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ICYMI: The Pepsi Goal Fest Experience
Nigeria’s leading Cola brand, Pepsi, on Saturday night treated Confam football fans to an unforgettable experience at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final viewing tagged Pepsi Goal Fest, in Lagos.…
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Mikel, Ighalo dropped from Super Eagles team to face Senegal, Burkina Faso
by Dolapo Adelana Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has released a 23-man list of players for this month’s international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London. Conspicuously…
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“You’ll always be part of who I’m…” | Mikel Obi pens emotional departure message to Chelsea fans
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has penned an emotional message to his "Chelsea family" as he leaves the club to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA. Obi is expected…
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Chelsea yet to speak with Mikel over new deal – Conte
Antonio Conte says neither him nor Chelsea have held contract extension talks with midfielder John Mikel Obi. Mikel who is Chelsea's second-longest-serving player behind captain John Terry is yet to…
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Mikel, Iheanacho, Musa shortlisted for 2016 Glo CAF Awards
The trio of Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa have been shortlisted for the 2016 African player of the year. Other top players to make the…
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Rio Olympics: I put more than £30,000 into Dream Team – Mikel Obi
Captain of Nigeria's bronze winning team at the Rio 2016 Olympics, John Mikel Obi has revealed the poor training conditions the team had to put up with ahead of the tournament. Mikel who…
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Nigeria’s Winner and Losers at the #RioOlympics – A quick roundup
by Tolu Omoyeni The curtains have been drawn on Rio 2016 today and it's been a roller-coaster two weeks of victory, losses, tears, boos, cheers, emotions and unending drama. The…
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From Rio to Manilla, here are the top 10 photos from the past week
From the victors at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro to the heavy monsoon rains in Manilla that have had a cataclysmic effect on the populace, here are the…
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#RioOlympics: Japanese Dr. Katsuya Takasu sidelines NFF, hands $390,000 personally to Dream Team
After winning Nigeria's only medal at Rio 2016, the heavens smiled on the Dream Team, as Japanese philanthropist Dr. Katsuya Takasu doled out the sum of $390,000 to the team -…
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#RioOlympics: We deserved to lose against Germany – Siasia, Mikel
Coach of the National Under-23 team Samson Siasia and captain Mikel Obi have said that Nigeria did not deserve to win against Germany as the Europeans were the better side on…
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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…
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#RioOlympics: We We have paid all outstanding allowances – Dalung
Minister of Youths and Sport development Solomon Dalung has stated that the national U-23 football team have been paid all outstanding allowances. The minister also said that footballers were not entitled to…
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#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…
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No player here is hungry, I didn’t donate $30,000 to anyone – Mikel Obi
Captain of Team Nigeria to the Rio Olympics, John Mikel Obi has denied reports that he gave $30,000 dollars to his teammates in the U-23 football team. Speaking from the…
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Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia speaks on alleged rift with Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi
Few years ago, rumours emerged that Super Eagles star, John Mikel Obi snubbed Nigerian music icon, Innocent '2Baba' Idibia at a London nightclub. Many believed and went ahead to opine…
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Here is the Super Eagles list for Congo and South Africa qualifiers
by Mark Bassey The Nigerian Football Federation has called up 23 players for next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Red Devils of Congo and South…
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Book review: Sir Alex Ferguson through the eyes of a Man. United fan
by Shafi’i Muhammad Abdulhamid Sir Alex Ferguson “It was important to the Glazers that there was no long period of speculation when my retirement became official. They wanted the new man…
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John Mikel Obi, Ayo Alli, Blessing Okagbare make the list! SEE the 10 most powerful people in Sports – #YNaijaPowerList
by Wilfred Okiche When it comes to sports, these young men and women pack all the punches and score all the goals. From football pitches to boxing rings, track and…
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Mikel Obi denies reports of marriage introduction to Delta soap model, Sandra Okagbue (PICTURED)
by Chi Ibe 25-years-old John Mikel Obi is said to be preparing for a March 31 marriage introduction ceremony to model, Sandra Uche Okagbue. According to this week's City People Magazine, the…
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Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList
by Yomi Kazeem John Mikel Obi Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left…
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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