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Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

NIGERIAN youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, is so sure of his ability that he has opted to stay at Manchester City to battle for a first team shirt than go out on loan to another club, reports Africanfootball.com. Manchester City has many attacking options including Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko, Wilfried Bony and Stevan Jovetic, but Iheanacho is […]
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said he still wants to buy Arsenal despite failing in a 2010 bid to acquire a stake in the club. The Nigerian billionaire is now worth nearly eight times as much as when he tried to buy into the Gunners, and the passionate Gooners has not given up on […]
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Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Aspiring Nigerian footballers and indeed basketballers may soon find the Russian League a very tough one to join as the Russians move to restrict the inflow of foreigners and indeed force out those already there. The aim, they have explained is to strengthen their national team and their football system ahead of the 2018 World […]
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Vincent Enyeama advertisement Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama, has hinted of his retirement from the team as he urged the coaches to intensify the search for a suitable replacement for him. Enyeama, who featured in his 100th game for Nigeria in a friendly against Uganda […]
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Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba was delighted with his side’s showing in their 1-1 draw with Nigeria in Nelspruit on Sunday An 85th minute scorcher by Russian-based Ahmed Musa – who captained the Super Eagles side on the day – and an added time strike by Mamelodi Sundowns’s Bongani Zungu ensured a share of the […]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Keshi yet to sign contract By Our Reporter on March 26, 2015 Sports The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and out of contract former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has finally agreed to a new deal that would see the “Big Boss” return to the team. NFF President, Mr Pinnick Amaju who confirmed Keshi’s imminent […]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2015

.As Cranes spoil Enyeama’s centenary BY GEORGE ALUO Another bad outing! That was what the Super Eagles had last night at the magnificent Uyo nest of champions, as Nigeria lost 0-1 to Uganda in an international friendly. The defeat spoilt the fun of Nigeria’s first choice keeper, Vincent Enyeama who celebrated his 100th cap for […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
Vincent Enyeama Goalkeeper and team captain, Vincent Enyeama, will win his 100th cap when Nigeria host Uganda in a friendly match today (Wednesday) at the Akwa Ibom State International Stadium in Uyo. The Lille goalkeeper has been a regular for Nigeria since making his debut at the 2002 World Cup. In a football system where […]
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2015

Idris Adesina • (1) Flying Eagles before their semi-final match against Ghana (2) The Under-20 Cup won by Nigeria at the African Youth Championship in Senegal … on Sunday. | credits: AFP advertisement Nigeria became the first side to win the African Youth Championship for […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

The dream of out of contract Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi to return to Mali Eagles as coach has been terminated with the appointment of Frenchman Alain Giresse by the Mali Football Federation yesterday. Giresse who is making a second stint as Mali coach is expected to sign a two-year contract today, that country’s football federation […]