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The decline of Nigeria’s football

The decline of Nigeria’s football

It began in 1986 when the Super Eagles failed to pick a ticket to the World Cup Finals in Germany. Then, many thought it was an aberration, nay, a mistake that will soon be corrected. However, like a bad dream, it refused to go. Last year in Ghana, the Eagles had their worst outing in decades, crashing out in the second round of the Nations Cup, with only one win in four matches.

We will battle Mazembe ball for ball, Emeteole

We will battle Mazembe ball for ball, Emeteole

As Heartland step out today to make history for themselves and country in far away Lubumbashi, Congo Democratic Republic in the second leg final match of the 2009 Orange CAF Champions League against host, TP Mazembe, coach Kelechi Emeteole, believes his team would turn the table in their favour.

Football criticism: Why Ojo-Oba must not annoy Nigerians

Football criticism: Why Ojo-Oba must not annoy Nigerians

In my opinion, I had thought that as a Ph.D holder, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Bolaji Ojo-Oba should be very familiar with the popular axiom, ‘To whom much is given, much is expected.’

Over aged saga: NFA’s reaction childish, Amiesimaka

Over aged saga: NFA’s reaction childish, Amiesimaka

Ex- international Adokie Amiesimaka has described the statement credited to NFA executive committee member, Taiwo Ogunjobi accusing him of ‘having an agenda’ as utterly childish and not surprising. He went on to say the statement is totally irresponsible and an unenlightened reaction from the NFA.