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Nigeria's Moses to miss Confed Cup
ESPN staff | May, 22 2013Nigeria forward Victor Moses will miss this summer's Confederations Cup through injury, while his Chelsea team-mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for an upcoming international friendly against Mexico.
Article | ConversationTaribo West lied about his age - ex-Partizan chief
ESPN staff | April, 4 2013Former Nigeria defender Taribo West has been accused of lying about his age by former Partizan Belgrade president Zarko Zecevic, who claims he was 12 years older than he said when he joined the club.
Article | ConversationKeshi performs U-turn over Nigeria resignation
ESPN staff | February, 12 2013Stephen Keshi has performed a dramatic U-turn on his decision to quit as Nigeria coach, with the Africa Nations Cup-winning boss revealing he will now continue in the post after talks with the country's sports minister.
Article | ConversationKeshi quits Nigeria post after ANC win
ESPN staff | February, 11 2013Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has told South African radio station Metro FM that he has resigned, less than 24 hours after leading his country to the African Nations Cup title.
Article | ConversationAFCON winner Moses 'proud to be Nigerian'
ESPN staff | February, 10 2013Victor Moses dedicated Nigeria's African Nations Cup triumph to all of his compatriots following the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Sunday's final.
Article | ConversationMatch-winner Mba toasts dream come true
ESPN staff | February, 10 2013Nigeria match-winner Sunday Mba described his side's 1-0 African Nations Cup final win over Burkina Faso as "a dream come true.''
Article | ConversationNigeria's Keshi not underestimating Burkina Faso
ESPN staff | February, 10 2013Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has warned his players that reputation will count for nothing when they take on Burkina Faso in the African Nations Cup final.
Article | ConversationWolves' Ikeme hopes for Nigeria chance
Ian Edwards | January, 14 2013Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has set his sights on an international career and is hoping for a chance with Nigeria.
Article | ConversationNigeria lenient over Ameobi
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Article | ConversationFour out of contention for Nigeria squad
ESPN staff | January, 7 2013Nigeria have let four players go from their team camp in Portugal, leaving 27 from which their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup will be selected.
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