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There is no going back on foreign technical director – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said on Thursday in Abuja that there was no going back on its plan to hire a foreign technical director for the national teams. Related posts: Keshi’s plot to attract attention, Green’s interference – Inside story of Big Boss’ resignation My sack letter was ready 4 months ago – Keshi Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
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There is no going back on foreign technical director – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said on Thursday in Abuja that there was no going back on its plan to hire a foreign technical director for the national teams. Related posts: Keshi’s plot to attract attention, Green’s interference – Inside story of Big Boss’ resignation My sack letter was ready 4 months ago – Keshi Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
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Nigeria’s Soccer Icon, Peter Rufai Slumps
Peter Rufai Former Nigerian and international goal-keeper, Peter Rufai slumped yesterday night at his office. Renowned sports journalist, Kayode Tijani, said it was Bruce, Rufai’s younger brother, who broke
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What killed Rashidi – Mother
Bereaved mother of erstwhile Super Eagles forward Rashidi Yekini has spoken of the ordeal that eventually killed her son. Yekini was confirmed dead in his hometown,Irra, Oyun local government in Kwara State on Friday after years of illness. The mother of the deceased, Alhaja Sikiratu told supersport.com that her son had been battling with mental
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Rashidi Yekini Tribute
One of the iconic images of the 1994 World Cup in the USA, is that of a player remaining in the net for a few seconds after scoring his team’s opening goal, shaking the net and talking to himself. It seemed like he had done more than just finish off a swift, flowing move that
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Jonathan, Atiku Mourn Yekini
Friday’s shocking death of former Super Eagles goal legend, Rashidi Yekini has continued to elicit commiseration from all spaces, including non-sport, of the country. In a Saturday statement signed by Dr. Reuben Abati, his special adviser (media and publicity), President Goodluck Jonathan described the death of the 48-year-old Yekini as sad, untimely and unfortunate, noting
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Super Eagles Legend Rashidi Yekini is Dead
Famous Nigerian international and first Nigerian to score a world cup goal, Rashidi Yekini is dead. He died today in Ira Offa, Kwara State aged 48. Kaduna born Rashidi Yekini is widely regarded as one of Nigerias greatest ever strikers. He started his career in Nigeria for UNTL Kaduna and Shooting Stars before heading to
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