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December 16, 2016

FG releases N471.8m for payment of Eagles, Falcons allowances’ to NFF

The Federal Government has released the funds required to pay all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed the super Eagles and the Super Falcons to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a statement by the Director for Information in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Kenechukwu Offie, the federal said it paid the... Read More
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December 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The shameful treatment of the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons made the nation proud once again by emerging champions at the recently concluded African Women Cup of Nations tournament. For coming tops, the Falcons are to get about $16,500 in tournament money. However, since they won the championship on the 3rd of December, they have been owed their cash prize including bonuses... Read More
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December 8, 2016

We did not expect Falcons to win AWCON – Sports Minister

Minister for Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung says no one expected the Super Falcons to lift the 2016 African Women Championship on Saturday in Cameroon. Dalung made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to State House correspondents on the issue of the non-payment of the players’ allowances. “It is unfortunate that we are celebrating victory of the... Read More
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November 30, 2016

AWCON: Buhari, Saraki hail Falcons qualification for final

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Super Falcons for qualifying for the final of the African Women Cup of Nations. The Falcons defeated South Africa’s Bayana Bayana 1-0 in a keenly contested match in Limbe, Cameroon. Nigeria scored in the second half through striker Desire Oparanozie in the 53rd minute. “Our Super Falcons have made... Read More
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November 24, 2016

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard retires from international football

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international football. The former Liverpool and England captain made the announcement on Thursday via his official Instagram page, as he thanked Liverpool, its fans, his family, and many others for their support throughout his career. He wrote, “Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can... Read More
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November 20, 2016

Oshoala scores 4, as Super Falcons beat Mali 6-0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their campaign at the African Women Championship on a high as they best Mali 6-0. Striker Asisat Oshoala was the star of the game as she scored four times. The match which held at the Stade de Limbe in Cameroon, saw the Nigerian female national team open the scoring in the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Madrid contract, to reportedly earn $710,000 weekly

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract extension with the Spanish giants. The signing was done in the Madrid Board Room of the Santiago Bernabéu as he was accompanied by President Florentino Pérez. The Portuguese player is contracted to the club until 30 June 2021. Ronaldo is expected to reportedly earn $710,000 a week... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach

Kadiri Ikhana has be appointed coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Kano Pillars on a one-year-deal. Ikhana replaces Mohammed Babaganaru, who left the club at the end of the Premier League season. Spokesman for the Kano club Idris Malikawa said Ikhana, had been given the mandate to win the  league. Malikawa said in a statement... Read More
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November 5, 2016

Who deserves to win YNaija Person of the Year? | @ToyinO1 campaigns for the Paralympic team

In the spirit of campaign season, Lawyer and consultant, Toyin Olankanpo, is campaigning for another nominee to win the YNaija Person of the Year. For those who are not aware, the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year,... Read More
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October 28, 2016

Why Mkhitaryan has been absent – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended the absence of Armenian midfielder Henrihk Mkhitaryan from his squad. The Armenian has not featured for Manchester United since the Manchester derby in the Premier League on 10 September. Speaking on the matter during Friday’s press conference at the Aon Training Complex Mourinho confirmed the player was no longer... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums

The Federal Government says it will go ahead with plans to concession the Lagos and Abuja stadiums, The Punch reports. Minister of Sports and Youth development, Solomon Dalung said this on Tuesday when he addressed Statehouse correspondents after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the nation’s performance at the 2016 Rio Paralympics games. The minister said, “I agree... Read More
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September 29, 2016

We won’t miss WC qualifier against Zambia – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked claims in the online media that the Super Eagles will fail to honour their World Cup qualifying game against Zambia. In a statement issued on its website, www.thenff.com, on Thursday it said the report was baseless. “The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned, in very strong terms, a report... Read More
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September 24, 2016

Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out

Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The Vanguard reports. Siasia who is owed five months by the Federation threatened to storm the NFF’s office at the expiration of the ultimatum and engage in a sit-out until he receives his salary. Siasia made... Read More
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September 20, 2016

Yaya Toure’s agent replies Guardiola… but it’s not pleasant

Yaya Toure’s agent, Dmitri Seluk has replied Manchester City Pep Guardiola. Guardiola had said Toure would not feature in his team unless Seluk apologises to the club. But in his reaction, Seluk said he would only apologise to Guardiola if he (Guardiola) apologises to former City manager Pelligrini. “Guardiola wins a few games and think... Read More
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September 20, 2016

Yaya Toure’s Manchester City career is over unless he apologises – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says midfielder Yaya Toure will never play for the club again unless his agent tenders an apology for his outburst following Toure’s omission from City’s Champions League squad. Toure has only featured for Guardiola once this season. Seluk while speaking on Toure’s Champions League omission by telling Guardiola said if City “don’t win... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Buhari applauds Paralympics team for outstanding performance

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s team to the Rio 2016 Paralympics games. Buhari said the team had an outstanding performance at the games in Brazil. This is contained in a statement signed on Monday by the senior special assistant to the president on Media, Mallam Garba. The statement reads in part, “President Buhari joins all... Read More
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September 18, 2016

EPL: Watford beat Mourinho’s Man Utd for the first time in 30 years

Watford Football Club secured their first victory over Manchester United for the first time in thirty years. Watford who secured a 3-1 victory at Vicarage road last defeated United on September 16, 1986. Goals from Etienne Capoue, Juan Zuniga, and captain Troy Deeney was enough to earn them a memorable win. Capoue opened the scoring... Read More
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September 15, 2016

Super Eagles will qualify for 2018 World Cup – Salisu Yusuf

Super Eagles chief coach Salisu Yusuf has expressed belief that the team will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Yusuf said this when he spoke to reporters in Abuja on Thursday. “With the right commitment and conviction, we will qualify for the World Cup with the group of young players we now have,”... Read More
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