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Nigeria's Olympic team 'must work together'

Naija Advertiser — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:36:53 +0000

Nigeria's U23 team need to "work harder" if they are to make progress at the Olympic qualifying tournament, according to striker Danny Uchechi.

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Nigerian punch for Kozhikode football

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:26:41 +0000

Three years ago when they arrived in India from the scenic city of Lagos in Nigeria, only one thing was on their mind - to play good football.

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Chelsea' Jon Obi Mikel May Face Axe From Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi

Naija Advertiser — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:46:44 +0000

The new boss says that the midfielder and others in the team must prove that they are worthy of the national team jersey by fighting for their places in the squad

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Oliseh eyes Nigeria job

Naija Advertiser — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:30:01 +0000

Sunday Oliseh is hoping to become Nigeria's coach following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Nigeria 3-0 Kenya: Super Eagles dim the Harambee Stars

Naija Advertiser — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:52:00 +0000

Nigeria defeated Kenya in front of a packed crowd in Abuja with goals from Ahmed Musa, Victor Anichebe and Ikechukwu Uche.

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KANU WANTS GUNNERS TO BELIEVE IN WENGER

Naija Advertiser — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:24:21 +0000

Nwankwo Kanu has asked fans to be patient with both Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as both men face differing fortunes, reports kickoffnigeria.

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Championship - Leicester seal Yakubu loan

Naija Advertiser — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Everton striker Yakubu has joined Championship side Leicester City on loan until the end of the season.

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Nigeria invites 40 to camp for FIFA Women's World Cup

Naija Advertiser — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:02:09 +0000

Uche Eucharia, coach of Nigeria's national women's team Super Falcons, has invited 40 players for 'special' two-week camping later this month, ahead of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.

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Ex-Nigerian soccer star Okafor found dead in Texas

Naija Advertiser — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:29:11 +0000

Uche Okafor, a defender on two World Cup teams for Nigeria who later played for the Kansas City Wizards in the U.S., has been found dead in his Dallas-area home, police said Friday. He was 43.

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Bailey advises on Nigeria football development

Naija Advertiser — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:39:00 +0000

Former England international and SuperSport television presenter, Gary Bailey believes the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) can be amongst the best in Africa.

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Iran vs Nigeria friendly football match cancelled

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:15:06 +0000

The international friendly football match between Iran and Nigeria was canceled, according to Iran’s football federation (IFF).

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Chelsea name Nigerian as Wilkins successor

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:14:15 +0000

Michael Emenalo moved up from his previous position of head opposition scout in November 2010.

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Nigeria thrash Cameroon to reach WC finals

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:46:49 +0000

Nigeria qualified for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup with a 5-1 thumping of Cameroon in the first semifinal of the CAF African Women’s Championship at the Sinaba Stadium, outside Benoni, on Thursday.

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Nigeria recall Kaita for friendly

Naija Advertiser — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:29:00 +0000

Ukraine based midfielder Sani Kaita has been recalled by Nigeria for their friendly against Iran on 17 November in Tehran.

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Adamu faces interrogation on two fronts

Naija Advertiser — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:29:00 +0000

There appears to be no reprieve in sight for suspended Fifa executive committee member, Amos Adamu, as he is expected to face further investigation from two high-placed organs in Nigeria.

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Nigerian athlete disqualified from Commonwealth Games

Naija Advertiser — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:18:11 +0000

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has formally disqualified Nigerian athlete Samuel Okon from the 19th Commonwealth Games in India, after he virtually confessed to taking banned drugs.

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Nigeria's boxing hope, Samuel Peter, decisively beaten again

Naija Advertiser — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Ukrainian multiple World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Vladimir Klitschko on Saturday in Frankfurt, Germany, virtually 'destroyed' the Nigerian hope and former World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Samuel Peter, flattening the Nigerian boxer in the 10th of a scheduled 12 rounder.

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Klitschko predicts quick knockout against Peter

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Wladimir Klitschko is predicting a quick knockout in his rematch with Nigerian fighter Samuel Peter on Saturday.

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Nigeria arrests ex-NFF officials over World Cup money

Naija Advertiser — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:58:50 +0000

Four Nigerian former football officials have been arrested amid accusations that some $8m (£5m) went missing during the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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West Brom sign Nigeria striker Odemwingie

Naija Advertiser — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:16:32 +0000

English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion signed Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee on Friday.

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