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 is former coach of Nigeria, Adegboye Onigbinde, who revealed that he has personally written to Keshi, who is out of contract, to look for employment... Read More

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November 19, 2014

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs South Africa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Keshi has to go now This is the most obvious fact, is’t it? The Super Eagles have actually stagnated since we won the last Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Ever since, the team has been painful to watch. Low on ideas, pace and structure. Did we honestly expect to... Read More

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November 13, 2014

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 (NFF) executive committee. Keshi, who was the skipper of the 1994 African Cup of Nations winning team said he was cajoled to return to the... Read More

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October 25, 2014

“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 love for her craft, fashion. The face behind the rising LDA couture managed to step on the toes of football fans as she attempted to articulate... Read More

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October 20, 2014

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 year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Following the parting of ways with Stephen Keshi, the NFF appointed Shuaibu as a replacement on Thursday, 16 October. He... Read More

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October 20, 2014

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 final of the ‘All Financial Institutions Football competition’ on Saturday, 18 September, Keshi said as opposed to widespread belief that he was sacked, his contract... Read More

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October 15, 2014

“No shaking, other countries are waiting to hire me” – Stephen Keshi is not scared of being sacked

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed that not less than three countries are on standby to employ him, if/when his services is terminated by the Nigerian Football Federation. Following the national team’s dismal performance at the ongoing AFCON 2015 qualifiers, where they’ve only managed to get a single point from a... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“Nobody should ask me about Uche again” – Keshi is tired of talking about Ikechukwu Uche

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has revealed why Villareal FC forward, Ikechukwu Uche, has not been invited to play in the ongoing African cup of nations qualifiers, despite the Super Eagles’ dismal start to the campaign. While speaking to journalists on Wednesday, 8 October, Keshi says this would be the last... Read More

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September 7, 2014

Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo

by Isi Esene Super Eagles safe hands, Vincent Enyeama has sent a message of encourage to his team-mates and Nigerian footballs fans at large urging them not to lose hope in the teams despite its loss to Congo yesterday. The Super Eagles lost 3-2 in a Group A African Nations Cup qualifying match which took... Read More

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September 4, 2014

All fans going to Calabar to watch Super Eagles will be screened for #Ebola

by Olorunwa Lawal Ahead of the September 6 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Red Devils of Congo, officials have said that spectators will be screened for the Ebola Virus Disease. “We are aware of the deadly effect of Ebola and because of this, we have mapped out strategies to... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Who’s the Boss? Keshi says Ike Uche wanted Nigeria to beg him

by Olorunwa Lawal Super Eagles head Coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed why striker, Ikechukwu Uche, has continually been left out of the national team. According to the Big boss, Uche was supposed to be part of the Super Eagles team taking on the Red Devils of Congo this weekend, but was excluded because he has... Read More

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August 13, 2014

Rwanda wants to cancel match with Nigeria because of Ebola | Read their letter

by David Cyril The African Cup of Nations (AFCON ) qualifier match scheduled for Nigeria Vs Rwanda to hold in Calabar on September 6, 2015, has been declined by the Rwanda team in fear of Ebola. In a letter written to the African football governing body, FERWAFA’s president, Vincent Nzamwita, said the change... Read More

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July 29, 2014

Omeruo believes the Super Eagles will defend AFCON trophy, do you?

by Mayowa Aboah Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has expressed optimism over the Super Eagles ability to defend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy won last year in South Africa. The Middlesbrough player believes Nigeria, being AFCON defending champion, can maintain its hold on the trophy at the 2015 edition of the tournament with... Read More

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July 17, 2014

Minister of Sports admits Keshi’s future is in NFF’s hands

by Mark Bassey The Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, has admitted that it is the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), that will ultimately decide if Stephen Keshi gets a new deal or not. The ‘Big Boss’ contract ran out after the 2014 World Cup, when he led the Super Eagles to the last 16, before they... Read More

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October 12, 2013

Opinion: Super Eagles’ 180 minute journey to Brazil

by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo Ever since Stephen Keshi took the Super Eagles job, we all can testify that things have been quite different, especially after the AFCON 2013 in South Africa in February which they won against all odds after starting slowly. The international break is here again and most national teams around the world are... Read More

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July 9, 2013

For the kids killed in Yobe – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Reacting to shocked looks and queries by some of the passengers in the moving bus he had just jumped into, Chibuike Ibe, 9, simply said, “Even my junior brother dey sell for Cele,” then proceeded to hawk his wares. The time was almost 10 pm, a time he should have been in school.... Read More

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July 2, 2013

Thompson Oliha’s wish was not fulfilled – Wife

by Akan Ido Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha who died on Sunday was said to have died expecting the houses promised by the Federal Government to members of the Tunisia ’94 Nations Cup winning team. The FG had promised the players and officials of the team houses but while some got theirs, others, like Oliha,... Read More

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March 8, 2013

Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList

by Yomi Kazeem Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left out of the frenzy. Behind the scenes, or sometimes as main actors in the show, these young Nigerians have set themselves, a class apart, from the rest and... Read More

