Chikatara Celebrates Wydad CAF CL Progress Wants To Face Enyimba

  By Izuchukwu Okosi: Abia Warriors and Super Eagles striker Chisom Chikatara is excited following the qualification of Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca to the group stages of the CAF Champions League at the expense of champions TP Mazembe, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Title-holders TP Mazembe...

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Salami Opens Koupion Account, Egwuekwe Scores Own Goal

By Johnny Edward: Nigerian striker Gbolahan Salami opened his goal-scoring account for his Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura in their 3-2 loss at home to PK-35 Vantaa on Thursday. Salami who was making his second start in the Veikkausliga restored parity for his side in the 11th minute after Aleksi...

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Ogu Shows Off Pregnant Wife, Eyes Israeli Title

By Johnny Edward: Nigerian midfielder John Ogu took to Instagram to flaunt his wife Adaolisa who is in heavily pregnant. Ogu who has been in sparkling form for his Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva shared a picture of his wife displaying her growing bump in a brown flowing gown as she posed for a...

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Iwobi: I Can Never Forget My First Arsenal Goal

By Izuchukwu Okosi: Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi has described his first senior goal for Arsenal against Everton as a “crazy moment" that helped him settle into the Gunners team. The Super Eagles forward has scored twice and claimed three assists in his first three Arsenal starts of a breakthrough...

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Musa, Mba, Obodo Score As Balogun Returns From Injury

By Johnny Edward:   Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa was on the scoresheet as CSKA Moscow battered Saransk 7-1 in a Russian Premier League matchon Saturday.   Musa scored CSKA's fourth goal of the rout in the 25th minuted as his club climbed to the top of the table.   Another Nigeria...

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Kanu: Foreign Or Nigerian Coach, NFF Must Improve; Eagles Shouldn’t Miss 2018 W/Cup

Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu believes there are lots of crisis in Nigeria’s house of football. The Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games gold medal winning Dream Team captain reflects on Nigeria’s ouster in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying it was a case of a house divided against...

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Super Eagles Drop To 67th In FIFA Rankings

By James Agberebi Nigeria's Super Eagles dropped five places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola world rankings released on Thursday. According to the rankings, the Eagles are now 67th in the world with 532 points. They were 62nd in the previous ranking. In Africa, the Eagles occupy the 14th position...

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Echiejile Backs Monaco For Champions League Spot Despite Defeat

By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles defender‎ Elderson Echiejile says Monaco were unlucky to have lost 2-1 at home to Ligue 1 relegation battlers Bordeaux who did a double on the Les Douges on Friday.   It was Monaco's first ‎defeat in their last nine games and Echiejile is still confident of...

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Moses Expects Emotional Return To Crystal Palace

Victor Moses has stated that it will be an emotional game for him when West Ham entertain his former club Crystal Palace in this weekend's English Premier League clash. Moses, who is on loan to Champions League chasing West Ham from Chelsea, made his debut for Palace aged 16 in 2007. He went on to...

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Lawal: Players’ Poor Commitment Cost Nigeria AFCON Ticket

By James Agberebi:‎ Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal, has attributed the Super Eagles ouster from next year's Africa Cup of Nations to the inability of the players to go the extra mile in crucial games, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.‎ Nigeria's chances of making it to the 2017 AFCON was...

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Sports Minister Dalung Apologises To Nigerians Over Eagles AFCON Failure

Nigeria's sports minister, Solomon Dalung, has expressed his disappointment and apologised to Nigerians following the outster  of the Super Eagles from the qualifying race for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to  the Pharaohs...

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Egypt Coach, Cuper: We Had Tough Time Against Nigeria

Hector Cuper has stated that Egypt had a torrid time against the Super Eagles in Tuesday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Alexandria. A 65th minute goal by Ramadan Sobhy, gave the Pharaohs a 1-0 win and on the brink of qualifying for the AFCON after missing the last three editions. The defeat...

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Loscuito Backs Eagles Against Egypt, Won’t Rule Out Tanzania

By Izuchukwu Okosi: Former Super Eagles assistant coach Jean Francois Loscuito has urged the Nigerian national side not to relent in their pursuit of a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations ticket. Samson Siasia leads the Super Eagles out against Egypt in the reverse leg of their AFCON qualifier at the Borg El-Arab...

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Egypt Players Promised Big Bonuses, Cars To Beat Eagles

By Adeboye Amosu: Egypt players have been promised cash rewards and cars by private firms in the country should they beat Nigeria in Tuesday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, Completesportsnigeria.com has been informed. The Pharaohs have failed to qualify for the last three...

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Super Eagles Fail To Train In Alexandria For Egypt Clash

By Adeboye Amosu: Super Eagles players failed to train at the Borg El- Arab Stadium, venue of Tuesday's make-or-mar 2017 Africa Cup qualifying match against the Pharaohs of Egypt following their late arrival in Alexandria on Monday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The team was due...

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Ikeme “Gutted” To Miss Egypt Vs Nigeria Clash

By Adeboye Amosu Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, is disappointed he will not be part of Tuesday's  crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Egypt, Completesportsnigeria.com can report. The Wolves goalkeeper has been ruled out of the game billed for the Borg El- Arab...

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Amuneke: Eagles Can’t Afford Silly Mistakes In Alexandria

By James Agberebi: Emmanuel Amuneke has predicted a tough encounter between the Super Eagles and Egypt in Tuesday 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Alexandria. The Eagles were forced to a 1-1 draw by the Egyptians in Kaduna on Friday. And they must secure the three points on...

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Alloy: Super Eagles Will Cope Without Ikeme

By Adeboye Amosu: Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu, insists the side will cope  with the absence of first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, in Tuesday'scrucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The Wolverhampton Wanderers goalie...

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Adepoju Backs Super Eagles To Beat Egypt

By James Agberebi: Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju is confident that the Super Eagles can get a win against Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday. The Eagles need an outright win against the Pharaohs to stand a chance of qualifying for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. In the reverse...

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Amuzie: Eagles Unlcky In Kaduna, Will Beat Egypt In Alexandria

By Johnny Edward:   Olhanese of Portugal defender Stanley Amuzie is confident the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations despite their 1-1 draw against Egypt in Kaduna last Friday.   The Eagles now have two points and Egypt four following Chad's withdrawal from...

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