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Nigeria reach the final with a convincing 4-1 win over Mali. The Eagles go out at the semi-final stage for the second tournament running. The Nigeria players, with an average age of 23.5 years, gather around in a huddle to … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Tunisia
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In Summary Latest: Mali 1-4 Nigeria Nigeria were 3-0 up at half-time Burkina Faso v Ghana (1830) [View the story "Afcon matchday 15: live blog" on Storify] As the dust settles after the quarter-finals, the landscape looks strangely unfamiliar. … read more »
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The likes of Boubacar Barry, Yaya Toure and Gervinho are expected to return after being rested against Algeria. Nigeria’s Fedor Ogude is suspended but John Mikel Obi can play after it was confirmed he has been booked only once. Super … read more »
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John Mikel Obi has warned Ivory Coast not to write off Nigeria ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash on Sunday. The Super Eagles needed two late penalties from Victor Moses to overcome Ethiopia 2-0 and book their … read more »
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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has warned Super Eagles stars that the technical bench will not tolerate late arrivals as the team sets up base in Portugal on January 5 to prepare for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super … read more »
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Tagged 2013 Africa Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, Emmanuel Mayuka, Ikechukwu Uche, IndepthAfrica, John Mikel Obi, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Stephen Keshi
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Ghana became the first country to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations when beating Malawi 1-0 in Lilongwe on Saturday afternoon. The Black Stars braved the intimidating crowd and bumpy pitch at the Civo Stadium to clinch their … read more »
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In Summary Seven second-leg ties on Saturday First-leg scores in brackets Morocco 4-0 Mozambique 2100 BST (0-2) Senegal 0-2 Ivory Coast (2-6 agg) Match abandoned after 76 mins FT: Uganda 1-0 Zambia (1-1 agg) Zambia through 9-8 on penalties FT: … read more »
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Nations Cup Live Now HERE Malawi v Ghana Lilongwe, 1230 GMT kick-off First leg score: 0-2 Malawi simply cannot afford to concede if they are to have any hope of qualifying. But they will be boosted by the return of … read more »
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Joe Erico, a retired goalkeeper of the former Green Eagles in the 1970s, wants total support for the Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi, in the October13 clash against the Lone Star of Liberia in Calabar. Erico who spoke in Lagos … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer
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Tagged Calabar, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica African news, John Mikel Obi, Liberia, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, South Africa, Stephen Keshi
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Chelsea’s Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel was forced to close his Twitter account on Thursday after suffering a barrage of racist abuse prompted by his costly mistake against Juventus. Mikel removed his profile from the micro-blogging website less than 24 … read more »
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Tagged Chelsea F.C., Claudio Marchisio, Fabio Quagliarella, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Sports, John Mikel Obi, Juventus F.C., Nigeria, Stamford Bridge, Twitter
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Despite the 2-2 draw result the Super Eagles recorded in the first leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Lone Star of Liberia at the weekend in Monrovia, Former Africa Player of the Year, Victor … read more »
Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) is seeking friendly matches for the Super Eagles after English side Arsenal pulled out of a pre-season match. The setback has left Nigeria scrambling for games ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against … read more »
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Nigeria midfielder Christain Obodo has been abducted by unknown gunmen in southern Nigeria. A family friend has told BBC Sport that the kidnappers have issued a ransom demand for nearly US$200,000. Police in Warri are yet to issue any official … read more »
Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Delta State, IndepthAfrica, John Mikel Obi, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Onyekachi Apam, Saturday morning cartoon, Udinese Calcio, Warri
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January 27, 2011 by benim
If you thought it was career suicide for former Nigeria international Yakubu Ayegbeni to have left the English top flight for Championship side Leicester, then think again. The Yak has resurrected his career by stooping low to conquer and scored … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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January 14, 2011 by benim
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi was on Friday named in the Nigerian squad for the first time despite having played age-level football for England. Ameobi and Victor Moses of Wigan Athletic have never played for Nigeria at senior level, but … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, Dele Aiyenugba, Embassies and Consulates, Emmanuel Emenike, IndepthAfrica, John Mikel Obi, Karabükspor, Michael Odibe, News local news, newspapers, Nigeria news, Nigerian, Shola Ameobi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama, World news
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November 14, 2010 by benim
Goals from Nedum Onuoha, Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck gave Sunderland a deserved 3-0 victory over Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was Chelsea’s first home defeat since March and their first at the hands of Sunderland since … read more »
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Tagged Asamoah Gyan, Branislav Ivanovic, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Danny Welbeck, Didier Drogba, Football in England, Football in Italy, IndepthAfrica, John Mikel Obi, Lee Cattermole, London, Nedum Onuoha, Sport in Europe, Sport in London, sports-news, Stamford Bridge, United Kingdom
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