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Rema, Wizkid, Tobi Amusan, Hilda Baci – Nigerians Who Have Set Guinness World Records

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse talents, is home to several individuals who have made their mark in the Guinness World Records. From musicians to athletes, Nigerians…

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Final Whistle: Fans, stakeholders mourn demise of former Super Eagles goalkeeper | The #YNaijaCover

Thursday, 21st January was another sad day in Nigerian football as one of its legends, Joe Erico passed on at 72; after a brief illness.Nicknamed ‘Jogo Bonito’(Beautiful Game), Erico's career…

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2013 Super Eagles Team win PVC Novelty Football Match 5-3 On Penalty Shoot Out

The 2013 AFCON winning team won the 1994 Super Eagles team 5-3 on penalties to emerge as the champion of  PVC Football Novelty Match played at the Yabatech Sports Complex…

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Nigeria’s greatest players hit the field to inspire a new generation of voters

On Saturday 12th January 2019, Tap iNitiative hosted a press meet and greet ahead of their upcoming PVCFootball novelty match. In a bid to motivate the nation’s youth to actively…

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FIFA pays tribute to late Stephen Keshi

World football governing body, FIFA has paid tribute to late Nigerian coach and player, Stephen Keshi in its article about fallen heroes. Keshi had died on June 7th at the…

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#YNaija2016Review: Mayowa Ahmed, Bukky Ajayi, Omran Daqneesh… See the top 10 stories that broke our heart this year

2016 had some of the saddest stories, from the death of notable figures to agonizing moments of war victims and the death of heroes - these are the top 10…

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#YNaija2016Review: Elechi Amadi, OJB Jezreel, Bukky Ajayi… 10 notable deaths of the year 2016

by Okon Ekpo 2016 has been an eventful year, one that has seen deaths of remarkable people - those who we would rather still have with us. From actress, Bukky…

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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,…

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Keshi remains a role model – Chukwu

Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has said hailed the virtues of the late Stephen Keshi saying he will forever remain “a role model” to upcoming coaches and footballers in…

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Stephen Keshi funeral service ongoing (PHOTOS)

The funeral ceremony of late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is currently ongoing at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport road in Benin, Edo State. Present at the ceremony is…

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Here’s how the late Stephen Keshi will be buried

The family of the late Stephen Keshi has announced the burial arrangements of the former Super Eagles player and coach. The funeral lineup includes a number of activities such as…

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Commentary: Nigeria is not worthy of Stephen Keshi

by Dolapo Adelana On June 7, 2016, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi breathed his last on the earth. The former Super Eagles captain and manager popularly called ‘The Big Boss’ went home…

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Opinion: 2 coaches, 2 changes and 2 days

by Lakunle Jaiyesimi Two eminent Nigerian coaches, Stephen Keshi and Shaibu Amodu, discovered and joined two different coaches on the train that journeyed to a different realm. The latter only…

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Eric Osagie: We can never forget… [In memory of Stephen Keshi & Amodu Shuaibu]

by Eric Osagie Death, the grim reaper, scored two devastating goals against the Nigerian soccer fraternity last week, throwing the nation into deep mourning. First, it plucked the amiable ex-coach…

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Amodu Shuaibu: Nigerians mourn death of yet another icon

Barely 3 days after Nigerians woke up to the news of Stephen Keshi's death, they were again left bemused this morning by the shocking death of another former Super Eagles coach,…

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6 things to know about the coaching career of late Amodu Shuaibu

Another shocking loss has hit Nigerian football in the form of the death of Amodu Shuiabu, former Nigerian Super Eagles coach. Last year, he was appointed again to help the…

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Reuben Abati: The national brain in recession

“Have you eaten today? If not, let me show you this new restaurant. Good food, the service girls specially attractive, the Madam herself is quite friendly.” “What are you proposing:…

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NFF pays condolence visit to Stephen Keshi’s house in Benin (PHOTOS)

The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick alongside some executive members of the football body have paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late Stephen…

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Entertainment Roundup: Beyonce keeps smashing records | Nigerian sues Jay Z, Rihanna | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept - and are now buzzing this morning. ‘Olamide left me on the streets with no…

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Aderonke Ogunleye: My last encounter with Stephen Keshi

“Hello Sir, I am Aderonke Ogunleye, a sports journalist from MTNfootball.com, I want you to react to your new appointment as the Eagles Coach,” I called his number in the…

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Opinion: Nigeria has lost a treasure in Keshi

by Tobi Adebiyi These days, in this part of the world waking up to news of sad occurrences, unfortunately, happens far too often. The rate at which ill events unfold…

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RMD writes moving tribute to his ‘brother’, Stephen Keshi

Former Nigerian skipper and coach of the Super Eagles , Stephen Keshi passed on to the great beyond. In honour of the the Nigerian football legend, Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe…

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‘Don’t speculate, autopsy will reveal what killed Keshi’

Following the untimely death of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, new reports have emerged debunking early claims that he died of a…

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3 major moments of Stephen Keshi’s career

Stephen Keshi, former Nigeria captain and coach has died at the age of 54. His charisma, influence and contributions to football in Nigeria and in Africa can’t be understated. Keshi…

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Obafemi Martins bashed for not paying respect to his former coach, Stephen Keshi

Nigerian International, Obafemi Martins has faced heavy criticism from some disgruntled followers on his Instagram for not honouring his former coach, Stephen Keshi who passed away this morning. The…

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Stephen Keshi: The world reacts to sudden death of Nigerian football legend

The nation has been thrown into a state of mourning after it lost one of its champions, Stephen Keshi to the cold hands of death in the wee hours of Wednesday…

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Stephen Keshi was ‘hypertensive and inconsolable’ over wife’s death

Nigerian football legend, Stephen 'Big Boss' Keshi was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8. While Keshi's family put out a statement confirming that he died of…

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Morning Devotion: RIP Stephen Keshi, Indian minister wants a ban on Nigerians & FG meets with South-South Governors

Today on Morning Devotion, Joachim Macebong mourns the loss of Nigerian football's great, Stephen Keshi. Also, Sokoto's plan to provide grazing reserves for herdsmen and FG's proposed meet with South-South Governors…

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How former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi died

Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach has died at the age of 54 in Benin City, Edo state. Keshi is reported to have died as a result of…

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BREAKING: ‘The Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi is dead

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi has passed on, TheCable reports. The website reports that he died of a cardiac arrest in Benin City, Edo state, in the early hours…

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