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 17, 2014

Why Stephen Keshi was sacked – NFF boss

by Isi Esene New NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has given an insight into why Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi was sacked. He said the decision was made effectively in the interest of Nigerian football and to keep Keshi’s hero status intact. Keshi’s sack was announced on Thursday morning after leading the Super Eagles to a... Read More

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October 17, 2014

“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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October 16, 2014

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the ‘African Cup of Nations’. The North African country made the announcement on Thursday, 16 October, citing the spread of the Ebola virus disease as the motivating factor behind its withdrawal from the bi-annual tournament. The country had... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Pricewaterhouse to audit accounts of Nigerian Football Federation

by Mark Bassey The new Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation has employed the services of interantionally renowned audit firm, Pricewaterhouse to audit the accounts of the Federation. The federation says the appointment was made because of its aim “to start on a clean slate and do things differently.” The decision to audit the account of the NFF was... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Amodu Shuaibu takes over as @NgSuperEagles gaffer

by Tega Onojaife Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has been sacked by the new Nigerian Football Federation board over poor performance. This is despite Nigeria’s win over Sudan in an African Cup of Nations Qualifier last night. Sacked along with Keshi are his back-room coaching staff including, Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shoronmu. All three... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Best I ever had: Ibrahimovic hails Mourinho as ‘most intelligent’ coach in the world

by Mark Bassey Chelsea FC coach, Jose Mourinho has gotten an impressive commendation from one of his former players. Paris Saint-Germain forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Mourinho is the most intelligent coach he has ever worked with throughout his career. The ‘Special One’ was boss at Inter Milan, during the 2008-09 season, when Ibrahimovic finished as... Read More

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October 5, 2014

Bez, May D, Lynxxx, Timi Dakolo, Seyi Law, others gear up for ‘Football For a Cause 2014’

by Jewel Stephen For the second year running, Football For A Cause (#FFAC2014), an annual fund raiser is set to bring together a fine blend of young Nigerian celebrities, artistes, On-air-personalities and comedians with the goal of raising funds to support education for the less privileged children in Nigeria. The novelty match is scheduled to hold... Read More

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October 4, 2014

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

by Mark Bassey The new President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is not so fond of the gaffer of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi. Pinnick, before emerging the NFF boss, had granted an interview with Vanguard, where he said Keshi’s performance at the Brazil world cup, proved that he had reached the limit... Read More

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September 30, 2014

Amaju Pinnick is the new head of Nigeria’s football

by Deji Adegbenro Chairman of Delta State Sports Council, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation. Pinnick polled twenty five of the forty four available votes. Former NFF Secretary General and current Chairman of Osun State FA, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi finished a distant second with nine votes, Dominic... Read More

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September 29, 2014

Federal High Court to slam NFF with contempt charge over election

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been notified that the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, will commence contempt proceedings if it goes ahead to hold the 30 September election into the association’s board, in Warri. The notice of contempt was pasted at the entrance of the football secretariat, which has the president of the... Read More

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September 27, 2014

Eaglets go through to Niger

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Saturday at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, defeated Gabon 5-0 to qualify for the 2015 Confederation of African Football (CAF) U-17 Championship holding in Niger Republic. The match was the second leg qualifying match, as Nigeria lost 1-2 in the first leg played in Libreville a fortnight ago.... Read More

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September 25, 2014

“New beginning” – Osaze goes philosophical following successful surgery

by Mark Bassey Having been sidelined with injury since late August, Nigerian footballer, Osaze Odemwingie says his successful surgery represents a new beginning in his career. Odemwingie got injured while playing in Stoke’s 1-0 victory against Manchester City at the end of August. The 33-year-old Stoke FC striker says he hopes to return stronger than... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Akinfenwa, Nigerian footballer, is the strongest of them all

by Olorunwa Lawal AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has been officially announced as FIFA 15’s strongest player, EA Sports have confirmed. Akinfenwa was so annoyed by reports that he’d lost his ranking ahead of the launch of the latest version of the game that he contacted EA Sports to clarify the situation. Speaking to Standard... Read More

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September 21, 2014

#TweetOfTheDay: Man. United fans won’t find this Balotelli tweet funny

by Isi Esene English Premier League team, Manchester United continued their dismal performance in the new season losing 5-3 to newly promoted Leicester City. It was a match every Manchester United fan would love to forget in a hurry. Social media is, however, making that harder with several tweets flying back and forth berating new... Read More

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September 18, 2014

This South African football coach was nabbed in MMIA for drug trafficking

by Azubuike Azikiwe A South African football coach, Steven Darlugar, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking. 38-year-old Darlugar was apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, during the screening of Arik Air passengers on board to South Africa. Darlugar, who coaches a football team... Read More

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September 10, 2014

De Rossi is the highest paid player in the Italian Serie A…See list of top 10 earners

by Olorunwa Lawal Italian International, Daniel De Rossi, has been named the highest-paid player in the Serie A, for the 2014/2015 season. The Roma midfield player is followed by the Argentine duo of Gonzalo Higuain (SS Napoli) and Carlos Tevez (Juventus), who are placed 2nd and 3rd with €5.5m and €4.5m per year respectively. See... Read More

