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AFCON 2013 Final: How Eagles Can Win – Eguavoen

Austin Eguavoen was the stand in captain during most of the matches of Tunisia ’94. That was the last time Nigeria won the Nations Cup, the only other time being in 1980 when Nigeria hosted and won. Christian Chukwu was … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria v Ethiopia Preview

The final round of Group C matches threaten to ignite as Nigeria and Ethiopia face either glory or gloom in South Africa. Rustenburg will be the venue for the Super Eagles’ final Group C match—a contest which will decide the … read more »

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Nigeria final 23-man list for AFCON 2013 to be released on Wednesday

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the situation about the final 23-man list of the national team, the Super Eagles, for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Media chief of the Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya had … read more »

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Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo hits back at Odemwingie

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country does not have a team leader. Odemwingie said via Twitter that recent Eagles captains have only looked out … read more »

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Yobo promises ‘big bang’ in Monrovia

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will leave for Monrovia, Liberia on Friday with hopes of a decent result against the Lone Star in Saturday’s first leg, second round 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Eagles have been in training camp in … read more »

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Nigeria’s Yobo secures permanent move to Fenerbahce

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has signed a three-year deal with Turkish side Fenerbahce, his former club Everton announced on Monday. Yobo, 31, had been at Fenerbahce for the past two seasons and finally made the move permanent after both clubs … read more »

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Nigeria’s Yobo set for permanent move to Fenerbahce

Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo is on the verge of making a permanent switch from Everton to Fenerbahce. The English Premier League side have confirmed they are in discussions with the Turkish club, where Yobo has been on loan for the … read more »

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Nigeria: Police rescued kidnapped Lecce player Christian Obodo

Police on Sunday night rescued midfielder Christian Obodo, a player for Italy’s Udinese football club now on loan to Lecce, a day after he was abducted in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta, a police spokesman said. Delta state police spokesman Charles … read more »

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Nigerian skipper, Joseph Yobo will miss Nigeria’s World Cup and Nations Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo will miss Nigeria’s World Cup and Nations Cup qualifiers in June Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi announced on Friday morning that national team skipper, Joseph Yobo, has officially been ruled out of the Jumbo … read more »

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JOSEPH YOBO Will Open University Stadium

Fenerbahçe defender Joseph Yobo will be a very important guest when the Düzce University, Turkey officially opens its soccer field in a lavish ceremony on Thursday, December 22. According to a statement by the university, pre-CU students will do an … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 2 – 0 Madagascar

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has given the credit for Sunday’s 2-0 victory in Madagascar to his players. The Super Eagles overcame atrocious playing conditions to triumph in the last 20 minutes with goals from skipper Joseph Yobo and a sensational … read more »

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Ameobi and Onuoha set to join the Super Eagles

Nigerian-born players Shola Ameobi and Nedum Onuoha have agreed to play for Nigeria. Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha held talks with Nigeria coach Samson Siasia and agreed to launch their international careers with the Super Eagles, … read more »

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Fenerbahce targets Ciani to replace Yobo

Following the likely departure of the Nigerian skipper Joseph Yobo next summer, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe not only have eyes on the Australian international Lucas Neil. Yobo has been linked in recent days to AC Milan, Juventus and Wolfsburg.The 17-time Super … read more »

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