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Super Eagles Crash Landing

Date: 7th February 2012 at 6:48 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs,International Teams,Nigeria | Author: | Tags: , , , | image © Action Images

In a country where political issues have been very much the demise of a nation such as Nigeria, it’s quite easy to suggest that matters off the football pitch have affected matters on the pitch.

It was just recently, a statement was released by the federal crown court in Abuja on …

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The Role of youth academies in the exportation of african footballers to Europe

Stamford Bridge in March last year offered its regular exhibition of Champions’ League knockout football as Chelsea welcomed back Jose Mourinho, who slipped away at the end of an expertly masterminded Inter victory without celebrating, as promised, in view of the fans who once worshipped him and would undoubtedly love …

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Premier League Team Of The Year…well in MY VIEW!

When I decided to choose my own Premiership Team of the Year, I thought it would be a breeze. I’ll be done in 20 minutes. Three days and two migraines later, I realised how difficult it is. I watch a lot of football, too much- but there are still many teams that …

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Top TEN football fashion faux pas

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Why do footballers think that they can take something that has been ridiculed or classed as hideous in the fashion world for generations and make it work? No matter how many goal line clearances or goals you have scored, nothing warrants you sporting a wacky haircut or an uncoordinated suit …

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Top TEN goal celebrations

Goal celebrations have become a ubiquitous sight in the modern game. With players going to great lengths on the training-ground to perfect their celebrations, it seems right to reward the very best with a spot on our top 10 list of goal celebrations.

10. Finidi George

Finidi George ‘took the piss’ out …

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How good would Africa be if they played as a continent?

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The 2010 World Cup was a historic one for all of football as Africa hosted their first ever World Cup. Not only did the host nation South Africa embrace the tournament but so did the whole continent and it was truly a remarkable day for football when the first game …

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FIVE African players from the World Cup that could make PL move

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Many African players have impressed in South Africa this summer, but how many are actually capable of handling the Premier League? Here are undoubtedly 5 of the best African players who excelled and shined brightly in this years World Cup finals, and more importantly, 5 players who could also potentially …

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Enyeama deserves a chance at the top level

Date: 23rd June 2010 at 12:21 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs,Nigeria,World Cup 2010 | Author: | Tags: , | image © Action Images
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The World Cup has given a chance for several players to show their talents on the world’s largest stage and set the world alight. Many players have taken this opportunity with some very impressive displays in the group games so far. Now Goalkeepers have been having a torrid world cup …

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PL suitors need to cough up as World Cup quartet add millions to their price tag

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For up and coming talent, the World Cup provides a wonderfully unrivalled shop window. Whereas domestic performances may go unnoticed, a good display at the World Cup means that players may get to secure the dream transfer that they’ve been wishing for on the basis of as little as two …

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5 Things I Learnt From Thursday’s World Cup Matches

1.Argentina have an embarassment of riches up front

Whilst Gonzalo Higuain may have grabbed the headlines (and the hastily awarded itv.com man of the match award), the impressive displays of his fellow attacking team-mates suggest that Argentina may have the best strikeforce at the World Cup. The way that Higuain managed …

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