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Nigeria:
Fifa Suspends Nigeria
Independent (Lagos), 9 July 2014
The Super Eagles were eliminated from the World Cup by France, but after the tournament a court order forced the Nigerian Minister of Sports to place a senior civil servant in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Suspends Nigeria Over Govt's Interference in NFF
This Day, 9 July 2014
FIFA Wednesday suspended Nigeria from international competition over the federal government's interference in the affairs of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). With the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Implications of Fifa Ban On Nigeria
Vanguard, 10 July 2014
The FIFA Emergency Committee decided to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of government interference. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Suspends Nigeria Over NFF Board Sacking
This Day, 10 July 2014
The quadrennial negative relationship between Nigeria and the world football body, FIFA, resurfaced again last night with the expected suspension of the country from all football… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Suspends Nigeria
Premium Times, 9 July 2014
"As a result of this decision, no team from Nigeria of any sort (including clubs) can have any international sporting contact (art. 14 par. 3 of the FIFA Statutes)." Read more »
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Nigeria:
Breaking - Fifa Suspends Nigeria
Premium Times, 9 July 2014
FIFA said the suspension was due to government interference in football activities, particularly the controversial removal of the Aminu Maigari-led board of the NFF. Read more »
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Nigeria:
NFF Crisis - Fifa Suspends Nigeria
Daily Trust, 9 July 2014
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been suspended by world soccer's ruling body, FIFA on account of government interference. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Suspends Nigeria From International Competition
DW, 9 July 2014
World football's governing body has suspended Nigeria from all international competition, after a Nigerian court dismissed its NFF soccer authority and appointed a single… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Stops Inauguration of NFF Electoral Committee
This Day, 8 July 2014
The inauguration of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral and Appeals Committees scheduled for yesterday was called off because a letter from FIFA addressed to NFF… Read more »
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Nigeria:
NFF Crisis - Fifa Gives Nigeria July 8 Deadline
Premium Times, 5 July 2014
"FIFA will not recognize any person or organ not elected in compliance with the NFF statutes... " Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup 2014 - Lawal Questions Keshi for Weak Bench
This Day, 8 July 2014
Former Super Eagles international Garba Lawal has attributed the elimination of Nigeria from the World Cup 2014 to the poor quality of players on the reserve bench. He also… Read more »
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Nigeria:
FIFA Threatens to Ban Nigeria
Vanguard, 5 July 2014
Barely 24 hours after the Sports Minister, Tamuno Danagogo moved to effect the court order by a Plateau Justice restraining the board of the Nigeria Football Federation from… Read more »
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South Africa/Nigeria:
Football Body Denies Offer to Nigeria's Keshi
CAJ News, 7 July 2014
South African Football Association (SAFA) denied further reports it had offered Stephen Keshi the job as coach of the senior men’s national football team. Read more »
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Nigeria:
What Keshi Got Wrong in Brazil - Amaju
Vanguard, 5 July 2014
Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Pinnich Amaju tells JOHN EGBOKHAN in this interview that Nigeria would have had a better outing at the World Cup in Brazil if Coach… Read more »
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Nigeria:
I Was Not Given Everything By NFF - Keshi
Daily Trust, 4 July 2014
As events continue to unfold after the Super Eagles were eliminated from the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup by France in the Round of 16, the team's handler Stephen Keshi has revealed… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Brazil 2014 - Non-Indigenes Applaud Keshi for NPFL Players
Independent (Lagos), 4 July 2014
A group under the aegis of Non-indigenes of Lagos State has applauded Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, for the inclusion of some Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)… Read more »
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Nigeria:
I Will Continue As Nigeria's Coach If Contract Is Extended - Keshi
Premium Times, 4 July 2014
The Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, on Friday said he will continue coaching the Super Eagles if his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is extended. Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Indiscipline, Players' Power, Truncated Eagles March in Brazil
Independent (Lagos), 4 July 2014
Super Eagles exited the on-going World Cup in Brazil with a 2-0 loss to France last Monday. Before this match, Eagles qualified for the knockout stage with four points having… Read more »
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Nigeria:
W'cup 2014 - Positives for Eagles, Keshi
Independent (Lagos), 4 July 2014
The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to France on Monday in the round of 16 of the World Cup, however, there are signs that the team's future is bright. CORRESPONDENT Augustine Akhilomen… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ladipo Slams Super Eagles
Daily Trust, 4 July 2014
President-General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rafiu Ladipo, has slammed the Super Eagles for losing a "winnable match" against France in the last-16 of the 2014… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Allen Gives Keshi the 'Thumbs Up'
Independent (Lagos), 3 July 2014
Former 3SC head coach, Festus Allen, believes that Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi, deserves commendation for the job he has done with the Super Eagles. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Stephen Keshi - Nigeria Did Not Renew My Contract
Independent (Lagos), 2 July 2014
Stephen Keshi has revealed his time as Nigeria coach ended because his contract was not renewed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rafiu Ladipo Condemns Super Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 3 July 2014
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club boss has slammed the Stephen Keshi's men for losing their World Cup round of 16 match to France Read more »
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Nigeria:
Brazil 2014 Was a Dream Come True for Me, Ameobi
This Day, 3 July 2014
Former Newcastle United forward, Shola Ameobi, whose dream of appearing at the FIFA World Cup manifests with playing for Nigeria at Brazil 2014, has said that he is now fulfilled… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Golden Eaglets Snub Ruined Eagles' Wcup Run
Independent (Lagos), 2 July 2014
Former Heartland chairman Fan Ndubuoke has described as self-inflicted Nigeria's inability to go beyond the second round of the ongoing Fifa World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
I'm Open to Other Countries - Keshi Insists
Independent (Lagos), 2 July 2014
Contrary to fresh reports, claims and counter-claims that Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi said his widely reported resignation from his job as national team tactician… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Onazi Accepts Matuidi Apology
Independent (Lagos), 2 July 2014
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has accepted an apology from France midfielder Blaise Matuidi for the horror tackle in Monday's Round of 16 World Cup match. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Who Is Afraid of Keshi?
