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Battle of Uyo: Algeria re-jigs squad for Eagles

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, November 4th, 2016

Battle of Uyo: Algeria re-jigs squad for Eagles — 4th November 2016 • Invites six new legs to camp By George Aluo Algeria has continued to perfect strategies for the crucial November 12 Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria with the invitation of six new players to camp. The Belgian tactician of the Foxes, […]

Obafemi gets world’s most expensive boat as birthday gift

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Few days after buying the 2017 Bentley Bentayga worth around $281,170, Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins has added another means of transportation to his collections. His classy Bentley which can move at a speed of around 301 kilometre per hour, is among the collection of exotic speed cars, the former Newcastle United forward has in his […]

Corruption killing sports in Nigeria, Amokachi alleges

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

ABUJA—Ex-International, Daniel Omokachi, yesterday, opened a can of worms in the nation’s sporting arena, alleging that Nigerian youths cough out as much as N250,000 each to get into the U-17 team in Nigeria. Amokachi spoke when he joined forces with coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, operating under the aegis of National Support Groups for […]

Nigerian footballer Izu Joseph has died after being shot.

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, October 17th, 2016

Izu Joseph (left) was a key player for Shooting Stars Nigerian footballer Izu Joseph has died after being shot. The 24-year-old , who played in defence for Nigerian Premier League club Shooting Stars, was hit by a stray bullet when gunmen attacked a market in his hometown of Okaki in Rivers State. The club’s tweeted […]

World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria grabs three points against Zambia in away match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, October 9th, 2016

By Staff Reporter – New Nigerian Politics Nigeria defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola in its first match in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier that tested the tenacity of the West Africans. Alex Iwobi netted the first goal for the three-time African champions in the 33rd minute after the Zambian defence failed to properly handle […]

Picture: I play football but I’m sexy — Adule

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 8th, 2016

ADULE FK BIIK Kazygurt Nigerian forward Charity Adule talks football, lifestyle, fashion, guys and more in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA How would you describe your season so far in Kazakhstan? I can say that I’ve had a fantastic season and year. It has not been easy but I thank God for what He has done […]

FIFA Women U-17: Flamingoes land in Jordan ahead of Brazilian clash

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Nigeria’s Flamingoes have arrived in Jordan ahead of their opening game at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in the Asian country from September 30 – October 21. The Emirates Airline flight had a stopover in Dubai before embarking on the journey to Amman. The Nigeria U-17s led by skipper […]

Siasia quits, says Nigerian Football system ‘disrespectful’

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Coach of the National U-23 team, Samson Siasia, says he is quitting the game in Nigeria because of what he describes as “a disrespectful system”. Siasia coached the Dream Team to a bronze medal at the just concluded Rio Olympic Games. He is the most decorated African football coach at the Olympics having also won […]

Mikel’s father disappointed with NFF, FG (What do you expect from lazy and corrupt NFF officials)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, August 25th, 2016

Jude Owuamanam, Jos Pa Michael Obi, father of the national Under-23 team captain Mikel Obi, has expressed his disappointment over the treatment of the team after winning bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Pa Obi said that he had expected his son to lead the team to the country to be given a rapturous […]

NFF staff grumble over poor state of Nigerian football (Anything to do with the poor and corrupt leadership of the NFF?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

There was an uneasy calm Monday at the secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as most of the members of staff of the federation were seen in groups discussing the state of the country’s football. The staff were particularly angry following the dwindling fortunes of the nation’s football which came to an all time […]