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Russia 2018: What Nigeria Owes The World
To be sure qualifying for the most important football event in the world is a big deal. After all only 32 countries get to participate in fun-filled and skill driven reverie of the World Cup out of hundreds of nations that started the race. Therefore the Euphoria that greeted the qualification of Nigeria for its […] More
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Super Eagles And Russia 2018: Don’t Roll Out The Drums Yet
The accolades are coming in torrents and some have started the celebration. There is that feeling of good aura pervading the whole nation, especially among the legion of followers of the round leather game. Suddenly like a bolt out of the blue, the Super Eagles have found their rhythm. And something a number of people […] More
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Nigeria, Cameroon Move Up FIFA Rankings
Nigeria, Cameroon Move Up FIFA Rankings Nigerian Super Eagles of have climbed once again in the monthly FIFA world rankings. In the latest rankings released on Thursday by the world football governing body, the Super Eagles moved up one notch to 38th position in the world and sixth in Africa. released on Thursday by the world […] More
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Why Supporters’ Club Must Close Ranks
A couple of weeks back, Rauf Ladipo, the president-general of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, appeared on Kadaria Ahmed’s Straight Talk programme on Channels TV. Among other things, Ladipo responded to allegations of financial impropriety levelled against the leadership of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club which he heads, by some members of the club. Like […] More
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Nigeria Drops in Latest FIFA Ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has dropped four places in the FIFA ranking for the month of April. According to the ranking released on Thursday, Nigeria dropped from 41st position to 45th position as a result of a run of poor form. A total of 135 Grade A international games, including 2018 World Cup qualifiers […] More
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Shola Ameobi Joins Crystal Palace
Shola Ameobi, Super Eagles striker, has joined Crystal Palace, an English Premiership outfit till the end of the season. He left Gaziantep, a Turkish club, where he scored four goals in 11 appearances in December. Ameobi, who scored 79 goals in 397 appearances for Newcastle United, left the St James’ Park last year after spending […] More
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Former Super Eagles Keeper Is Dead
Wilfred Agbonavbare, former Super Eagles goalkeeper has died. He died on Tuesday morning in Spain after a prolong battle with cancer. Agbonavbare, who was a member of the Nigerian U-21 delegation that played the World Youth Championships in Mexico in 1983; 1984 AFCON silver medalist and 1994 AFCON gold medalist, played for Rayo Vallecano, a […] More
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Why Some Nigerians Love to Hate Keshi, Mikel
With the shocking failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations competition scheduled for Equatorial Guinea early next year, many a Nigerian soccer fan, angry at the loss, have taken to venting their frustration against those they perceive to have caused or contributed to the team’s ouster. Two of such […] More
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Nigeria Stagnates On FIFA Rankings
Nigeria did not move on the latest football ranking released by FIFA today, as the male football team appear stuck on the 42nd position. In October, the Super Eagles dropped five places to the 42nd position on the official FIFA ranking and following the performances of the male national team in the course of the […] More
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in ForumWhat Next for Keshi?
After being buoyed by a 2-0 win over Congo in Point Noire, no one could realistically foresee the Super Eagles’ hope of defending their African Cup of Nations, AFCON, title come to a screeching halt in their drawn game against South Africa in Uyo on November 19. It is quite a shame that Nigeria will […] More
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Keshi Advised To Walk Away
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach has been urged to step down after failing to qualify the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. “Walking away honourably would be the smartest thing for Stephen Keshi. It’s pointless to hang around when you’ve failed, have been completely rejected by the NFF and are unwanted by disappointed […] More
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Super Eagles: A Big Loss For All
As we begin to come to terms with the Super Eagles’ elimination from next year’s AFCON Finals in Equatorial Guinea, it’s important to focus on the effects this would have on businesses and their sponsors. The Super Eagles are undoubtedly the NO.1 sports brand in Nigeria, followed by the English Premier League. Now, with no […] More