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GOVERNMENT’S REWARD FOR SUPER EAGLES – Do you Support Obasanjo’s Handshake or Good Luck Jonathan’s Cash rewards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I share in the joy. Growing up in Nigeria, I thought rewarding the players should be a national responsibility because then I thought the world bowed to Nigeria for its superior talents in soccer. I saw Christian Chukwu as a … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia Clash Tougher Than Cote d’Ivoire — Musa

Ahmed Musa has told MTNFootball.com Ethiopia posed a much tougher challenge for the Eagles than Cote d’Ivoire at the recent AFCON. The CSKA Moscow star also admitted he was not at his best in South Africa, but has promised a … read more »

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AFCON 2013: John Obi Mikel’s African Nations Cup warning

JOHN OBI MIKEL has warned his Nigeria team-mates not to believe they are favourites for African Nations Cup glory. The Super Eagles face outsiders Burkina Faso in today’s final. And Chelsea midfielder Mikel insisted: “We will be patient and keep … read more »

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Afcon 2013 – The final scene, Who will win Afcon 2013?

By Segun Odegbami Who will win Afcon 2013? This was the same question I asked when I started my series on Afcon 2013. After three weeks of incredible football drama I know better than to predict. My crystal ball has … read more »

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The Black Lions of Ethiopia: “You will never walk alone!!!!!”

(By Getahune Bekele, Rustenburg-South Africa) That is an endearing message and a solemn promise made by colorful black lion’s fans ahead of their team’s final group C match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday 29 Jan 2013. Despite … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Nigeria 1 – 1 Burkina faso

AFCON 2013 Result: Nigeria 1 – 1 Burkina faso Ten-man Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw as Burkina Faso scored with the last kick of their opening Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Alain Traore slid … read more »

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South Africa v Cape Verde live!

Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Venue: FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg Date: Saturday, 19 January Kick-off: 16:00 GMT South Africa v Cape Verde Coverage: Live text commentary on IndepthAfrica website.   If you are website owner you can copy … read more »

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles looked flat-footed in a Barren draw against Cape Verde

Nigeria and Cape Verde Islands battled out to a standstill in a pre-Afcon friendly at the Estadio Do Algarve in Faro, Portugal on Wednesday. Cape Verde Islands started stronger as Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Austin Ejide was made to keep out two … read more »

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Nigeria and 2013 African Cup of Nations

Handlers of Nigeria’s senior national football team-the Super Eagles last week named a 35-man initial squad for training in Portugal, out of which 23 players would be selected to represent Nigeria in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – … read more »

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No regret dumping England for Nigeria, Says Victor Moses

Chelsea forward, Victor Moses, has said that he does not have any regrets after chosing to play for Nigeria over England. The striker, who joined the London side from Wigan this season, said he made the right choice to play … read more »

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Nigeria’s Enyeama declared up to speed

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama was the last player in at the team’s camp ahead of the 2013 Africa Nation’s Cup qualifier against Liberia. The Maccabi Tel Aviv shot-stopper was given special dispensation by head coach, Stephen Keshi to attend … read more »

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Tributes continue to pour in for Rashidi Yekini

On a night when the moon and the stars were in their brightest and full state, Nigeria was thrown into mourning one of her heroes. Rashidi Yekini played for the Super Eagles for 14 years, between 1984 and 1998. His … read more »

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Pharaohs defeated Nigerian Super Eagles 3-2

A stoppage time goal by Ahmed Hassan Mekki Thursday night propelled record Nations Cup winners, Egypt to a 3-2 victory over home-based Super Eagles squad in an exciting friendly played in Dubai. Though they lost, the Eagles played themselves into … read more »

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Adeboye predicts better days for Nigerian sports

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye has predicted better days ahead for sports in the country. Adeboye who was speaking at the special thanksgiving/prayer service for Nigerian Sports held at the Headquarters of … read more »

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