Independent (Lagos), 2 July 2014
Speculation of Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi 's resignation came as a shock to many Nigerians but to followers of events in the Nigerian football scene, the action is not… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bittersweet End to Yobo's International Career
Vanguard, 3 July 2014
It wasn't exactly the way Joseph Yobo wanted to mark his 100th and final appearance for Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Oliseh Defends Players With Bigger Commitments
Independent (Lagos), 3 July 2014
One of Africa's best-known footballing figures Sunday Oliseh, has defended the reputation of the Continent's players at the World Cup, insisting they were not simply motivated by… Read more »
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Nigeria:
'Very Talented' Super Eagles Full of Promise
allAfrica, 1 July 2014
Nigeria showed against France on Monday that they are a side full of promise but far from the finished article. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Unlucky Nigeria Ousted By France
allAfrica, 30 June 2014
Gutsy Nigeria put in a brave performance but were beaten 2-0 by France in their World Cup second round clash in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pogba's Late Strikes End Nigeria's W'Cup Dream
This Day, 1 July 2014
Les Bleus are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after two second-half goals downed their African opponents Super Eagles of Nigeria's quest for their first quarter… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lulu Salutes Keshi's Dogged Spirit
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
As reactions continue to trail Super Eagles ouster from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, former Nigeria Football Federation president, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has singled out Coach… Read more »
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Nigeria:
France-Nigeria - Quotes
CAF, 1 July 2014
Didier Deschamps, France coach Read more »
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Nigeria:
France Sink Super Eagles
CAF, 1 July 2014
France have marched through to the FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Nigeria in Brasilia. Didier Deschamps' side were given a tough time of it by… Read more »
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Africa:
Germany, France End Africa World Cup Hopes to Advance
CAF, 1 July 2014
Germany posted an extra-time victory over Algeria and France defeated Nigeria to extinguish Africa's World Cup hopes on Monday and set up a titantic quarter-final showdown. A… Read more »
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Nigeria:
France Nests in Super Eagles Defence to Send Them Crashing Out
Daily Maverick, 30 June 2014
Nigeria crashed out of the World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to France. The defeat will cut them deeply, but no one will be more hurt than Stephen Keshi, who has worked miracles… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coach Keshi Quits, Yobo Retires
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Super Eagles coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has resigned his appointment after leading the team to the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Calls for Unity in Defeat
Independent (Lagos), 1 July 2014
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said that his side's World Cup elimination by France in the last 16 was "painful", but vowed that he would not seek out scapegoats. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo Retires From Super Eagles
Premium Times, 30 June 2014
The Captain of Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, has announced his retirement from the national team. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Keshi Hints At Quitting Super Eagles
Premium Times, 30 June 2014
The Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, on Monday in Brasilia blamed the U.S. referee, Mark Geiger, for the outcome of the Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Unhappy At Match Referee, Hints At Quitting Super Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, on Monday in Brasilia gave a hint of leaving the national team for another country where his services would be needed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Football Federation Will Explain What Went Wrong in Brazil - Senate President
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
Senate President, Senator David Mark yesterday dropped the hint that the Nigeria Football Federation led by Alhaji Aminu Maigari will have to explain to Nigerians what actually… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nothing to Be Ashamed of, Lumumba Consoles Eagles
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
Former NFF presidential candidate, Lumumba Dah Adeh has asked Super Eagles to keep their heads high despite losing to France yesterday in their second round match at the ongoing… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pogba Sends France in the Last Height! Nigeria Eliminated
Africa Top Sports, 30 June 2014
France can say thank you to Paul Pogba. With their nugget, the Blues qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup after the 2-0 success against Nigeria on Monday in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria's Loss - Sad Mark Calls for Restructuring of Football Administration
This Day, 1 July 2014
Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja Senate President, Senator David Mark, in a swift reaction to Nigeria's ouster from ongoing World Cup in Brazil monday, called for the restructuring of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Victory Against S'Eagles Delights Deschamps
This Day, 1 July 2014
France National team coach Didier Deschamps, is delighted with yesterday's late minutes win over African Champions Nigeria and believes his side is in right frame of mind to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Win Blackmail Game, Lose to France
Vanguard, 1 July 2014
Cameroon had issues with money. They shamefully lost three matches, conceding nine goals and scoring two. Read more »
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Nigeria:
France Kicks Nigeria Out of World Cup
Daily Trust, 30 June 2014
France have defeated Nigeria 2:0 in their round of 16 encounter at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
France End Nigeria's World Cup Dreams
Premium Times, 30 June 2014
The Super Eagles, hoping to be the fourth African team to make the quarter finals of the Mundial, started quite bright and had the upper hand in the first hour of the game which… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa World Cup Match - Nigeria Loses 2-0 to France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Nigeria Monday lost to France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Football match holding in Brazil. Read more »
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Africa:
Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage
allAfrica, 27 June 2014
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
allAfrica, 29 June 2014
Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo, Enyeama, Odemnwingie Opt to Give Way to Upcoming Players
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Some of the top Super Eagles' players who took part in the 0-2 loss to the French national team, Les Bleus, said they plan to give chance to younger ones in the Super Eagles. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Brazil 2014 - Abuja Football Fans Express Disappointment With Eagles Over 0-2 Loss to France
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
A cross-section of football fans in Abuja on Monday expressed disappointment with the Super Eagles over their loss to France at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Lost to a Superior French World Cup Team, Say Kebbi Fans
