Mumini Alao
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Award-winning sports journalist, columnist (Soccertalk), and Executive Consultant at Complete Sports, Nigeria's No. 1 daily sports newspaper. RT ≠ Endorsement.
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The Making of Nigeria's Dream Team: Football Gold Medal Winners at Atlanta '96 Olympic Games is an in depth account of the formation, preparation and coronation of the Nigeria under-23 football team that shocked the world to emerge as the first African team to win the Gold...
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I was the first Nigerian journalist to visit and interview Finidi George in Holland after he signed for Ajax Amsterdam in 1993. He has gone full circle now in his career with his appointment as manager of the Super Eagles. I say good luck, “Finito.”
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Ademola Lookaman's goal was wrongly disallowed by the officials yet again. CAF probably need to consider VAR in the qualification series.
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August 3rd is an iconic day in Nigerian football history. That’s the day, in 1996, we won the Olympic soccer gold in Atlanta, USA. You still can grab my book on the historic feat
@RovingHeights
bookstore or
@Amazon
. I guarantee you’re in for a thrill!
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I HAVE been inducted as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK. To attract more private investment and sponsorships into all facets of Nigeria’s domestic sports, an independent conflict resolution framework is a necessity.
#CiArb
#arbitrators
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That was a decent performance by the Super Eagles against Rwanda. They could have won with the number of chances they created but sometimes football is like that.
I hope they learn from this and improve in the matches ahead.
Well done boys and good luck 👍
#AFCONQ2025
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What a match! What a performance again by the Super Eagles of Nigeria 👌
#AFCON2023
Can the Super Eagles go all the way?
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A very dominant performance by the Super Eagles and kudos to the boys for their resilience and determination to win. 👏👏
Congratulations to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who has started his career in the national team on a very good note. Keep it up. 👍
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Good win for the Super Eagles even though I feel they struggled in the central area at some point in the match.
However, starting the qualifiers with a win is commendable. Kudos to the interim coach Austin Eguavoen and his technical crew: Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede.
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RIP, music legend Majek Fashek. I met him backstage in New York during USA ‘94 World Cup when the Nigerian Community engaged him to celebrate Nigeria’s World Cup debut. His “Holy Spirit” track is one of my best ever by any artist. He was a special talent. RIP, the Rainmaker.
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Virgil Van Dijk's style reminds of late, ex -Eagles captain Stephen Keshi. Stature, composure, commanding presence, skill, vision, just like Big Boss Keshi. Do you agree?
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The psychological pressure that comes when a team is close to accomplishment was evident today. But
@NGSuperEagles
showed their experience
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FT Cote D'Ivoire 0-1 Nigeria
What a performance by the Super Eagles as they silence the host nation to secure their first win of
#AFCON2023
How do you feel right now my friends? How far can the Super Eagles go?
Share your thoughts with me 👇
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FT: UKR 2-2 NGA. It's a moral victory for
@NGSuperEagles
. Ukraine's equalizer should have been chalked off for handball. However, good outing overall by our young lads. The future looks bright.
@9jaSuperFans
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8 Talking Points from Nigeria 2-0 Cameroun at the AFCON…..
1.Jose Peseiro’s tactics were spot on. Conceding possession to Cameroun who had 58% to Nigeria’s 42% allowed the Eagles to keep their defensive shape throughout. Solid./2
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Good morning friends, would you like to know the untold stories about the victorious Atlanta '96 team? how the team was assembled and the events the cameras didn't capture?
All the stories are in my latest book:"The Making of Nigeria's Dream Team: Football Gold Medal Winners...
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Good morning, guys.
I will be on
@Sportszone
with
@SegunThePundit
on
@LagosTalks913
at 8 O'clock this Thursday morning to talk sports, of course. You may wish to listen in. Have a great day.
#NaijaSuperFans
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8 Talking Points from Nigeria 2-0 Cameroun at the AFCON…..
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Finally, Karma caught up with Barca against Levante to halt what would have been a historic unbeaten season. I'm a Barca fan but I thought they benefitted from dodgy refereeing decisions in the last Classico where the unbeaten run would have ended. Justice done.
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Guys, I’m inside the Santiago Bernabue stadium now, 81,000 capacity. But it’s a wet and windy night and rain has been falling on and off. Stand by for more....
#ElClasico
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
@LaLigaEN
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Hours to
#ElClasico
. My VIP match ticket costs €1,000 which is equivalent to N403,070 on today’s exchange rate of N403.07 Naira to One Euro.
@LaLigaEN
@9jaSuperFans
@CompleteSports
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Justice was done as Côte d’Ivoire eliminate defending champions Senegal on penalties
@TotalAFCON2023
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Sadio Mane was not supposed on the pitch after that horrendous first half tackle. Congratulations, the Elephants.
