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Nigeria move up three places in latest FIFA ranking

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 18th, 2013

Nigeria have moved up to the 33rd position in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. The Super Eagles gained three spots from last month’s ranking following their victory against Ethiopia in Sunday’s World Cup first leg play-off in Addis Ababa. The Eagles have had a topsy-turvy year rising to 28th position in May but […]

I want to surpass Yekini’s record – Emenike

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 18th, 2013

-Punch Fenerbahce hitman Emmanuel Emenike has set himself the challenge of surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s goalscoring record for Nigeria. Yekini, who died last year, holds the all-time scoring record for the country. The 1993 African Footballer of the Year scored 37 goals for the Super Eagles in 58 appearances spanning 14 years. The deceased represented […]

Aluu 4: Court rules on bail application, exhibits today

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Thursday, October 17th, 2013

FROM TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt will today rule on the bail application and admissibility of photographs presented as exhibits, on the gruesome murder of four students of the University of Port Harcourt on October 5, 2012. The 12 accused persons were Lawal Segun, ex-Sergeant Lucky Orji, Ikechukwu […]

Lovers found dead naked in Ogun

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Thursday, October 17th, 2013

FROM ADE ADEYEMI, IJEBU-ODE It was a tragic end for a father of four and his lover who were found dead naked in a room, at Ago-Iwoye, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun state yesterday. The man, identified as Akeem, believed to be in his 50s was a father of four children living […]

Playoff: FIFA rejects Ethiopia protest

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

Ethiopia coach, Sewnet Bishaw World football governing body FIFA has responded to Ethiopia Football Federation’s protest letter against the referee’s decision to disallow their goal against Nigeria in a World Cup playoff in Addis Ababa on Sunday, superspot.com reports. The home side felt aggrieved after the referee decided that Salhadin Said’s shot had not […]

World Cup Playoffs: Ike defends Enyeama

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

Super Eagles goalkeeping coach Ike Shorunmu has defended Vincent Enyeama after the Lille goalkeeper misjudged a cross that put Ethiopia ahead in the World Cup playoff in Addis Ababa on Sunday. Ethiopia took the lead after 57 minutes through Behailu Asefa, when his cross from the left was wrongly judged by Enyeama and the Cameroonian […]

Keshi kicks over Italian friendly

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said next month’s friendly against Italy could stress his team because of the timing. The African champions have confirmed they will face four-time world champions Italy on November 18 in London. Keshi The Eagles will depart for England immediately after taking on Ethiopia in Calabar in the return leg of […]

Ngige is returning sunlight to Anambra — Moghalu

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

Veteran political operative George Moghalu, presently chairman of the Ngige Campaign Organization answers questions on the candidate’s quest and questions around him. BY LEVINUS NWABUGHIOGU On plans for the election We are set and are on ground. We have started talking to various interest groups with a view to re-introducing our brand. Our brand […]

We’re locked out in the rain, intimidated in Addis Ababa – Supporters Club

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

By Tony Ubani The Nigerian supporters Club recounted their ordeal in the hands of Ethiopians in Addis Ababa yesterday, claiming that they were locked out of the stadium and made to stay in the rain before they finally allowed only 400 members to provide support for the Eagles in their 2-1 win on Sunday. But […]

World Cup 2014: Ghana thrash Egypt 6-1 in play-off tie

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

World Cup 2014: Ghana thrash Egypt 6-1 in play-off tie By Ian Hughes BBC Sport Ghana took a huge step towards reaching their third straight World Cup finals by thrashing Egypt 6-1 in the first leg of their 2014 play-off. Asamoah Gyan thumped in the opener and it was 2-0 after Michael Essien’s run led […]