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Some football fans in Birnin-Kebbi on Monday said the Super Eagles lost to France at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil due to superior technical quality. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo Hails Teammates, Despite Defeat
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo has hailed the performance of his teammates after losing 2-0 to France on Monday, in the quarter final of the FIFA World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo Joins African Top Players With 100 Caps
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Nigeria's captain, Joseph Yobo, 34, made history in Brasilia as he joined 20 other Africans to make the 100 caps for their countries. Read more »
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Africa:
Five Things We Learned On Day 18
RFI, 30 June 2014
Jon Obi Mikel isn't worried about the arrival of Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea. Obvious question really. Nigeria's players are preparing for the biggest game of their international… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Enyeama Factor Fears France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
With Vincent Enyeama in goal for the Super Eagles, the French team players are a bit intimidated by his credentials ahead of their round of 16 clash on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fifa Demands Back-Up Letter From NFA for Supporters to Use Musical Instruments
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
Sao Paulo (Brazil) - Football's governing body, FIFA, has agreed to allow the Nigeria Football Supporters Club to bring in its musical instruments into the stadium in Brazil,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Musa, Emenike, Odemwingie's Pace and Power Worry France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
The pace and power of the Super Eagles attack will give France's defense its biggest test of the World Cup so far when they meet in Monday's round of 16 match. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Seek Quarter Final Slot Against France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Super Eagles of Nigeria will be on the brink of making history as the third African team to reach the quarter final stages of the FIFA World Cup as its faces high-flying France at… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mark Charges Eagles to Triumph
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Senate President, David Mark, has again enjoined the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go all out to win the match against France today. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Guru Sees Eagles Victory Over France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Nigeria Super Eagles will today triumph over the Les Blues of France in Brasilia as the two teams square up in a round of sixteen match to progress to the quarter final of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Not Scared of France, Says Yobo
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, has stated that the team is not scared going into Monday's round of 16 tie against the Les Blues of France in Brasilia, even as winger, Ahmed… Read more »
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Africa:
Nigeria, Algeria Carry Africa's World Cup Hopes Tonight
Zambia Reports, 30 June 2014
The African World Cup dream will be on the line today with the two remaining flag carriers taking to the pitch in monumental fixtures that could end African interest, at least on… Read more »
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Nigeria:
I Don't Want to Be Nigeria's Maradona--Mikel
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Nigeria star John Obi Mikel has insisted that the team is all that matters for Stephen Keshi's men and that none of the players are looking for individual glory, saying that no-one… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles On the March Again!
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
After an entertaining five goals thriller with Argentina on Wednesday, the Super Eagles is poised to deliver the first ever quarter final ticket to Nigerians on Monday.… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Makes History Again in Brazil
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, made history on Wednesday as he became the first African coach to qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
I believe in this team - Yobo
CAF, 30 June 2014
For Joseph Yobo, the pre-match ritual is as much a part of the game as the half-time team talk. In his 16 years as a professional, the Nigeria defender has always readied himself… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bonus Row - Jonathan Intervenes, Eagles Agree to Play France
Vanguard, 27 June 2014
It took the intervention and assurance from President Goodluck Jonathan that the players of the Super Eagles will be paid all their fees by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
'I Hope to See Another Brilliant Performance Against France'
Vanguard, 28 June 2014
Paul Hamilton, a former Super Eagles Coach, has charged the national team at the ongoing 2014 World Cup final in Brazil to continue improving and play quality football, to advance… Read more »
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Nigeria/Algeria:
Ghana's Women's Soccer Coach Optimistic Nigeria, Algeria Will Progress Further
Vanguard, 28 June 2014
Ghana's under-20 women football team coach, Bashir Hayford, has expressed optimism that Nigeria and Algeria would advance further than the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - French Defender Wary of Nigeria's Super Eagles
Premium Times, 27 June 2014
The former Arsenal left-back was unequivocal that the Eagles remained a big threat. He has thus warned his teammates not to be carried away with whatever news was coming out from… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sakho Doubtful for Eagles' Clash
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
France defender, Mamadou Sakho, is in danger of missing his side's round of 16 World Cup 2014 game against Nigeria after injury forced him out of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi - We Are Going to Make Africa Proud Against France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, admitted yesterday that it will be great to have Nigeria and Algeria in the quarter final for the first time after the other three African… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Glo, Conoil Charge Eagles to Match African Record
This Day, 30 June 2014
Africa's biggest corporate supporter of football and the major sponsor of Super Eagles, Globacom and Oil marketing giant, Conoil, has advised the Nigerian national team to work as… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We 'Ll Shock France - Yobo, Enyeama Warn
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has proved that he is a great asset to the Super Eagles in all the three matches they played to get a chance in the second round against France today at… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Nigerians Getting Broke in Brazil
Premium Times, 27 June 2014
Many Nigerian soccer fans at the on-going 2014 World Cup in Brazil may head back home before the Nigeria/France round of 16 match on June 30 in Brasilia. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Will Feast On France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Like the 1994 World Cup, the setting for the Super Eagles in Brazil is very much the same. Again the Eagles are second to Argentina in the qualifying round. And just like the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mark - Eagles Must Cultivate Team Spirit
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has enjoined Super players and officials to cultivate and sustain team spirit as they face France today in the round of 16 for the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Africa Used to Beat France!