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Is there any doubt again that the sweetest left foot in world football today after Leo Messi's is Mo Sallah's? I think not.
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Spare a thought for Cameroun and Algeria. I heard that their "friendly match" in Yaoundé today ended 2-0 in favour of the Pussycats!
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Happy new week friends!
I documented how the American fans showed support for the Dream Team from Orlando, to Alabama and Athens at the 1996 Olympics in my latest book: "The Making of Nigeria's Dream Team: Football Gold Medal Winners at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics"
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and good wishes for me on my birthday today. God bless you all. Up Super Eagles!
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Nothing good comes easy. It was tough against Zambia but
@NGSuperEagles
got the job done. Russia 2018 here we come. Congratulations NIGERIA.
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Hours to the Clasico. My hotel is close to the Santiago Bernabue and some Barcelona fans have come here to stay for the game. The banner behind me reads “Ticket Collection.” You can sure Madrid fans are not invited.
@LaLigaEN
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
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Good morning my friends!
What a tournament we are having
#AFCON2023
🙌🙌
With Morocco - one of the favorites of the tournament, out, is the path now clear for the Super Eagles to win another AFCON title? Are the Super Eagles the new favorite?
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On a city tour of Madrid ahead of the 244th ElClasico, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that LaLiga’s Yasmine Kassem and I share the same birthday, 12 October. Coincidence.
@LaLigaEN
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
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Thank you,
@YemiTM442
for having me on your show,
@90andextra
today. I had great fun recalling memories about my childhood and career. I hope your audience enjoyed our conversation. God bless you.
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Good win for Liverpool over the weekend to kick-start the new football season. How did your team fare?
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Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho
Zimbabwe 1-1 Nigeria
How worried are you after the opening fixtures? Can the
#SuperEagles
still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Is it too early to bring out our calculators?
#fifa2026worldcupqualifiers
#SoarSuperEagles
Photo credit:
@OgaNlaMedia
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My biased predictions this weekend are Liverpool to beat Man City and 3SC to escape relegation. Repeat: Biased prediction!
#NPFLFinalDay17
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"This book is a must-read, a beautiful historical chronicle from a master craftsman, with every word an exciting part of an incredible journey to the greatest success of a national team in Nigeria's rich football history" - Segun Odegbami MON, OLY, fnim
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Good morning my friends!
The Super Eagles play their last group stage match today against Guinea-Bissau. How should Jose Peseiro's men approach the match?
#AFCON2023
#SoarSuperEagles
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Yours truly paying full attention at the ElClasico press conference. Couldn't do better for JAMB questions.
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
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Inside the magnificent stadium. All is set for the big game on Sunday.
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
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Not the beat of performance by the Super Eagles but they have done the job with the 1 nil win over Guinea-Bissau.
With what you saw tonight, are you convinced the Super Eagles can go all the way or how far can they go?
#AFCON2023
Join the conversation 👇
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Good morning my friends!
It's matchday!!
What do you expect from the Super Eagles tonight as they take on host Cote D'Ivoire?
#AFCON2023
Share your thoughts here 👇
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IT'S 25 YEARS this year since Nigeria's Dream Team won Atlanta '96 Olympic Gold Medal. If you have any personal photos or video material on the historic win, here's a chance for you to MAKE SOME MONEY. Send a list of your archive to lia
@dorothystpictures
.com. Thank me later. MA.
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Congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria for yet another brilliant performance as they progress to the semi-finals of
#AFCON2023
Who do you think would be Super Eagles biggest threat en route to a fourth AFCON success?
#AFCON2023
Share your thoughts 👇
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FT: We could have had 6pts but 4 is OK. I'm sure we would have settled for 4 if we were offered before the first leg. CRM are African champs
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…/4
4.Victor Osimhen’s assist for Ademola Lookman’s first goal was “armed robbery” personified as he single-handedly muscled Cameroun’s Gonzalez off the ball to set up Lookman. Warrior!…./5
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…./2 For perspective, it’s the first time ever that Nigeria will beat CIV at home. It’s historic. I dare say the win was inspired by Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equitorial Guinea in their first game which put the Eagles under pressure to get a result by any means against CIV../3
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My last word on NIG 3-1 ALG: Congrats to
@thenff
boss Amaju Pinnick his managerial pick. The Gernot Rorh Revolution is on!
#SoarSuperEagles
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I predicted 13pts will get Nigeria Russia 2018. We're perfectly on course and getting a good helping hand from our rivals.
