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Nigeria Super Eagles qualifies in style for 2010 African Nations Cup

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:49:01 +0000

Abuja - Nigeria Super Eagles have now officially qualified for the the final phase of the 2010 Nations and World Cups qualifiers, while also maintaining a clean sheet with the weekend’s 2-0 thrashing of Equatorial Guinea at the Abuja International Stadium.

Without conceding a goal in all the four matches played in the qualifiers, the Coach Shuaibu Amodu-tutored side confirmed their superiority in the group with 12 points to top the group, and became the first country to qualify for the … [visit site to read more]

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2010 World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles in crucial away win

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:04:53 +0000

Malabo - The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday in Malabo, improved their chances of qualifying from Group Four for the 2010 African Cup of Nations, after winning 1-0 against Equatorial Guinea, to stay firmly rooted on top of the table after three matches.

The coach Shuaibu Amodu-trained Eagles have skipper Joseph Yobo to thank for the lone goal, which came in the fifth minute, capping up another memorable appearance for the Everton central defender, who was responsible for scoring the only … [visit site to read more]

FIFA impressed with Nigeria’s preparation to host 2009 Soccer World cup

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:11:41 +0000

FIFA - World Soccer ruling body, Fifa has given Nigeria’s preparations for next year’s under-17 soccer World Cup, a very high mark, on its just concluded inspection of the facilities in Calabar, Cross River State and Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The football governing body said it is encouraged by reforms undertaken by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Nigeria ahead of the 2009 tournament. Back in February a Fifa delegation that inspected designated stadias had warned Nigeria that it must … [visit site to read more]

RCCG promises improved festival, as Daddy GO’s parish sweeps medals

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:20:48 +0000

Abeokuta - The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has declared that it will continue to attach much importance and put in resources for the development of sports in the country.

This assertion was made by Pastor Olu Banure, Special Adviser to the General Overseer of the church, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, at the closing … [visit site to read more]

2010 World Cup qualifier - Super Eagles defeat Lone Star of Sierra Lone at home

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:36:12 +0000

Freetown (Sierra Leone) - Super Eagle’s assistant captain, Joseph Yobo’s 89th minute goal against Sierra Leone in Freetown yesterday was all the Super Eagles needed to maintain their steady march to the South Africa 2010 World Cup.

Yobo scored with only one minute remaining to give the Eagles a lone goal win and keep then on top of Group Four with six points.

Desperate to erase the heartbreak of the 2006 qualifiers, which saw them losing the Germany World Cup ticket to Angola, the Eagles … [visit site to read more]