Di Maria completes his Manchester United move

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Angel Di Maria has completed his £59.7 million move to Manchester United – a new British record transfer fee. The winger, who was voted Man of the Match as Real Madrid clinched their La Decima in May, is now the fifth most expensive player in the world and will pick up about... Read More

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August 18, 2014

Rojo apologises to Sporting Lisbon for trying to force United move

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Marcos Rojo has apologised to Sporting Lisbon for trying to engineer a move to Manchester United. Louis van Gaal is desperate to land the Argentina international and has sent in a €20 million [£16m] bid for the defender, which was promptly rejected. Rojo is reported to have missed training on Wednesday, as... Read More

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August 14, 2014

So what’s Nigeria’s new position in July’s FIFA ranking?

by Mark Bassey Nigeria continues to climb in the FIFA rankings and now sits in the 33rd position, after the latest standings were released on Thursday. The African champions, who were previously ranked 34th after the 2014 World Cup, are still 3rd on the continent with 673 points, only behind Ivory Coast and Algeria. Algeria... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Suraj Oyewale: Messi – The nays had it (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale They naysayers easily point to this fact, brandishing Pele, Diego Maradona, and Zinedine Zidane as examples; that until Messi wins the world cup, they don’t regard him as in this exclusive class yet. I expected it, but still did not want it to happen. I wished the opposite happened. I rooted for... Read More

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July 14, 2014

Brazil 2014: “Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball award” – Maradona

by Mark Bassey Diego Maradona has admitted that his compatriot Lionel Messi, did not deserve the Golden Ball award he received, after the 2014 World Cup ended on Sunday. FIFA announced the Argentina forward, ahead of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez, as winner of the prestigious individual award. Messi scored four times in... Read More

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July 13, 2014

It’s official! Germany beats Argentina to win 2014 World Cup trophy

by Kolapo Olapoju In a pulsating and nerve-wracking World Cup 2014 final at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mario Goetze scored an amazing left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box as the Germans defeated the Argentines after 120 minutes of tactical and technical masterpiece by both teams. The... Read More

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July 12, 2014

I’d give up all my personal achievements to win the World Cup – Messi

by Mark Bassey Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has said that he would return all his personal accolades, if it means they will lift the World Cup on Sunday. Messi has scored four times as the Albiceleste progressed to the final of the tournament, where they will face Germany. The forward has won numerous individual honours,... Read More

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July 11, 2014

“Messi is not the greatest player of all time, Robben has done well in Brazil” – Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has insisted that Lionel Messi is not the best player of all time. A lot of pundits and fans have spoken ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany this weekend, that if Messi manages to lead his country to victory, he will be considered the greatest of... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Opinion: Mr. President, we’re tired of your visits to bomb blast sites

by Paul Utho In the build up to the 2011 Presidential election, some unscrupulous elements had vowed to make the nation ungovernable if they lost. Could the bombings be a fallout of that election and threat? Who will be left to govern if all Nigerians are killed through one form of bomb blast or another? ... Read More

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June 27, 2014

What was she thinking? Singer, Cossy Orjiakor goes TOPLESS for the Super Eagles (Viewer Discretion)

by Akan Ido She’s been known to be controversial, baring her cleavage an all, but this perhaps is the most daring stunt we’ll get from singer, Cossy Orjiakor. The busty lady posted a topless picture of herself moments ago on Twitter wearing nothing but the Super Eagles jersey wrapped around her waist. She shared the... Read More

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June 26, 2014

Caption this: What was Enyeama telling Messi before the Nigeria/Argentina match? (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido They exchanged pleasantries with each other before getting on the pitch for the nail-biting encounter at Port Alegre but Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Nigeria’s safe hands, Vincent Enyeama went all out against each other as soon as the match got underway. Ahmed Musa’s performance in today’s World Cup match is the stuff... Read More

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June 16, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: Keshi’s poor selection & 4 more things we learnt from Nigeria Vs Iran match

‘Ifreke Inyang Keshi’s selection was poor I don’t think I have ever questioned Keshi’s team selection or his tactics, but quite frankly, today it was unimpressive. For whatever reason, Odemwingie started the game from the bench, while Ahmed Musa played the entire 90 minutes. Ramon Azeez was over-awed by the occasion and now it’s... Read More

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December 9, 2013

Paul Bassey: How favourable is Nigeria’s World Cup group?

by Paul Bassey I was reminded by my son that four years ago, that is how I celebrated the draw that put Nigeria in the same group with Argentina, South Korea and Greece and concluded that Argentina and the Super Eagles were going to progress in that order, yet we ended up drawing only one... Read More

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September 22, 2013

“He is a dangerous pedophile”: Priest found guilty of sexually abusing a boy in Argentina

The Supreme Court of Buenos Aires Province has upheld the 15-year prison sentence of a priest convicted of sexually abusing a boy in his “Happy Children” foundation, prompting the victim’s attorney on Thursday to call for the cleric’s immediate arrest. The Rev. Julio Cesar Grassi maintained his innocence during the appeal, continuing to live in... Read More

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July 29, 2013

“If someone is gay and seeks the Lord… who am I to judge?” – Pope Francis

Pope Francis declared on Monday that it was not his place to judge homosexuals and said they should not be marginalised but condemned the gay lobby as a “serious problem”. The remarks — made to journalists as he flew back to Rome from a trip to Brazil — appeared to be more conciliatory towards homosexuals... Read More

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March 17, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Pope Francis celebrates his first mass and delivers first Angelus as Pontiff

Thousands of Catholics waving flags from around the world packed St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to hear Pope Francis deliver his inaugural Angelus. The new pontiff gave his Angelus — or noon blessing — from his papal apartment window. Earlier, he made the historic address after celebrating Mass at Sant’Anna Parish in Vatican City earlier.... Read More

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March 14, 2013

His Holiness Pope Francis I: Meet the first South American Catholic Pontiff

White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, March 13th, signifying the end of the 2013 Papal Conclave and the reign of a new pope. Roughly 75 minutes later, the new pope emerged: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio will be known as Pope Francis I. Thousands gathered... Read More

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March 14, 2013

How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

The new Pope has been unveiled as Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, who will take the name Pope Francis. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election was revealed this afternoon at 6pm GMT when white smoke... Read More

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July 11, 2012

Maradona fired as coach of Dubai club, Al Wasl

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The new board of United Arab Emirates club, Al Wasl, has sacked Argentine legend, Diego Maradona, as manager. Maradona’s position has been under threat, after the club’s entire board resigned because the ambitious Dubai club ended the campaign trophyless. “Following a meeting held by the board of directors of Al Wasl Football... Read More

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October 19, 2011

Foundation 360 with Eizu: How do we connect with our purpose?

by Uwaoma Eizu Everyone has a genius within that might never be discovered. Deep within us is the power to change our own world if only we can find our purpose here on earth and through everything that we do. But except we connect with our purpose, we may just be struggling to live.... Read More

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