Brazil legend Carlos Alberto dies at 72

The captain of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning side, Carlos Alberto has died aged 72. The Brazil legend died in Rio de Janeiro following a heart attack. Alberto scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history in the 1970 final against Italy, rounding off a sublime team move with a powerful low finish. Right-back Alberto... Read More

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October 3, 2016

FIFA President, Infantino wants 48-team World Cup

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed the expansion of number of teams who participate in the World Cup to 48 adding a one-match playoff. Infantino said, “The next 32 (teams) would play a match, a playoff, three days before the World Cup to decide the other 16,” he said during a visit to a university in... Read More

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June 11, 2016

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 Super Eagles qualify for the 2015 AFCON after the late Stephen Keshi was sacked. Not too much is known about the Edo state born coach... Read More

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Golden Eaglets win the U-17 world cup | YNaija.com

November 9, 2015

Golden Eaglets win U-17 World Cup

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets have defeated Mali 2-0, to win the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Estadio Sausalito Vina del Mar. Victor Osimhen scored the first goal of the match to increase his tally to a record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, while Funsho Bamgboye netted the second goal a few minutes after the opener. The... Read More

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July 22, 2015

Russian referee punishes player for being a victim of racial abuse

The really shameful part of all this is that Emmanuel Frimpong, the player in question, was criticised by his own club for his response to racist chants from opposing supporters. His own team. Via The Guardian: “When the match was stopped, the fans started shouting ‘monkey’ at me,” he told reporters. “Then the monkey chants... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Lionel Messi will be haunted by World Cup failure forever – here’s why

by Mark Bassey Lionel Messi has admitted that failing to win the World Cup final last year, is something he and the rest of his Argentina team-mates will regret forever. Mario Gotze scored an extra time winner for Germany, as they beat the Albiceleste 1-0 to win the competition. “What can I say? It’s a... Read More

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November 8, 2014

Nigeria-Italy, USA ’94: Revisiting the game 20 years after

by Adedayo Ademuwagun 20 years ago, Nigeria played against Italy in the second round of the USA ’94 World Cup. That game is one of the most memorable games in Nigerian football history. Nigeria was participating in the World Cup for the first time then and the squad was in top form. They had... Read More

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October 4, 2014

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

by Mark Bassey The new President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is not so fond of the gaffer of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi. Pinnick, before emerging the NFF boss, had granted an interview with Vanguard, where he said Keshi’s performance at the Brazil world cup, proved that he had reached the limit... Read More

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September 7, 2014

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday’s match against Congo. Nigeria lost 3-2 against our Group A opponent in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State. Keshi, who coached the Eagles at the... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Stephen Keshi agrees new N6million contract to continue as Super Eagles’ coach

by Mark Bassey Head coach of the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has agreed to sign a N6million contract to stay on as gaffer of the senior male national football team. He will sign the agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation and the Sports Ministry once the NFF crisis is resolved. On the evening of Thursday,... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Luis Suarez promises to be a good boy! He says he’s gotten help (READ)

by Mark Bassey Barcelona and Uruguyan forward Luis Suarez says he has gotten professional help following the four-month ban he received for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. Suarez made his début appearance for the Catalans in the 6-0 thrashing of Mexican side Club Leon, in a friendly match on Monday, 18... Read More

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August 4, 2014

“FIFA’s corruption sickens me, Blatter is a dictator” – Lineker is not holding back

by Mark Bassey Former England and Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker, has expressed his disgust and anger at the corruption within FIFA and called the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar “ludicrous”. Lineker was part of the England bid team for the 2018 tournament, which was eventually awarded to Russia and said the... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Opinion: This is how to get the Super Eagles back on track!

by Folashade Akintayo Granting coach Keshi a new contract for another four years and keeping the group while injecting new blood can only make the team better The prognosis that Nigeria – the giant of Africa will fail or succeed in its race against 31 countries to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup has now... Read More

