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Brazil 2014: Sports minister backs Keshi to lead Eagles (Is there anyone else better?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, November 21st, 2013

Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi | credits: File copy Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday said the Federal Government had confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, to lead the national team to the Brazil 2014 World Cup. He however added that if Keshi feels he needs additional […]

Nigeria, Italy settle for 2-2 draw

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, November 19th, 2013

Nigeria’s striker Bright Dike (centre) against Italy’s Manuel Pasqual (left) during the international friendly match at Craven Cottage in London ..on Monday | credits: AFP Nigeria and Italy settled for a 2-2 draw in a pulsating friendly match played at the Craven Cottage in London on Monday. Giuseppe Rossi opened scoring for […]

U-17 World Cup: If Boys Aren’t Men, Nigeria Shall Rule the World – By Hakeem Babalola

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Hakeem Babalola, NNP Columnists, Soccer, Sports Monday, November 18th, 2013

By Hakeem Babalola | Budapest, Hungary | Nov. 18, 2013 – I have followed the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates with much enthusiasm and calmness of the mind. As African, I always want African teams to excel; and as Nigerian, I definitely love Nigeria to “super-excel”. I like good football but whenever my […]

Eagles can win World Cup – Enyeama (Win group matches first, then 1st round, QF, Semis b/4 talking about Cup)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, November 18th, 2013

Vincent Enyeama Nigeria stand-in captain Vincent Enyeama believes the African champions can win next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The Super Eagles became the first African side to qualify for the 2014 World Cup after beating Ethiopia 2-0 on Saturday for a 4-1 aggregate victory. Enyeama believes Nigeria can become the first […]

Nigeria book ticket for World Cup in Brazil after defeating loud mouthed Ethiopians

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Saturday, November 16th, 2013

Nigeria will be playing in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil after defeating Ethiopia 2-0 on Saturday to seal a 4-1 aggregate playoff triumph. After winning the first leg 2-1 in Addis Ababa last month, Victor Moses’ 20th-minute penalty and substitute Victor Obinna’s late free-kick earned Stephen Keshi’s side a 4-1 aggregate victory and secured […]

Mikel: I’ll open up after World Cup ticket qualification

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, November 15th, 2013

Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles talisman, John Mikel Obi has declared that he has refused to make too many comments ahead of the game against Ethiopia on Saturday because of the importance of the match and the need for maximum concentration by all and sundry. Mikel, who spoke on Thursday also declared that he will […]

FIFA assures Ghana over Cairo security

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, November 11th, 2013

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter | credits: File copy FIFA assured Ghana officials on Monday that security “guarantees” are in place for next week’s World Cup playoff in Egypt. The assurance comes a day after police and fans clashed in Cairo at the African Champions League final. Plans for the playoff were unchanged after FIFA Secretary […]

Eagles stars in, head for Calabar

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, November 11th, 2013

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi leads the list of Super Eagles players spotted in Nigeria on Monday as the camping resumes in Calabar for the final qualifying match against Ethiopia on Saturday. The PUNCH checks at the Metropolitan Transcorp Hotel in Calabar by 9.45pm on Monday confirmed that none of the foreign-based players had arrived in […]

More cash rewards for Eaglets

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, November 9th, 2013

U-17 WINNERS: Nigeria players celebrating after winning the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, Uae… on Friday | credits: AFP After getting increased match bonuses for winning the 2013 U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, the Golden Eaglets will further receive cash rewards from President Goodluck […]

Historic Eaglets win World Cup for the fourth time

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Saturday, November 9th, 2013

U-17 WINNERS: Nigeria players celebrating after winning the 2013 Fifa U-17 World Cup at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, Uae… on Friday | credits: AFP Nigeria on Friday became the most successful team in FIFA U-17 World Cup history with a 3-0 win over Mexico at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu […]