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Nigerian House of Reps hold Special Plenary Session for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
(Culled from Sahara Reporters) Remarks By the House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, at the Special Session of the House Of Representatives to honour the victorious National Football Team, the Super Eagles, the 2013 African Soccer Champions, on Wednesday 13th February 2013. Protocols: 1. On behalf of all my colleagues, the Honourable Members … Continue reading Nigerian House of Reps hold Special Plenary Session for Super Eagles
By pagboga
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile: Efe Ambrose
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude This versatile player, who can play as right back, centre back and defensive midfielder, is another member of Nigeria’s 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship squad. Born Efetobore Ambrose Emuobo in Kaduna on 18th October 1988, the tall defender plied his trade at Kaduna United for four years between 2006 and 2010. He … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile: Efe Ambrose
By pagboga
FG and Individuals Reward Super Eagles for Returning With AFCON Trophy
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The victorious Super Eagles team was given a hero’s welcome yesterday as they landed in the country’s capital, Abuja on Tuesday afternoon. Many dignitaries, school children, men and women of the press and fans were present at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to welcome Stephen Keshi and his boys from their … Continue reading FG and Individuals Reward Super Eagles for Returning With AFCON Trophy
By pagboga
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude This gifted winger cum striker was born on 12 December 1990 in Lagos but migrated to the United Kingdom after his parents were killed during the 2002 riots between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna. His parents (Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses) were missionaries and amongst those targeted by the muslims during … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses
By pagboga
Keshi Rescinds His Resignation as Super Eagles Coach
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Stephen Keshi has made a U-turn on his decision to walk out on the Super Eagles. Nigeria Football Federation says Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue, following the team’s win at the African Cup of Nations. The nation’s football governing body issued a statement early Tuesday on behalf of ‘The Big … Continue reading Keshi Rescinds His Resignation as Super Eagles Coach
By pagboga
Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Stephen Keshi stunned the Nigerian populace yesterday when he resigned a day after leading the Super Eagles to their first African Cup of Nations title in 19 years. Keshi confirmed on South Africa’s Metro FM that he has handed in his resignation after Sunday’s victory. Keshi said on air that his resignation … Continue reading Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns
By pagboga
In Nigeria, You’re Either Somebody or Nobody
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani ABUJA, Nigeria In America, all men are believed to be created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. But Nigerians are brought up to believe that our society consists of higher and lesser beings. Some are born to own and enjoy, while others are born to toil and … Continue reading In Nigeria, You’re Either Somebody or Nobody
5 Lessons From Coach Keshi
April 19, 2022
Hearty congratulations to the Super Eagles for winning Nigeria a third African Cup of Nations trophy. It was no small feat since winning it the last time almost twenty years ago; Stephen Keshi, again being at the centre of ending a lull in Nigerian football. His meteoric rise to become the second African to win … Continue reading 5 Lessons From Coach Keshi
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D’banj Performs at the Closing Ceremony of AFCON 2013
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s biggest Pop star, D’banj performed at the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nation, last night. He performed his hit songs, Oliver Twist and Top of The World — chosen as the theme song for the competition. He entertained the crowd and, viewers at big screen centres across the continent, as they … Continue reading D’banj Performs at the Closing Ceremony of AFCON 2013
AFCON 2013: Awards for Pitroipa, Msankni, Emenike and Moses
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Burkina Faso midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa was voted 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament after his side lost the final 1-0 to Nigeria on Sunday. Tunisian Youssef Msakni took the Nissan Goal of the Tournament award for his curling effort against Algeria. Despite scoring the same number of goals … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Awards for Pitroipa, Msankni, Emenike and Moses
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Brown Ideye
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The former Nigerian Youth International, Aide Brown Ideye, was born in Lagos on 10 October 1988. He started his career with Ocean Boys of Yenegoa in the Nigerian Premier League. His performance for the one-time NPL Champions earned him a spot in Nigeria’s squad for 2007 World Youth Championship in Canada … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Brown Ideye
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The bullish striker christened Emmanuel Chinenye Emenike hails from Anambra and was born in Otuocha, Aguleri on 10th May 1987. He started his career with Delta Forces before leaving the shores of the country to play in South Africa for Mpumalanga Black Aces and FC Capetown. His delivery in front of … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Elderson Uwa Echejile
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Uwa burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a precarious talent, making his debut for Bendel Insurance at 16-years old in 2004. The left back was born in Benin City on January 20 1988 and represented Nigeria at the FIFA World Youth Championship in Canada, playing five times and scoring once. This … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Elderson Uwa Echejile
By pagboga
YALDA Hosts “Adopt An Idea” Fundraising Dinner
April 19, 2022
Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development (YALDA) will be hosting its “Adopt an Idea” Fundraising Gala Dinner at on February 23, 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria. YALDA is an international non-profit organization established in 2004 by African students who once studied at Harvard University. The aim of this event is to increase the capacity of youth in Africa … Continue reading YALDA Hosts “Adopt An Idea” Fundraising Dinner
By adaarinze
Events This Weekend
April 19, 2022
90 Minute Speaker Series Come and interact with him as he shares his business and life experiences, at the February Speaker series. Jason Njoku is the CEO and co-founder of IROKO partners. Admission is free. Venue: Bogobiri House. 9, Maitama Sule Street, off Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: February9th, 2013 Time: 1pm … Continue reading Events This Weekend
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