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AFCON: Nigeria brighten qualification hopes, beat Congo 2-0

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, November 15th, 2014

African champions Nigeria brightened their chances of qualifying for the 2015 African Cup of Nations courtesy of a 2-0 win over Congo in Pointe-Noire on Saturday. Returnee striker, Ike Uche, converted a second half penalty before China-based Aaron Samuel added a second late on to the dismay of the Congolese fans, who threw missiles into […]

Nigeria to host Brazil on May 29

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News Sunday, November 9th, 2014

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday revealed that the Super Eagles would on May 29 next year host the Brazil senior national team in a friendly at the newly commissioned stadium in Uyo. May 29 is generally marked as Democracy Day in Nigeria for the swearing-in of newly elected governors and president. It […]

Dike rejects $7,000 World Cup bonus (unbelievable and commendable)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

Dike Oklahoma State Football team forward Courtney Dike has rejected the $7000 paid to her by the Nigeria Football Federation for participating at 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada saying the honour of playing for the country was enough reward for her. The 19-year-old, who is the younger sister of Super Eagles forward […]

Jonathan returns Keshi as Eagles coach

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 31st, 2014

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi Stephen Keshi is set to return as the coach of Nigeria barely two weeks after he was relieved of his position by the Nigeria Football Federation. The PUNCH learnt on authority that Keshi is returning on the orders of President Goodluck Jonathan. A person with detailed information of happenings at […]

Ameobi makes EPL history

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, October 30th, 2014

Sammy Ameobi’s goal eight seconds after coming on as a substitute in Newcastle United 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs made history as the fastest scored by a substitute in the league history from open play. Ameobi was introduced before the start of the second half and scored straight from the kick-off for the half. He […]

Nigeria attempt to avoid lengthy Fifa suspension

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, October 30th, 2014

By Oluwashina Okeleji BBC Sport, Lagos Nigeria hope to have avoided a lengthy ban from Fifa after a regional high court overturned its recent decision to void last month’s football elections. Fifa had given Nigeria until Friday to reverse last week’s ruling by the Jos High Court that annulled the 30 September election of Amaju […]

Court decides on NFF case today

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

ustice Ambrose Allagoa of the Federal High Court sitting in Jos yesterday adjourned to today, to rule in the case of preliminary objection filed by the counsel to the Nigeria Football Federation, Damon Dashen. The court had ruled on the 23 October nullifying the Warri General Assembly and the subsequent elective congress that brought in […]

The World is fed up with Nigeria – Hayatou (Just as we are fed up with your dictatorship and corruption at CAF)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, October 26th, 2014

Nigeria football looks to be, unfortunately, heading into a long, dark night as world football –governing body is set to wield the big stick today against the most populous black nation on earth. Even as the Super Eagles still have a chance of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to defend their crown, […]

You ‘re older than you claim, Team doctor tells Ayila

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 25th, 2014

Dynamo Kiev defender Ayila Yussuf, who spent last season on loan in Metalist Kharkiv was accused by doctor Leonid Mironov for being much older than it is stated in his official documents. Officially 29-year old Yussuf came to Dynamo Kiev in 2003. He spent almost his entire career with the Ukrainian team, except short-term loans […]

Swansea boss Garry Monk criticises ‘cheat’ Victor Moses

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, October 20th, 2014

Download Flash Player now You need to install Flash Player to play this content. 19 October 2014 Last updated at 18:40 GMT Swansea boss Garry Monk said Stoke’s Victor Moses should be “ashamed of himself” and punished for winning his side a penalty against the Swans. Visiting defender Angel Rangel was penalised for a 43rd-minute […]