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There is a popular saying in Nigeria that “a prophet is not appreciated in his/her vicinity but highly rated outside”, this means Nigerians don’t appreciate their own, and growing up we had this notion that a product made in Nigeria would have an inscription “made in China” just because you want Nigerians to rate such …
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The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has come and gone. The Cote d’Ivoire loss is now in the past and the future is here now. There have been injuries to players, others returned to their clubs with their AFCON 2023 form, NFF announced a coaching vacancy and Jose Peseiro has started enjoying his life after …
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Super Eagles coach Peseiro has listed eight debutants in his 25-man roster for the 2024 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, with Head Coach Jose Peseiro settling for usual suspects in a roster that has three …
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Stanley Nwabali has come full circle as he is in the frame to get another chance with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The last time Nwabali was in goal for the Super Eagles was in an international friendly against Mexico. Conceding four goals in the game didn’t help him, as the then-main Eagles coach, Gernot …
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The 2023/2024 NPFL season has been a delightful one so far. We’ve witnessed the rise of new stars and the revival of some OGs. There’s also been subpar showings from some you’ll expect better from. All in all it’s been a rollercoaster season, with teams taking turns at the top and bottom of the log. …
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Former FIFA badge referee, Anietie Ferdinand Udoh has backed his erstwhile colleagues after they were snubbed by CAF in the selection for referees to officiate at next year’s Nations Cup. CAF released a 69-man list of match officials on Tuesday. the referees will undergo a preparatory course to get them ready for the continental championship …
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Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro will stay on in his role after reaching an agreement with the country’s football federation. The renewal comes after almost a week of negotiations where the NFF seek to add clauses different from first contract. From Salary Cut to percentages for NPFL players in future team lists, the NFF put …
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By Tunde Young As you probably know by now, Gernot Rohr has been fired from his position as Super Eagles head coach and replaced by Austin Eguavoen on an interim basis. The news comes as more of a relief than a shock because rumours of a sack had been flying around for the previous month. …
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