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Oliseh, Enyeama face off in Super Eagles’ Belgium camp; as goalkeeper considers retirement
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed reports of a face-off between the Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and the…
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Board again rejects Oscar Pistorius’ parole request; recommends psychotherapy for athlete
Convicted South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been ordered to undergo psychotherapy by a judge-led panel which upheld a decision…
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Larry Izamoje drums support for Nigerian football
Founder/CEO, sports radio station, Brilla FM, Dr. Larry Izamoje, has called for support to local football clubs and leagues in…
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Victor Moses withdraws from Nigeria’s friendly matches citing injury
Coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh now has increased worries following the withdrawal of winger Victor Moses, who announced,…
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Chelsea give Mourinho ‘vote of confidence’
Chelsea have offered manager Jose Mourinho and his squad a vote of confidence following their 3-1 defeat at home to…
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Update! Liverpool sack manager Brendan Rodgers; set to name Klopp as replacement
Brendan Rodgers’ reign as Liverpool manager is over. The 42-year-old was sacked by the club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG),…
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(Photonews) UN Information Centre Lagos flags off October 70th anniversary activities with Lagos Beach half marathon
As Nigeria marks its 55th Independence anniversary today, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos also flags off its October…
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Nigerian–born Tottenham’s Dele Alli ‘speechless’ over England call-up
Tottenham’s Dele Alli says he was left “speechless” by his maiden England call-up, just five months after playing in League…
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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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