Is NFF the most ridiculous organisation on earth? These 10 tweets think so

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) reared its ugly head on Nigerian Twitter and has caught a lot of flak from tweeps when the organisation’s handle tweeted a statement made by its president concerning “our Japanese money”. Apparently, the NFF President Pinnick Amaju said the donation made by Japanese doctor, Katsuya Takasu to the Nigerian Dream... Read More

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August 20, 2016

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerians are losing their livelihoods on electronic betting – but they can’t stop

by Mazi Emeka In our special report this week, we look at the cultural force gambling has become for a helpless citizenry… Clean-shaven and and looking dandy, Peter* is a 28 year old security guard at a private residence, with a National Diploma (ND) from Benue State Polytechnic. And he swears he is not addicted... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Crystal Palace reach agreement to sign Benteke from Liverpool for £32m

Crystal Palace have agreed a £32 million deal with Liverpool for striker Christian Benteke. The Belgium international travelled to London on Thursday afternoon to undergo a medical after Palace revised their bid. Liverpool dismissed an offer earlier this week of £23million plus £7m in add-ons with the bonus payments considered unrealistic by the Anfield club.... Read More

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August 17, 2016

#RioOlympics: Germany beats Nigeria 2 – 0 to reach finals

Germany beat Nigeria 2-0 in the semi final of the football event of the Rio Olympics and will now face hosts Brazil in Saturday’s final. The Germans started the game quickly and were rewarded with an early goal in the ninth minute when Lukas Klostermann scored from close range from a low cross. The Nigerian team... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Just In: Mahrez signs new 4-year deal with Leicester City

Riyad Mahrez has signed a new four-year deal with English Premier League Champions Leicester City, committing his future to the Foxes until June, 2020. The reigning PFA Players’ Player of the Year played a major role in City’s unforgettable Premier League title triumph last season. Mahrez, who was signed from Le Havre of the French second tier... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Transfer: Everton sign Yannick Bolasie for £25m

Everton football Club have confirmed the signing of Congolese winger Yannick Bolasie from Crystal Palace. The 27-year-old put pen to paper for a five-year contract believed to be in the region of £25m. Bolasie has been handed the number 14 shirt and joins the likes of Idrissa Gueye and Ashley Williams at Everton. Speaking to Everton TV,... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Sports Ministry returns $4600 to Mikel Obi

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded the sum of $4,600 to captain of the Under-23 team Mikel Obi he paid for the team in Sao Paulo on their way to Salvador. The ministry also assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them. Minister of... Read More

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August 13, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigeria qualifies for semi-final

Nigeria’s football team have qualified for the semi final of the Rio 2016 football event. The Under-23 national team defeated Denmark 2-0 to cruise into the semi finals. Nigeria started the game on a high when captain John Mikel Obi slotted home a low cross from Imoh Ezekiel in the 16th minute. The Danes made... Read More

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August 13, 2016

EPL Roundup: Leicester lose as Guardiola wins on Manchester City debut

The long awaited English Premier League kicked off with an upset as newly promoted side Hull City defeated champions, Leicester City 2-1 in the season opener at the KC Stadium. Adama Diomande scored the season’s first goal at the stroke of half-time before last season’s player of the year, Riyad Mahrez equalised from the spot. Hull... Read More

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August 13, 2016

Ikenna Anabi talks about his experience at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola International Camp in Paris

Ikenna Anabi is a 13-year-old boy in JSS 3 who does not only love to watch football, he plays it actively and is distinguishing himself as a talented player. Quite recently, Through the Copa Coca-Cola U-15 football tournament, Ikenna was selected to join other young talented footballers across different countries at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola... Read More

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August 12, 2016

#Rio Olympics: Dogara appeals to U-23 team not to boycott quarter final

The speaker of The House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has sent an appeal to the national U23 team not to boycott its quarter final encounter against Denmark on Saturday, at the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics. Speaking against the backdrop of complaints of Team’s Head Coach, Samson Siaisia, Dogara said the players have refused to train... Read More

