Rio2016: Don't Blame me If Nigeria Fails to Qualify- Samson Siasia

Chief Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 national team, Samson Siasia says that he should not be blamed if Nigeria fails to qualify for the Rio Olympics next month because his team has been treated like “orphans”. According to him, the team has not been paid their allowances in the last 9 months and they have not been provided with training kits as well.
“Nigerians should know that we are not well prepared (for the championship) and I should not be held responsible for whatever happens. We are orphans. We have not been paid our bonuses, while the Super Eagles were paid full bonuses even when they drew in Burkina Faso. We have been without allowances for the past nine months.

Nigeria's U-17 men's football team progress

The Golden Eaglets proved their loss to Croatia was just a minor setback in a major operation as they beat Australia 6-0 in the round of sixteen to progress to the tournament quarter final. Victor Osimhen bagged a hat trick to lead the scorer's chart with seven goals

Oliseh Must Learn To Tolerate Youthful Exuberance

FOR the Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, to succeed during his tenure, he ought to learn how to manage his wards properly, bearing in mind that they are youths capable of exhibiting youthful exuberance.


The advice was given by a one-time Confederation of African Football (CAF) and world football governing body, FIFA executive committees member, Dr Amos Adamu while speaking with sports journalists in Abuja.

Like Seriously? Dynamo Kiev stadium manager proposes 'black sector' for black fans in order to combat racism

See what someone is proposing in 2015. Volodimir Spilchenko, the director of Dynamo Kiev's (arguably Ukraine's biggest club) home ground, says that having black fans segregated from other supporters could prevent racism.

About four black men were reportedly attacked and racially abused last week during a home game against Chelsea in the champions league,a situation that has become the norm in that part of the world and UEFA will decide on what disciplinary sanctions to take against Dynamo on Tuesday after the shocking footage was released.

Super Eagles Coach, Oliseh heads to Belgium for medical treatment

 According to the Nigerian Football Federation, coach Sunday Oliseh became dizzy and weak and was advised to return to Belgium for treatment. May he get well soon.

Nigeria's U-17 Men's football team in resounding victory

Nigeria's U-17 team in the early hours of today beat host nation Chile 5-1 at the ongoing U-17 world championships. They won their first game against USA 2-0. Go boys!

Emenike speaks on quitting Super Eagles, says it was not an easy decision

The Super Eagles striker who announced he was retiring from the national team on his instagram over the weekend said it was not an easy decision.

Speaking with BBC Sports, Emenike said “It was not an easy decision. I didn’t think my international career would come to a sudden end, but that is life. Sometimes it’s better to remove yourself from an environment that doesn’t suit you mentally and physically and this is what I have done. I also felt it was important that people hear directly from me to avoid a funny twist to the story. I wish to thank the coaches who gave me a chance, fellow players and in particular big thanks to all my fans for their unconditional support.”

FIFA Bars Michel Platini From Contesting For Presidency

FIFA has confirmed it will not allow Michel Platini to stand in the presidential election while his ban from football-related activity remains in force.
The deadline for presidential nominations is on Monday and UEFA president Platini has already submitted his candidacy for the vote on February 26.
The Frenchman, however, was handed a provisional 90-day suspension together with FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, two weeks ago.

AY Comedian Question Of The Day - (very Funny)

Money has different names !!! 
In church its called (offering), 
in school its (fee), 
in marriage it's called (dowry),
in divorce (alimony), 
when u owe someone its (debt ), 
when u pay the government (tax),

Ambassador Wahala As Patience Jonathan Vs. Seyi Law (Funny Video)

Here's a Hilarious Stage Performance By Ambassador Wahala From Abuja (as Patience Jonathan) and Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Seyi law.

D’banj shortlist finalists for 'The King is Here' rap competition

The Stage is set and it is finally here, the Koko Master D’Banj has short-listed his top 5 finalists from his “The King Is Here” rap competition, in early August D’Banj announced that he would be running “The King Is Here” rap competition which has so far received a lot of followership, the competition is slowly running to a conclusion as D’Banj gears up to announce the winner.

Omidiji Draws Inspiration From Yekini’s USA’94 Magic

Super Falconets striker, Sophia Omotola Omidiji, has spoken glowingly about the effects of the heroics of the Late Rashidi Yekini on her international aspiration.
The US-born striker is trying hard to blend into the Nigerian structure, using the national U-20 team which defeated Congo 4-1 last weekend to set up the last Chile 2016 FIFA Under-20 World Cup qualifying clash with South Africa.
Omidiji, who schools at Webster University in Leiden, in addition to playing professional football in Holland for the women team of FC Eindhoven, described legendary Yekini and other great ex-Nigerian players as inspiring.
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I Can Win African Footballer Of The Year Prize – Ahmed Musa

New captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, is convinced that either him or the team’s former skipper, Vincent Enyeama, can win this year’s CAF African Footballer of the Year award. Musa and Enyeama are the only two Nigerian footballers that made the 37-man shortlist for the prize. “I believe either myself or Vincent Enyeama can win the award this time around. We deserve the nomination and I think we are good enough to win it for Nigeria,” Musa told AfricanFootball.com “I am happy to be nominated for the African Footballer of the Year award again. It’s a good thing when one gets such recognition because Africa is blessed with lots of good players.” It is the third straight year Ahmed Musa has been nominated for the award. The last Nigerian to win the award was Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.
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Meet The First Nigerian To Buy A Top European Football Club

President of Nigeria National League (NNL) team, Remo Stars Football Club, Kunle Soname, at the weekend became the first Nigerian to own a top European football club by buying Portuguese second division side, Clube Desportivo Feirense.
Soname secured 70 percent of the club, which last played in the Portuguese top-flight division in 2011.