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
2-2: This is the assessment up to now of clashes between African teams and France in the World Cup before the second round game tomorrow, Monday between Nigeria and the Blues,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Jonathan to Watch Eagles in Brazil
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
Nigeria current President Goodluck Jonathan unveils his honorable will to watch Nigerian players currently defending national colors at World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Nigeria, France in Make or Mar Match Today
Leadership, 30 June 2014
The Super Eagles will seek to make history by reaching record set by other African teams at the FIFA World Cup when the team clashes with France today in Brasilia in a must-win to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi - Eagles Will Fly Over France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has declared that his team has no option than to win against France when they clash in the round of 16 on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Muhammed, Iheanacho, Alampasu Makes Flying Eagles List
Daily Trust, 28 June 2014
Stars of the FIFA U17 World Cup-winning squad, skipper Musa Muhammed, Kelechi Iheanacho and Dele Alampasu have been named among 30 players who will participate in the final 2015… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Vincent Enyeama - We Do Not Fear Anyone!
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
France faces the Nigeria Monday in the knockouts of the 2014 World Cup. A match expected by Vincent Enyeama forward, goalie of Super eagles evolving in Lille in French Ligue 1. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Deschamps Dismisses Eagles Bonus Row
This Day, 30 June 2014
France Head Coach, Didier Deschamps, yesterday dismissed the bonus row in Super Eagles camp, insisting that it is not capable of affecting the fortunes of the team when Nigeria… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pogba - France'll Be Ready for Nigeria
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Paul Pogba has reiterated France's ready to face Africa champions Nigeria in the round of 16 clash on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Babatunde Suffered, Endured to Make It to Eagles' Camp - Mother
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
They received the two 'intruders' with some level of suspicion, suspicion that people who live in Lagos usually have for strangers. The Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Vs France - Maharaj Ji Predicts Victory for Super Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, the Head of the One Love Family" Ibadan, on Sunday predicted victory for the Super Eagles ahead of their clash with the Blues of France in the ongoing FIFA… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mark Urges Eagles to Triumph Over France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has again enjoined the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go all out to win the match against France on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Cabaye - France Is Ready for Nigeria
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Despite missing France's final group-stage match through suspension, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye says he is feeling on top of his game and ready to take on Nigeria… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Beat France, Match Best World Cup Record - Glo Charges Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Africa's biggest corporate supporter of football and the major sponsor of Super Eagles, Globacom has advised the Nigerian national team to work as a team and come out victorious in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Musa - Eagles Needs to Be At Its Best
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Ahead of the clash with France, CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has advised that the Super Eagles has to take the bull by the horns if the team is to advance to the last of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo - Nigeria'll Upset France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Joseph Yobo is confident Nigeria can cause an upset in its FIFA World Cup second-round match against France and qualify for the last eight. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emenike Must Do More - Amuneke
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has stated Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike must do more when he comes face-to-face with France today in a World Cup round of 16 clash. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Appearance Fees
Premium Times, 27 June 2014
The Super Eagles cancelled a schedule training session on Thursday after a meeting where the players demanded the immediate payment of their appearance fee. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Unusual Things About the World Cup So Far
Leadership, 27 June 2014
The excitement and preparations have been mounting for months and finally, it has begun. All roads - TV sets and radios as well - will continue to lead straight to Brazil as the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Abdullahi Congratulates Super Eagles
This Day, 27 June 2014
The immediate past Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for qualifying for the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Faces Star-Studded Argentina
allAfrica, 24 June 2014
Nigeria have one foot in the second round of the World Cup but face their toughest test yet in the form of star-studded Argentina. Read more »
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Africa:
Eagles - We'll Defend Africa's Pride
Vanguard, 27 June 2014
Super Eagles have vowed to defend Africa's pride in the round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria's forward Peter Odemwingie (3rd-R) celebrates with teammates after… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Moses Sulks Over Bench Role
Vanguard, 27 June 2014
Chelsea forward Victor Moses has taken his shut-out by Nigeria rather badly as he refused to warm-up with the rest of the squad before the World Cup clash against Argentina, an… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu Tips Eagles for Quarter-Final
Daily Trust, 27 June 2014
Former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo yesterday said he has absolute confidence that the Super Eagles will beat France in their Round of 16 match on Monday to reach the 2014… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi - Eagles Has No Money Issues
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
With the era of open letters gradually returning to the Nigerian polity, especially football, the national football team; Super Eagles have said they should be distanced from it… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ambrose, Yobo Boast - Eagles'll Overcome France
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose has said Nigeria will go past France on Monday because "we want to go higher" at the World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Musa - I Have Silenced My Critics
Vanguard, 26 June 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Says No Money Clashes With Authorities
Daily Trust, 26 June 2014
Head Coach of Nigeria's national football team, Stephen Keshi has said that the team was not having any money issue with authorities. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Messi Hails Eagles Attack
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has rated the Super Eagles highly especially the team's attack and praised his team for overcoming the Nigerian hurdle. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Babatunde Undergoes Successful Surgery
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eager burgeoning midfielder, Babatunde Michael has undergone a successful surgery on his fractured wrist and has since returned to the team's Camp base in Campinas, ahead of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Moses Unhappy With Keshi
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has taken his shut-out by Nigeria rather badly as he refused to warm-up with the rest of the squad before the World Cup clash against Argentina, an… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
allAfrica, 26 June 2014
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Poor Defence Will Worry Super Eagles Coach
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Okocha, Keshi Differ Over Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
Former Nigeria midfielder, Austin Okocha, raised more than a few eye brows when he tore into Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi after the 0-0 draw with Iran at Arena da Baixada,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Big Match Feature - Nigeria V Argentina
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
The Super Eagles bounced back from a disappointing goalless draw with Iran to record their first three points of the 2014 Fifa World Cup with a 1-0 win over the Blue Dragons of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu Sees Eagles in the Semifinals
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
Former Nigeria captain, Nwankwo Kanu, is already looking beyond his country's Group F clash against Argentina at the Fifa World Cup this Wednesday by tipping the West Africans to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
'Eagles Should Learn From Class of 98'
Daily Trust, 25 June 2014
Former Golden Eaglets star Manga Mohammed has said the current crop of Super Eagles competing at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil should be cautious and not get easily… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Don't Be Selfish, Keshi Warns Eagles
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
Emmanuel Emenike powered past a Bosnian defender to provide the assist that Osaze Odemwingie clinically finished to give Nigeria a 1-0 victory that has now placed the Super Eagles… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Beware of Messi!
