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Keshi makes u-turn, withdraws his resignation as Eagles coach

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

By Nnamdi Ojiego Keshi is staying on – Minister … Report reaching us from South Africa says the glorious Super Eagles handler, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has withdrawn his resignation, after a meeting with the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi. The immediate past Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Colin Udoh, who has been covering the […]

Keshi clears the air on his purported resignation

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Coach Stephen Keshi says he will still continue his job as Super Eagles coach, contrary to rumours on his purported resignation. In a statement on Tuesday in Johannesburg, Keshi said he was making the declaration to clear the air on his “rumoured resignation.’’ “My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I […]

Mba seeks dream Europe move

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria’s unlikely hero in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Sunday Mba, has said he hopes he has done enough to earn a dream move to Europe. On Sunday in Johannesburg, the 24-year-old Warri Wolves forward scored the goal that ended Nigeria’s 19-year wait for a continental glory as […]

Stephen Keshi tells African radio station he has quit as Nigeria coach

Posted by admin National Politics, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Monday, February 11th, 2013

Stephen Keshi has told a South African radio station that he has resigned as the Nigeria coach, less than 24 hours after leading his country to the Africa Cup of Nations title. The Super Eagles edged out Burkina Faso 1-0 in Sunday’s final to become the African champions for the third time but it appears […]

Afcon : Retired banker dies watching Nigeria/Burkina Faso match

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

Lagos – A retired banker, Felix Bassey, 65, died, Sunday, while watching the finals of the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) game at which Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso, 1-0. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered from a reliable source at The Eko Hospital, Ikeja, that the deceased was believed to have died of […]

We‘ll build on the current success – Abdullahi (But you wanted to sack Keshi now you want to build)

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

The Honourable Minister of Sports, and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has thanked Nigerians for the massive support of the Super Eagles, stating that their support inspired the team to victory. He further commended the players, Coach Stephen Keshi and other members of the technical and support team for their hardwork, […]

Five Nigerians make CAF Best XI

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 10th, 2013

The Confederation of African Football has selected five members of the Super Eagles for the Best Eleven after Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sunday to lift the Nations Cup title for the third time. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, defender Efe Ambrose, midfielder Mikel Obi and forwards Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike were selected to complete […]

Eagles punish Burkina Faso…Win AFCON 2013

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 10th, 2013

By KUNLE SOLAJA, National Stadium, Johannesburg On the alluring turf of the 90,000-seater National Stadium and in front of enthusiastic and appreciative crowd, it was Super Eagles all the way! They beat hard-fighting Burkina Faso 1-0! The Super Eagles are the champions for the third time. The inscription on their ceremonial dress after the final […]

AFCON Finals 2013: Goodluck Nigeria – make us proud and bring the trophy home

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

“Nigeria have defied the odds – and recent recent form – to reach the Afcon final in Johannesburg” Nigeria will hope to end an astonishing 19-year wait for a continental title on Sunday evening at the National Stadium when they take on Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Stephen Keshi was the […]

AFCON: Keshi keeps mum on Moses, Emenike

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

Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Stephen Keshi will not make a decision on the injured duo of Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike “until the last minute” ahead of today’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso. Both player picked up injuries during Nigeria’s 4-1 semifinal win against Mali on Wednesday and are […]