#SoarSuperEagles
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In response to some requests, here are the links to buy the book, The Making of Nigeria’s Dream Team…
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......each time a country outside of Europe or North America is to host the
#FIFA
World Cup, the western media will descend with negative narratives.....South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, now Qatar 2022. C'ommon guys, it's a multicultural world. Show some respect!!!!
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Full house. Guests and members at the inaugural
@9jaSuperFans
hangout. It's been a day filled with fun.
#NSFHangout
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8.
@NGSuperEagles
extended their recent unbeaten run against the Indomitable Lions who had been Nigeria’s nemesis in three previous
@AFCON
finals in 1984, 1988 and 2000. Pussycats! ###
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…../7
7. Nigeria’s substitute goalkeeper Francis Izoho hardly touched the ball in his 20-minute appearance in place of the injured Nwabali as the Eagles errected a fortress in front of their goal. Spectacular!…../8
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The pair of Ekong and Leon is Made in Heaven exclusively for
@NGSuperEagles
. Great chemistry between the duo.
Our connection has been special since day 1! May u continue to fly high on & off the pitch. 3 for u today.
Happy birthday Oga Ekong ✊🏽❤️
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AFCON WINNERS: WILL SOUTH AFRICA BE NUMBER 8 ON THE TROT?
The last seven Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been won by seven different countries: 2010 Egypt; 2012 Zambia; 2013 Nigeria; 2015 Côte d’Ivoire; 2017 Cameroun; 2019 Algeria; 2021 Senegal.
#AFCON2023
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20' The Lions double-teaming our 2 Moses on the flanks. That could free up space for Igalo in the middle. He should look to take advantage.
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My commiserations to all
@ChelseaFC
fans in Nigeria.
@ManCity
only showed their seniority in
#StarFootballLeague
club
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Sights and sounds of La Liga with
@9jaSuperFans
' president
@Mumini_Alao
.
I was at the
@VillarrealCF
stadium but missed
@NGSuperEagles
'
@chukwueze_8
by whiskers due to flight rescheduling.
Nevertheless, I had fun and hope to share with you as we countdown to El-clasico on Sunday
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3. Semi Ajayi’s “goal” was disallowed for offside because there was only one Cameroun player ahead of him when he scored. Ajayi was ahead of the Lions goalkeeper who was off his goal line. Correct decision…./4
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At long, long, long last, someone has the courage to tell the hypocritical Western media some home truth. Thank you,
@FIFAcom
President.
#Qatar2022
.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Europe's criticism of the Qatar World Cup.
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2.The Eagles defence marshalled by captain Troost-Ekong was so solid and impregnable that Cameroun did not get a single shot on target in 100 minutes of exhilarating football. Remarkable…./3
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Thank you,
@booday10
. God bless you. I’m sure you know the feeling is mutual; we do share some great values. Let’s keep those up, no matter what. You know what I mean...
This morning I want to borrow a leaf from
@mekus102
and appreciate one of my bosses.
Thank you
@Mumini_Alao
I say this clearly: you're one of the best people I ever worked with.
God bless you sir!
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On Sale Now: “The Making of Nigeria’s Dream Team: Football Gold Medal Winners At Atlanta ‘96 Olympic Games.”
Available on Amazon .com and JUMIA .com. Click on the links below to place your order....
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Don’t worry about me. I’m next to colleagues from Vietnam & Indonesia. Also, the WUHAN FC players left home before coronavirus broke out, they’re not affected. Problem is they can’t return home yet to their families.
@LaLigaEN
@CompleteSports
@9jaSuperFans
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#SuperFalcons
beating the Lionesses on their soil in front of their own fans makes the joyful feeling so, so special! Thank you, girls.
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BREAKING: Nigeria Football League Goes On British Television. Exclusive story by Mumini Alao. Details and picture @ .
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…./6
6. Cameroun’s late substitute and top scorer at the last AFCON Vincent Aboubakar could not land a single blow on Nigeria’s defence despite his huffing and puffing. Toothless!…./7
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16 years after the Selecao came to school us in our own backyard, Nigeria face Brazil tomorrow afternoon In Singapore. Have we learnt from 16 years ago? How much progress have we made? Here's a reminder of the Samba Lessons from 2003 👇 Read & RT
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Fantastic Sallah gift from
@NGSuperEagles
, making tasty Sallah meat of the Lions. Barka de Sallah to all Nigerians.
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Hours to the Clasico. Here’s my VIP ticket. A special
@LaLigaEN
prize from me to the first Nigerian fan to correctly guess the cost f the ticket in Euros and/or Naira. I will publish the answer 60 minutes from now. Let’s go!
