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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...

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Tahiti 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....

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Nigeria 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...

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Tiny 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...

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Tahiti 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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NIGERIA 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...

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Confederations 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...

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Nigeria, 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...

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Keshi 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...

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Tahiti 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Unlikely 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...

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Nigeria'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...

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Odds 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...

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Namibia 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...

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Keshi: 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Nigeria'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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Keshi'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...

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Shola 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...

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Soccer-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...

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Injuries, 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...

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Nigeria, 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Uruguay'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...

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Nigeria-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...

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Nigeria 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,...

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Nigeria 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...

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Young 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...

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Nnamdi 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...

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I 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...

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'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...

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Nigeria'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 ......

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Mexico’83 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Mikel'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...

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Nigerian 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....

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Nigeria 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...

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Nigeria 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...

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Striker 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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Nigeria

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...

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Nigeria 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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