Super Eagles: The Fight Against Mediocrity
9th October 2015
Times have indeed changed! I got home early yesterday; just in time for the anticipated friendly encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Red Devils of Congo. Barely 10 minutes into the game, I had a premonition that I was in for a very long 90-minute game. I, like many Nigerians, was disappointed by … Continue reading Super Eagles: The Fight Against Mediocrity
Looking Back at 2014: The Year in Sports
30th December 2014
The year is gradually coming to a close with just over 48 hours to spare. The country has met some of her targets while others have been hampered due to political instability and acts of violence in the northern parts of the country. In football and sports in general, Nigeria has witnessed good progress, which can be … Continue reading Looking Back at 2014: The Year in Sports
Obi Mikel Makes Claim For a Starting Spot
9th December 2014
It was quite a relief to Nigerians to see Mikel start a premier league match, although the sweet news turned sour after 90 minutes when his club side ended the match at the losing end after Newcastle United continued their good form against a Mourinho-led Chelsea team with a 2-1 victory. It however warms the heart … Continue reading Obi Mikel Makes Claim For a Starting Spot
Super Eagles Coaching Job: Who Will Bell The Cat?
24th November 2014
The national team of Nigeria now has its head coach position open after the NFF advised Steven Keshi to ‘walk away’ from the job. This happened after the Super Eagles failed to book a place in Equatorial Guinea for the next AFCON tournament, consequent upon a 2-2 draw against a resilient South African side who played the … Continue reading Super Eagles Coaching Job: Who Will Bell The Cat?
Nigeria Vs South Africa Match Verdict: Super Eagles Must Deliver Again!
18th November 2014
The AFCON qualifier series hits home stretch tomorrow as six slots are up for grabs. The Super Eagles of Nigeria hosts Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the last round of matches in group A fixture. The match which will be played in Akwa-Ibom state in their new ultra modern, state-of-the-art stadium is set to have 30,000 … Continue reading Nigeria Vs South Africa Match Verdict: Super Eagles Must Deliver Again!
Ike Uche’s Return Can be Crucial for Eagles
14th November 2014
It is barely less than 48 hours to one of the decisive clashes between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Republic of Congo national team. A must-win match for both sides, it might be crucial in determining the country that will represent the group in yet to be decided Venue for the African cup … Continue reading Ike Uche’s Return Can be Crucial for Eagles
NFF’s U-turn on Keshi: Good or Bad?
7th November 2014
The NFF is currently gearing up for AFCON qualifier matches against South Africa and Republic of Congo, but so much drama has clouded the house. First came the cancellation of a board election by the world football governing body FIFA, and then the emergence of Amaju Pinnick as the new NFF boss, who subsequently sacked … Continue reading NFF’s U-turn on Keshi: Good or Bad?
Super Eagles Need a Leader on the Pitch: Top 3 Candidates
25th September 2014
‘No matter what ethical plane you hold yourself to, when you are responsible for a team of people, it’s important to raise the bar even higher and if you make honest and ethical behaviour a key value, your team will follow suit.’ – Tanya Prive, Co-Founder, Onevest. The Nigerian Super Eagles have experienced some success in the … Continue reading Super Eagles Need a Leader on the Pitch: Top 3 Candidates
Moses and Martins Look to Bell the Cat
22nd September 2014
The Super Eagles’ current AFCON qualifiers campaign is yet to enter second gear as the Super Eagles sit third on the log with one point from two matches. The Super Eagles scored two goals in their loss to Republic of Congo, and a barren draw against the Bafana-Bafana of South Africa. What was most glaring … Continue reading Moses and Martins Look to Bell the Cat
FC Barcelona to Play Stationery Stores F.C. at 4th Copa Lagos
19th September 2014
