Bonus row resolved, but all is not well for Nigeria
The Super Eagles' preparation for the Confederations Cup has been marred by a dispute over bonuses and problems between players and the federation look set continue ANALYSIS By Ed Dove Once again...
View ArticleTahiti v Nigeria
Tahiti's talismanic captain Nicolas Vallar has shrugged off an ankle injury and should start. All three Tehau brothers are set to play, with cousin Teaonui perhaps the only family member to miss out....
View ArticleNigeria bonus dispute over 'for now' says skipper Enyeama
BELO HORIZONTE: The dispute over player bonuses that threatened Nigeria's participation in the Confederations Cup does not seem to be fully resolved, captain Vincent Enyeama suggested on Sunday. "The...
View ArticleTiny Tahiti plot ambush of jetlagged Nigeria
BELO HORIZONTE: Nigeria's status as resounding favourites to beat minnows Tahiti in their Confederations Cup opener on Monday has been compromised by a delayed arrival that leaves them just 36 hours...
View ArticleTahiti plot ambush of jet-lagged Nigeria
BELO HORIZONTE: Nigeria's status as resounding favourites to beat minnows Tahiti in their Confederations Cup opener today (tomorrow in Malaysia) has been compromised by a delayed arrival that leaves...
View ArticleNigeria delay gives Tahiti hope ahead of cup opener
Nigeria’s status as resounding favorites to beat minnows Tahiti in their Confederations Cup opener today has been compromised by a delayed arrival that leaves them just 36 hours to prepare for the...
View ArticleNigeria bonus row not resolved, says Enyeama
BELO HORIZONTE: Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said on Sunday that the row over bonuses that delayed the squad's arrival at the Confederations Cup had not been resolved, but the players were putting...
View ArticleNigeria take young squad to Confederations Cup in Brazil
Share Twitter Ghana News plugins View Comments Nigeria have made nine changes to their squad for the Confederations Cup from the one that won the Africa Cup of Nations in February. Coach Stephen Keshi...
View ArticleNIGERIA BULLISH FOR CONFEDERATIONS CUP (Confédération Africaine de Football)
(Source: Confédération Africaine de Football) African champions Nigeria are confident they will shine at their second Confederations Cup, nearly 20 years after their debut in the traditional World Cup...
View ArticleConfederations Cup 2013: Nigeria team profile
Fifa Confederations Cup, Brazil Date: 15 - 30 June Coverage: Matches live on BBC One, BBC Three, online and red button. Live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website BBC Sport takes a closer look at...
View ArticleNigeria, the surprise challenger (Oceania Football Confederation)
(Source: Oceania Football Confederation) On Monday, 17 June 2013 Oceania champions Tahiti will officially open their FIFA Confederations Cup campaign against African champions Nigeria at Estadio...
View ArticleKeshi thankful as Nigeria emerge unscathed
BELO HORIZONTE (Brazil): Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their opening game at the Confederations...
View ArticleTahiti 1-6 Nigeria: Oduamadi hits hat-trick as Super Eagles smash South...
The Super Eagles ran riot in Belo Horizonte but they could have scored many more had it not been for some desperately wasteful finishing By Mark Doyle More On : Nigeria, Tahiti, Tahiti vs Nigeria...
View ArticleNigeria left fuming over bonuses
The Super Eagles are angry following the decision to cut incentives which has led to rumours over a revolt within the camp Nigeria stars have been left fuming following the decision by the Nigerian FA...
View ArticleUnlikely Nigerian hero thinking big (FIFA - Fédération Internationale de...
(Source: FIFA - Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Sunday Mba, Nigeria's unlikely hero at this year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, tells FIFA.com that he also hopes to shine on the...
View ArticleNigeria's Ogenyi Onazi out of Confederations Cup
Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi has been ruled out of the Confederations Cup in Brazil because of a knee injury. The Lazio midfielder, 20, suffered the injury during the Super Eagles' 1-1 draw in their World...
View ArticleOdds stacked against Nigeria in the Confederations Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO -- The fact that they play Tahiti in the opener is probably the last piece of good news Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi received -- and that was a while back. Since then, the Super Eagles...
View ArticleNamibia 1-1 Nigeria: Super Eagles unimpressive as celebrations are put on ice
Stephen Keshi's team fought back to secure a point away against Namibia, but it is not a result that guarantees their progression from their World Cup Qualifying Group By Ed Dove More On : Namibia vs...
View ArticleKeshi: Nigeria must bury goal chances
The Super Eagles coach was unconcerned that the crowd favoured Tahiti during their Confederations Cup clash and insists he is happy with his team's performance Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has pleaded...
View ArticleNigeria Captain Vincent Enyeama: Bonus Row Not Over
Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said that the row over bonuses that delayed the squad's arrival at the Confederations Cup had not been resolved, but the players were putting it behind them. The...
View ArticleNigeria coach Keshi blames poor finishing for Cup exit
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says profligacy in front of goal was a big factor in his side's exit from the Confederations Cup in Brazil. The African champions finished next to bottom in their group...
View ArticleNigeria's Stephen Keshi reverses resignation and opts to stay on
• Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach to stay • Stephen Keshi says he has 'reconsidered his position' Nigeria's manager, Stephen Keshi, said he had had the opportunity to discuss issues that...
View ArticleNigeria coach Stephen Keshi performs resignation u-turn
Nigeria's African Nations Cup-winning coach Stephen Keshi has performed a u-turn and rescinded his resignation as boss of the Super Eagles. Keshi announced his decision to stand down yesterday, less...
