by Mark Bassey The Black Stars of Ghana coached by Avram Grant, were slight favourites to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. On Saturday, at his press conference before the final against Ivory Coast, Grant appeared to be under little or no pressure and even made a little sarcastic joke. “I’m going to call... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend

by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, under the starry skies of Bata in Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast’s golden generation finally shone. The 120 minutes before the penalty shoot-put was devoid of any sparkle however. Infact, the Ivorians were completely outpaced and outmuscled by Ghana, in the Africa Cup of Nations final. They only had their... Read More

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February 4, 2015

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West Ham fined £70,000 over Sahko’s no-show at AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey West Ham will continue to feature in the FA Cup, but will pay a £70,000 fine, for playing Diafra Sakho against Bristol City. The London club had said the Senegal international, was not fit enough to represent his country at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. However, the striker scored the winning... Read More

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February 1, 2015

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Ghana brush past Guinea to qualify for AFCON 2015 semis

by Mark Bassey Ghana are through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, after they thumped Guinea 3-0 on Sunday evening. Christian Atsu, who is on loan at Everton from Chelsea, helped himself to a brace, including a goal-of-the-tournament, as the Black Stars maintained their quest for continental glory. Guinea progressed to this... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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“This is not the end of the world for me” – Keshi remains upbeat despite sack

by Mark Bassey Despite being sacked as Head Coach of the National team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains upbeat about the prospects of his coaching career. Shortly after being axed as the boss of the senior football team, Keshi spoke to NTA, and said, “Its about time for me to move on, my dear. This is... Read More

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September 18, 2014

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Super Eagles will soon strike oil, team keeps drilling the depths of FIFA’s ranking

by Olorunwa Lawal The Super Eagles have dropped in the current FIFA ranking released on Thursday morning. The African champions moved down four places; from 34th in last month’s ranking to 37th, and from 3rd to 6th in Africa, behind Algeria, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. In recent times, Nigerian football has been troubled... Read More

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September 11, 2014

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Keshi’s future with Super Eagles uncertain

by Olorunwa Lawal Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, is yet to decide on his future as the coach of the national team. Keshi, whose contract expired after the FIFA World Cup in Brazil is yet to sign a renewal, but agreed to take charge of the Eagle’s first two matches in the African Nations... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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Maigari-led NFF board yet to take over the office

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has written a letter to FIFA, intimating it of the latest development in the Glass House. The Secretary general of the federation, Musa Amadu, who made this known to journalists on Monday evening said that the letter was necessary as to inform the World Football Governing body... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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Fear of Ebola: Uganda do not want Guinea fans in their country

by Olorunwa Lawal Ahead of the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Uganda and Guinea on Wednesday, September 10, the Ugandan government has said that it will not allow fans from the West African country as only a 25-man squad is expected. While addressing journalist in Kampala, Ugandan minister of health, Ruhakana Rugunda,... Read More

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September 5, 2014

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Super Eagles did not train today for the game against Congo

by Olorunwa Lawal The Super Eagles of Nigeria have called off their training ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Red Devils of Congo on September 6, 2014 (tomorrow). The Eagles were billed to carry out their final training today, but had to call it off due to a heavy down poor... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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I dey kampe! Giwa has no intention of leaving office despite FIFA’s looming ban on Nigeria

by Olorunwa Lawal Controversial winner of the August 26 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election, Chris Giwa, has insisted that he will not step down as president of the federation, despite sanction threats from FIFA. FIFA has given the NFF the ultimatum of Monday, September 8, to reverse the result of the election, and reinstate Aminu... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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We will report Schalke 04 to FIFA – Super Eagles

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria will report German BundesLiga side, Schalke 04, to world football governing body FIFA over their refusal to release Chinedu Obasi for Saturday’s 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo. Obasi was invited by Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, for Nigeria’s qualifiers against Congo and South Africa but his German... Read More

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July 30, 2014

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Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi to get new contract worth N7 million per month

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has been reportedly offered a new contract which will see him earn N7 million a month. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to finalise the new deal next week. A top official in the NFF, who confirmed the pay increase, said... Read More

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AFCON 2015: The Avram Grant curse strikes again

How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend

West Ham fined £70,000 over Sahko’s no-show at AFCON 2015

Ghana brush past Guinea to qualify for AFCON 2015 semis

“This is not the end of the world for me” – Keshi remains upbeat despite sack

Super Eagles will soon strike oil, team keeps drilling the depths of FIFA’s ranking

Keshi’s future with Super Eagles uncertain

Maigari-led NFF board yet to take over the office

Fear of Ebola: Uganda do not want Guinea fans in their country

Super Eagles did not train today for the game against Congo

I dey kampe! Giwa has no intention of leaving office despite FIFA’s looming ban on Nigeria

We will report Schalke 04 to FIFA – Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi to get new contract worth N7 million per month

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