The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

Following the match between Cameroon and Nigeria for the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the Super Eagles defeat the Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, Twitter has been unable to hold back its excitement: Enjoy! Gosh! When we unite and show up as a nation we soar like super eagles with the heart of... Read More

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May 11, 2017

FIFA confirms more World Cup slot for Africa

by Azeez Adeniyi The FIFA Council during its meeting in Bahrain has confirmed that Africa could have as many as 10 teams at the 2026 World Cup after the allocation for places at the expanded 48-nation competition, ESPN reports. Africa is guaranteed nine places, up from the current five, while a 10th nation will enter... Read More

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March 9, 2017

Trump’s travel ban may affect US 2026 bid – FIFA

by Azeez Adeniyi World football governing body, FIFA has said US President Donald Trump’s travel ban may affect the country’s bid to host the World Cup in 2026. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said this on Thursday at London’s Heathrow Airport. The United States are favourite to win the bid with neighbours Mexico and Canada. “Mr... Read More

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March 1, 2017

World Cup: FIFA to give Africa nine or ten spots

by Azeez Adeniyi FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he would make good his promise to increase the number of African teams in the World Cup to nine or ten. Infantino said this during a visit to Mauritania this week. “We want everyone to have the right to dream and how better to do that... Read More

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January 10, 2017

FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup to a 48-team tournament in 2026. In a unanimous decision by the FIFA Council at a meeting in Zurich on Tuesday, the football governing body decided on a new format comprising 16 groups of three teams before a 32-team knockout stage. The expansion was part of the... Read More

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December 2, 2016

Eagles hungry to qualify for World Cup – Rohr

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the team is highly motivated to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Rohr, who spoke with AllAfricafootball.com, said the boys are hungry after missing out on the African Nations Cup back-to-back. “They are very motivated. To qualify for Russia is more than a dream, it is something... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Why Nigeria should not play in the World Cup – Dalung

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has said Nigeria does not need to participate in the World Cup, if the nation cannot win the tournament, Vanguard reports. Dalung was quoted as saying this in an interview with Voice of America on Friday. Dalung was quoted to have said Nigeria should only participate... Read More

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October 25, 2016

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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The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

FIFA confirms more World Cup slot for Africa

Trump’s travel ban may affect US 2026 bid – FIFA

World Cup: FIFA to give Africa nine or ten spots

FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams

Eagles hungry to qualify for World Cup – Rohr

Why Nigeria should not play in the World Cup – Dalung

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)

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