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I am happy to be back – Echiejile

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, July 7th, 2014

Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile has said he has put the disappointment of missing out on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil behind him and is focused on club duties, africanfootball.com reports. The former FC Porto player, who has been training in Austria with his French club AS Monaco teammates ahead of next season, says […]

Keshi denies resignation reports

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

BRASÍLIA (AFP) – Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said Tuesday that he was “shocked” by reports that he has resigned after his side’s World Cup defeat. Keshi, whose side lost to France in the last 16, insisted that nothing has been decided. “What I said to my players was that this was maybe my last match […]

I’m proud of Eagles – Mikel

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi Nigeria midfielder Mikel Obi insists that the Super Eagles should be proud of their efforts at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, africanfootball.com. The African champions were knocked out of the tournament after losing 2-0 to France in a last 16 clash in Brasilia on Monday. After holding […]

Yobo, Enyeama, Odemwingie to quit Eagles

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Some of the top Super Eagles’ players who took part in the 0-2 loss to the French national team, Les Bleus, said they plan to give chance to younger ones in the Super Eagles. The players are Vincent Enyeama, Captain, Joseph Yobo and Osaze Odemnwingie. In separate interviews at the mix zone, they said they […]

We must beat Nigeria – Benzema

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, June 26th, 2014

By Tony Ubani France top striker, Karim Benzema has warned his French squad to get serious for a tough encounter with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the second round of the World Cup insisting that they must do everything to beat the African champions. Still savouring topping their group with seven points with the […]

Nigeria won’t be easy to beat — France coach (Counting your chicks before they…?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, June 26th, 2014

By Tony Ubani France coach, Didier Deschamps does not believe his side will have an easy time when they meet Nigeria in the round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil. The Super Eagles go head-to-head against Les Blues on Monday with bookmakers seemingly unanimous that the French would be too […]

World Cup: Nigeria through to the Round of 16 despite a 3-2 loss to Argentina

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Argentina secured top spot in Group F and preserved their unblemished record at Brazil 2014 with a 3-2 win over Nigeria illuminated by braces for Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa. Alejandro Sabella’s side will be joined in the Round of 16 by the Super Eagles, who contributed greatly to this enthralling match and progress due […]

Eagles’ $2m demand shocks Senate President

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Senate President, David Mark, got a taste of the national team camp when he held a meeting with the Super Eagles in Campinas just before their opening match against Iran in Group F of the 2014 World Cup on Monday. Mark led the Federal Government delegation to the World Cup in Brazil. Our correspondent learnt […]

How we will beat Argentina – Keshi (Beat them first and tell us later)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, June 23rd, 2014

By Onochie Anibeze, in Brazil Stephen Keshi has one thing to tell Nigerians:“Always be patient. Don’t write off any team in a tournament until that tournament is over.” Keshi was referring to the super performance of the team on Saturday night here. He did not sound boastful but he was extremely excited that the boys […]

Osaze sparkles, crackles ribs in Obahiagbon style

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, June 23rd, 2014

Osaze is causing laughter and bringing joy to many instead of his initial arrows that were fired and caught him in the web of missing the World Cup. In tweeting yesterday, Osaze went the way of his Edo-born brother and politician Festus Obahiagbon. Commenting on events at the on-going World Cup where his goal against […]