does not deserve to be Super Eagles coach” – Akpoborie

by Mark Bassey Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie, has criticized the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to offer coach Stephen Keshi a new deal. The Big Boss is…

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The hide and seek over Stephen Keshi’s new contract continues

by Mark Bassey First we heard that Stephen Keshi was set to continue as coach of the Super Eagles. From the mouth of two witnesses of course - in which…

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‘The Super Eagles are under a curse’ – Taribo West

by Mark Bassey Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West, has revealed that other ex players have cursed the national team. The former Inter Milan and AC Milan player, claims the…

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‘I don’t believe in juju’ – Super Eagles striker, Emenike responds to ritual stories

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles and Fenerbahce player Emmanuel Emenike, has rubbished media reports that claimed he underwent a Turkish spiritual cleansing ritual, to end his goalscoring drought. The striker…

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Yakubu Aiyegbeni signs for English club, Reading

by Mark Bassey Reading have confirmed the arrival of striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni, who has penned a deal until the end of the season. The former Super Eagles player will take…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Afenifere endorses GEJ for second term, FERMA boss says Buhari can’t rule right, Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper dies of cancer, and more

According to Jide Adeniji, the Chairman of Federal Road Maintenance Agency, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is not mentally fit to lead the country. Adeniji, who…

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Ex-Eagles player, Efe Sodje ‘sexually-abuses’ footballer’s girlfriend

by Mark Bassey   Former Super Eagles defender, Efe Sodje has been accused of using a sexually abusive language on a footballer's girlfriend. The player, 20-year-old Malachi Lavelle-Moore said Sodje…

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I advised Keshi to quit @NgSuperEagles, but he didn’t listen – Onigbinde

by Mark Bassey Recently, several former coaches of the Super Eagles have urged Stephen Keshi to quit as gaffer of the national team. Now adding his name to the list…

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NFF to return N510 million FIFA money to Federal Government

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to return $3 million (N510 million) to the Federal Government, sometime this week. The money is part of the appearance…

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Opinion: Blame Jonathan for Super Eagles problems

by Michael Egbejunmi-David President Jonathan has meddled in Nigerian football matters before.  Then, as now, it ended in a fiasco.  That first time, June 2010, after Nigeria crashed and burned…

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“People in high places” – Why NFF can’t sack Stephen Keshi

by Mark Bassey   According to the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, Stephen Keshi cannot be sacked due to the influence of "people in high places". After the Super…

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The pain of failing to qualify for the Nations Cup – A budding Journalist’s take

by Ufuoma Ebgamuno How did I manage to sleep that night?   Did I even sleep?   Tossing on the bed wondering where and why it all went wrong; like over…

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@NgSuperEagles arrive Uyo for Bafana showdown

by Mark Bassey The Super Eagles have arrived in camp at the Le Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, ahead of the Nov. 19 AFCON qualifier against South Africa, its…

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Pres. Jonathan hails Super Eagles over victory against Congo

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Super Eagles to revive the country's hopes towards qualifying for the African Cup of Nations in Equatorial…

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Why I returned to @NGSuperEagles – Stephen Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Nations Cup winning coach, Stephen Keshi, has given reasons why he returned to the team after getting the boot courtesy of the Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation…

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I will pray to God for #Nigeria to qualify for Nations Cup – Onazi

by Mark Bassey 'In God we trust'; No one believes this at this point in time more than the Super Eagles. Lazio Midfielder, Onazi Ogenyi says he will pray to…

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@NGSuperEagles open #AkwaIbomStadium with victory over Black Stars

by Mark Bassey President Goodluck Jonathan has declared the 30,000 capacity Akwa Ibom Stadium open. The President was accompanied to the event by Presidents John Mahama and Alassane Ouattara of…

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The impressive Akwa Ibom International Stadium set for opening

by Jewel Stephen The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. On Friday, 7 November,…

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Why Joseph Yobo may just be going into politics

by Damilola Jagun   With the recent influx of Nigerian entertainers into politics, who knows, sportsmen and women may be toeing the same line. Former captain of the Super Eagles,…

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Is Big Boss returning as @NgSuperEagles coach?

by Olorunwa Lawal In the last hour, the Super Eagles' media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has hinted that fired Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi may be returning to his post, less…

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Stephen Keshi wants Ghana job, but Ghana says ‘no chance

by Ubong Nduonofit Former Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed to a Ghanaian radio station, his desire to take up the job of head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana. While speaking…

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“Fashion is bigger than football in Nigeria” – Top Twitter reactions to Lanre Da Silva’s comments

by Kolapo Olapoju   Nigerian fashion designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was a guest on Channels Television programme, 'Sunrise Today', on Saturday, 25 October, and she harped at length on her…

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Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama calls on CAF to postpone Nations cup

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper and Lille FC first goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has implored the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to cancel next year's African Cup of Nations (AFCON), due to…

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Amodu warns – Don’t expect miracles | Read what else he said…

by Mark Bassey New coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shaibu has urged Nigerians to be modest in their expectations of the team as they seek to qualify for next…

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Stephen Keshi denies being sacked, as Ethiopia woos him

by Mark Bassey Erstwhile coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has categorically refuted the claims that he was axed by the Nigeria Football Federation. While speaking in Ilorin during the…

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@Ademolasawyer: Thank you Keshi but it is good riddance to you!

by Ademola Sawyer When in January of 2013, “Big Boss”, Stephen O. Keshi led a bunch of relatively unknown local based players blended with a handful of our “best” foreign…

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‘How to beg for a birthday gift’ – by Super Eagles defender, @omeruo22

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo is a year older today, Friday, 17 October, and he is calling out for birthday gifts. The defender, who's been loaned out…

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