Nigeria Features
FIFA firm over government intervention
Andrew Warshaw | July, 7 2010Andrew Warshaw explains why FIFA remain so firmly opposed to government inteference in football matters.
Article | ConversationAfrican challengers given reality check
Andrew Hush | June, 21 2010Andrew Hush reviews the African teams' displays, with Cameroon out and Ghana hopeful.
Article | ConversationAfrican aspirations
Andrew Hush | June, 10 2010Andrew Hush takes a closer look at the six African sides preparing to do battle at the World Cup.
Article | ConversationStuttering start for African challengers
Andrew Hush | June, 9 2010Andrew Hush reviews the slow start made by the African sides at the first finals on their continent.
Article | ConversationFan stampede could have been avoided
Diego Zorilla, ESPNdeportes | June, 7 2010Diego Zorilla was at the Nigeria vs. North Korea game as a fan stampede ruined proceedings.
Article | ConversationLomas: African Nations Cup: Group C
Mark Lomas | January, 8 2010Mark Lomas previews all the contenders and pretenders ahead of the 2010 African Nations Cup in Angola.
Article | ConversationInjured midfielder Mikel included in squad
Soccernet staff | November, 2 2009Chelsea's injured midfielder John Obi Mikel has been included in his Nigeria's 23-man squad for their final World Cup qualifier away to Kenya on November 14.
Article | ConversationPeters: Africa's elite aiming to impress
Don Peters | March, 26 2009Don Peters previews the contenders for the African World Cup qualifying spots.
Article | ConversationCarter: Stars failing to shine in Africa
Jon Carter | October, 8 2008Jon Carter on the African qualifying campaign for 2010 that could throw up a few surprises.
Article | ConversationFolarin: Football final fails to match hype
Sulaiman Folarin | August, 24 2008Sulaiman Folarin recaps a disappointing and dull Olympic Final in the heat of Beijing.
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