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
The Super Eagles play Argentina today for a place in the 2nd round of the Brazil World Cup with only one player in mind - Messi. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fear of Sell-Out Grips Nigeria
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
Nigerian officials were very uncomfortable yesterday with the news of a possible sell-out of the all-important match between Iran and Bosnia Hezergovina. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Eyes Maximum Points Against Argentina
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina this afternoon. Read more »
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Africa:
Keshi Happy With the Performance of African Countries
Africa Top Sports, 24 June 2014
If Cameroon is already eliminated, the four other African teams have a role to play in their final group matches of the World Cup. Ghana, with a draw (2-2) against Germany, the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Osaze Says Eagles Best Yet to Come
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi and striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie have reviewed the 1-0 win over Bosnia-Hezergovina last Saturday and came away with the submission that the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Oboabona Ready to Tackle Argentina
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
The Eagles only need to avoid defeat to be totally sure of their Round of 16 qualification; and with a big boost with the impending return of Oboabona to the backline of Nigeria,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Nigeria Plots Argentina's Fall to End Jinx
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
The Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, made this objective clear to his players. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu - Eagles Will Get the Needed Result for Round of 16
This Day, 25 June 2014
Nwankwo Kanu has a long history with the FIFA World Cup, having appeared in three tournaments spanning three different decades wearing the colours of Nigeria. The tall striker… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Targets Maximum Points Against Argentina
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina today. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Unhappy With Support From Nigerians
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles Stephen Keshi says he is unimpressed with the nature and quality of support from Nigerians to the Super Eagles. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Set to Halt Argentina's Winning Streak
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Super Eagles has just 90 minutes to erase memories of the team's past failure to go past the group stage in its last two World Cup appearances-2002 and 2010- when it takes on its… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu, Ezeugo Task Eagles to Beat Argentina Former Super Eagles'
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Kanu stressed the importance of securing the needed result whenever they take on any opposition at the mundial. He stated that the Eagles mustn't play so well as long as they get… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Have Come a Long Way, Our Chances Are Brighter - Keshi
Vanguard, 24 June 2014
When the Super Eagles file out at the Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, it will be with an objective to make certain their qualification into the Round of 16 at the ongoing World… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Victory Over Argentina More Important Than 100 Caps Milestone - Yobo
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
Yobo unequivocally said he would rather have a win on Wednesday than his much advertised attainment of a 100 caps if featured in the match against Argentina. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Danagogo, NOC, Glo Hopeful On Super Eagles
This Day, 25 June 2014
As the Super Eagles battle Argentina today in their last group match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr.… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu - We Called Keshi 'Big Boss'
CAF, 25 June 2014
Nwankwo Kanu has a long history with the FIFA World Cup™, having appeared in three tournaments spanning three different decades wearing the colours of Nigeria. The tall… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Who's Afraid of Lionel Messi? Not Nigeria Keeper Enyeama
CAF, 25 June 2014
Nigeria's talismanic keeper Vincent Enyeama is relishing the renewal of his rivalry with Argentina's Lionel Messi in Wednesday's closing World Cup Group H game where the African… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coach Hails Nigeria's Fighting Spirit After World Cup Win
allAfrica, 22 June 2014
Nigeria have put one foot in the second round of the World Cup following their 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, and coach Stephen Keshi says he never felt a place… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Odemwingie Ends 16-Year Wait for Super Eagles
allAfrica, 22 June 2014
Nigeria have taken a giant step towards the second round of the World Cup after Peter Odemwingie scored in the first half to give them a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Forwards Must Find Cutting Edge
allAfrica, 17 June 2014
A lack of potency in front of goal was always going to be the Achilles heel for Nigeria at this World Cup and so it proved in their opener against Iran on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Pocket Winning Bonus, Ready for Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
The Super Eagles camp is in buoyant mood ahead of tomorrow's Group F clash with the Albicelesti of Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Akwuegbu Charges Eagles to Give Everything Against Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
Former international striker, Bendict Akwuegbu has charged the Super Eagles to give everything available to win the last group match against Argentina on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Babatunde - Eagles Not Afraid of Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
