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  • Keshi: No reason to panic Keshi: No reason to panic
    Coach Stephen Keshi has told Nigerians not to panic as the Super Eagles prepare for  the crucial 2014 World Cup qualifying games and the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament – all taking place in a couple of weeks.

    A spate of injuries, first to Scotland-based midfielder Reuben Gabriel and ace forward Emmanuel Emenike and lately to attacking midfielders Kalu Uche and Victor Moses, had spurred anxiety in some quarters and is being hyperventilated in public places and a section of the media as problem in cam...
  • Mikel to return for Kenya clash Mikel to return for Kenya clash
    John Obi Mikel will return to the Super Eagles’ squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Kenya on June 5, after pulling out of Super Eagles friendly game against Mexico. Nigeria will play an international friendly with Mexico on May 31 in the United States, but the midfielder has requested Coach Stephen Keshi to leave him out on health grounds.

    “Midfielder Obi Mikel has asked to be excused from the African champions friendly against Mexico in Houston on May 31, saying he wanted to rest after a long sea...
  • Top three finish excites Mikel Top three finish excites Mikel
    Nigerian International, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he is happy Chelsea finished in the top three in the EPL to nick UEFA Champions league spot. He said it would give him another chance to give the top European title another shot after tasting success once.

    "It was a tough season and I am happy that we end up in the top three to secure a place in the champions league for next season. I have been there and won it before. I want to have a shot at the trophy again. Though we didn't get to win the league, ...
  • Ideye set for N2.4b move to Newcastle Ideye set for N2.4b move to Newcastle
    Super Eagles and Dynamo Kiev striker, Brown Ideye, may be set for a N2.4bn (£9m) move to Newcastke United in the Barclays Premier League in the summer. Ideye, who started his football career at Dolphins in Port Harcourt, has had spells in Switzerland and France, but his goals for Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev this season's Champions League have attracted him to top clubs.

    Futaa.com had earlier reported interests from Swansea, West Ham and Stoke, but the player's agent has now revealed he wanted a move to the No...
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Akpala, Michael arrive Eagles’ camp
Akpala, Michael arrive Eagles’ camp
Posted on May 23, 2013

Werder Bremen point man, Joseph Akpala, and Ukraine-based striker, Babatunde Michael, yesterday arrived the Super Eagles’ camp in Nuremburg,...

Ogu also
Ogu also
Posted on May 23, 2013

Academica Coimbra of Portugal midfielder,  John Ugochukwu Ogu, has joined the growing list of players that have arrived the Super Eagle...

Ike Uche targets automatic La Liga promotion
Ike Uche targets automatic La Liga promotion
Posted on May 23, 2013

Villarreal striker, Ike Uche, has expressed delight at his team’s position on the league table as well as  their performances so far.&n...

Keshi should have replacement for Moses, Ahmed, Mikel – Amunike
Keshi should have replacement for Moses, Ahmed, Mikel – Amunike
Posted on May 23, 2013

Former international, Emmanuel Amunike, has urged Super Eagles’ head coach, Stephen Keshi, to find  replacements for the players that w...

Keshi: I won’t beg Sidney Sam
Keshi: I won’t beg Sidney Sam
Posted on May 23, 2013

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has thrown his weight behind his players, but declared that he would not beg Sidney Sam or any other playe...

Kwara United carpets Dolphins
Kwara United carpets Dolphins
Posted on May 23, 2013

Dolphins of Port Harcourt have been admonished to intelligently disseminate information and not to misinform football ruling authority and f...

Oliha hails Federal Government over Flying Eagles, Eaglets reception
Oliha hails Federal Government over Flying Eagles, Eaglets reception
Posted on May 23, 2013

Former Super Eagles player, Thompson Oliha, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his decision to honour   the national U-...

Warri Wolves threaten to recall Chigozie Agbim from Rangers
Warri Wolves threaten to recall Chigozie Agbim from Rangers
Posted on May 23, 2013

Following Enugu Rangers’ failure to pay the transfer fee of Chigozie Agbim as agreed, the management of Warri Wolves has given their managem...

Fear of Boko Haram grips NWFL, writes Adamawa FA for security
Fear of Boko Haram grips NWFL, writes Adamawa FA for security
Posted on May 22, 2013

Ahead of resumption of women league actions this weekend, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has called on the Adamawa State Football ...

Jonathan showers cash rewards on U-17 football, U-18  athletes
Jonathan showers cash rewards on U-17 football, U-18 athletes
Posted on May 22, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan, last night at a special reception held in honour of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and Under 18 African Youth At...

My agenda is to transform Nigerian sports – Elegbeleye
My agenda is to transform Nigerian sports – Elegbeleye
Posted on May 22, 2013

The new Director General (DG) of National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has disclosed that his greatest agenda is t...

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