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September 9, 2014

FIFA gets deadline over Giwa’s petition to CAS

by China Acheru World football ruling body, FIFA have received a deadline of noon on Tuesday, Swiss time to respond to a letter written to them by the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS. A person who should know, said that the Chris Giwa led faction in the Nigerian football crisis petitioned CAS in what... Read More

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September 8, 2014

“It’s their problem if they criticise me. I’ll still be here”…Sanogo is not disturbed by you

by Olorunwa Lawal Troubled Arsenal striker, Yaya Sanogo, has said he will silence his critics and prove he can score goals for the club. The French man who moved to the North London side last season from Auxerre, is yet to score in 17 competitive appearances. Speaking on his experience at Arsenal, Sanogo said that... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Nigeria dodges FIFA axe as Chris Giwa ‘steps aside’

by Olorunwa Lawal Controversial Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Chris Giwa, has stepped aside as Chief executive of the football federation, in conformity the deadline given by FIFA. Giwa, who had been asked by FIFA to step down or risk a ban for Nigeria, gave up claims as an eligible elected president this morning. World... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Sepp Blatter wants to be FIFA life president

by Olorunwa Lawal FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has said that he will be vying for his fifth term in office. The 78-year-old made this known via a video interview broadcast at the Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester, UK. Blatter revealed that the backing of the majority of the national associations at the FIFA Congress in... Read More

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September 8, 2014

What attracted me to my husband – Adaeze Yobo opens up

by Akan Ido Former beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo can’t stop talking about her relationship with Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo. In an interview with the Sun Newspapers, the beautiful lady spoke about her love for the Fenerbache FC defender, her love for fashion, what it’s like being a mother and much more. Read excerpts from the interview... 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 7, 2014

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday’s match against Congo. Nigeria lost 3-2 against our Group A opponent in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State. Keshi, who coached the Eagles at the... Read More

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September 5, 2014

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

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 4, 2014

“I feel more powerful at Manchester City”…Bacary Sagna reveals why he left Arsenal

by Olorunwa Lawal Former Arsenal right-back, Bacary Sagna, has revealed why he left the North-London side, for Manchester City. According to the French international, it was time to have a different experience from what he has had in his last 7 years at London. “I am 31 and this was the right time for me... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Again! Nigeria faces FIFA ban…have until September 8 to resolve NFF rumble

by Olorunwa Lawal World football governing body, FIFA, has given Nigeria up until Monday 8th September, to resolve issues in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), or risked being sanctioned. FIFA had ordered the NFF to quash the election which saw Chris Giwa emerge as the winner and conduct another. In response to the directive, the... Read More

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September 2, 2014

How did Nigerian players fare in the transfer Window? [READ]

by Olorunwa Lawal The 2014 football transfer window recorded some major signings of quality players between European clubs. Premier League clubs smashed the record for spending on transfers in the summer window after splashing out £835m on new players. Manchester United led the way, with a record for an English club of £150m spent. Some of... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Van Gaal says he is not shocked by United’s humiliation against MK Dons

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Louis van Gaal has admitted that he is not shocked, after Manchester United were crushed 4-0 by MK Dons in the second round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night. The Red Devils entered the competition at this stage, because they are not involved in Europe this season and were soundly... Read More

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Stephen Keshi denies being sacked, as Ethiopia woos him

Why Stephen Keshi was sacked – NFF boss

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

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

Pricewaterhouse to audit accounts of Nigerian Football Federation

Amodu Shuaibu takes over as @NgSuperEagles gaffer

Best I ever had: Ibrahimovic hails Mourinho as ‘most intelligent’ coach in the world

Bez, May D, Lynxxx, Timi Dakolo, Seyi Law, others gear up for ‘Football For a Cause 2014’

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

Amaju Pinnick is the new head of Nigeria’s football

Federal High Court to slam NFF with contempt charge over election

Eaglets go through to Niger

“New beginning” – Osaze goes philosophical following successful surgery

Akinfenwa, Nigerian footballer, is the strongest of them all

#TweetOfTheDay: Man. United fans won’t find this Balotelli tweet funny

This South African football coach was nabbed in MMIA for drug trafficking

De Rossi is the highest paid player in the Italian Serie A…See list of top 10 earners

FIFA gets deadline over Giwa’s petition to CAS

“It’s their problem if they criticise me. I’ll still be here”…Sanogo is not disturbed by you

Nigeria dodges FIFA axe as Chris Giwa ‘steps aside’

Sepp Blatter wants to be FIFA life president

What attracted me to my husband – Adaeze Yobo opens up

Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

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

“I feel more powerful at Manchester City”…Bacary Sagna reveals why he left Arsenal

Again! Nigeria faces FIFA ban…have until September 8 to resolve NFF rumble

How did Nigerian players fare in the transfer Window? [READ]

Van Gaal says he is not shocked by United’s humiliation against MK Dons

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