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Pres. Jonathan watched the U20 Women’s Football World cup final match with high hopes (LOOK)
by S'ola Filani Although the Super Falconets of Nigeria lost the Under 20 Women’s World Cup to Germany last night, Germany, President Goodluck Jonathan was one of the anxious Nigerians…
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How Nigeria’s biggest football competition lost all its glory
by Adedeji Adegbenro The 1999 final of Nigeria's premier Cup competition was contested by Plateau United and Iwuanyawu Nationale (now Heartland FC), it was a colourful event with electric atmosphere…
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The rumble in Nigeria’s football continues – NFF elections postponed
by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigeria Football Federation has denied a statement by the Chairman of NFF Electoral Committee, Mr. Amoni Biambo, to the effect that elections into the NFF Executive…
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Falconets down Korea DPR, fly into final
Nigeria have had a tendency to score quick goals during their time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, and Courtney Dike continued that trend with a goal…
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The Nigerian footballer who died in the Air Algerie crash is coming home
by Olorunwa Lawal The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday assured that the remains of Emmanuel Ogbu, a Nigerian footballer who died in Air Algerie plane crash in Mali…
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The Big Boss will stay on as Eagles gaffer
by Olorunwa Lawal According to African Football, Stephen Keshi has officially replied the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), confirming his decision to continue as the coach of the Super Eagles. An…
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United fans, be warned! Van Gaal says it might take a while to get the club back on track
by Mark Bassey Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, has warned the club and fans, that it might take another three months, before he can make his mark at Old…
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Messi in tax wahala
by Emmanuel Chidiogo A Spanish judge has rejected a request by prosecutors to drop charges of tax fraud against four time Ballon D'or winner, Lionel Messi, and has ordered…
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“It doesn’t make sense” | Harry Redknapp responds to Remy’s failure with Liverpool medicals (READ)
by Mark Bassey Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, has said that he does believe Loic Remy failed his medicals at Liverpool and insists there must be another reason why…
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Home teams rock as NPL returns to our pitches | See other results
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria's Premier League resume today, and all the home teams won their matches, including in the most anticipated game of the weekend, which ended in favour of…
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Amuneke is not impressed with the Eaglets’ away victory
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Despite recording a 1-0 away victory at Kinshasa, over DR Congo, coach of the Golden Eaglets, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed concern over the team's wasteful performance.…
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Will Ozil, Podolski and Mertesacker might miss first league game? Wenger says yes
by Mark Bassey Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, has said that the trio of Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker, will all miss the start of the next campaign. The…
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Did you know Governor Fashola could play football? (LOOK)
by S'ola Filani We love to see our politicians being 'everyday' people. Famous photographer Ty Bello shared these photos yesterday night with the caption: "GUESS WHO? There is a Governor…
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Chelsea drops Mikel
Super Eagles Player Midfielder, Mikel Obi has been dropped for the Europe pre-season playing tour as the team left London for Austria on Monday without him. According to chelsea.fc.com, the…
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Nwachukwu Emmanuel: Nigeria and FIFA in yet another dance of shame (Y! FrontPage)
by Emmanuel Nwachukwu While FIFA forbids interference from government and it's organs, it does not reject funding from those bodies. Isn't that hypocritical some would ask? When a child consistently…
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#MovingOn: Manchester United and Nike to part ways after next season
by 'Ifreke Inyang Giant kit-making company Nike, have announced they will end their sponsorship deal with Manchester United at the end of next season. Nike have branded the Red Devils…
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Japheth Omojuwa: The Super Eagles and their allowances – Before you shoot at them (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa Indicting players when issues of allowances come up with the national team will never solve the problem. The reaction of the players is only the result of…
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‘Half the Eagles chop and dump you’: Cossy Orjiakor fires back at actress on Twitter
by Tutu Akinlabi Nigerian actress, Ebube Nwagbo got more than she bargained for when she criticized some women who had taken off their clothes to support Nigeria's Super Eagles. Cossy…
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#YNaijaPolls: How far will the Super Eagles go in the Brazil 2014 World Cup? (Click to vote)
After shining like a thousand stars and finally losing to Italy in the Second Round of the 1994 World Cup hosted in the United States, Nigeria has been unable to…
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He can bark…: Even Luis Suarez wouldn’t dare to bite these two (LOOK)
by S'ola filani Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez may do the Mike Tyson many times over with his opponents on the field of play but definitely not his adorable kids -…
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#WorldCup: Jonathan will fly down to Brazil if Super Eagles beat France on Monday
by S'ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan has promised that he will be part of the live audience cheering on the Super Eagles in Brazil, if they qualify for the quarter-finals…
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‘Ifreke talks Sports: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs Argentina
by 'Ifreke Inyang Payback for Messi When Nigeria faced Argentina at the last World Cup in South Africa, it was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Vincent Enyeama. The…
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Hit or miss? Toke Makinwa goes sporty in São Paulo, Brazil (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi Media personality, Toke Makinwa is in Brazil for the World Cup and that seems to have influenced her choice of this outfit. The bubbly vlogger and radio…
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#TeamNigeria: This is how to support the Super Eagles – Adaeze Yobo style (PHOTOS)
by S'ola Filani Adaeze Yobo, wife of Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo is giving her husband the morale booster he needs to perform optimally as the Nigerian team…
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Opinion: The most disappointing stars of the 2014 World Cup so far
by Chinedu George Nnawetanma All that has gone up in smoke now; Spain has been knocked out. En route their exit, they managed to score just one goal: a…
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Opinion: 7 players who still have something to prove at the World Cup in Brazil
by Chinedu George Nnawetanma To prove that he truly deserves a place among the best of the best in world football, he must do the impossible by single-handedly spearheading…
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BREAKING: Footballer, Yaya Toure’s younger brother dies at 28
by Akan Ido Ibrahim Toure, younger brother of Yaya and Kolo Toure, has died suddenly at the age of just 28. Toure who was also a professional footballer suddenly died yesterday…
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UPDATE: Police confirm attack on football viewing centre in Yobe
File photo by Isi Esene Reports of an explosion at a football viewing centre in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State has been confirmed by police authorities. YNaija broke the…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks football viewing centre in Yobe
File photo by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate there has been an explosion at a football viewing centre in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. The blast which happened…
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‘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,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy