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Opinion: How Nigeria failed Stephen Keshi

by Ololade Ajekigbe The third and fourth lines of the Nigerian national anthem read “The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain.” It’s supposed to be a profound declaration of assurance. An unequivocal guarantee that come what may, our country will be there for anyone who has made an unforgettable contribution to the... Read More

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NFF to immortalize Amodu, Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that plans are underway to immortalize coaching legends Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi, who both passed on last month. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi reiterated this while receiving in his office on Thursday, the newly appointed National Technical Director, Mr. Bitrus Bewarang. “The NFF is liasing with the... Read More

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Stephen Keshi to be buried July 29

The funeral rites of the late former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has been fixed for July 29, 2016. The burial will hold at his country-home of Illah town in Delta State. Before his demise Keshi coached the Togolese and Malian national teams qualifying the former to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He led the... Read More

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Keshi’s children shocked over ‘fixing of burial date’

The children of the late Nigeria captain and coach Stephen Keshi are presently in the country for the funeral of their father. The bereaved children of the late Keshi expressed surprise that some persons had without their consent, already fixed a date for their father’s burial when they had not even seen his corpse. “I just... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Buhari’s changing body language and 4 other things

By Simon Kolawole At the end of the day, President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be loosening up. He came to power with a set of ideas, with the best of intentions, undeniably convinced that those ideas would help produce the Nigeria of his dreams. But as ideas go, they are not etched on the marble.... Read More

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‘Most Nigerian football coaches are hypertensive’

About 75 percent of Nigerian coaches are hypertensive, says the President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Bitrus Bewarang. Bewarang’s statement comes on the heels of the deaths of two former Nigeria’s football coaches, Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu – both men died in Benin City, Edo state. According to Vanguard, Bewarang also said that... Read More

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‘Amodu Shaibu’s legacy is secured in the memories of Nigerians’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, expressed his shock at the death of former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football, Amodu Shaibu. Osinbajo made this known in a statement personally signed by him. He stated that Shaibu’s death, just a few days after former Nigerian coach and player, Stephen Keshi, was a big blow to... Read More

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How Stephen Keshi spent his final moments

The family of late Stephen Keshi has narrated how the former Super Eagles coach died. The cause of his death is believed to be cardiac arrest but an autopsy is yet to be carried out on his remains. Keshi, who was 54, was said to have given up the ghost at 11.45am after complaining about... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Jonathan’s cousin granted N500 million bail An Abuja High Court has granted bail to the cousin of Jonathan, Robert Azibaola, and his wife. 2) Makoko floating school collapses The popularly Makoko floating school has collapsed after it was hit by heavy rainstorm. 3)... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today. 1) The big boss is dead Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has died of cardiac arrest at Benin City, Edo state. 2) Buhari didn’t travel for medical treatment The presidential spokesperson, on Tuesday, said President Muhammadu Buhari was in London for holiday and not... Read More

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Ungrateful Stephen Keshi demands N1 billion compensation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s good luck juice that Stephen Keshi drank, ran out after he left office. And now, the sacked former Super Eagles coach is demanding N1 billion compensation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for not refilling that cup with Buhari Juice. Keshi has now dragged the NFF to court for “wrongful dismissal... Read More

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Why Stephen Keshi was sacked

Stephen Keshi was sacked as Nigeria coach on Saturday after a committee of the Nigeria Football Committee put together a damning report that recommended his sacking. Although Sunday Oliseh has since been named the Nigerian team’s new coach, completesportnigeria.com was able to obtain the report. It’s a long read; IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT INTO... Read More

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The NFF, Keshi and Enyeama Brouhaha

by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Since the inception of the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation there have been different chronicles of crisis at different levels which is causing a great distraction for the players, Federation and football loving Nigerians. In Nigerian history, and from my childhood to adulthood, I have never at a time come... Read More

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Amokachi blames Keshi for Nigeria’s defeat to Uganda

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi, has tried to distance himself from the limp display in the 1-0 loss to Uganda on Wednesday night. The former Nigeria international claims Stephen Keshi picked the team and not him. Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon and Akeem Latifu all made their debuts, as the former African... Read More

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“Keshi did not turn down Nigeria contract” – Addo

by Mark Bassey Emmanuel Addo has rubbished stories that claimed that his client Stephen Keshi, turned down a new deal from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Keshi has been out of contract since the 2014 World Cup ended and was recently on the shortlist to replace Paul Put as Burkina Faso coach. Addo confirmed that... Read More

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February 26, 2015

NFF lied to Nigerians, I’m not interested in coaching Super Eagles – Keshi

by Mark Bassey Stephen Keshi has blasted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), for making Nigerians think he was keen on continuing as Super Eagles boss. The national team has been without a substantive coach, since Keshi’s old contract expired after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. “Nigerians have been deceived; I never applied for the... Read More

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February 18, 2015

NFF tells Stephen Keshi to shape in or ship out

by Mark Bassey Felix Anyasi Agwu has warned Super Eagles’ coach Stephen Keshi, that he must be ready to adhere to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) term of reference, if he must sign a new deal. Agwu, who is the chairman of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee, says there are a lot of things... Read More

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February 15, 2015

“Keshi does not deserve to be Super Eagles coach” – Akpoborie

by Mark Bassey Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie, has criticized the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to offer coach Stephen Keshi a new deal. The Big Boss is set to offered fresh terms, after his initial contract expired after the 2014 World Cup and Akpoborie insists that Keshi is the wrong man for... Read More

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February 11, 2015

The hide and seek over Stephen Keshi’s new contract continues

by Mark Bassey First we heard that Stephen Keshi was set to continue as coach of the Super Eagles. From the mouth of two witnesses of course – in which a matter is established. “We are going to be having a meeting of the technical committee on Tuesday on February 10 and many far reaching... Read More

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October 19, 2014

@Simonkolawole: The #BokoHaram peace deal was long overdue

by Simon Kolawole Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education and a leading figure in the Bring Back Our Girls movement, called me on Friday afternoon, clearly desperate to hear some good news about the Chibok schoolgirls. She had heard that the girls, kidnapped by Boko Haram since April, were about to be released under... 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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Vincent Enyeama makes Goal 50 list, as Cristiano Ronaldo reigns supreme

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been named in the Goal 50 list, where he finished in 27th spot after impressive performances with Lille and the Super Eagles in the last season. The Goal 50 is a compilation of the best football players from all football leagues over a full season. Enyeama helped... Read More

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#WorldCup: Why I cannot promise victory against Bosnia – Keshi

by Zara Mustapha Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, says he cannot promise Nigeria victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday’s World Cup game because he is not God. After a disappointing goalless draw in their opening Group F match against Iran on Monday, the Super Eagles need a win against Bosnia to boost their hope of qualifying for the knockout... Read More

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APC chided for electing 52-year-old Youth Leader, Keshi explains why Nigeria couldn’t defeat Iran & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerians condemn APC for electing 52-year-old Youth Leader Nigerians across political divide have criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC, for appointing 52-year-old Ibrahim Jalo as its youth leader. Mr. Jalo was one of the new executives elected at the party’s convention held in Abuja on June 13 and 14. Among those who... Read More

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: 10 players Keshi CANNOT drop from his final 23-man squad to Brazil 2014

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last week, I compiled a list of five players Stephen Keshi should drop after the Nigeria vs Scotland friendly in London. Today is FIFA’s deadline for teams to submit their 23-man squads for the 2014 World Cup. Here are 10 players, who can be certain of their place on that plane to Brazil: Vincent... Read More

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October 18, 2013

Onochie Anibeze: Brazil 2014 – The next thing Nigeria needs to do

by Onochie Anibeze And before we get to Brazil, Keshi must be bold to take some brilliant and courageous steps to make his team stronger. We have the potential to shine in Brazil but we must appreciate our shortcomings and correct them. I received many messages especially in the first half of the game. Nigerians could... Read More

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October 13, 2013

Simon Kolawole: A federalism ruined by allocations

by Simon Kolawole Now, how can states become more economically stable and viable? There are two avenues I can think of straightaway. One, solid minerals. The laws are currently skewed in favour of the federal government and there is gross inactivity despite all the licences issued to mining companies over the years. What is federalism?... Read More

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October 11, 2013

Onochie Anibeze: What Keshi must do to beat Ethiopia

by Onochie Anibeze You can lose to a weaker team when you underrate them. With all your finesse and techniques, a fighting team, with guts and stupendous will, overpowers you. A team endowed with technical prowess can lose to a team full of determination. A hungrier team can shock a team with superior skills. Eagles can... Read More

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February 17, 2013

Simon Kolawole: A lesson or two from the Super Eagles

by Simon Kolawole Those who play up ethnic and religious sentiments for political purposes in Nigeria may wish to look at football, or sport, more closely. They need to renew their minds. I was close to tears. I arrived Abuja, last Tuesday, shortly after the Super Eagles returned from South Africa where they had... Read More

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