CLICK: Guinness fulfils its $2,000 per goal offer to the Super Eagles (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s finest; the Super Eagles, yesterday triumphed over the Flames of Malawi in Calabar a 2 – 0 victory match witnessed by hundreds of eager Nigerian fans who came out en masse to support the team in their quest for victory. With this win, the Eagles move into the final round of... Read More

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September 5, 2013

“They came for my wife” – Robbers raid Ahmed Musa’s house in Jos, attack his mother

by Oge Okonkwo Super Eagles and CSKA Moscow forward , Ahmed Musa was attacked by armed robbers at his home, in Jos on Wednesday night. According to MTNFootball.com, Musa said about 10 gunmen stormed his house close to the Plateau State Government House at Rayfield some minutes past 11p.m and made away with cash and valuables. “Armed... Read More

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August 18, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Rapper, Olamide parties with Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins

by Akan Ido Rapper, Olamide is here seen lounging with Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins at a party. The Baddo of Life was wearing all white everything and what is fast becoming his trademark glasses. He captioned the Instagram post with: “…wiv my guy oba goal .. Hood party !!” Martins is known for his... Read More

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August 3, 2013

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo passes Chelsea medical, gets jersey number

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has passed his medical at English Premier League club Chelsea and has been handed jersey number 51. His Holland-based adviser, Chika Conleth Akujobi , told MTNFotball.com: “Kenneth has passed his medical test at Chelsea and his training shirt number is 51. “It’s the reward of our hard work and belief... Read More

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July 19, 2013

Jonathan commends Amaechi on NFF complex

President Goodluck Jonathan has commended River State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi for the construction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Office Complex. President Jonathan rained praises on the Governor; chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) for Super Eagles’ 2010 world cup qualification and members of the PTF while commissioning the office complex situated at the... Read More

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July 18, 2013

Tax fraud: Former Super Eagles player, Taiye Taiwo to lose €600,000 Marseilles mansion

by Rachel Ogbu Former Super Eagles player Taiye Taiwo has been indicted for tax fraud in France, new reports say. The ex-Nigeria international star who recently joined Turkish side Bursaspor stands to lose his €600,000 mansion based in Allauch, a French commune situated east of Marseille. A Marseille court has begun a judicial procedure to... Read More

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June 30, 2013

Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha is dead

by Isi Esene Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha died this morning at a private hospital in Ilorin where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Oliha, 44, a member of the 1994 African Nations Cup winning squad was until his death one of the coaches at the Kwara State Football Academy in Ilorin. Fred... Read More

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June 18, 2013

‘Ifreke talks Sports: WANTED – Strikers for the Super Eagles

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It’s not time to press the panic button, but we certainly should be worried. Forget the 6-1 scoreline from Monday night. Nigeria desperately need players, who can simply tuck the ball into the net. The days when we used to have powerful, hungry and clinical forwards like Rashidi Yekini, Samson Siasia, Daniel... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Following a stellar performance: NFF slashes Stephen Keshi’s salary, cuts Super Eagles bonus

by Isi Esene In a bid to tighten its belt and cut costs the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to slash the salaries of national team coaches including Stephen Keshi who still has a contract running. The Technical and Development Committee of the federation which met on Tuesday in Abuja recommended steps needed to... Read More

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April 9, 2013

“Taribo West could have removed 2 or 3 years from his age, not 12” – Former Inter Milan doctor

by Isi Esene Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West is getting support from former Inter Milan club doctor, Piero Volpi, on the discrepancy over his age when he joined Partizan Belgrade in 2002. Former Partizan Belgrade club chief, Zarco Zecevic, had reportedly accused West of lying about his age claiming to be 28 when he... Read More

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April 3, 2013

Super Eagles: “I will not beg him to play” – Joseph Yobo protests non-inclusion

by Isi Esene Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo is certainly not happy with team coach Stephen Keshi for seemingly neglecting him vowing not to beg to be invited to camp. The team captain who spoke with Sports Radio 88.9 Brilla FM lamented over the manner in which he was ignored just after leading the national... Read More

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March 24, 2013

“That tissue paper called Complete Sports…” – Osaze Odemwingie squares up with newspaper editor

by Isi Esene A lot of people have criticised Osaze Odemwingie for venting his feelings on the social networking site, Twitter, advising him to halt his rant and focus on his career but the West Bromwich Albion striker is at it again, this time squaring up with the Chief Editor of a Nigerian sports newspaper,... Read More

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March 22, 2013

Nigerians and Kenyans stage international tweet fight – #SomeoneTellKenya vs #SomeoneTellNigeria (TWEETS)

by Rachel Ogbu As expected, the report on how the Kenyan football team, Harambee Stars were treated on arrival into Nigeria to play a World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles on Saturday drew a lot of attention from both countries. There were also accompanying pictures that showed the visiting team training by the... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Shameful: NFF leaves Kenyan Harambee Stars to train in Oshodi primary school, lodge them in ‘2-star’ hotel (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu Kenyan national football team, The Harambee Stars who are currently in the country to play a World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles on Saturday are said to be living and training in disappointing conditions. Reports claim the hospitality is nothing to go by, for one the reception right from the... Read More