Super Eagles forward Michael Babatunde has dismissed fears that Nigeria will not be able to withstand Argentina in their last Group F clash at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan to Speak With Eagles Ahead of Argentina Clash
This Day, 24 June 2014
Super Eagles players who are aiming to beat Argentina tomorrow to top the Group F of the ongoing World Cup here in Porto Alegre, are to get motivational messages from President… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Michael Promises More for Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 23 June 2014
Super Eagles midfielder Babatunde Michael doused injury fears as he resumed full training just as he hopes to do more for the team after he justified his starting place in a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Oshaniwa, Ambrose Not Scared of Messi
Independent (Lagos), 23 June 2014
Super Eagles duo of Juwon Oshaniwa and Efe Ambrose have insisted Wednesday's clash will not be Nigeria vs Lionel Messi as it has been dubbed by the media. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Vs Bosnia - Onazi Prays to God for Help
Independent (Lagos), 20 June 2014
Super Eagles' midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has said he believes God will see Nigeria through against Bosnia-Herzegovina in a crunch World Cup Group F clash today. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nothing Extraordinary About Messi, Says Onazi
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
The Super Eagles midfielder has said the Argentina talisman will be played against like every other opponent when they meet on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Odemwingie's Return, a Blessing to Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Nigeria's Peter Osaze Odemwingie, 32, who made a strong return to the Super Eagles after being left out for nearly a year over frosty relations with Coach Stephen Keshi, became the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Can Beat Argentina - Bosnia Coach
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Bosnia-Herzegovina coach, Safet Susic is not ruling out the possibility of Super Eagles beating Argentina when they play on Wednesday in their final group match at Port Allegre. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Celebrates Eagles' Win Over Bosnia
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan stayed up late, like millions of other Nigerians, to cheer and later celebrate by popping Champagne as the Super Eagles beat Bosnia 1-0 in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Osaze - Bosnia Gave Eagles a Tough Test
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has admitted that the three points Nigeria earned against Bosnia and Herzegovina is "one of the hardest" in his football career and Read more »
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Nigeria:
Blatter Salutes King Kanu
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Fifa President, Sepp Blatter, had a brief talk with Nigerian Football Ambassador, Nwankwo Kanu, during the match between Nigeria and Bosnia - Herzegovina on Saturday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo, Onazi Vow to Stop Messi
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo has stressed that Nigeria will not focus on stopping Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when its square off with Argentina on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Links Eagles Victory to Players' Character, Fighting Spirit
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has attributed the team 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the on-going FIFA World Cup in Brazil to players' fighting spirit and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Team Lafarge Drums for Eagles Against Argentina
This Day, 21 June 2014
A 10-man Team Lafarge is expected to storm Brazil in the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup with the major aim of drumming support for the Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Mundial. The team… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Glo Hails Super Eagles for Beating Bosnia, Herzegovina
Leadership, 22 June 2014
Globacom, has congratulated the Super Eagles for recording an important win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their second Group F match of the on -going 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Eagles Disappointed President Jonathan
Vanguard, 21 June 2014
That President Goodluck Jonathan is a great lover of sports is a fact that even his greatest critics cannot deny. When the Nigerian contingent to the Olympic games in London… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Five Reasons Nigeria Defeated Bosnia
Premium Times, 23 June 2014
The Super Eagles put up a brave performance as they downed Bosnia 1-0 to end a 16-year jinx that has plagued Nigeria at the World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Eagles Out to Redeem Image Against Bosnia
Premium Times, 21 June 2014
While Nigeria, in their first game, struggled to an unimpressive 0-0 draw against Iran (the first at the Brazil World Cup), Bosnia gave a brave display but fell 2-1 to Argentina. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria's Speed Surprised Us - Bosnia and Herzegovina Coach
Premium Times, 22 June 2014
Coach Safet Susic of Bosnia Herzegovina has praised Nigeria's performance after his team suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Super Eagles Saturday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Get 'VIP' Haircut Before Bosnia Match
Independent (Lagos), 21 June 2014
Nigeria players, Emmanuel Emenike, Kenneth Omeruo and Ahmed Musa, hit the barber shop on Friday ahead their game with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Must Adapt to New Trends in All Games, Says Amunike
Independent (Lagos), 20 June 2014
Former Super Eagles Winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has urged the coaching crew of the National team to realize the fast changing realities of the game. Read more »
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Nigeria:
