The YNaija Cover &#8211; Sports Special

ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a climax late Friday after a very colourful closing ceremony as Les Fennecs of Algeria were crowned champions of the continent for the second time in their history, following their 1-0 victory over Senegal’s Terranga Lions at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. #TotalAFCON2019 was... Read More

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July 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of July

Follow the links below to read all of our latest stories: FaceApp responds to privacy concerns about ‘transferring user data to Russia’ The Big 5: Senate confirms Muhammad as Chief Justice of Nigeria; WHO declares Ebola international health concern | Other top stories Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal The... Read More

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July 17, 2019

Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria late Wednesday at the Al-Salaam Stadium in the Egyptian capital, defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by 1-0 to clinch the third place at the ongoing African Cup of Nations. Returning to the pitch less than 5 days after losing the Semi final tie to Algeria, Odion Ighalo, tapped in... Read More

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July 15, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: Mary Remmy Njoku, the undisputed queen of Nollywood sells ROK to Canal+ Chillz: “We need to create more safe spaces for victims of rape and abuse to speak up” CAN in Abuja says: We stand with you, Biodun Fatoyinbo The Big 5: The responses to security challenges... Read More

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July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez led the Foxes of Algeria to win the semi final clash between both teams by 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.... Read More

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July 13, 2019

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s men are ”masters” over women misogyny, Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo, Super Eagles beat South Africa in #AFCON2019 quarter-final – Here’s everything that happened this week

This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of everything that went down in the past six days and are still trending today: Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo During the Senate investigative session presided... Read More

Culture, Featured, The News Blog

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July 11, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 11th of July

Follow the links to read our stories on YNaija: The Big 5: Don’t carry drugs to holy land, Dabiri-Erewa warns pilgrims; Senate warns South African government to halt killings of Nigerians | Other top stories New teaser of ”The Set Up” shows Jim Iyke in all shades of being a bad boy Beverly... Read More

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July 11, 2019

Nigerians troll rapper AKA on Twitter over Super Eagles’ triumphant victory against South Africa

We are still basking in the euphoria of the Super Eagles thrashing South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 2-1 in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, a quarter-final clash that saw the South Africa get eliminated from the tournament. Rapper AKA, who incidentally is from South Africa, really didn’t hide his disappointment about the match. I have... Read More

Culture, The Sports Blog

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July 6, 2019

Super Eagles beat Cameroon 3-2 to qualify for 2019 #AFCON quarter-finals

Saturday’s Round of 16 encounter in the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has seen the Super Eagles beat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 3-2, with an Odion Ighalo brace and Alex Iwobi supplying the winner. This West-African derby was a knockout game, with title-defenders squaring off against title hopefuls Nigeria. Odion Ighalo opened the... Read More

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July 1, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 1st of July

Follow the links below to read all our latest stories and lots more: BREAKING: Super Eagles suffer shocking AFCON defeat to Madagascar “God’s help stands in trouble” – Pastor Fatoyinbo’s wife reacts to rape allegation JUST IN: Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo takes a leave of absence The Big 5: Ruga settlement is to resolve farmer/herder... Read More

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June 30, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles suffer shocking AFCON defeat to Madagascar

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Sunday humiliated 0-2 by the Barea of Madagascar in their last group game at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Egypt. Ranked 108th team in the world and tagged as ‘underdogs’ before the game, the East Africans held their own in the tension-soaked encounter, netting in... Read More

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June 26, 2019

The Late 5: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16; Senators’ monthly pay is N15m, Sagay replies Lawan | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Eagles beat the Syli Nationale of Guinea... Read More

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June 22, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles open AFCON campaign with 1-0 victory

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday began their campaign in the ongoing Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) with a bright start, defeating the Swallows in Battle of Burundi by 1-0 to secure the maximum three points. Played in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, the goal of the game came in the 77th minute from former Watford... Read More

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June 9, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: Beyoncé’s voice teased as Nala in The Lion King, Jessica Jones, Ad Astra – Here’s your movie trailer roundup Fresh Abacha loot uncovered in Channel Island, AIT/Raypower shut down by NBC, #BBNaija premieres June 30 – Here’s everything that went down this week The Daily... Read More

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April 12, 2019

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles gets ‘easy’ group ahead of biennial football showpiece [Full Group list]

The stage is set for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and to be hosted by the North African state of Egypt. Following the draws for the competition held on Friday in Cairo which saw legends of the... Read More

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April 8, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 8th of April

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu is seriously ill, and Twitter is giving it all the publicity it deserves It is time women in Igbo land to have their #MeToo moment

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January 15, 2019

Super Eagles AFCON squad of 1994 & 2013 set to lock horns for PVC Awareness this February

