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Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

NIGERIA striker Obafemi Martins insists his team must not fall into the trap of concentrating all their efforts on stopping the genius of Lionel Messi. 12 Jun 2010
Kanu Sets His Sights High

Kanu Sets His Sights High

NIGERIA striker Kanu has set his sights on an unlikely World Cup semi-final place. 10 Jun 2010
Blatter: FIFA Couldn't Stop It

Blatter: FIFA Couldn't Stop It

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says it could not have controlled security at the Nigeria and North Korea friendly that was marred by a stampede at the match which left injured 16. 8 Jun 2010
Fifa Dismiss Safety Concerns

Fifa Dismiss Safety Concerns

FIFA today insisted the stampede before the World Cup warm-up game between Nigeria and North Korea which saw 16 people hospitalised should not heighten safety fears for the finals themselves. 7 Jun 2010
14 Injured In Stadium Stampede

14 Injured In Stadium Stampede

AT least 14 people have been injured after a stampede at a pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and North Korea in a Johannesburg township, South Africa police have confirmed. 7 Jun 2010
Fifa's Conscience Clear Over Stampede

Fifa's Conscience Clear Over Stampede

FIFA says it is not to blame for a stampede that occurred outside a stadium in Johannesburg today where World Cup finalists Nigeria and North Korea were wrapping up their preparations for the competition. 7 Jun 2010
14 Injured In Cup Stampede

14 Injured In Cup Stampede

AT LEAST 14 people have been injured after a stampede at a pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and North Korea in a Johannesburg township, South Africa police have confirmed. 7 Jun 2010
Ideye Replaces Mikel

Ideye Replaces Mikel

Nigeria have called up uncapped Brown Ideye to replace John Obi Mikel in their squad for the World Cup after the Chelsea midfielder was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. 5 Jun 2010
Mikel Out of World Cup

Mikel Out of World Cup

NIGERIA midfielder John Obi Mikel has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, according to a team official. 5 Jun 2010
Kanu Targets Argentina Upset

Kanu Targets Argentina Upset

NIGERIA captain Nwankwo Kanu has warned Argentina not to write them off ahead of their opening World Cup match in Johannesburg in just under 10 days time. 4 Jun 2010
Confusion Over Anichebe Injury

Confusion Over Anichebe Injury

EVERTON have taken issue with Nigeria over the omission of Victor Anichebe from their World Cup squad, claiming the striker's injury is not serious. 2 Jun 2010
Uche, Anichebe Cut From Nigeria Squad

Uche, Anichebe Cut From Nigeria Squad

STRIKE duo Ike Uche and Victor Anichebe were the most notable names to miss out on Nigeria's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals. 1 Jun 2010
Nigeria Need to Fulfil Their Potential

Nigeria Need to Fulfil Their Potential

Nigeria, who will be making their fourth trip to the World Cup finals, are a country rich in football talent and a glance at almost any football league in the world is certain to throw up a few Nigerian names. 27 May 2010
Shittu Keen to Shine In South Africa

Shittu Keen to Shine In South Africa

Danny Shittu may be Bolton's forgotten man, but he could find himself the centre of attention this summer. 27 May 2010
Nigeria Confident of Mikel Fitness

Nigeria Confident of Mikel Fitness

NIGERIA have played down fears over the fitness of John Obi Mikel, who is recovering from a knee injury less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Lagerback Denies Nigerian Pressure Claims

Lagerback Denies Nigerian Pressure Claims

NEW boss Lars Lagerback has denied the Nigerian Football Federation had put him under pressure to select certain players after naming his 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup. 11 May 2010

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