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Afcon: Penalty awarded against Nigeria unjustifiable – Experts

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 26th, 2013

Lagos – Football experts on Friday expressed disappointment with the officiating of the Nigeria-Zambia match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa, which ended 1-1. Reacting to the conduct and outcome of the encounter, some of the sports analysts separate telephone interviews in Lagos said that the penalty awarded against Nigeria […]

Afcon: Eagles blast Ahmed Musa, Uche

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Ahmed Musa and Ikechukwu Uche were rapped by their teammates after Nigeria threw away their lead at the death against Burkna Faso on Monday. “The players gave both Musa and Uche their piece of mind immediately after the match,” a top official informed MTNFootball.com “They blamed them for the draw because they said they should […]

Afcon: Renard under pressure as Keshi plots Zambia’s fall

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Herve Renard is feeling the pressure ahead of Friday’s crucial clash against Nigeria. This follows Zambia’s stuttering 1-1 draw against Ethiopia in their opening Group C match on January 21 at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Renard refused to be engaged into discussing the scenario in Group C following Nigeria’s draw against Burkina Faso. At the […]

Africa wants FIFA to increase World Cup slot

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, January 20th, 2013

FIFA should consider increasing the number of African teams in future World Cup finals from the current five, the president of the Ghana FA, Kwesi Nyantakyi told Reuters yesterday. Despite some disappointing World Cup performances in recent finals, Nyantakyi said in an interview that the top African teams were now on a par with many […]

AFCON: Favourites afraid of Nigeria – Kanu

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Former Super Eagles skipper Nwankwo Kanu has stated that the team under Stephen Keshi deserve much more respect from Nigerians. Nigerians have raised some fears over the team after some less than convincing displays in the build-up to the 2013 Nations Cup as they laboured to draw with both Cape Verde and a Catalonia selected […]

FG releases N490m for Eagles (Please don’t embezzle it)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 19th, 2013

The Federal Government has released N490 million to the Super Eagles to participate in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The money, which was released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was part of the funds approved for the team to participate in the competition. Julius Ogunro, the Special Assistant (Media) to Sports Minister […]

Yobo targets trophy as Eagles arrive S’Africa

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, January 18th, 2013

Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo on Thursday reiterated his desire for the team to win the 2013 Africa Nations Cup. Yobo re-emphasized his wish on the team’s arrival in Nelspruit, South Africa for the competition which kicks off on Saturday. The Fenerbahce defender who alluded to the fact that the 2013 tourney should be his […]

FIFA rankings: Eagles stagnant as Ghana surge

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Nigeria remained stagnant at 52nd place in the latest FIFA rankings for the month of January, 2013. The Super Eagles, however, are 9th in Africa as Cote d’Ivoire remain Africa’s number one nation but 14th in the world Meanwhile, Ghana have moved four places up in the latest FIFA ranking. The Black Stars climbed from […]

Eagles trounce Farense 5-0, depart for Afcon

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

…Farense Coach Tips Team For Trophy The Super Eagles ended their training camp in Faro, Portugal in style on Tuesday when they trounce, Portuguese second division side, Farense 5-0, in a game described by Head Coach Stephen Keshi as dress rehearsal for the team’s opening game against Burkina Faso on January 21. The match, which […]

Rehabilitation begins at National Stadium, Abuja

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Track & Field Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Comprehensive rehabilitation of the main pitch of the National Stadium, Abuja has begun. Work on the stadium began last week, with the contractors who built the stadium Julius Berger Plc, being in charge of the rehabilitation effort. The Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Bolaji Abdullahi, had assured Nigerians in December […]