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August 12, 2016

#RioOlympics2016: We want to play here until the last game – Siasia

The Olympics team coach, Samson Siasia has said the team is not ready to crash out at this stage of the competition, stating that the team wants to be in Brazil till the last game. He spoke to Punch after the match against Columbia where the team lost 2-0 in the last group match. “We... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Odion Ighalo signs new 5-year deal with Watford

Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has signed a new 5-year-deal with English premiership side Watford. The club announced that the 27-year-old has extended his contract at the Vicarage road until 2021. OFFICIAL: Odion Ighalo has signed a new five-year contract with #watfordfc. Congratulations @ighalojude! pic.twitter.com/45iodzMPaB — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) August 11, 2016 Ighalo who was Watford’s... Read More

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August 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigerian Twitter may or may not be happy about Dream Team’s loss to Colombia

Nigeria’s Dream Team VI were defeated 2-0 in the closing group stage encounter against Colombia at the ongoing #RioOlympics in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Nigerians who watched the match have taken to Twitter to express their views on the defeat which didn’t deter the national side from qualifying to the quaterfinal stage as they... Read More

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August 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: Colombia beats Nigeria 2 – 0

Nigeria’s U-23 team suffered their first defeat in the Olympics as they lost 2-0 to Colombia at the Arena dos Corinthians in Sao Paulo Samson Siasia featured a weakened team in the final Group B game resting some key players. Colombia started the game on fire, as they took the lead in the fourth minute... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Transfer: Everton sign Swansea City captain Ashley Williams

Everton Football Club has completed the signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. The 31-year-old central defender, who captained Wales in their march to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, signed a three-year deal to June 2019. Speaking on his move, Williams said it was time for him to experience a new challenge.... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Gernot Rohr solidifies Super Eagles coach appointment with 2-year deal

Gernot Rohr is now the new coach and technical adviser of the Super Eagles. The German has signed a 2-year-deal to manage the team. Rohr’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles via their Twitter handles. BREAKING: Mr. Gernot Rohr signs two-year contract to work with the NFF as Technical... Read More

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August 9, 2016

#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

After a protracted summer of speculations, Paul Pogba or Pogboom as he is fondly referred to in Italy is back in the black and red colours of Manchester United after swapping it for the white and black stripes of Juventus in 2012. The world record signing’s first official interview back at the club has been released.... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Watch Man. United dramatic announcement of Paul Pogba deal

Some have dubbed it ‘The return of the prodigal son’ while others have called it ‘The greatest daylight robbery’ but call it whatever you want, Paul Pogba is back to Manchester United after leaving the club four years ago in controversial circumstances. The French midfield maestro was signed on a five year contract from Serie... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Transfer: West Ham signs Ghanaian forward Ayew for club record fee

West Ham United have confirmed the transfer of Ghana forward Andre Ayew from Swansea for a Club-record £20.5million fee. The versatile striker, winger or attacking midfielder joins the Hammers on a three-year contract, with an additional two-year option, on the back of an exceptional debut Premier League season with Swansea City. Ayew had previously played with West... Read More

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August 8, 2016

This is why Pele will not be in Nigeria on Thursday as planned

Football legend Pele was expected to touch down in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday for a two-day event but the event has been postponed by the organisers due to Pele’s ill health. In a statement released by the organisers Youth Experience Days Africa, YEDA on Monday on its website, they promised to make refunds to all... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Transfer: PSG sign Jesé for €25m from Real Madrid

Paris Saint Germain PSG have signed Jesé Rodríguez from Real Madrid on a 5-year deal for a reported fee of €25m. Jesé, 23, won two Champions League crowns (2014, 2016), one World Club Cup (2014), one Liga title (2012) and one Copa del Rey (2014) with Madrid. He said, “I am delighted to join Paris... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Rio Olympics: Nigeria beats Sweden 1-0, qualifies for quarter final

Nigeria’s U-23 football team on Monday morning beat Sweden 1-0 to book a place in the quarter-final of the men’s tournament. In the keenly contested encounter, the “Dream Team Six” held their nerves to secure victory making it back to back victories in the competition. Nigeria’s lone goal was scored by striker Sadiq Umar in... Read More

