Osaze Odemwingie Could Return

Osaze Odemwingie has said he could still return to the Super Eagles if things are done properly.  The West Bromwich Albion striker was sensationally left out of the 2013 AFCON party by coach Stephen Keshi, who has now said that was because of the player’s “character problems”.  "I am not seeking a comeback (to the national team) as I have showed you last year I am not so interested now. If things get straight forward maybe one day," he tweet...

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Ghanaian footballer John Paintsil arrested for st**bbing his wife in the eye

31 year old Black Stars of Ghana defender John Paintsil has been arrested for stabbing his wife in the eye.According to Greater Accra Police, Paintsil stabbed his wife after a quarrel over money. The wife, Richlove Paintsil, jumped the wall of their home into their neighbors home to escape the assault. John allegedly followed her into the neighbours house and assaulted the people who tried to stop him from hitting his wife.Paintsil was later picked up by the police after neighbours called them .He is being held for assault and causing harm.Paintsil was part of the Ghana Black Stars team that came fourth in the just concluded AFCON 20...

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NATIONS CUP FALLOUT: CHELSEA DROPS VICTOR MOSES

English club Chelsea have dropped their Nigeria international Victor Moses from the squad to face Sparta Prague in their Europa League tie on Thursday. The Nigeria international had been quickly recalled for the trip to the Czech Republic which forced him to travel back to England from South Africa instead of heading to Abuja with his teammates. But Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has carefully avoided him. It seems Benitez do not want to make the same mistake as Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, who played Efe Ambrose against Juventus two days after the Africa Cup of Nations final match against Burkina Faso in South Africa.Ambrose, who only arrived in Glasgow on match day, turned out a huge deficit to Celtic despite his sterling performance...

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Triumphant Super Eagles arrive home to heroes welcome(PHOTOS)

Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrived back home here on Tuesday, after winning the country’s first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in nearly two decades and were welcomed by adoring crowds ahead of meeting the president.  Hundreds welcomed the team back at the airport in the capital of Abuja before an ceremony later in the afternoon at the National Stadium.  ...

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AFCON: Many countries woo Keshi for endorsement.

FOLLOWING Stephen Keshi’s insistence that he might not be Super Eagles coach after Sunday’s final of the African Cup of Nations, many countries have swooped on him asking for his signature to take over their national teams. A highly authoritative source informed that some agents havebeen bordering the former skipper of the national team to talk him into considering their clients if indeed he refuses to goahead with his contract with theNigeria Football Federation. Though the identities of the countries were not revealed, the source however said that Keshi has refused to commit himself as he reportedly told them he was still on contract with the NFF. The rush for Keshi’s signature is not unconnected with his statement that he was...

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Nigerian Government To Induct Super Eagles Members Into "Hall Of Fame"

The Federal Government will make the present set of Super Eagles players the first inductees into the National Sports Hall of Fame. Sports Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi, disclosed this on Thursday night while addressing players and officials of the team.  The Hall of Fame was recently approved by President Goodluck Jonathan. The Minister, who spoke to the team at their Garden Court Hotel abode in Milpark, South Africa, also said that the government has mapped out a heroic welcome for the team next Monday.  He was accompanied to the event by the National Football Federation (NFF) President, Aminu Maigari and other important figures in Nigeria sports administration. He described...

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B.R.E.A.K.I.N.G N.E.W.S: Victor Moses Will Miss The AfCON final

Nigeria and Chelsea FC skillful forward, Victor Moses, has been ruled out of the final match of the African Cup of nation, AFCON 2013.  Moses picked up an injury in the first half of the semi final match against Mali, and had to be substituted after a great 45 minutes display.  Prior to that match, however, Moses, who has two goals in the tournament, had been injured, missing Nigeria’s first game of the tournament, against Burkina Faso, due to an injury. A top team official of the Super Eagles said that the forward had “always been injured since we are in Faro, Portugal camp; but we have been managing and treating it.”  “He has a torn muscle in his right leg and I want to confirm to you tha the won’t be able...

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Bring on Fergie and United! Ronaldo warms-up for Euro clash with 33 minute hat-trick for

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo fired a warning to his former Manchester United team-mates by scoring his 21st hat-trick in Saturday's 4-1 demolition of Sevilla.  After a defensive blunder let Karim Benzema open for Madrid 18 minutes in, Ronaldo unleashed an unstoppable strike to double the advantage in the 26th minute.   The former United star then went on to find the back of the net twice more in the 49th and 56th minute before being withdrawn just after the hour mark.  Ronaldo did his best to make amends for his own goal that cost Madrid a loss at Granada in the last round with his 22nd, 23rd and 24th goals in the league this season. Only Barcelona's Lionel Messi, with 34, has scored more.   Madrid...

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EXCLUSIVE: Injured Alexander must fight Brook or lose his world title

Devon Alexander will be forced to fight Kell Brook or relinquish his world title, Sportsmail can reveal.  The 25-year-old was due to face Brook on February 23 in Detroit but pulled out on Monday after injuring his biceps.  Floyd Mayweather Jnr then tweeted that he was close to agreeing a unification fight with Alexander for the IBF and WBC welterweight titles in Las Vegas on May 4. But the IBF has confirmed that Alexander will not be allowed to sidestep Brook without giving up his belt. ...

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Andy Murray wants tennis to learn from the Lance Armstrong

Andy Murray wants tennis to learn from the Lance Armstrong doping scandal and introduce tighter controls.  The British number one believes that prize funds should be reduced if it is the only way to fund more regular blood testing and protect the sport's image....

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Was this the rigged Champions League game?

English football was stunned on Monday night by claims that one of Liverpool’s Champions League games was fixed. Investigators Europol are reported to have identified their 2009 victory over Hungarian side Debrecen at Anfield as one of 380 worldwide to have been successfully targeted by a far eastern betting ring. ...

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If Platini can't beat racism, then he should quit so someone else can...

Edgar Davids returns with his second Footballers' Football Column with strident views on racism in football. Barnet's player-manager calls for UEFA chief Michel Platini to leave his post if he continues to fail to rid the game of abuse. With 11 major trophies to his name and more than 20 years in professional football, 'The Pitbull' has plenty to say and he's worth listening ...

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