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Samuel Eto’o blames Africans for Sadio Mane losing the Ballon d’Or to Lionel Messi
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o insists Sadio Mane deserved to win the Ballon d’Or had he not been “let down” by other Africans who voted against him for the award.
Luis Suarez: MLS a ‘nice possibility’
Luis Suarez says the option of departing Barcelona for the MLS remains a "nice possibility", amid uncertainty over the Uruguay international's future at the Nou Camp.
FIFA U-17: Golden Eaglets did good job against Hungary, will be better against...
Nigeria U17s captain, Samson Tijani, who was named Man of The Match in Golden Eaglets’ 4-2 win against Hungary in Saturday’s opening Group B match of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil, says the team will come out better in the next match against Ecuador.
Semi Ajayi’s confidence boosted after playing for Nigeria against Brazil
West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi admitted his confidence has received a boost after helping Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Brazil last Sunday.
Gernot Rohr rues Francis Uzoho’s injury
The Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Brazil has given Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, some confidence and the German believes this would surely reflect in the team in their next competitive matches.
Gernot Rohr: Draw with Brazil is big booster for our AFCON race
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has landed his playing body a huge pat on the back for a gutsy performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Brazil in a friendly match in Singapore.
William Troost-Ekong hails Super Eagles display
Super Eagles stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong has hailed the display of the team in their draw against Brazil in Singapore on Sunday.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro hails Super Eagles
“Speaking of results, it is never favourable. When it comes to Brazil, we always want to seek victory. But within what we were presenting, Sunday’s the answer was very good. The second half was good, against a physically strong team. The result is not good, but no doubt the second part was good, yes,” he said.g
Joe Aribo thrilled to continue scoring streak for Super Eagles
Joe Aribo is elated to score on his second appearance for the Super Eagles following his sublime finish in the side’s 1-1 draw against Brazil on Sunday.
Neymar, Roberto Firmino lead Brazil attack against Super Eagles
Neymar and Roberto Firmino will spearhead Brazil’s attack during Sunday’s international friendly against Nigeria, according to coach Tite.
Brazil vs Nigeria: Super Eagles respect, don’t fear Brazil – William Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles’ stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong has said that while the Nigerian team respect five-time world champions, Brazil they, however, have no fear as both teams step out for a friendly match in Singapore.
Casemiro: We will show our true quality against Nigeria
Brazil midfielder Casemiro says the Selecao will go all out for a win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Sunday’s friendly encounter at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang.
Nigeria midfielder Anderson Esiti aims for a victory against Brazil
Nigeria midfielder Anderson Esiti has promised to work hard in order to help the Super Eagles triumph over Brazil.
Nigeria officials arrive in Singapore for Brazil game after visa delay
The administrative officials of the Nigerian national team have secured their entry visas into Singapore for the Super Eagles international friendly against on Sunday.
Ola Aina suffers domestic accident
Torino of Italy defender Ola Aina has been ruled out of Sunday’s friendly against Brazil in Singapore.
Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles’ fighting spirit‘ll trouble Brazil
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze believes the big match between Nigeria and Brazil is more than friendly tie with combatants on both sides readying themselves for the prestige game.
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to drop new boys for Brazil clash
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will retain Glasgow Rangers forward Joe Aribo for the October 13 international friendly against Brazil in Singapore, but will drop fellow new boys Dennis Bonaventure and Josh Maja for the clash, it was learnt.
Roberto Firmino, Neymar lead Brazil’s squad for Nigeria, Senegal friendlies
PSG star Neymar, Liverpool's Roberto Firmino and Bayern Munich's Philippe Coutinho are among the invited 23 players for Brazil's friendly matches in October.
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NFF eulogizes Samuel Okwaraji on 31st anniversary of death
The Nigeria Football Federation has marked the 31st anniversary of the death of Samuel Okwaraji who died at the National Stadium, Surulere on the 12th August 1989, during a match.
EFCC probe: Ibrahim Magu kicks against secret trial, fair hearing denial by panel
Suspended Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has kicked against secret trial and his exclusion from many sessions where many adversarial witnesses were invited by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to testify against him by the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel.
Manchester United identify cheaper alternative to Jack Grealish
According to the Evening Standard, Manchester United could turn their attention to Donny van de Beek rather than pay over the odds for Jack Grealish.
Obadiah Mailafia refuses to retract comments about Northern governor being Boko Haram leader
Ex-Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia, has insisted that a Northern Governor is Boko Haram’s leader.
Barcelona failed in their attempt to replace Quique Setien with Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger is so synonymous with Arsenal that it would be strange to see him take over at another club, but it sounds like he’s turned down the chance to take over at Barcelona.
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Ondo government ‘uncovers’ plots to smear governor’s image
Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, the state government on Saturday said it has uncovered a grand plot to unleash a smear image on the governor of the state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, by members of the opposition in the state.
Peter Obi: Why I cleared inherited N35 billion unpaid pension as Anambra governor
Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has revealed that he was touched to pay off an accumulated pension and gratuity debt of N35 billion, which he inherited from the previous administration, because of the sufferings of the elderly people who were being denied their rights.
Elaborate burials making Enugu communities vulnerable to coronavirus – monarch
The observance of elaborate burials is increasing the burden of coronavirus (COVID-19) in rural communities in Enugu State, Ikechukwu Oke, Chairman, Igboeze South Traditional Rulers Council, has said.
Vietnam’s auto sales down in seven months
Vietnam’s total automobile sales in the first seven months of this year stood at 131,248 units.
DMO: Chinese loans constitute only 3.9 percent of Nigeria’s total public debt stock
Total loans by the Chinese government and affiliate agencies to Nigeria is about $3.121 billion and constitutes only about 3.94 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt of $79.3 billion as of March 31, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has said.