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Nigeria drops further in April FIFA rankings
The April 2016 rankings released by FIFA rankings has seen the Super Eagles drop by five points to occupy the…
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Buhari commits to making sports major pillar of economy
Federal Government, Wednesday, in Abujadecalred its resolve to tap into the enormous resource of sports by encouraging the private sector…
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Nigeria National League now set to kick off on May 7
The ad hoc committee overseeing the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Wednesday in Abuja said the league’s 2015/2016 season would…
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Lawmaker calls for more investment in sports
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency in the House of representatives, Philip Shaibu has called for more…
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2017 AFCON ouster: NFF to meet Dalung, Tuesday; rules out Okocha for Eagles’ job
Following the unceremonious ouster of the national team from the qualifications for the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in…
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I have no regrets hiring Sunday Oliseh — Pinnick ; vows he will not resign
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, Wednesday, in Abuja said he had no regrets hiring Sunday Oliseh…
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Sports minister apologises for Super Eagles’ 2017 AFCON crash
In a series of tweets, Wednesday, Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Solomon Dalung, apologised to Nigerians for the failure of…
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Nigeria, South Africa crash out of 2017 AFCON; as Onigbinde calls defeat ‘unfortunate’
The Pharaohs of Egypt sent the Super Eagles packing from next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon after…
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(Photonews) Memorable pictures from the epic Super Eagles/Pharoahs match
The titanic match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharoahs of Egypt has come and gone with its…
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Pharaohs hold Super Eagles to 1:1 draw in Kaduna
A 92nd minute equalizer by the Pharaohs now threatens to spoil the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Gabon 2017 party…
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AFCON 2017: Siasia strategizes for Egypt; as Mikel becomes new Super Eagles captain
Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia and his assistants have mapped out the strategy that would nail the Pharaohs of…
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NFF declares Iwobi fit to face Egypt
Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi, is now ready to face Egypt and is available for selection. It was reported, Tuesday, that…
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Iwobi rushed to hospital for food poisoning at Super Eagles camp
Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi has been hospitalised after suffering from food poisoning while on international duty. The 19-year-old linked up…
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Sports, driving force of Nigeria’s unity – Buhari; declares open 11th Police Games
President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday, described sports as the driving force of the country’s unity and oneness. The president spoke in…
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Iwobi, a humble, intelligent boy; I like him – Wenger
The forthcoming clash between Nigeria and Egypt gets into another gear of high expectation as two key players on both…
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Asisat Oshoala leaves Liverpool, joins Arsenal Ladies
English football side, Arsenal Ladies have completed the signing of Nigeria international markswoman, Asisat Oshoala. The 21 year-old striker spent…
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Odemwingie considers permanent Bristol City move
Peter Odemwingie will consider joining English Championship side, Bristol City, on a permanent basis this summer. The 34-year-old Nigeria forward…
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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos coach boasts after 6-0 trouncing of S/A team
Following the trouncing handed out to their South African counterparts, Saturday, Head Coach of the national women’s U-17 team, the…
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Nigerian international, Odemwingie donates to Orphanage home
AGENE GODWIN,Benin Nigerian international, Osaze Odemwingie has donated several food items and a cash gift to Iwinosa Orphange,Benin city as…
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Siasia believes Eagles can recreate October ’77 feat
Coach Samson Siasia has said that he believes the Super Eagles can give Nigerians joy on Friday, March 25 by…
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2016 Edo FA Cup to be biggest in history – Ilaboya boasts; stakes N.5m for winners
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo State Football Association (FA) chairman, Frank Ilaboya, has stated that the 2016 State FA Cup would…
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Siasia drums support for Super Eagles; calls up 42 for crucial Egypt AFCON tie
Newly-appointed caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia sent out invitations to 22 home-based players as well as another…
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NFF: Limits of executive recklessness By Bola Bolawole
Not long ago, the United States’ President Barak Obama counseled that Nigerians should build strong institutions and not strong men.…
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FIFA honours Vincent Enyeama for Ligue 1 match heroics
For his exceptional heroics in a Ligue 1 match, former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has been honoured by world…
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NFF accuses Oliseh of tearing Super Eagles apart; as Enyeama rules out return to team
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Monday, accused the recently sacked coach of the national team, Sunday Oliseh, of almost tearing the…
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