According to a statement on the club’s website, “Last Friday we effected a transformation of our club through the sale of part of the capital to our new partners, Tavisstock Global Resource Ltd, led by Mr. Kunle Soname.

Have you seen this stage fight between Helen Paul & Gordons at a comedy show?

This happened at AY Live in Port Harcourt . Two of the headliners, comedians Helen Paul and Gordons abused the heck out of each other on stage at the event. Helen Paul started by taking a swipe at her colleagues, I Go Dye, Gordons, Basketmouth and Ali Baba. Then Gordons came on stage and abused Helen. Helen came back on stage and blasted Gordons once more. Never seen anything like this before. Did Helen Paul go to far? Please watch after the cut and tell us what you think...

Snoop Dogg, Birdman, Jermaine Dupri, and Damon Dash headed to reality TV

BET announced on Friday October 9th that Hip Hop heads including Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Birdman, and Damon Dash will be starring in a new reality show which will focus on them as they juggle family life and business. They said the new reality show - yet to be named - would begin shooting in November for a 2016 air date.

Lewis Hamilton nearly sprays VVP(Putin) with champagne Photos

So the Sochi Grand Prix held yesterday in Russia and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton won the race. Russian president Vladimir Putin, who is a huge fan of Formula, was on hand to hand Hamilton the winner's trophy. He climbed the podium, hugged Lewis, gave him his trophy and as he made to leave, Lewis, who is known for his celebratory antics, splashed champagne on Putin. Lol. See the pics after the jump.

Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa make CAF Player of the Year list

Super Eagles’players, Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama have made the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2015 African Player of the Year Glo-CAF award list. The list was released yesterday from the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Other players listed for the African Player of the Year Award includes England-based stars Riyad Mahrez from Algeria, Yannick Bolasie of DR Congo, Andre Ayew of Ghana, Mame Diouf from Senegal, Kenya’s Victor Wanyama and Gabon skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Reigning and African Player of the Year, Yaya Toure is also on a long list of nominees.

What is wrong with this Photo ? ( Champagne bucket Version)

A compere shared the photo of a table at an event he hosted in Ibadan today on instagram & wrote "In Ibadan, when they say champagne bucket, they really do mean BUCKET. This was quite interesting to see on all the tables at the party .#champagnebucket champagnebuckets. From what I heard, the champagne didn't taste any different".

No Time To Dwell On DR Congo Defeat – Pinnick

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick has urged the Super Eagles to forget their 2-0 defeat to DR Congo and step up their game against Cameroon.  Goals from Dieumerci Mbokani and Jordan Nkololo were all the Leopards needed to cage the Eagles who put up a lackadaisical display Stade de la Cité de l’Oie, Visé.

Pinnick who watched the game told the players to shake off their defeat against Florent Ibengé’s men and focus on beat the Indomitable Lions on Sunday.

DR Congo beats Nigeria 2-0 in friendly match

And some people thought it was fine that Vincent Enyeama left the national team. DR Congo this evening beat Super Eagles 2-0 in an international friendly that held in Belgium. Our goalie was Carl Ikeme. Which way, Nigeria?

Star Boy artiste L.A.X sets Europe on fire over the Nigerian Independence Weekend

L.A.X started his much anticipated debut Europe Tour in Stockholm, Sweden with a bang, where he was first invited to lunch by Mrs Jane Ada Ndem the Nigerian Ambassador to Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland (Scandinavia) before entertaining his fans later that night at En Globe Arena in Stockholm City Central.

Sunday Oliseh makes Ahmed Musa Super Eagles captain

In an interview with Brilla FM this morning, Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh announced his decision to make Ahmed Musa the captain of Super Eagles. His announcement comes after he and goal keeper and Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama had a faceoff in their camp in Belgium yesterday. "There is no captaincy tussles. For Nigeria going forward, I need a player who is regular in the team and it is Ahmed Musa, who did a great job in Tanzania under very difficult circumstances. He (Musa) is the captain of the team, not somebody who is thinking of retirement. A captain has to lead by example. We are not here to build stars. If you don’t conform to what I am trying to do, we will be friends, but we will be friends from afar. There has been a new government and the President has picked new ministers. And that is what I have also done." he said

Ahmed Musa on fire in Russia

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has expressed his delight at scoring a goal in CSKA Moscow’s 2-0 win at Dinamo Moscow on Sunday to become the Russian Premier League top scorer alongside Zenit St.Petersburg’s Brazil international Hulk.

Both players have scored six goals each in the season. It was Musa’s ninth goal in all competitions.

South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner   Musa, who scored the second goal in the 77th minute for CSKA Moscow against Dinamo, said the victory would boost the team’s confidence as they aim to reclaim the Premier League title.

If You Don't Cherish Your Wife, Another Man Will - See This funny Video

Guys, you need to see this hilarious video. So it is really true what they say "if you don't treat your wife or partner well, another will definitely take her away from you oooooo. aaaw. Let me tell you guys, another man dey envy your wife if you know no, if you leave am pere, dey don collect am from you shap shap. Watch the video below.................. hahahahah, LMAO

Photos: 2Face, Seyi Shay, Rotimi Amaechi, others at Lords Of The Ribs

The Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, was the place to be in Lagos as comedy superstar Basket mouth hosted Comedy Central's all-star comedy concert featuring performances by A-list African comedians and music artistes. Faces seen in attendance were 2Face and wife Annie Idibia, Tee-A, Colette Otusheso, Sound Sultan, Jay Jay Okocha, Seyi Shay, Solidstar, Okey Bakassi and Yaw amongst others. See more exclusive photos after the jump.