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Keshi sticks with Onazi, Mba for Mali
by Oluwashina OkelejiNigeria coach Stephen Keshi sticks with the squad that upset their West African neighbours Ivory Coast on Sunday. "We are happy to stick with the team that did so well against...
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Let’s peep out of the AFCON window
It’s a good thing the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2013 comes up on Sunday and after that everyone can go back to solving their own problems.The AFCON has been a way out, like a drug for...
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A personal experience of AFCON 2000
By: Alajiki OlaoluwaLet me tell you a story…my story of the last time Nigeria made it all the way to the African Nations Cup final.It was the year 2000 and I was privileged to be watching my 3rd major...
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The Stephen Keshi I Know
By Mitchell Obi, AIPS Executive Committee MemberJOHANNESBURG, February 8, 2013 - The old school motto of diligence breeding prominence holds a special place in his heart.And nurtured in the best...
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Why Nigerian fans didn’t celebrate the Eagles
By Seun SanniI read a post on this blog, www.naijafootball247.com on Keshi disappointing Nigerians again and one thing caught my eye where you mentioned the fact that fans did not celebrate the Super...
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Eagles get Senatorial visit
Senate President, Senator David Mark, was the surprise guest at the Super Eagles last training session at the Soccer City in Soweto, South Africa, ostensibly to assure the team that the people and...
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Before Keshi resigns
The rumours may no longer be rumours as it gets stronger every day.We hear that head coach of Nigeria’s national team, Stephen Keshi plans to resign soon after the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON final on...
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How NFF contacted Gullit, Rijkaard for Eagles
I really do not have the time and patience today so I’m not going to write pretty neither will I play with words the way I am wont to do sometimes.Stephen Keshi on Monday announced his resignation from...
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Final argument: Local V Foreign coach for Nigeria
Keshi's Triumph and the Collapse of a Simplistic Binary: Conversing with DataStephen Keshi leading Nigeria to its third African Cup of Nations victory had several unspoken narratives that sent messages...
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Sunshine Stars won’t stop Oboabona
Sunshine Stars will not stop Godfrey Oboabona from a move to Europe if the opportunity comes up.Executive Director of the Ondo State Football Development Committee, OSFODEC, Mike Idoko told...
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Oriental derby kick starts Nigerian League
The Nigeria Premier League opens on March 9 with an encounter between Rangers and Enyimba in what is known as the Oriental derby in Nigeria.Finally, after five postponements, the League may eventually...
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Keshi harps on Emenike’s importance
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi insists injured striker, Emmanuel Emenike remains an integral and important part of the Super Eagles.Emenike scored four goals for Nigeria at the 2013 Africa Cup of...
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Enyimba stumble in Enugu
by George AkpayenEnugu Rangers opened their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a leggy 1-0 win over southeast rivals, Enyimba on Saturday.It was Bitrus Dada's first half goal at the...
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ABS, Kwara United clashe in big Ilorin derby
By Bakare IdowuThe seventeen thousand capacity Ilorin Township Stadium will be agog on Sunday when Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS FC battle Kwara United in their first game of the 2012/2013 Nigeria...
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Kwara United, Sunshine Stars clash in Ilorin
By Bakare IdowuKwara United (In pic) welcome Sunshine Stars in a week 2 encounter of the 2012/2013 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.Kwara played out a goaless draw away to ABS FC in a local...
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FIFA clearance delays Sidney Sam’s invitation
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Sidney Sam is yet to get a call up to play for Nigeria because his clearance has not been sent by FIFA.Nigeria had signified their interest to have Sidney Sam on its books...
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Oboabona explains why he’s still in Nigeria
Super Eagles and Sunshine Stars defender, Godfrey Oboabona has revealed to naijafootball247.com why he is still in the Nigerian League.Seen by many as the revelation of the just concluded Africa Cup of...
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Kalu Uche to get Eagles’ chance soon
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi says Kasimpasa of Turkey player, Kalu Uche may get his chance in the national team soon.Kalu, the elder the two Uche brothers, Ike being the younger one has been out...
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Kenya seek rare win against Nigeria
Kenya will be seeking a very rare win in Calabar on Saturday when they face African champions, the Super Eagles in a World Cup qualifying match.Harambee Stars have never beaten their opponents and the...
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Tactical thoughts on Nigeria v Kenya
Written by Nduka OrjinmoIt was a tale of two coaches as Nigeria played her first game since emerging as champions of Africa. One coach knew exactly what to do, and the other didn’t react well...
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