The beach soccer team of Spanish football club side, FC Barcelona, will play 3 of the biggest Nigerian clubs and Stationery Stores in a FC Barcelona Challenge at this year’s edition of Copa Lagos beach event. Making the announcement today in Lagos, the organisers of the first ever international beach soccer event in Nigeria said the … Continue reading FC Barcelona to Play Stationery Stores F.C. at 4th Copa Lagos
5 Reasons Brown Ideye Must Start Scoring Goals for West Bromwich Albion
18th September 2014
Just before the World Cup finals in Brazil when Keshi had snubbed the man who was vital to Nigeria’s AFCON triumph in 2013, the news broke that West Bromwich Albion had just acquired the services of a certain Nigerian breaking their club record transfer fee. It turned out to be Brown Ideye. Brown Ideye (born 10 … Continue reading 5 Reasons Brown Ideye Must Start Scoring Goals for West Bromwich Albion
Why Keshi Must Get Iheanacho For Super Eagles Matches
16th September 2014
Nigeria has paraded some of the world’s most exciting and influential attacking midfielders. Among the top of them is the once Mercurial Midfield Maestro, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, whose retirement opened creating a big hole at the heart of the Super Eagles midfield that no player has been able to comfortably handle ever since. We … Continue reading Why Keshi Must Get Iheanacho For Super Eagles Matches
Super Eagles’ Loss to Congo Makes Johannesburg Ground to Conquer
9th September 2014
It came as a surprise last weekend when the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost their first AFCON qualifier match to a determined Congolese team. Even with the mayhem rocking the NFF, many could not believe that there was a chance that the Congolese morale for the match would be boosted, taking into consideration that their … Continue reading Super Eagles’ Loss to Congo Makes Johannesburg Ground to Conquer
Keshi’s Acceptance to Coach Super Eagles Without a New Contract Should Inspire Players
4th September 2014
The Nigerian Super Eagles have a double-header AFCON qualifiers match against Congo on Saturday, and with South Africa next Wednesday but what many might not know is that the coach, Stephen Keshi is actually handling the team without being given a penny. A relationship which started great went sour after the last Nation’s Cup and … Continue reading Keshi’s Acceptance to Coach Super Eagles Without a New Contract Should Inspire Players
Ahmed Musa Gearing up for Double-Header Match With a Bang
2nd September 2014
With the AFCON qualifiers set to commence with a double header match later this month, Nigerian footballers abroad are already getting their fitness levels up. Most notably this weekend was Ahmed Musa who delivered a brace for his Russian club side CSKA Moscow. Musa followed up a Bebras Natcho penalty goal, putting CSKA Moscow two … Continue reading Ahmed Musa Gearing up for Double-Header Match With a Bang
Falconets Triumph Over Korea Republic
29th August 2014
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, The Falconets, beat Korea Republic 2-1 in their second Group C fixture to secure their first victory and go top of the group with 4points boosting their chances of progressing to the next round of the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup in Canada. Courtney Dike, who was starting her … Continue reading Falconets Triumph Over Korea Republic
Victor Moses’ Stoke City Move Set to Revive EPL Career
28th August 2014
Victor Moses became one of the most sought after wingers in the EPL after an incredible performance for Wigan Athletic in the 2011/2012 season. This prompted Chelsea to sign him for the new season, but below par performance coupled with unsuccessful loan spells put his career in decline. Moses began his career in the championship … Continue reading Victor Moses’ Stoke City Move Set to Revive EPL Career
Keshi’s Proposed Separation With Super Eagles: Good or Bad?
26th August 2014
The bond between the NFF and the Super Eagles coach seems to be losing its hold, with Keshi allegedly asking the NFF to forget about new contract talks. “Talks over a new contract shouldn’t drag on. I can’t wait any more – the NFF is not serious. “I have moved on. I can only … Continue reading Keshi’s Proposed Separation With Super Eagles: Good or Bad?