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March 17, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Austin Okocha’s wife, Nkechi steps out in style (We like!)

by Isi Esene Nkechi Okocha, the beautiful wife of former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha was recently seen with the ex-football player at a dinner organised for nominees of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites recently and she was looking as stunning as ever. The... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria and the irony of success

by Abimbola Adelakun For what it is worth, sports (wo)men deserve what they are paid. The problem here is the manner the Super Eagles players have been showered with money and national awards is so erratic that it is embarrassing. There, of course, cannot be a single theory that explains why Nigeria is stuck in... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Femke becomes Funke: The Eagles and the beast

by Femke van Zeijl Good journalism should strike a balance… I do believe the news in the West about Nigeria tends to have very limited perspectives: if it is not the Niger Delta than it is Boko Haram or corruption. Let me be honest. I don’t give a toss about football. The religiousness with which... Read More

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February 20, 2013

“Only one cup? I beg” – Is Osaze Odemwingie attacking Keshi (again)?

by Isi Esene Osaze Odemwingie has taken some time to vent on the social media network, Twitter, in tweets which appeared to be directed at Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. He also used the opportunity to explain his disagreement with former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia. The striker, who was dropped from the... 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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February 12, 2013

D’banj celebrates with Super Eagles after his performance at the finals of the African Cup of Nations (PHOTOS, WATCH)

by Chi Ibe D’banj performed at the finals of the African Cup of Nations which took place in South Africa on Sunday. Nigeria emerge champions over Burkina Faso in the last game. The Koko Master celebrated taking pictures with the Super Eagles players. ... Read More

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February 10, 2013

It’s happening in Abuja! NSC brings music, comedy, and football together for the Eagles for AFCON finals

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is organising a free viewing centre for fans to watch the final match of the African Cup of Nations between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Stallions of Burkina Faso. The viewing centre located at the training pitch of the National Stadium, Abuja will be open to fans from... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Getting away with murder – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Of course Nigeria is a country that so many of her citizens sadly want to get out of. Why not, when less than 5% of us have any form of insurance. On Sunday evening, right after the Eagles pecked the Elephants, I was entertained at dinner by one of those people who... Read More

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February 3, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Why the Nigerian elite are as uneasy as the poor

by Simon Kolawole No wonder you sleep at ease in your London home, where there is no fence, than in your fortified Nigerian house where soldiers and police are on guard. It is quite easy to understand why: our elites have created and are sustaining a society filled with outrageous inequalities. This story fascinates but... Read More

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February 2, 2013

“We’ll give ONE WEEK of free sex if Eagles win the cup” – Association of Nigerian Prostitutes

by Chidi Okoye The Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (ANP) has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for moving on to the quarter finals stage of the Orange African Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013, urging them to go for gold. The ANP, in a statement issued through its national secretary, Jessica Elvis, urged the national... Read More

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January 28, 2013

AFCON 2013: “Don’t embarrass us,” NFF tells Eagles

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says the Super Eagles must not embarrass the country by failing to qualify for the quarter-finals of the on-going African Nations Cup. Keshi’s side have two points and are second in Group C which includes leaders Burkina Faso who have four, defending champions Zambia who also have two and the... Read More

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January 28, 2013

Don’t breathe air! – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze You see, there is power in the spoken word, and when someone constantly prefers to “rule” rather than to “govern”, then you know that the country is in trouble. Since the fatal shooting of her husband in 2009, Adiza Orjieh has been on a quest for justice. Sadly, she will have to... Read More

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January 25, 2013

AFCON 2013: Eagles draw again

by Babarinsa Olusola Zambia’s keeper, Kennedy Mweene spared the defending champions an early exit as his late penalty gave them a draw against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an AFCON Group C match concluded a few minutes ago. All the teams in the group came into today after matchday 3 games were both drawn, but it... Read More

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January 25, 2013

The bread and games of Nigeria’s terrorism – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Truth is, the lack of faith shown in law enforcement is quite justifiable. Why, we live in a country where the rather modest sum of $67 billions can take a hike without law enforcement even taking notice. “Non curat de plebis libertate velit solum panem et circenses.” — Juvenal Hope you enjoyed... Read More

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January 21, 2013

Stallions clip Eagles’ wings

Alain Traore scored with virtually the last kick of the match as Burkina Faso snatched a point against Nigeria. The Super Eagles had dominated throughout but had only Emmanuel Emenike’s 23rd-minute goal to show for it, and after the dismissal of Efe Ambrose with 16 minutes remaining Burkina Faso sensed that the points were there... Read More

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January 20, 2013

Baby Noah: Osaze Odemwingie is the newest dad in town

by Rachel Ogbu Peter Odemwingie, 31, became a proud father early this morning to baby Noah. The football star took to twitter to announce the birth of his child with wife Sarah. Odemwingie said his baby came in time to celebrate his most recent goal. His late equaliser earned West Brom a share of the... Read More

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