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July 22, 2014

Is Enyeama quitting the Super Eagles for good? | Read his response

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles number one goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has rubbished reports that claimed he was close to quitting international football. The Lille stopper was speaking at the annual Ibom Football Awards in Uyo, where he assured fans that he is still part of the national team. “I never said I will never play... Read More

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July 21, 2014

Black & White: Man City player, Bacary Sagna and HOT wife hit beach in Miami (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Bacary Sagna and his wife, Ludivine were different colour shades as they hit a Miami beach on Saturday, 19 July. They were spotted playing around on the sand as Ludivine showed off her incredible hourglass figure in a brown bikini, with a sarong tied loosely around her waist. Meanwhile, husband Bacary rocked a... Read More

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July 19, 2014

Done deal: West Brom signs Brown Ideye on a club record deal

by Kolapo Olapoju Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye has been signed to English Premiership club, West Brom Fc, for a club record fee of £10 million. The forward who missed out on the world cup tournament in Brazil joins the Baggies from Dynamo Kiev on a three-year deal. An elated Ideye shared the news... Read More

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July 18, 2014

NFF credits World Cup performance for Nigeria’s rise in FIFA rankings

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said that the Super Eagles have risen in the latest FIFA rankings, because they have a good tournament at the just concluded World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria jumped ten places and are now 34th in the world in the newest rankings released on Thursday. A statement... Read More

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July 14, 2014

Brazil 2014: “Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball award” – Maradona

by Mark Bassey Diego Maradona has admitted that his compatriot Lionel Messi, did not deserve the Golden Ball award he received, after the 2014 World Cup ended on Sunday. FIFA announced the Argentina forward, ahead of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez, as winner of the prestigious individual award. Messi scored four times in... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Mario Balotelli develops cold feet, deletes shotgun photo on Instagram (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju At this point in time, every Mario Balotelli hater should steer clear of him because the dude has just acquired a shotgun… which is probably loaded. The Italian footballer recently posted this photo on Instagram pointing a shotgun at his haters with the accompanying caption, “Big kiss to all the haters”. However,... Read More

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July 12, 2014

I’d give up all my personal achievements to win the World Cup – Messi

by Mark Bassey Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has said that he would return all his personal accolades, if it means they will lift the World Cup on Sunday. Messi has scored four times as the Albiceleste progressed to the final of the tournament, where they will face Germany. The forward has won numerous individual honours,... Read More

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July 9, 2014

This Brazilian boy, others certainly never experr’it (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani The young Brazilian soccer fan above simply cannot believe his team how badly his team lost to the ruthless German national team in the first semi final match of the ongoing World Cup. Hundreds of millions of soccer crazy Brazilian fans will surely feel the same way after their team suffered a... Read More

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July 6, 2014

Opinion: ‘Calamity’ Yobo bids Eagles farewell (A rejoinder)

by Emmanuel Nwachukwu The media is looked up to by the nation to inform, educate, enlighten and most importantly help shape public opinions and policies. Hence, the media must be sound, reasonable, responsible, articulate and respectful. After weeks away from writing articles to concentrate on my paid employment and young family, I had to cut... Read More

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July 5, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: The Super Eagles and their allowances – Before you shoot at them (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Indicting players when issues of allowances come up with the national team will never solve the problem. The reaction of the players is only the result of a deeper issue. Players of the Greek national team raised patriotism a notch when they decided to donate their earnings from the World Cup into... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Perry Brimah: #WorldCup2014 – Nigeria simply deserved to lose

by Perry Brimah I rejoiced in our loss. We deserved it for more reasons than one. We are a nation at loss. We are a lost nation. Why did I tell my friends that I hoped and prayed Nigeria soon got knocked out of the World cup? Why did I jump when France scored its... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Toks Ero: What are Nigerian politicians doing in Brazil?