Iheanacho Needs to Move for First Team Football
20th August 2014
It has been quite a revealing pre-season for the Nigerian sensation Kelechi Iheanacho after he made his debut with two goals in two matches for Man City. This has made his coach, Manuel Pellegrini brand him ‘a player for the future’. Iheanacho’s path is one trodden in past times, yet one that has led very few … Continue reading Iheanacho Needs to Move for First Team Football
Nigeria Holds Mexico to 1-1 Draw
7th August 2014
The Falconets began their 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup title bid on a shaky note. As they forced Christopher Cuellar’s ladies to a draw in Canada, Nigeria’s U20 women national team played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their opening group game of the 2014 Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. Played … Continue reading Nigeria Holds Mexico to 1-1 Draw
Okagbare Delivers Another Gold in 200meters as Ese Wins Long Jump Event
1st August 2014
Yesterday, Nigeria’s sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare won the women’s 200m gold at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. She clocked 22.25 seconds to confirm forecasts that the sprints medals were hers for the taking. Earlier on Monday, she won the gold in the women’s 100m with 10.85 seconds, setting a record while beating … Continue reading Okagbare Delivers Another Gold in 200meters as Ese Wins Long Jump Event
NFF’s Attempt to Keep Keshi Should be Applauded
31st July 2014
There is certainly no love lost between the NFF and the yet to be reinstated head coach of the Super Eagles. An affair which started on a good note after the Super Eagles won the African Cup of Nations title for the first time in almost two decades, appeared to have gone sour after … Continue reading NFF’s Attempt to Keep Keshi Should be Applauded
Okagbare Delivers Gold for Team Nigeria, Sets New Record
29th July 2014
Multi-talented Blessing Okagbare won the women’s 100m in a Commonwealth Games record of 10.85 from Jamaican duo Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart, who took silver and bronze in 11.03 and 11.07 seconds respectively. Nigerian Okagbare won the long jump silver and 200m bronze at last year’s IAAF World Championships. When asked what her best event … Continue reading Okagbare Delivers Gold for Team Nigeria, Sets New Record
Iheanacho Sets Sights on Premiership With Manchester City
28th July 2014
17-year-old Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho is with Manchester City from the Right to Dream Academy, based in Ghana. The Blues have close ties with the organisation and have previously signed Godsway Donyoh and Mohammed Abu from there. The academy is aimed at fostering the best African football talent, and on first look Iheanacho appears to … Continue reading Iheanacho Sets Sights on Premiership With Manchester City
NFF Chairman Impeached as Board Seeks Contract Talks With Keshi
25th July 2014
The Nigeria Football Federation board, yesterday, in Abuja impeached its chairman Alhaji Animu Maigari. The former chairman, coming from the brink of extinction after being saved by FIFA’s insistence, was sacked because the board members were not happy with the style of the president of the federation. The Board asked Maigari’s vice to take over … Continue reading NFF Chairman Impeached as Board Seeks Contract Talks With Keshi
Omeruo Heads Back to Middlesbrough on Loan
21st July 2014
If recent reports are anything to go by, 20-year-old Kenneth Omeruo who started all four of Nigeria’s matches in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, will return to the Riverside Stadium to work with Aitor Karanka. The young Nigerian footballer has revealed that he is set to return to Middlesbrough on loan this … Continue reading Omeruo Heads Back to Middlesbrough on Loan
Nigeria Meets FIFA Deadline, Moves to 34th on the Rankings
18th July 2014
The world football ban placed on Nigeria had put the nation’s football affairs at a standstill, but recent reports say that Nigeria has met FIFA’s conditions to lift its ban on the country after a regional high court squashed an order restraining the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from office. Troubled Nigeria Football … Continue reading Nigeria Meets FIFA Deadline, Moves to 34th on the Rankings
Omeruo Chased by Club Sides as Chelsea Want Him Back
16th July 2014
Kenneth Omeruo started the year with a loan spell at Middlesbrough and was set to make a big move to a Premier League club side with great resistance from his parent club. Newly promoted English Premier League side, Queens Park Rangers are interested in taking on Nigeria World Cup defender on loan from Chelsea for … Continue reading Omeruo Chased by Club Sides as Chelsea Want Him Back
Implications of FIFA Ban on Nigeria
14th July 2014
The news of the ban of NFF might have stunned many Nigerians but it didn’t take many sports analysts by surprise after the Federal Government placed a probe on NFF. The FIFA Emergency Committee decided to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of government interference. Article 13, par. 1 and … Continue reading Implications of FIFA Ban on Nigeria
Blessing Okagbare Leads Nigerian Team to Glasgow
10th July 2014
Fresh from her awesome outing in the Prefontaine Classics in the USA, sprinter Blessing Okagbare, along with quarter-miler, Regina George and triple jumper Tosin Oke, has been confirmed for the ninth meeting of the 2014 season of the IAAF Diamond League on 11-12 July in Glasgow, Scotland. While Okagbare will compete in the women’s … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare Leads Nigerian Team to Glasgow