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Nigeria climbs one step in latest FIFA ranking
The August edition of the latest FIFA ranking released, Thursday, has seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb a step up to…
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Ambode targets sports to boost job creation, tourism
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s plans to use sports as a veritable tool that would…
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Nigerian football fans set up alternative English Premier League – on Twitter
On weekends in Nigeria, getting together to watch the English Premier League features on almost everyone’s to-do list. Bars and…
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CAF fines Nigeria over pitch invasion during AFCON game with Chad
African football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has slammed a $5,000 fine on Nigeria for pitch invasion…
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José Mourinho blames ‘ridiculous mistakes’ for Chelsea’s defeat at Porto
José Mourinho insisted he had no regrets about leaving Oscar, Loïc Rémy and Radamel Falcao back in England and suggested…
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Blaming David Ospina for Arsenal defeat is a farce — Arsène Wenger
Arsène Wenger Tuesday, angrily defended his decision to start David Ospina ahead of Petr Cech in Arsenal’s 3-2 Champions League…
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FIFA bans Jack Warner for life from football activities
Former FIFA vice-president, who hugely facilitated Nigeria’s hosting of the 1999 Youth World Championships, Jack Warner, has been banned from…
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Oliseh names 19 for Oct 5 CHAN qualifying fixture
Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh has invited 19 domestic professionals for next month’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against…
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UEFA Champions League: Olympiakos’ Brown Ideye looking forward to taking on Arsenal
Former West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye has said he has nothing to prove as he prepares to make a…
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Pele: I’d rather play for Arsenal than Chelsea
Pele has only gone and got himself involved in the Arsenal versus Chelsea debate. The legendary Brazilian striker, who alongside…
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Pellegrini confident ManCity will win Euro Champions League
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini switched his focus to conquering Europe, Sunday after his side’s Premier League ambitions took another…
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Super Falcons coach takes blame for team’s poor showing at AAG 2015
Super Falcons interim coach, Chris Danjuma has taken full responsibility for the side poor performance at the just concluded 11th…
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Nigeria Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee releases decisions on 21 cases
The Disciplinary Committee of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has, according to Mr Ademola Olajire, NFF spokesman, released decisions made at…
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Super Eagles: Enyeama, Obi in Eagles’ 24-man list for Leopards, Lions
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh, has listed goalkeeper and skipper Vincent Enyeama, midfielder John Mikel Obi and forwards Victor…
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AAG 2015: Okagbare denies rift with AFN
Nigerian sprint sensation, Blessing Okagbare, has pledged to always put Nigeria’s interest upper most in her mind. Okagbare said this)…
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AAG: You are a big disappointment — Siasia berates U23 team
Coach of the National U-23 team, Samson Siasia, said that the team was a big flop against Burkina Faso in…
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Zenith Bank committed to developing grassroots football in Nigeria — CEO Amangbo; unveils partnership with NFF
Leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has announced a novel plan to engineer football growth and development in the country…
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Ngozi Ebere joins PSG Ladies in France
Super Falcons defender, Ngozi Ebere has signed for Paris Saint Germain Ladies from local side Rivers Angels in the 2015-16…
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Africa U23 Cup of Nations: Dream Team drawn against Egypt, Algeria, Mali
The national U-23 team have been given a tough draw in Group B of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations…
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AAG: D’Tigers qualfy for Basketball s/finals; as D’Tigress poised to top group
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing 11th All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo. The…
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AAG 2015: Nigeria bag gold in triple jump
The athletics event kick-off at the All Africa Games with Nigerian triple jumper, Tosin Oke, winning gold medal in the…
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NFF lines up Cameroon, Congo friendlies for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation has lined up two friendly matches for the Super Eagles against Cameroon and Congo next month…
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AAG 2015: Dream Team to face Burkina Faso
Nigeria will be on the march again, Tuesday as the Dream Team take on Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of…
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AAG 2015: Nigeria win table tennis gold
Aruna Quadri lived up to his billing in global table tennis when he guided Team Nigeria’s fight back to win…
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Etisalat hosts football tourney as Cliqfest train stops at Usman Dan Fodio varsity
The Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto was a beehive of activities recently as it played host to Etisalat Cliqfest, the…
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