by Toks Ero Nigeria’s delegation is perhaps the largest in Africa. Why did Nigeria need to send such a large delegation? These men and women are neither footballers nor part of the coaching crew or members of the Nigerian Supporters Club. The 2014 World Cup is underway in Brazil. I am happy and proud that Nigeria... Read More

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July 1, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 things we learnt from the Nigeria vs France match

by Ifreke Inyang It’s safe to say the fight ended as soon as Matuidi ended Onazi’s evening with a nasty tackle, for which he could have easily been sent off. The Eagles’ midfield went flat and France swarmed forward at will. France tested Don’t get it twisted. The Super Eagles gave a good account... Read More

June 30, 2014

#YNaijaPolls: How far will the Super Eagles go in the Brazil 2014 World Cup? (Click to vote)

After shining like a thousand stars and finally losing to Italy in the Second Round of the 1994 World Cup hosted in the United States, Nigeria has been unable to break the jinx of advancing to the Quarter Finals of the greatest footballing spectacle the world has ever seen. The opportunity to make history has... Read More

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June 27, 2014

What was she thinking? Singer, Cossy Orjiakor goes TOPLESS for the Super Eagles (Viewer Discretion)

by Akan Ido She’s been known to be controversial, baring her cleavage an all, but this perhaps is the most daring stunt we’ll get from singer, Cossy Orjiakor. The busty lady posted a topless picture of herself moments ago on Twitter wearing nothing but the Super Eagles jersey wrapped around her waist. She shared the... Read More

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June 26, 2014

Caption this: What was Enyeama telling Messi before the Nigeria/Argentina match? (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido They exchanged pleasantries with each other before getting on the pitch for the nail-biting encounter at Port Alegre but Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Nigeria’s safe hands, Vincent Enyeama went all out against each other as soon as the match got underway. Ahmed Musa’s performance in today’s World Cup match is the stuff... Read More

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Brazil legend Carlos Alberto dies at 72

FIFA President, Infantino wants 48-team World Cup

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

Golden Eaglets win U-17 World Cup

Russian referee punishes player for being a victim of racial abuse

Lionel Messi will be haunted by World Cup failure forever – here’s why

Nigeria-Italy, USA ’94: Revisiting the game 20 years after

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

Stephen Keshi agrees new N6million contract to continue as Super Eagles’ coach

Luis Suarez promises to be a good boy! He says he’s gotten help (READ)

“FIFA’s corruption sickens me, Blatter is a dictator” – Lineker is not holding back

Opinion: This is how to get the Super Eagles back on track!

Is Enyeama quitting the Super Eagles for good? | Read his response

Black & White: Man City player, Bacary Sagna and HOT wife hit beach in Miami (PHOTOS)

Done deal: West Brom signs Brown Ideye on a club record deal

NFF credits World Cup performance for Nigeria’s rise in FIFA rankings

Brazil 2014: “Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball award” – Maradona

Travelogue: YNaija’s Alex Yusuf recounts his ultimate World Cup 2014 experience from Brazil (Part 2)

Mario Balotelli develops cold feet, deletes shotgun photo on Instagram (LOOK)

I’d give up all my personal achievements to win the World Cup – Messi

This Brazilian boy, others certainly never experr’it (LOOK)

Opinion: ‘Calamity’ Yobo bids Eagles farewell (A rejoinder)

Japheth Omojuwa: The Super Eagles and their allowances – Before you shoot at them (Y! FrontPage)

Perry Brimah: #WorldCup2014 – Nigeria simply deserved to lose

Toks Ero: What are Nigerian politicians doing in Brazil?

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 things we learnt from the Nigeria vs France match

#YNaijaPolls: How far will the Super Eagles go in the Brazil 2014 World Cup? (Click to vote)

What was she thinking? Singer, Cossy Orjiakor goes TOPLESS for the Super Eagles (Viewer Discretion)

Caption this: What was Enyeama telling Messi before the Nigeria/Argentina match? (SNAPSHOT)

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