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Musa wants six points in Pharaohs clash
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa insists positive results against Egypt in Nigeria’s next African Cup of Nations assignments are vital…
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NFF reconstitutes Emergency Committee; Pinnick is Chairman
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the constitution of its Emergency Committee, with other standing committees and judicial bodies…
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I will not quit Man U – LvG defiant
Louis van Gaal has vowed to fight on as Manchester United manager, but admits that the matter may yet be…
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Awilo, Sunny Ade, Shattawale, Salif Keita, Wizkid, others set for Glo-CAF Awards gala, January 7
As the countdown to 2015 Glo – CAF Awards hots up; top artistes from different parts of Africa have been…
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New NPFL season to resume January 31
The new Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) calendar will kick off on January 31 with a fixtures’ draw slated for…
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I won’t set goals target –Ighalo
Nigeria International and Watford FC striker, Odion Ighalo has insisted he would not set any goals target for himself this…
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CHAN 2016: Super Eagles to play Ivory Coast, Angola friendly matches in SA
The Super Eagles will play two friendly games when they hit South Africa for the final leg of preparations ahead…
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I am still FIFA president; I’ve become the punching bag, but I am sorry for FIFA — Sepp Blatter responds
Embattled and suspended FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has responded to his eight-year ban from football by FIFA ethics committee, insisting…
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Fifa: Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini banned for 8 years
Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Uefa boss Michel Platini have been suspended for eight years from all football-related activities following…
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EPL’s top scorer, Odion Ighalo praises God for remarkable year; scores brace in 3:0 win over Liverpool
Tuesday afternoon and Watford’s first-team squad are taking part in a practice match at their London Colney training ground. It…
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Chelsea appoints Hiddink Coach; defeats Sunderland 3-1
Chelsea Football Club which has appointed Guus Hiddink as Coach to replace sacked Coach Jose Mourinho beat Sunderland 3-1 Saturday.…
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Saraki lauds Dream Team IV over Africa Nations’ Cup victory
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki today (Friday) lauded the Under-23 soccer team for bringing glory to the country by…
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CAF set to honour Buhari at 2015 Glo-CAF Awards in Abuja
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to honour President Muhamadu Buhari with a special Platinum Award at the…
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NFF proposes N7.2bn budget for 2016
Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has proposed a budget of N7.2 billion for the 2016 year. The proposal…
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FIFA: Suspended Sepp Blatter presents his defence
Sepp Blatter claimed he “did not violate FIFA’s code of ethics” as the suspended president made his defence to the…
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(Opinion) Weep not for Jose Mourinho by Tayo Ogunbiyi
After, perhaps, the worst start to a season, in which his club, Chelsea FC of England, had only been able…
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Chelsea sack Mourinho, as Hiddink lined up as temporary replacement
English premier league side, Chelsea FC have sacked manager Jose Mourinho following a string of poor performances in the current league…
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Wikki FC denies pay rise for coach, players
RUTH DAVID, Bauchi The administrative secretary of Wikki Tourists FC Bauchi, Alhaji Tijjani Sulaiman, has denied reports in the media…
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Bauchi sports writers mourn Abdulmumeen
RUTH DAVID, Bauchi Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Bauchi State chapter has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of…
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20 foreigners, 10 states to storm 2015 Benin Int’l Chess Open championship
AGENE GODWIN, Benin All is now set for the 2015 Benin International Chess Open championship as over twenty foreign chess…
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Africa U-23 Nations Cup: Gov. Wike congratulates Dream Team IV, says journey to trophy started in P/H
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has congratulated the Dream Team VI for winning the African U-23 championship and qualifying for…
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CAF Awards: Nwakali, Osimhen listed for Youth Player of the Year; Dream Team IV, Golden Eaglets for National Team of the Year prize; as Ayew, Toure, Aubameyang make shortlist
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named the final three for its 2015 Player of the Year award. Ivory…
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Champions League draw: Arsenal face Barcelona, Chelsea to meet PSG
English club, Arsenal will face defending champions, Barcelona of Spain in the Champions League last 16. Chelsea have been drawn against…
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CAF Awards: Nwakali, Osimhen listed for Youth Player of the Year; Dream Team IV, Golden Eaglets for National Team of the Year prize; as Ayew, Toure, Aubameyang make shortlist
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named the final three for its 2015 Player of the Year award. Ivory…
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Lagos to hold special games for physically-challenged athletes next year
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the holding of a Special Games for physically challenged athletes in…
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