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August 7, 2016

#Pogback: Twitter split over Pogba’s Manchester United return

After a long summer of speculations, it appears Paul Pogba will be making his return to his former club, Manchester United after the club revealed the Juventus midfielder is currently having a medical ahead of a move to Old Trafford. Mixed feelings have however trailed the move on Twitter. While some have celebrated the move,... Read More

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August 7, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Here are the top ten stories that made headlines this weeks 1. Budget padding: Jibrin goes hard on Dogara The former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Jibrin Abdulmummin, is a scorned man on a mission. This week saw him make more revealing accusations against the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara,... Read More

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August 6, 2016

Transfer: Man City sign Marlos Moreno

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Colombian striker Marlos Moreno. The Colombian international forward joins from Atletico Nacional, signing a five-year deal with the club. Moreno will be sent on loan to La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna until the end of the 2016/17 season. Moreno was one of the breakout stars in last... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Transfer: Sunderland sign Chelsea defender

Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Senegalese international centre-back Papy Djilobodji from Chelsea FC for £8million. The 27-year-old, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, has put pen-to-paper on a 4-year contract at the Stadium of Light and becomes David Moyes’ first signing as Sunderland manager. Djilobodji was on loan at Werder Bremen... Read More

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August 5, 2016

NFF picks Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles’ coach

The Nigeria Football Federation has selected a German, Gernot Rohr as the new manager of the Super Eagles. According to the Punch, the NFF President Amaju Pinnick has confirmed the development. The NFF boss said the German is currently working on development programmes for the German Football Federation. Rohr is expected to arrive in Nigeria... Read More

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August 5, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?

20 years ago this week, Nigeria recorded one of its most remarkable sporting triumphs to win the gold medal in the Olympic football tournament, with improbable victories over first Brazil, then Argentina. It took a football mad nation to the heights of ecstasy, an example of the resilience of the Nigerian spirit. 20 years later,... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Rio Olympics: Etebo scores 4 as U-23 team beat Japan

Nigeria’s football team to the Rio 2016 Olympics overcame their Japanese counterparts in a thrilling encounter that ended 5-4. The Nigerian team who arrived barely six hours before the game overcame jetlag to emerge victorious. Oghenekaro Etebo was the star of the match, scoring four goals. Nigeria took the lead in the seventh minute through... Read More

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Is NFF the most ridiculous organisation on earth? These 10 tweets think so

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerians are losing their livelihoods on electronic betting – but they can’t stop

Crystal Palace reach agreement to sign Benteke from Liverpool for £32m

#RioOlympics: Germany beats Nigeria 2 – 0 to reach finals

Just In: Mahrez signs new 4-year deal with Leicester City

Transfer: Everton sign Yannick Bolasie for £25m

Sports Ministry returns $4600 to Mikel Obi

#RioOlympics: Nigeria qualifies for semi-final

EPL Roundup: Leicester lose as Guardiola wins on Manchester City debut

Ikenna Anabi talks about his experience at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola International Camp in Paris

#Rio Olympics: Dogara appeals to U-23 team not to boycott quarter final

#RioOlympics2016: We want to play here until the last game – Siasia

Odion Ighalo signs new 5-year deal with Watford

#RioOlympics: Nigerian Twitter may or may not be happy about Dream Team’s loss to Colombia

#RioOlympics: Colombia beats Nigeria 2 – 0

Transfer: Everton sign Swansea City captain Ashley Williams

Gernot Rohr solidifies Super Eagles coach appointment with 2-year deal

#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

Watch Man. United dramatic announcement of Paul Pogba deal

Transfer: West Ham signs Ghanaian forward Ayew for club record fee

This is why Pele will not be in Nigeria on Thursday as planned

Transfer: PSG sign Jesé for €25m from Real Madrid

Rio Olympics: Nigeria beats Sweden 1-0, qualifies for quarter final

#Pogback: Twitter split over Pogba’s Manchester United return

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Transfer: Man City sign Marlos Moreno

Transfer: Sunderland sign Chelsea defender

NFF picks Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles’ coach

YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?

Rio Olympics: Etebo scores 4 as U-23 team beat Japan

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