Super Eagles 1994 and 2013 AFCON Squad are set to play for the Tap iNitiative PVC Football Novelty Match at the Legacy stadium, inside National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on the 9th of February 2019 in partnership with OSIWA. Through the PVC Novelty match, Tap iNitiative aims to use select AFCON football stars from the 1994 and 2013 teams including Kanu Nwankwo , Victor Ikpeba, Samson Siasia, Mutiu... Read More

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 participate in this year’s elections,Tap iNitiative has organized a novelty match tagged #PVCFootball to be played by the Super Eagles’ 1994 and 2013 AFCON winners... Read More

The Late 5: Otedola endorses Sanwo-Olu for governorship; Aregbesola says he hasn’t collected salaries for 8 years | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, speculated to be running for governorship in Lagos, has endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu for governor. In a post on his official Instagram handle on Saturday, Otedola described Sanwo-Olu as his childhood... Read More

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November 15, 2018

Governor Okowa promises Super Eagles $25,000 for every goal scored in South Africa

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has promised the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored at Saturday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the ‘Bafana Bafana’ of South Africa in Johannesburg, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The governor who disclosed this on Wednesday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, where he along with some members of the state executive council, watched the... Read More

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October 15, 2018

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Here’s how we know the AS Roma English Twitter account is run by a Nigerian

I have just started following the football Instagram account of Bleacher Report, a website that focuses on sports and sports culture. Week in, week out, B/R Football churns banter and sarcasm and takes a rotation in lionising football stars. All this, interestingly, is distilled through social media and consumed by fans of the game. Football... Read More

The Media Blog

October 14, 2018

The Big 5: Stay away from partisan politics or lose respect – Buhari tells religious leaders; PDP condemns Buhari’s travel restrictions | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s placement of travelling restrictions on 50 high-profile Nigerians, stressing that the ‘decree’ was a direct clampdown on the country’s democratic order and an overthrow of rights of citizenry as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution (as amended). According... Read More

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August 15, 2018

BREAKING: Victor Moses quits the Super Eagles, retires from Int’l football

Super Eagles player, Victor Moses has announced his retirement from the team and International football. The 27 year old who announced this via his Twitter account on Wednesday, explained that he intends to focus on his club career and young family. FULL STATEMENT: “I will like to announce that after much thought, I have made... Read More

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June 27, 2018

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See our top picks from Ghanaian Twitter trolling Nigeria’s exit from the #WorldCup

As you already know, last night Nigeria slumped to defeat against a Messi-led Argentinian side, a 2-1 loss that guaranteed our knock out from the ongoing World Cup in Russia. I’m not exactly surprised at Nigeria’s early ousting, but I guess the world won’t forget the Super Eagles’ modern redux of the ‘94 World Cup... Read More

The Media Blog

June 26, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: Rohr must let the cannons loose to defeat Argentina

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami along with NFF President Amaju Pinnick addressed the Super Eagles ahead of their most important game against Argentina by 7:00pm today in Saint Petersburg at the team hotel. Odegbami stressed that the Super Eagles stood a unique pedestal that no other team in the history of Nigerian football has had.... Read More

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June 25, 2018

How Ahmed Musa became Nigeria’s favorite son

Days after suffering a humiliating defeat against Croatia in their first group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Super Eagles filed out for the second time around, against European darlings, Iceland. The World Cup debuting Iceland team was freshly confident, following their unexpected draw with the Lionel Messi powered Argentina in... Read More

Featured, The Cutting Floor, Thinking Through

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June 22, 2018

The Late 5: Minister reveals why FG can’t secure Nigeria’s borders effectively, Super Eagles melts Iceland in dramatic World Cup encounter and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has revealed that the close family relationship between traditional rulers in Nigeria and the neighbouring countries constitutes a strong hindrance to efforts at securing the country’s porous borders. “You will agree that with the situation where you have half-brothers that have... Read More

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June 22, 2018

#WorldCup 2018: Magnificent Musa scores twice as Nigeria beats Iceland 2-0

Two brilliant goals from Ahmed Musa ensured Nigeria defeated Iceland 2-0 to give the Super Eagles campaign much needed hope ahead of our last group game against Argentina on Tuesday. Musa opened the scoring in the 49th minute by scoring a screamer in the box from a Victor Moses cross from the right. He added... Read More

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June 17, 2018

The Big 5: NAF Fighter jets conduct airstrikes in Benue, Super Eagles humbled 2-0 by Croatia and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets has on Saturday conducted air strikes on three Benue State communities, in an operation believed to be a reprisal on hoodlums in the areas. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, who confirmed the... Read More