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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba

By Arinze Ude   The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football

Special Reception for Super Eagles by President Jonathan [PHOTOS]

After the Eagles arrived Nigeria, the President Goodluck Jonathan hosted them at the Aso Villa, gave them national honours and showered them with gifts befitting kings. The team also sat in the National Assembly in a session with the Honourable

The Eagles have Landed [PHOTOS]

Super Eagles returned on Tuesday to the country after their victory at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Here are the pictures:

Nigerian House of Reps hold Special Plenary Session for Super Eagles

(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

AFCON 2013: Saeon’s “Champion”, is the Official Victory Song for Super Eagles

After their victory at the AFCON 2013 finals on Sunday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday. Fans were gleeful as they welcomed them, dancing and celebrating in songs. The Nigerian Football Federation,

AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile: Efe Ambrose

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

FG and Individuals Reward Super Eagles for Returning With AFCON Trophy

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

AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses

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

Keshi Rescinds His Resignation as Super Eagles Coach

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

Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns

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

5 Lessons From Coach Keshi

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

WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League

By Arinze Ude TOTTENHAM 2-1 NEWCASTLE Shola Ameobi came on as a substitute in the second half as Newcastle searched for an equaliser. Gareth Bale continued his impressive form in front of goal, scoring a brace to give his side

AFCON 2013: Awards for Pitroipa, Msankni, Emenike and Moses

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

AFCON 2013: VICTORY! Nigeria Reclaims Top Spot in African Football

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Sunday to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. Warri Wolves midfielder, Sunday Mba was the hero of

AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Brown Ideye

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

AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike

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

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