View ArticleKeshi's resignation withdrawal saves Nigeria's 2014 dream
Stephen Keshi. (Gallo) Our Coverage More Coverage A night is a long time in Nigerian football. This morning, the word is that Keshi has taken back the on Monday evening, after an emergency meeting...
View ArticleShola Ameobi available to play for Nigeria again
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has made himself available to play for Nigeria again, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has told BBC Sport. Keshi revealed that a clause in the striker's club contract...
View ArticleSoccer-Nigeria bonus dispute over 'for now' says skipper Enyeama
By Mike Collett BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, June 16 - The dispute over player bonuses that threatened Nigeria's participation in the Confederations Cup does not seem to be fully resolved, captain Vincent...
View ArticleInjuries, finishing cost Nigeria, says Keshi
By Tom WilliamsPublished June 24, 2013AFP Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi gives instruction during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group B football match against Spain, at the Castelao Stadium...
View ArticleNigeria, Uruguay set for a decisive clash in Salvador
Despite contrasting results in their opening games, Uruguay and Nigeria both approach today’s encounter between the sides in Salvador, Brazil, knowing defeat could spell the end of their FIFA...
View ArticleNigeria FA and Keshi 'temporarily resolve' row
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says a row with the country's football authority is 'temporarily' over after he held talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Keshi offered to quit only hours...
View ArticleUruguay's real hero: Forlan overshadows Cavani and Suarez on 100th cap
A left-footed stunner from the star was a fitting way to mark his century, dragging the Celeste through on an indifferent night for the Liverpool and Napoli stars COMMENT By Daniel Edwards | Uruguay...
View ArticleNigeria-Spain Betting Preview: Expect a lack of cutting edge to cost the...
Stephen Keshi's men need an unlikely victory to have any hopes of progression but our tipster cannot see where the goals will come from After suffering a narrow defeat against Uruguay on Thursday...
View ArticleNigeria coach drops resignation as team comes home
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Returning to Nigeria as the man who led the Super Eagles to victory at the African Cup of Nations, coach Stephen Keshi smiled and waved Tuesday to screaming fans,...
View ArticleNigeria bonus row not settled
The African champions did not arrive in Brazil until the early hours of Sunday morning, just 36 hours before their Group B opener against minnows Tahiti yesterday, after missing their scheduled...
View ArticleYoung Nigerians stretch Spain and restore pride in African football
The nation did not make it beyond the group stage but, despite the doom and gloom surrounding the lack of success in the region, the Super Eagles can hold their heads high COMMENT By Ed Dove | Nigeria...
View ArticleNnamdi Oduamadi: The AC Milan-owned hat-trick hero who spared Nigeria's...
Despite putting in a fairly unconvincing performance, the Africa Cup of Nations champions were boosted by the showing of the Rossoneri starlet in the 6-1 win over Tahiti PROFILE By Ed Dove | Nigeria...
View ArticleI won't abandon Nigeria, insists Keshi
Despite more lucrative offers to coach elsewhere, the 51-year-old insists he will not leave his post with the Super Eagles due to the pride he feels at the helm of the side £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 = NGA...
View Article'Seven straight clean sheets'
Ahead of their World Cup play-off with Ethiopia, Stephen Keshi must come to terms with the Super Eagles having one of Africa's finest goalkeepers £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 = NGA Draw ETH £5 £10 £20 £50 £100...
View ArticleNigeria's African Nations Cup-winning coach Stephen Keshi rescinds his...
Nigeria's African Nations Cup-winning coach Stephen Keshi rescinds his resignation Last Updated: February 12, 2013 10:47am Stephen Keshi: Has rescinded his resignation Sky Bet Loading Market ......
View ArticleMexico83 Flying Eagles Ask Jonathan to Reward Team
Following the recent decision by President Goodluck Jonathan to redeem the pledge made by the late General Sani Abacha administration to provide build a house for each of the Super Eagles players that...
View ArticleNigeria 2-0 Malawi: Emenike & Moses give Eagles play-off ticket
The African champions saw off the challenge of the Flames to earn passage into the final stage of qualification for next year's 2014 World Cup By Lolade Adewuyi More On : Nigeria vs Malawi Comments...
View ArticleMikel's legacy rests on qualifying for the 2014 World Cup with Nigeria
Success against the Walia Antelopes would represent a significant achievement for the Chelsea midfielder £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 = NGA Draw ETH £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 = NGA Draw ETH £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 = NGA...
View ArticleNigerian government to bail-out unpaid coach Keshi
AFP - Nigeria's government is to step in to pay the outstanding wages of national team coach Stephen Keshi, the country's sports minister has announced, promising his salary arrears would be cleared....
View ArticleNigeria move to avoid World Cup bonus row
Nigeria football officials are set to implement a code of conduct which they hope will prevent future rows with the national team over bonus payments. The move is designed to ensure there is no repeat...
View ArticleNigeria govt investigates player bonus dispute
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria's sports ministry has set up a panel to investigate the player bonus row that almost caused chaos at the Confederations Cup when the African champion's squad initially refused...
View ArticleStriker Kalu Uche wins recall to Nigeria squad
Nigeria have recalled Kalu Uche to their squad for the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers, friendly matches and Confederations Cup in Brazil. Uche, the second top scorer in Turkey with 16 goals for...
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All but one of the champions of Oceania ply their trade in the non-professional domestic league, and Al Hain-Cole expects them to be outclassed by Stephen Keshi's side Tahiti’s team of amateurs begin...
View ArticleNigeria v Uruguay
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi is hopeful of having Ogenyi Onazi available after a knee injury. Reports had originally suggested the Lazio midfielder was out for the tournament however his return would...
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