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Ideye, Aluko, Uche out of Keshi’s World Cup plans
Brown Ideye, Sone Aluko, John Ogu and Ikechukwu Uche will not be part of Stephen Keshi’s FIFA World Cup Brazil plans as they were not part of his provisional list for the World Cup.However, the coach...
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Brazil 2014: Enyeama promises to shine
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama says he cannot wait to strut his stuff at the World Cup and put up an awesome performance.Speaking from his base in France, he says he will not fail Nigeria and...
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Brazil 2014: Leon Balogun to focus on AFCON
Recuperating Fortuna Dusseldorf defender, Leon Balogun says he will now put his focus on playing for Nigeria at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco.“I want to be back when the...
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Sharks retain top spot in NPFL
By Okey OnwugbonuSharks FC came from behind to see off a hard fighting Giwa FC in a week thirteen tie in the Nigerian Professional Football League at the Sharks FC StadiumGiwa drew first blood in the...
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Brazil 2014: Eagles set for first training session
The Super Eagles will hold their first training session on Monday evening with all 30 players in the shortlist expected to play a part.Fourteen Super Eagles players left Nigeria with coach of the side,...
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Brazil 2014: Enyeama about to enter 'century club'
by Legheri OnyamomThe countdown to Nigeria's first player to win a century of caps begins with Wednesday's friendly against Scotland in London, writes Legheri Onyamom.With so much attention on Vincent...
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FIFA 2014: Yobo, Osaze happy to be back
Returnee Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and Osaze Odemwingie are happy to be back to the foldBoth players had been frozen out of the team, Yobo since March 2013 and Osaze since before AFCON...
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FIFA 2014: Eagles’ players foresee selection problems
Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo says it will be a tough call for Stephen Keshi to decide on the 23 players he will take to Brazil.After the national team played out a draw (2-2) against Scotland, the...
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FIFA 2014: Why Nigerians won’t forget Agbim
Chigozie Agbim has put himself in the Nigerian football hall of shame and Nigerians will never forget him for that.After his performances at the Championship For African Nations, CHAN, he immediately...
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FIFA 2014: Keshi not losing sleep over Eagles 23
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi is certainly not losing sleep over who makes his final 23 man squad to the World Cup.Since the friendly match against the Tartan Army, Nigerians have speculated over...
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NFF holds Federation Cup Draw on Tuesday
The Draw Ceremony for this year’s Federation Cup Men and Women competitions will hold at the FIFA Technical Centre, Abuja on Tuesday.Head of the Federation Cup Unit, Ruth David, said at the weekend...
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FIFA 2014: AFCON hero, Mba to miss World Cup
Nigeria’s hero of the their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations win, Sunday Mba has been sensationally left out of Nigeria’s final team to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.Mba did not make the cut as Stephen...
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Nigeria, Greece play out goalless draw
by Andrew Randa Nigeria and Greece played out a goalless draw in a World Cup warm-up match at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.This will be the second successive draw for both...
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FIFA 2014: THE SUPER EAGLES: AN UNNATURAL PROGRESSION
By Kobi OkoyeLet me start by saying, no list of 23 players will please everyone even if it comprises all tribes in the country.Stephen Keshi will live or die by his decisions and this is a certainty of...
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FIFA 2014: Yobo Questions and Yet Four Games to a Nigerian Record. . .
By Professor Chuka OnwumechiliAfter the recent USA game, Nigeria’s Joseph Yobo has come under severe scrutiny and criticism. Some of it have been deserved and others not. It is important to point out...
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FIFA 2014: Comparing Nigerian Forwards on Goal Scoring
By Professor Chuka OnwumechiliNigeria has announced its 30-man list as the World Cup preparation reached fever pitch. On that list are several forwards on whom Nigeria will look to for goals. But also...
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FIFA 2014: Brazil set to kick-off tournament
The 2014 Fifa World Cup begins on Thursday as hosts Brazil open the tournament against Croatia.The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete for a place in the final in Rio on Sunday, 13 July.The...
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FIFA 2014: Day 2 Round up
Mexico overcame having two goals controversially ruled out to beat Group A rivals Cameroon courtesy of a strike from forward Oribe Peralta.Giovani Dos Santos had a volley and a header disallowed, with...
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FIFA 2014: Nigeria no longer giants
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo says he does not believe Nigeria deserve to be called African giants despite being champions of the continent.Ekpo told naijafootball247.com that Nigeria may...
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FIFA 2014: My Team Nigeria verdict
Nigeria’s Super Eagles start its World Cup campaign on Monday, June 16 against Iran and my verdict is simply a win for Nigeria.But how did I come up with this verdict? Let me take you to school.I...
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