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Mohamed Out for Nine Months

Mohamed Out for Nine Months

NIGERIA defender Yusuf Mohamed has been ruled out of action for at least nine months after undergoing surgery in South Africa. 31 Jan 2010
Ghana Get Past Nigeria To Final

Ghana Get Past Nigeria To Final

Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal to help a well-organised Ghana book their place in the African Nations Cup final with a battling 1-0 victory over regional rivals Nigeria. 29 Jan 2010
Nigeria Sneak Past Zambia

Nigeria Sneak Past Zambia

Vincent Enyeama was the hero for Nigeria saving one penalty and then scoring the crucial final one to help his side seal a place in the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a shoot-out victory over Zambia. 26 Jan 2010
Nigeria Book Finals Place

Nigeria Book Finals Place

NIGERIA claimed a place in the World Cup finals after winning 3-2 away to Kenya as Tunisia, the previous leaders of Africa Zone Group B, suffered a shock defeat in Mozambique. 15 Nov 2009
Vieira: Fans' Behaviour Was Unacceptable

Vieira: Fans' Behaviour Was Unacceptable

Patrick Vieira and other members of the France squad have hit out at the team's supporters, with the Inter Milan midfielder calling their behaviour in last night's defeat to Nigeria "unacceptable". 3 Jun 2009
Trap Hails New Boys After Draw

Trap Hails New Boys After Draw

REPUBLIC of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni praised his debutants following the 1-1 draw against Nigeria. 30 May 2009
Nigeria's Cole Call-Up Cock-Up

Nigeria's Cole Call-Up Cock-Up

NIGERIA coach Shaibu Amodu appears to have blundered by calling up Carlton Cole to a 20-man squad to take on South Africa, with the striker ineligible to play for the Super Eagles. 6 Aug 2008
Official Confident of Yobo Brother Return

Official Confident of Yobo Brother Return

NIGERIA'S Rivers State government is confident the elder brother of Everton defender Joseph Yobo will be returned safely after his kidnapping at the weekend. 7 Jul 2008
Olyroos Lose Final To Nigeria

Olyroos Lose Final To Nigeria

THE OLYROOS have lost the final of the Intercontinental Cup 2-0 against Nigeria in Kuala Lumpur overnight. 26 May 2008
Vogts Quits Nigeria Post

Vogts Quits Nigeria Post

Berti Vogts has stepped down as coach of Nigeria, citing irreconcilable differences with the Nigerian Football Association. 21 Feb 2008
ANC: Mikel Unhappy Over Cup Exit

ANC: Mikel Unhappy Over Cup Exit

Mikel John Obi has returned to Chelsea insisting that Nigeria should have reached the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup. 8 Feb 2008
ANC: Premier League Pair Steer Eagles Through

ANC: Premier League Pair Steer Eagles Through

EPL stars Mikel John Obi and Ayegbeni Yakubu were on target as Nigeria set up an African Nations Cup quarter-final with hosts Ghana with a 2-0 win against Benin in their final group game. 30 Jan 2008
ANC: Mali Warned of Nigeria Backlash

ANC: Mali Warned of Nigeria Backlash

Nigeria will face Mali today knowing that three points are a must if they are to keep alive their hopes of reaching the last eight of the African Nations Cup. 25 Jan 2008
Socceroos Back To Their Best

Socceroos Back To Their Best

DAVID Carney produced a goal to remember to cap a fine display from the understrength Socceroos in their friendly against Nigeria at Craven Cottage. 18 Nov 2007
Socceroos Win, Minute By Minute

Socceroos Win, Minute By Minute

RELIVE Australia's fabulous 1-0 win over 19th ranked in the world Nigeria. We've got all the action as it unfolded, minute by minute.
18 Nov 2007
Socceroos Want New Boss Named

Socceroos Want New Boss Named

SOCCEROOS players have called for an end to the waiting game for Football Federation Australia to name their new coach. 17 Nov 2007