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February 26, 2013

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Is it your money? (Y! FrontPage)

One thing I have found particularly problematic about our country’s culture is our consumerist addiction to the short term. Even though many people will likely be offended by this example, the fuel subsidy crisis really brought this uniquely Nigerian tendency to the fore. There is a raging debate going on right now in Nigeria about... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

Chelsea forward Victor Moses has revealed how former internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu talked him into choosing Nigeria over England, especially after he was overlooked by England coaches. The former Crystal Palace sensation was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa following his... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

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February 25, 2013

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria and the irony of success

by Abimbola Adelakun For what it is worth, sports (wo)men deserve what they are paid. The problem here is the manner the Super Eagles players have been showered with money and national awards is so erratic that it is embarrassing. There, of course, cannot be a single theory that explains why Nigeria is stuck in... Read More

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February 23, 2013

This one will die, he must die – Widow narrates how robbers shot her husband and waited till he breathed his last

Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 10. That night, many people celebrated Nigeria’s victory. Like other families in the country that night, the family of Mr. Olayemi Akinyomi had watched the AFCON final match between Nigeria and Bukina Faso and celebrated the win with neighbours. Little did they know that tragedy... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Another one: Ghanaian footballer stabs wife in eye – after argument over prostitutes

Ghana defender John Paintsil has been arrested by the Legon Police in Accra for allegedly stabbing an eye of his wife, Richlove Paintsil on Friday afternoon. He has been denied bail and is likely to spend the weekend in police cells to help with investigations, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed to Goal.com... Read More

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February 20, 2013

“Only one cup? I beg” – Is Osaze Odemwingie attacking Keshi (again)?

by Isi Esene Osaze Odemwingie has taken some time to vent on the social media network, Twitter, in tweets which appeared to be directed at Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. He also used the opportunity to explain his disagreement with former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia. The striker, who was dropped from the... Read More

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February 17, 2013

Simon Kolawole: A lesson or two from the Super Eagles

by Simon Kolawole Those who play up ethnic and religious sentiments for political purposes in Nigeria may wish to look at football, or sport, more closely. They need to renew their minds. I was close to tears. I arrived Abuja, last Tuesday, shortly after the Super Eagles returned from South Africa where they had... Read More

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February 10, 2013

D’banj set to perform at the AFCON 2013 finals

by Akan Ido Nigerian superstar artiste, D’banj is reportedly getting ready to entertain spectators tomorrow at the finals of the African Cup of Nations taking place in South Africa. The final match will be between the 1994 Cup holders, the Nigeria Super Eagles and the Stallions of Burkina Faso who are determined to create an... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa

Nigeria deserves joy for once after the spate of tragedies we’ve suffered in recent times. Let’s have cause to pretend that all is well even if we know we are far from it. Let’s transform our football even if we can’t transform our environment and nation at large. Fellow Nigerians, all roads lead to South... Read More

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February 7, 2013

“T.B. Joshua, I love you” – Super Eagles’ Onazi Ogenyi after Nigeria’s victory

As soon as the final whistle went off after the Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire game, both players and officials ran onto the pitch in sheer delight, screaming and hugging each other with big smiles. Against every expectation, the Super Eagles had triumphed over the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire and were heading to face Mali i... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Keshi may leave Eagles, as Mali drops goalkeeper ahead of Nigeria clash

by Rachel Lawal Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has hinted that he may leave the team after the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The former national team captain said in a press conference in Durban yesterday that he had yet to decide whether he would stay on after the tournament. “I am... Read More

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

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs South Africa

Why I returned to @NGSuperEagles – Stephen Keshi

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

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

Stephen Keshi denies being sacked, as Ethiopia woos him

“No shaking, other countries are waiting to hire me” – Stephen Keshi is not scared of being sacked

“Nobody should ask me about Uche again” – Keshi is tired of talking about Ikechukwu Uche

Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo

All fans going to Calabar to watch Super Eagles will be screened for #Ebola

Who’s the Boss? Keshi says Ike Uche wanted Nigeria to beg him

Rwanda wants to cancel match with Nigeria because of Ebola | Read their letter

Omeruo believes the Super Eagles will defend AFCON trophy, do you?

Minister of Sports admits Keshi’s future is in NFF’s hands

Opinion: Super Eagles’ 180 minute journey to Brazil

For the kids killed in Yobe – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

Thompson Oliha’s wish was not fulfilled – Wife

Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Is it your money? (Y! FrontPage)

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria and the irony of success

This one will die, he must die – Widow narrates how robbers shot her husband and waited till he breathed his last

Another one: Ghanaian footballer stabs wife in eye – after argument over prostitutes

“Only one cup? I beg” – Is Osaze Odemwingie attacking Keshi (again)?

Simon Kolawole: A lesson or two from the Super Eagles

D’banj set to perform at the AFCON 2013 finals

Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa

“T.B. Joshua, I love you” – Super Eagles’ Onazi Ogenyi after Nigeria’s victory

Keshi may leave Eagles, as Mali drops goalkeeper ahead of Nigeria clash

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