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June 26, 2014

Opinion: Dear FIFA, please do not ban Luis Suarez

by Ogunsanwo Babajide Suarez’s brand marketing team knows that a ban from FIFA is on the way. This seems to be in line with their game plan. A band from…

June 18, 2014

Where will you be watching the rest of the 2014 FIFA World Cup matches?

by Akintomiwa Agbaje No soccer game compels as much attention and accolades as the World Cup. But, the question is, ‘where would you like to watch the rest…

April 13, 2014

Hello Nigeria, this is the hairstyle that’ll win us the World Cup (LOOK)

by Akan Ido As the FIFA World Cup in Brazil draws nearer Nigeria's Super Eagles have started garnering all forms of support from Nigerians and lovers of Nigeria. One of…

April 11, 2014

Cheta Nwanze: Citizen Yusuf doesn’t deserve a spell on the naughty step

by Cheta Nwanze Sadly, it appears that for all of his service, Ciaxon has been missing from social media for just over a week now, and yesterday night... a known…

January 15, 2014

Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards

by Abiodun Aremu Why do Messi, Ronaldo and other overhyped players underperformed at global competitions when they are even confronted by lesser publicised and rated teams/players? Shortly before the Eurocentric-propelled…

November 18, 2013

Paul Bassey: Take a bow Super Eagles!

by Paul Bassey Four hours into the journey, there was an announcement. “ This is your captain speaking. For those of you who are interested in the football match, Nigeria…

November 9, 2013

Poetry: Echoes from Abu Dhabi – Yes, we can!

by Soyombo Ayomikun That we are not useless spirits without lofty dreams Though with their education being suffocated by corruption Still they screamed 'Yes!' to their dreams As the…

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…

October 4, 2013

Onochie Anibeze: World Cup 2022 – Qatar should shame them

by Onochie Anibeze If those bellyaching that a small country won the hosting rights can prove allegations of corruption we will all support them. But if not, they should realise…

May 25, 2013

‘The owner of the ball decides who plays’ – 10 football rules that will put even FIFA to shame (READ)

by Isi Esene Whoever came up with these kid football rules certainly is a veteran. It is so easy to relate to many, if not all, these kid football rules.…

May 6, 2013

Cheta Nwanze: Why we need the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (Y! FrontPage)

The problem with the NGF, however, is the manner in which they go about their business. While on the one hand, the NGA in America is bipartisan and open; our…

March 11, 2013

No, we didn’t: NFF denies ‘lesbian ban’

The Nigerian Football federation says lesbians have not been banned from playing in the West Africa country. It had been reported that football's world governing body Fifa had written to…

January 29, 2013

Analysis: The monetisation of Nigerian sports and its effect on development

by Awenlimobor Sylvester But how long can we sustain this attitude of doling out monies to players at tournaments? By encouraging it are we not further endangering the future of…

December 20, 2012

Super Eagles is 10th best team in Africa – FIFA rankings

by Rachel Ogbu The Super Eagles have emerged the 10th best team in Africa and 52nd in the world according to FIFA rankings on Wednesday. It put the country in…

November 19, 2012

Like father, like son: Amos Adamu’s son implicated in FIFA $1m bribe by The Times of London

A former sports administrator, Dr. Amos Adamu, and his son, Samson, have been accused of financial impropriety in the bidding for Qatar 2022 World Cup. The accusation was contained in…

October 4, 2012

TICKER: New FIFA ranking is Nigeria’s worst in 10 years – Click for details

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has dropped five places to 63rd in the world in the latest FIFA Rankings released by the world football governing body. This is Nigeria’s worst…

July 24, 2012

Not fair: Worldwide transfer spending drops due to Financial Fair Play regulations

by 'Ifreke Inyang The impact of the impending UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations, is slowly having a stranglehold on transfer dealings. FIFA's mid-year review of the international market has been…

July 12, 2012

Havelange collected bribes as FIFA president

by Isi Esene Swiss prosecutors have revealed that Joao Havelange, the former FIFA president had received at least 1.5m Swiss francs (£986,000) and executive committee member Ricardo Teixeira at least…

July 9, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: FIFA lifts ban on Islamic headscarves used by female footballers

by Chi Ibe The use of the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, for female Muslim football playerswas previously banned due to safety concerns and because it was not recognized in the…

July 6, 2012

Here at last: Premier League might adopt goal-line technology in 2012-13

by Chi Ibe It can be revealed that the Premier League might introduce Goal-line technology midway through the 2012-13 season after it was approved by the International Football Association Board…

July 5, 2012

OPINION: Nigeria and the science of soccer

by Martin Udogie NOT far, I’m afraid. And no Nigerian coach can either, under the present football environment. Soccer has gone scientific. In 2003, Real Madrid sold Claude Makelele to…

February 26, 2012

Stephen Keshi “not bothered” that Super Eagles are out of FIFA Top 50

By Lekan Olanrewaju Coach of the Nigerian national football team has stated that he is “not bothered” by the country’s dip in the latest FIFA World Rankings. In an exclusive…

Oluwapelumi November 22, 2011

Genevieve Nnaji says thanks, Jay Z's (not) judging and Blatter has a foot in his mouth in this week's Soundbites!

Compiled by 'Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “I would deny it. There is no racism... We are in a game, and at the end of the…

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