@9jaSuperFans
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HT: UKR 0-2 NGA. One debutant goal; one debut senior goal; great save by goalkeeper; all-round dominant
#SuperEagles
performance. Bodes well for the future.
#NaijaSuperFans
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…/4
4.Victor Osimhen’s assist for Ademola Lookman’s first goal was “armed robbery” personified as he single-handedly muscled Cameroun’s Gonzalez off the ball to set up Lookman. Warrior!…./5
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Hello Friends,
Stay glued to my page for the next 29 days as I will be sharing top quality video content as we countdown to the double-header between
@ghanafaofficial
and
@NGSuperEagles
#Qatar2022
#WorldCup2022
@super_naijafans
Kindly share and retweet!
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5.Ademola Lookman’s second goal came from Nigeria’s best move of the game as his interplay with Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey on the left wing caught the Lions napping. Beautiful!…../6
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in the football event of the Olympics Games at the Centennial edition in Atlanta, USA in 1996.
The book is a classic story of how a sports team overcame serial adversity to reach the peak performance and emerge triumphant on the global stage.
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…./6
6.Cameroun’s late substitute and top scorer at the last AFCON Vincent Aboubakar could not land a single blow on Nigeria’s defence despite his huffing and puffing. Toothless!…./7
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BREAKING: Hugo Broos resigns? Details later. Domitable Pussycats in disarray!!!!
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Disppointing start to Super Eagles
#AFCON2023
quest as they were held to one-all draw by Equatorial Guinea.
What are your overall thoughts? Any cause for alarm?
Share your thoughts 👇
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@dejiomotoyinbo
and
@Mumini_Alao
in the dugout at Stamford Bridge as
@ChelseaFC
joins
#StarFootballLeague
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It’s really very interesting that England have appointed an “Old Enemy” - a German! - as manager of the Three Lions. Shows how far they have come since the Second World War.
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Congrats
@dejiomotoyinbo
,
@booday10
,
@yemiTM442
and the SportVision team on the launch of Football Fantastique. We know what to expect: Top notch presentation, top notch analysis. I've subscribed.
It's finally here!!
Watch
@dejiomotoyinbo
and
@yemiTM442
take you through the debut edition of 'Football Fantastique'.. Kindly follow the link
👉👉👉
Subscribe and Enjoy!!
Your feedbacks are also welcome..
cc:
@booday10
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Hours to the Clasico.
@LaLiga
gave me both Real Madrid and Barcelona mufflers, but I’ve decided to be neutral. So, I’m going to the stadium in Villareal colours in solidarity with our boy, Samuel Chukwueze..
@9jaSuperFans
@CompleteSports
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Because I am involved......
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80' Hugo Broos wanted 4points from the double header against
@NGSuperEagles
. He has collected 4 goals in the 1st leg.
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HT: Ref has been excellent, the crowd is quiet,Pussycats toothless, Eagles flying. We won't get a better chance to humiliate CMR.
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I'm Liverpool, but can't help being proud of Moses for being part of this Chelsea first 11 that has simply refused to concede. Solid!
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…../7
7.Nigeria’s substitute goalkeeper Francis Izoho hardly touched the ball in his 20-minute appearance in place of the injured Nwabali as the Eagles errected a fortress in front of their goal. Spectacular!…../8
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Have you registered for the
@9jaSuperFans
Hangout? The door is still open. 3 DAYS TO GO.
@9jaSuperFans
@booday10
@dejiomotoyinbo
@Dudu_Orumen
@DareEsan
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Thank you, Toyin Ibitoye for passing my message on Etebo across to Rohr. Thank you, Rohr, for accepting the suggestion!
#SoarSuperEagles
One of my favorite Eagles at the moment. HBD, Etebo, and good luck on Saturday.
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FT: So, congrats
@NGSuperEagles
, congrats to all Nigerians. We're just one step away from Russia 2018. See you there, In Sha Allah!
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Happening live: Stadium tour of Santiago Bernabue ahead of Sunday’s ElClasico.
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Cameroun have caused Nigeria so much pain in men's soccer that I once that I would celebrate widely if Nigeria ants defeated Cameroun ants!
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1.Jose Peseiro’s tactics were spot on. Conceding possession to Cameroun who had 58% to Nigeria’s 42% allowed the Eagles to keep their defensive shape throughout. Solid./2
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The suffering is over. YNWA
CONGRATULATIONS to all fellow long-sufferers!
@SolaEgunjobi
@ToyinGafaar
@obiasika
@EmekaEnyadike
@Mumini_Alao
@1LFCNigeria
@cindy_blog
@LFC
ALL Liverpool Football Club supporters Worldwide!!!
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