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Nigeria in Pot 2 for World Cup draw

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Nigeria will be in Pot 2 when the draw for the 2014 World Cup holds on Friday in Brazil, FIFA has said. FIFA on Tuesday released the make-up of the four pots that will be used for the draw. As was known before the announcement, pot one consists of hosts Brazil along with the seven […]

Nigeria to drop in FIFA ranking (meaningless ranking)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

…Tricky Spain escapes drop By KUNLE SOLAJA The good run of the Super Eagles since returning from the Confederation Cup in Brazil last June will have little effect in boosting the world ranking of Nigeria when the latest ranking is released on Thursday. Despite being the only African World Cup bound team to win the […]

Euro move tears Iheanacho’s family apart

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, November 25th, 2013

advertisement Golden Eaglets sensation Kelechi Iheanacho has had a major falling out with his father over the European club he should move to. Kelechi has told his father in no uncertain terms that he wishes to move to Portuguese champions FC Porto, while Iheanacho senior has insisted he […]

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 […]