2014 World Cup - Can Stephen Keshi Break the Last 16 Jinx?
Independent (Lagos), 20 June 2014
After a surprised draw against Iran, Nigeria's quest for a quarter final berth is gradually looking cloudy; however, can Stephen Keshi beat his predecessor's record at the World… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles in Make or Break Match
Independent (Lagos), 20 June 2014
Super Eagles goalless draw against Iran in its opening 2014 World Cup match in Curitiba last Monday has put the team in a dire situation making today's match against… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Have Everything to Play for
allAfrica, 20 June 2014
Nigeria can put memories of their disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran behind them if they get a victory against a very useful Bosnia-Herzegovina side in Cuiabá on Saturday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ambrose - We'll Make Keshi Smile Against Bosnia
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose, has absolved coach Stephen Keshi of any blame in the 0-0 draw with Iran, insisting the team as players let the coach down. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ameobi - Eagles'll Play to Win Against Bosnia
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi is confident the team will find its winning formular against Bosnia on Saturday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Danagogo - Nigerians Should Believe in Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Minister of Youths and Sports, has urged Nigerians to keep believing in the team despite failing to hit the mark in its opening game against Iran on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi - Oboabona'll Be Fit for Bosnia Clash
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi, is hoping one of his favorite pupils Godfrey Oboabona will recover from the foot injury he suffered against Iran in time for the meeting with… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Susic - Enyeama Will Be Hard to Beat
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Coach of Bosnia and Herzergovina, Safet Susic, has pinpointed Nigeria and Lille of France shot-stopper Vincent Enyeama as a major obstacle his team must overcome when the team… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kanu - Eagles Can Overcome Bosnia and Argentina
Independent (Lagos), 19 June 2014
Former Nigeria captain, Kanu Nwankwo believes the Super Eagles can put its underwhelming display against Iran behind them and win its remaining two group games at the 2014 FIFA… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Go Shoot Down Eagles
Vanguard, 19 June 2014
Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko has been charged by coach Safet Susic to lead by example and score goals that would down Nigeria and brighten their chances of moving to the second round… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Solidarity for Keshi
This Day, 20 June 2014
Almost all the ex-internationals here in Brazil are rallying round Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, even as the prospects of Nigeria qualifying from Group F has become a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria vs. Bosnia - Eagles Set to Implode
This Day, 20 June 2014
The only thing that will save Super Eagles camp from a possible disintegration is an outright victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina tomorrow in Cuiaba. Already, the tension in camp is so… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fans Jeer Super Eagles at World Cup
allAfrica, 16 June 2014
Nigeria's World Cup campaign got off to a timid start after they were held to a goalless draw by Group F minnows Iran at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Argentina, Bosnia Are Beatable, Says Keshi
Daily Trust, 18 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi has said that Nigeria still has bright chances of progressing to the knock-out stages in Brazil, if the African champions would produce… Read more »
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Africa:
No More Excuses for Africa at World Cup
The Daily Vox, 19 June 2014
Lacklustre, disappointing, mediocre and yet with the odd moment of wonder and delight - these are some of the emotions African football fans from around the world have had this… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ameobi Admits Eagles Now Under Pressure
Vanguard, 18 June 2014
Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi has said that they are firm in their resolve to winning their next match against Bosina and Herzegovina, not withstanding their lackluster… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel - We Are Disappointed With Iran Draw
Daily Trust, 18 June 2014
Chelsea of England idfielder John Obi Mikel has said that the entire Super Eagles team is disappointed that they could not beat Iran in their opening Group F match. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Bosnia - Keshi
Independent (Lagos), 17 June 2014
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi believes that all hopes were not lost, in spite of his team's drab goalless draw against the Melli of Iran on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi - Are You Saying Bosnia, Argentina Are Not Beatable?
Independent (Lagos), 17 June 2014
Are you saying Bosnia, Argentina are not beatable? This was the question Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi posed to journalists after the team unimpressive goalless draw… Read more »
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Africa:
Goals Dry Up As Iran, Nigeria Draw
CAF, 17 June 2014
It was only a matter of time before the free-scoring 2014 FIFA World Cup™ produced its first goalless stalemate, and Iran and Nigeria provided it, playing out a 0-0 draw in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
All Pre-World Cup Doping Controls Test Negative
FIFA, 18 June 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil serves as a benchmark in the development of a new strategy in the fight against doping, with the introduction of player biological profiling… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Draw Iran for Tourney's First Stalemate
Leadership, 17 June 2014
The Super Eagles and their Iranian opponents fired blanks last night to register the first stalemate of the tournament. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Iran Holds Nigeria to a Goalless Draw
Daily Trust, 16 June 2014
Iran held Nigeria in their 2014 FIFA World Cup opener to a goalless draw on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Clueless Against Iran
Vanguard, 17 June 2014
Win-less run in 16 years at the FIFA World Cup continued yesterday in Curitiba when they played a barren draw with Iran. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Stephen Keshi - the Wrong Coach for the World Cup
Vanguard, 17 June 2014
This World Cup is done and dusted as far as Nigeria is concerned. We would be extremely lucky to get past the first round. There is no doubt in my mind that, barring an act of God,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Face Must-Win Contest With Minnows Iran
allAfrica, 15 June 2014
African champions Nigeria begin their World Cup campaign against Group F minnows Iran in Curitiba on Monday, a match they will feel they have to win to make the second round in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Akwuegbu Charges Super Eagles to Attack Iran
Daily Trust, 16 June 2014
Former Super Eagles striker, Bendict Akwuegbu has charged the Eagles to make sure they attack Iran for the whole duration of the match, if they are to kick off their 2014 World Cup… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel - We Need All the Good-Luck in Brazil
Vanguard, 15 June 2014
John Obi Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie and Victor Moses are the three Super Eagles players that Brazilians here have shown more love and demand autographs from. The three, incidentally,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Set to Feast On Iran
Independent (Lagos), 15 June 2014
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be determine to keep the country's hope of making it through the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the team entertain group F opponent,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Are Battle Ready for Iran, Says NFA
Independent (Lagos), 16 June 2014
