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Manu Garba Named Nigerian U-20 Coach

Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup winning coach, Manu Garba, has been promoted to the U-20 team. The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made this announcement through its head of technical department, Emmanuel Ikpeme on Sunday in Lagos. Garba

Nigerians in the English Premier League

Norwich 1-0 Tottenham Joseph Yobo started in defence alongside Cameroonian, Sebastian Bassong, for the Canaries. Yobo and his cohorts brought their A-game to the fore as they held on for the vital win. The win lifted Norwich to 14th place

New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled

The new Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey was delivered to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja this Wednesday. The kit was designed by Adidas, the official equipment partner of Nigerian national teams. The jersey incorporates two tones of

CHAN Star, Ejike Uzoenyi, Moves to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns

Home-based Super Eagles star, Ejike Uzoenyi, has moved to South African Premier League club side, Mamelodi Sundowns on a four-year contract, the club has announced. According to news on the official website of Sundowns, Uzoenyi will join the team later

Come Let’s Run Together

By Esta Morenikeji Good things are happening in Nigeria’s fitness scene. Fitness enthusiasts, and recreational sports men and women are bringing fun into fitness. On the 5th of April 2014, I will be doing the truppr’s 5K race with a

Why Keshi Must Recall Ikechukwu Uche Now!

So much criticism has emerged since the release of the 23-man shortlist for the warm-up match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Mexico. The Eagles squad recently took a blow when one of the strikers invited, Bright Dike, was

Former Super Eagles Captain, Jay Jay Okocha, Signs Endorsement Deal with New Age Chargers

Former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers FC skipper, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has been unveiled as brand ambassador to New Age Chargers. The deal with New Age Chargers, manufacturer of devices for charging mobile gadgets, is believed to be worth

Super Eagles Striker, Bright Dike, Out of World Cup with Injury; Osaze Odemwingie Likely Replacement

Super Eagles striker and 2014 World Cup hopeful, Bright Dike, has picked up a torn Achilles injury. Dike’s injury means that he’s out of the Eagles squad for the World Cup in Brazil. The injury comes almost two years after

3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil

These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week,

Ikechukwu Uche Snubbed from 23-man Shortlist: Good or Bad Move?

Less than five months to the Kick-off of the greatest spectacle in world football, the FIFA World Cup 2014, preparations are entering final stages and strategies are being drafted. It would not be out of place to say that most

Stephen Keshi Releases Super Eagles 23-Man List for Mexico Friendly; Joseph Yobo In Chigozie Agbim Out

Joseph Yobo, Super Eagles defender, has been enlisted in the 23-man squad released by Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi ahead of the March 5th international friendly against Mexico. Yobo, who is back in the English Premiership, this time with Norwich

3 Reasons Why Stephen Keshi Needs a Technical Assistant

Since Stephen Keshi took over the reins at the glass house as the Super Eagles head coach, the team has grown to become one of the most feared in world football. The just concluded CHAN tournament shed more light on

CAF Champions League: Enyimba Secures 3-1 Victory, as Kano Pillars Falls to AS Vita

Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, laboured to win 3-1 against Ange de Notse of Togo. Sibi Gwar grabbed a brace in Aba to give Enyimba the advantage going into the return leg in

Nigerians in the English Premier League

Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal Jordan Ibe was a 76th minute substitute for Steven Gerrard in Liverpool’s mauling of Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday. Victor Moses, who played no part in the game, was on the bench throughout the duration. Chelsea 3-0

Nigeria Women Football League Kicks-off March 1st

The kick-off date for the 2014 Nigeria Women Football League has been approved for March 1st, 2014. The date was decided upon at the close of the 2013 Congress of the Nigeria Women Football League that was held at the

Nigeria Needs Improved Preparation for Commonwealth Games – Yusuf Ali

Yusuf Ali, one of the coaches with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has voiced out Nigeria’s need to be better prepared in order to perform excellently at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Ali made this disclosure yesterday in Lagos, pointing

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