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Coach John Obuh Releases Nigeria U-20 World Cup Squad

Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh has concluded the final list of players for the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey, which kicks off on June 20. 18 home based players and 3 foreign based players were selected by Obuh,

Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced Nigeria’s Confederations Cup squad. He made nine changes from the 23-man team that lifted the African Cup of Nations earlier in the year. With Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses missing through injury, Keshi

With Win, 2014 World Cup in Sight for Nigeria

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria have come one step closer to the 2014 World Cup by defeating the Harambee Stars of Kenya 1-0 in Nairobi on Wednesday, while their closest rivals, Malawi were held to a goal

Ahmed Musa Triumphs With CSKA Moscow

By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa scored CSKA Moscow’s only goal in regulation time against Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Cup finay yesterday. The Nigerian winger cum striker saw his shot squeeze past goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov from a tight angle

Nigerian-Born, David Alaba Makes History With Bayern Munich

By Arinze Ude Nigerian born defender, David Alaba made history with Bayern Munich when they defeated Stuttgart in the final of the German Cup on Saturday to become the first German side to do the treble. The German giants had

Nigeria vs Mexico Ends In a Draw

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Mexico in a friendly played in Houston, USA on Friday in front of a mostly pro-Mexico crowd of 62,107. Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez opened

I Will Play for Germany, Not Nigeria, Sidney Sam Says

By Arinze Ude Sidney Sam has refuted claims that he was interested and eager to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The former Germany youth player had been pencilled down as one of the country’s representatives at the Confederations

Ambrose Becomes Double Champion

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose helped Celtic win the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hibernian on Sunday. Striker, Gary Hooper grabbed a brace in the first half to help the Scottish giants lift yet

In Blow to Super Eagles, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche Are Injured

By Arinze Ude Nigerian duo, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche have been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup campaign next month — due to injuries. Both attackers join Emmanuel Emenike on the treatment table and

Danny Shittu Extends Contract With Championship side Millwall F.C.

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles defender, Danny Shittu has extended his contract with Championship side, Millwall F.C. The bullish defender recently put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the 127-year old club. The 32 year old defender

After German Call, Efforts Doubled to Get Sidney Sam to Play for Super Eagles

By Arinze Ude German national team coach, Joachim Low has included Super Eagles’ target, Sidney Sam in his squad for upcoming friendly matches against Ecuador and United States. Sidney Sam, a midfielder who plies his trade with German club, Bayern

No African In This Year’s UEFA Champions League Final

By Arinze Ude On Saturday, 25th May 2013, the Wembley stadium will play host to two German giants, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the final of the UEFA Champions League. This is the first all-German final in the history

WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League

By Arinze Ude CHELSEA 2-1 EVERTON Victor Anichebe started David Moyes’ last game as Everton coach before taking over the reins at Manchester United on July 1, but couldn’t mark his appearance with a goal. He was taken off in

Chelsea FC Wins Europa League

By Arinze Ude Last night, Chelsea became the first club to hold the UEFA Champions League and Europa League titles at the same time. The London side beat Portuguese club, Benfica in the final on Wednesday night at the Amsterdam

Super Eagles Squad To Face Mexico [FULL – LIST]

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has released a list of 25 players for the Mexico friendly on 31st May. The match is billed to take place at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas and will serve as

Mikel and Moses on the Edge of Europa Glory

By Arinze Ude Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses are on the edge of European glory with their club, Chelsea. Chelsea will take on Portuguese side, Benfica in the Europa League final today in Amsterdam Arena. This is

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