Okocha thinks Nigeria will qualify for the finals of the 2013 Nations Cup http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/05/nations-cup-i-see-nigeria-in-the-finals-jay-jay-okocha/

It has emerged that the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF)are yet to redeem the $15,000 bonus promised to the Super Eagles,if they could defeat Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals of the 2013 African Nations Cup.
The Super Eagles have fulfilled their own part,by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1,but the NFF are yet to fulfil their own bargain,owing to a paucity of funds.

“We don’t know exactly what is going on. We are still expecting money from the NSC so that we can pay our debt and fulfill other responsibilities to the team. They have done well by reaching the semi-finals and we should show our appreciation,” said the source who spoke to The Punch.

It is understood that the NFF are yet to get all the funds they sent to the National Sports Commission for approval,with the NSC releasing only N400m before the tournament kicked-off in South Africa.

NFF is fretting over demoralising the players,ahead of the semi-finals game with Mali on Wednesday,as they feel the players might not be adequately motivated for the game,but they were hopeful of getting the remaining money before they take to the pitch against Mali.

“We have hope that with the progress we have achieved, the money will come before Wednesday,” the source added.

http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/05/nff-yet-to-pay-super-eagles-promised-15000/

Nigeria's biggest threat to defeating Mali,would be underrating them http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/05/only-over-confidence-can-derail-the-nations-cup-ambitions-of-nigeria/

Everybody seems to have given Ivory Coast the victory against Nigeria http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/01/does-nigeria-have-a-chance-against-ivory-coast/

Osaze has defended why he travelled to QPR http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/01/west-brom-gave-me-permission-to-travel-odemwingie/

Contrary to earlier reports,Mikel has been cleared to play on Sunday http://allsports.com.ng/2013/02/01/caf-clears-mikel-to-play-against-ivory-coast/

More worries for Stephen Keshi,as it has been confirmed that the duo of John Obi Mikel and Fegor Ogude would miss Nigeria’s quarter-finals clash against Ivory Coast on Sunday.

Both Mikel and Ogude, bagged two yellow cards each in the group stages of the 2013 African Nations Cup,which automatically translates to a one match ban.

Mikel on his part did not know that he would miss the clash with Ivory Coast,even boasting of the Super Eagles chances after the 2-0 defeat of Ethiopia.

“Playing against Ivory Coast is going to be both tough and exciting and some of our opponents are my friends, especially Didier Drogba,” Mikel was quoted to have said after the game on Tuesday.

But upon realizing his fate come Sunday,Mikel told KickOffNigeria.com how sad he is,over his unavailability.

“I found out last night and I am so so upset about it,” Mikel said.

“I was really looking forward to helping the team get past this game” the 25-year old added.

Despite his absence,Mikel believes that the players who would replace him, will do the required job to get Nigeria to semi-finals.

“I’m very disappointed to miss the game. But I am confident that the lads can do the job without us.

“We have a good team here and the new players are working very hard. I have tried to take some responsibility and speak to them, motivate them and give them advice.

“I am sure they will do the country proud.”

Players like Sunday Mba,Nosa Igiebor,Obiora Nwankwo Reuben Gabriel are all expected to fight for a place in starting eleven in the absence of both midfielders.


http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/31/confirmed-mikel-suspended-for-game-with-ivory-coast/ NB The latest news we heard this morning is that he could be available for that game. CAF is expected to clear the air later today.

Drogba has reportedly signed a one and half year deal with Turkish side,Galatasaray http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/27/drogba-signs-for-galatasaray/

The NFF have assured that they are not firing Keshi yet http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/27/nff-gives-keshi-vote-of-confidence/

NFF has given an ultimatum to the Super Eagles to ensure that they defeat Zambia today http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/24/nff-to-the-super-eagles-you-must-defeat-zambia/

Coach Stephen Keshi has denied media reports that he was summoned to an emergency meeting by the NFF http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/25/nff-did-not-summon-me-to-an-emergency-meeting-keshi/

Former Super Eagles captain,Sunday Oliseh gives an analysis of how Nigeria drew against Burkina Faso http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/22/super-eagles-were-tactical-naive-sunday-oliseh/

Super Eagles players Uche and Musa have been singled out for Nigeria's draw against Burkina Faso by their fellow players http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/23/super-eagles-players-point-accusing-fingers-to-ik-uche-and-musa/

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has stated that, there are no longer minnows in African football http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/23/i-am-scared-of-ethiopia-stephen-keshi/

UEFA President Michel Platini,has said that if Match-fixing is not checkmated,it could force football into extinction http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/22/biggest-threat-to-football-is-match-fixing-michel-platini/

The President yesterday wrote a letter to the Super Eagles,to encourage them http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/22/president-jonathans-letter-will-motivate-us-to-win-the-nations-cup-yobo/

An in-depth look into what could constitute Nigeria's failure at the 2013 African Nations Cup http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/18/believe-nigeria-will-win-the-nations-cup-at-your-own-peril/

The NFF have received N490m from the Federal Government to prosecute http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/18/nff-receives-n490m-for-the-nations-cup/

Maybe it explains why we didn't win a medal at the Olympics http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/14/i-was-asked-to-pay-bribes-if-i-wanted-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-olympics-obiekwe/

NFF President,Aminu Maigari,said that Keshi is not compelled to win the Nations Cup in South Africa http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/15/nff-did-not-mandate-keshi-to-win-the-nations-cup-maigari/

Ferguson said that Manchester United did everything they could in order to sign RVP http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/11/we-went-an-extra-mile-just-to-sign-van-persie-ferguson/

“I don’t see them winning the trophy. May be, in a future edition, definitely, not this,” he said.
http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/11/super-eagles-will-not-win-the-2013-nations-cup-waidi-akanni/

House Committee chairman,Honourable Godfrey Gaiya,has stated that it is difficult for Nigerian players to http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/09/it-is-difficult-for-a-nigerian-footballer-to-win-the-fifa-ballon-dor-godfrey-gaiya/

President of Nigeria's supporters club,Dr Rafiu Ladipo,has opened up that they once used http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/08/super-eagles-used-juju-in-the-past-dr-rafiu-ladipo/

Moses is confident Nigeria can win the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/08/we-can-win-the-nations-cup-victor-moses-boasts/

The coach said that the Marseille forward failed to report to camp early http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/07/2013-nations-cup-ghana-drops-andre-ayew-from-squad/

The NFF requested for about $8m to prepare for the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa http://allsports.com.ng/2013/01/01/money-will-not-be-a-problem-for-the-super-eagles-in-south-africa-sports-minister/

Victor Moses has stated that he is proud to play for Nigeria

http://allsports.com.ng/2012/12/31/i-couldnt-trade-nigeria-for-england-victor-moses/

Nadal has been ruled out of Abu Dhabi Championship http://allsports.com.ng/2012/12/25/tennis-rafael-nadal-not-yet-ready-to-return/

The last has not been heard of Osaze's rants as the NFF wants to punish him for his rants on Twitter. http://allsports.com.ng/2012/12/25/nff-considering-banning-osaze-for-life-over-twitter-rants/