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I fell in love with Mike’s dressing- Wife
Mike’s wife, Ursula, tells ’TANA AIYEJINA more about her husband What endeared Mike to you? I like sports and I like sportswear because it makes you look smart. First time I saw Mike, he was putting...
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I thought my life had ended after I lost CBN job – Onyemachara
Ex-Flying Eagles defender, Mike Onyemachara, of the 1989 U-20 World Cup Damman Miracle fame tells ’TANA AIYEJINA in this interview about his time with the U-20 team, the Super Eagles life on...
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Why Westerhof dropped me from ’94 World Cup –Fuludu
Former Super Eagles midfielder and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Edema Fuludu, in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA, talks on why he was dropped from the US ’94 World Cup, mafia in the national...
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June 12 spurred us to win ’93 U-17 World Cup –Odini
1993 U-17 World Cup winner, Festus Odini, may not have attained popularity like teammates Nwankwo Kanu and Celestine Babayaro but the ex-Golden Eaglets forward tells ’Tana Aiyejina in this interview...
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I used Warri style to mark out Batistuta – Efe Sodje
Nigeria defender Efe Sodje tells ’TANA AIYEJINA about his current job as player/assistant manager at National Conference side Macclesfield Town, the 2002 World Cup, his sporting family and more How is...
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My skinny stature made me dump football for t’tennis — Toriola
Nigeria’s foremost men’s table tennis player, Segun Toriola, tells ’TANA AIYEJINA about what has kept him going after six Olympic Games, state of the Nigerian game and lots more in this interview What...
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My son WILL BE more skilful than Messi — Makinwa
Spain-based former Nigeria international, Henry Makinwa, in this interview with ‘TANA AIYEJINA, talks about his experiences as a journeyman footballer, why he wants to become the next Jose Mourinho and...
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I’ve been forgotten after 101 caps for Nigeria — Mmadu
Super Falcons legend, Maureen Mmadu, is Nigeria’s only footballer to have attained the 100-cap mark. The 36-year-old Norway-based player-turned-coach talks about her feat, coaching at Avaldsnes FC,...
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My own goal no longer haunts me — Odiye
US-based former Nigeria defender, Godwin Odiye, is popular back home for scoring an own goal in a crucial 1978 World Cup qualifier against Tunisia in Lagos. He recounts the horrific moment, winning the...
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My husband proposed to me after my wonder goal — Akide
In this interview with TANA AIYEJINA, former Super Falcons and African Woman Player of The Year, Mercy Akide-Udoh, opens up on her illustrious career, coaching, family and more What are you doing...
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Flying Eagles didn’t celebrate miracle of damman — Odiari
Saudi ’89 U-20 World Cup Flying Eagles defender, Chinedu Odiari, tells ’TANA AIYEJINA about the ‘Miracle of Damman’, playing against Luis Figo and why he chose education over football After the 1989...
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I hold no grudges against Siasia — Haruna
Described by FIFA as ‘One of the most precocious gems of Nigerian football,’ Lukman Haruna was captain when the Golden Eaglets won the 2007 U-17 World Cup. The Dynamo Moscow midfielder tells ’TANA...
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Players backed Keshi when he resigned — Juwon
Despite being a member of the Super Eagles’ 2013 AFCON winning squad, Ashod left-back, Juwon Oshaniwa, has been left out of the national team. The 23-year-old tells ’TANA AIYEJINA about his European...
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Playing football with one eye, a blessing — Okemiri
Even though he has an eye defect, Kwara United left-back, Ogbonna Okemiri, is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished players in the domestic league. The two-time CAF Champions League winner, who plays for...
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Why I’m called Scandinavian King — Ijeh
Retired Nigerian striker, Peter Ijeh, in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA, talks about his new job as a coach, playing in the Scandinavia, his amazing scoring record in Sweden and more How are you...
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I almost sold my Olympic gold medal — Obiekwu
Tall, big and strong, Kingsley Obiekwu was a nightmare to strikers during his playing days. The Atlanta ’96 Olympic gold medalist tells ’TANA AIYEJINA about growing up, his short-lived career, gold...
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Enyeama does not intimidate me — Agbim
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim, in this interview with KAZEEM BUSARI speaks on his club career and his expectation from the World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in Calabar Why did you go into...
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I refused to bribe coaches to play for Nigeria — Oparaku
Atlanta’96 Olympic gold medallist and 1993 U-17 World Cup winner, Mobi Oparaku, is pessimistic about Nigeria’s chances at the World Cup. He tells KAZEEM BUSARI what Nigeria coach needs to do for the...
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My education hindered me from Super Eagles success — Disu
Former international, Taju Disu, reminisces on his role in qualifying a Nigeria team for their first World Championship appearance. He also tells KAZEEM BUSARI what Nigeria should do with the Golden...
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I dream of playing at Chelsea under Mourinho — Namo
Nasarawa United striker, Victor Namo, emerged as the highest goal scorer in the Nigeria Premier League last season, he tells KAZEEM BUSARI what he expects as the 2014 African Nations Championship...
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