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Aminu Maigari, has said that the Super Eagles are ready to face Iran in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup on Monday in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Beating Iran Is the Only Way Out - Emenike
Vanguard, 15 June 2014
Emmanuel Emenike is not one given to making long speeches or granting interviews to the Press. He believes in letting his ability speak for him on the pitch of play. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Brazilians Ask Eagles to Beat Argentina
Premium Times, 13 June 2014
Although the Eagles have lost in all previous meetings with the Argentines at the Mundial, some Brazil fans are assuring the Eagles massive support that might see them end the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Supporters' Club Hold Prayer Session for Eagles-300 Club Members Storm Brazil
This Day, 14 June 2014
The Chairman of the Nigeria Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo with members of the club and journalists alike held a prayer session for the Super Eagles in front of the media centre… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pray for Eagles, Gaiya Urges Nigerians
Leadership, 15 June 2014
As the Super Eagles fly Nigeria's colours today in their opening match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nigerians have been urged to pray for the team's success. Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Want to Be Here Till the End - Mikel
Vanguard, 14 June 2014
Nigeria and Chelsea FC midfielder, John Obi Mikel, who is making his debut after missing out on South Africa 2010 due to last minute knee surgery, said that it is a dream come true… Read more »
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Africa:
Mikel - We're Not Here to Make Up Numbers
CAF, 16 June 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Nigeria are on the right track to build on their success as African champions at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. The Super Eagles have… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Iran/Nigeria Meet, Must Win for Super Eagles
Vanguard, 13 June 2014
Football fans are waiting anxiously to see the outcome of the second encounter between the Super Eagles and the Persian Stars of Iran on June 16 at the ongoing 2014 World Cup in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Jonathan to Shock Eagles
Daily Trust, 14 June 2014
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan has promised a surprise package for the national team if they are able to make a major impact at the ongoing World Cup being hosted in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
What We Expect From Super Eagles - Nigerians
Premium Times, 12 June 2014
Nigeria will face Iran on June 16 in their first group match, Read more »
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Nigeria:
Operators Speak On Closure of Viewing Centres
CAJ News, 12 June 2014
THERE have been mixed feelings to the order by the Adamawa State Government to close commercial sports viewing centres in the city. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Police Wary of Attacks On Football Viewing Centres
CAJ News, 12 June 2014
POLICE have warned operators of the football viewing centre of the high risk of terror attacks during the football World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel, Enyeama Predict World Cup Glory for Nigeria
Daily Trust, 10 June 2014
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel believes the Super Eagles can punch above their weight at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Depart Miami for Brazil
This Day, 10 June 2014
After participating in the Road to Brazil Tournament in America where the Super Eagles played a goalless draw with Greece and lost 2-1 to host, USA, Coach Stephen Keshi and his… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lumumba Faults World Cup Final Target for Eagles
Daily Trust, 10 June 2014
Ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, former NFF presidential candidate, Lumumba Dah Adeh has said Nigerians, particularly the minister of sports and the NFF should set a more… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Friendlies Not Enough to Judge Eagles
This Day, 10 June 2014
As the Super Eagles jet into Brazil today from the United States of America where they played a 0-0 with Greece and lost the other game 2-1 to USA, the Transformation Ambassadors… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Echiejile Out of World Cup, to Be Replaced By Uzoenyi
Daily Trust, 9 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has said that defender Elderson Echiejile is as good as out of the World Cup party, even when the player insisted that he was… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mikel - Eagles Can Win World Cup
Vanguard, 10 June 2014
Mikel has not been impressive for the Super Eagles lately. He lacked creativity in the last friendlies Eagles played against Scotland and Greece, drawing the two games and losing… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Argentina Scared of Eagles - Coach Sabella
Independent (Lagos), 9 June 2014
Coach Alejandro Sabella has expressed the fear that his side will face a very physical Nigeria and Iran at the summer World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Need Polish but Improve Steadily
allAfrica, 6 June 2014
In the fifth of AllAfrica's profiles of the African contenders at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nick Said assesses the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read his profiles of Ghana,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Says Ameobi Is an Inspiration to Team
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
Super Eagles boss Stephen Keshi has revealed he is counting on Shola Ameobi being an inspiration to the young players in his squad. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - No List Can Satisfy Everybody, Says Ekeji
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
A former Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Patrick Ekeji, on Thursday said that no country's World Cup list is perfect. Read more »
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Nigeria:
In Nigeria, World Cup Excitement Tempered With Fear
VOA, 5 June 2014
As the World Cup in Brazil approaches, Nigerians are looking forward to watching their team compete for the fifth time in the country's history. Recent attacks on football "viewing… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Danagogo Reconsiders W'cup Mandate to Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
Sports Minister and Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Tammy Danagogo is reconsidering his earlier mandate of a final placing for the Supoer Eagles in the forthcoming World… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yobo, Onazi Harp On Team Focus
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
The Super Eagles arrived Jacksonville, Florida from its Philadelphia base on Wednesday evening as preparations continues for the World Cup, with a scheduled friendly against the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
NFF Backs Keshi Over Team List
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
Nigeria's squad for the 2014 World Cup will achieve good results, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ameobi's Long Walk to Brazil
Independent (Lagos), 5 June 2014
Shola Ameobi is an enigma of sorts, revered in many quarters, yet loathed at some. He has come full circle in his career and he is a classic example that it is not over until it is… Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup - Fans Express Dissatisfaction At Keshi's Final List
Vanguard, 4 June 2014
Some football fans in Lagos on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction at the final 23-man list presented for the 2014 World Cup by the Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi. Read more »
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Nigeria:
World Cup Preparation - Nigeria Still Do Not Win, Keshi Worried!
Africa Top Sports, 4 June 2014
Second friendly match of preparation in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday for Nigeria in preparation for the 2014 World Cup. Super Eagles opposed to Greece (0-0) could not score… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Keshi Unhappy With Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 4 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his disappointment at the team's performance against Greece in its first friendly after naming the team on Monday night. Read more »
