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Nigeria Sails Through

What an incredible day. I couldn’t quite believe my eyes as Nigeria and Mozambique both came from behind to put the Super Eagles in first place and on their way to South Africa. The team displayed an urgency not yet seen in this entire qualifying series to pull out this win. Still, all Nigerians must thank Mozambique’s Dario for finally breaking through Tunisia’s defenses and sealing the deal.
I would just like to point out that almost no one thought this would happen. Not the players, not Coach Shaibu Amodu, not most of the fans, and certainly not me. In fact, only John Powers seems to have called this correctly.
Still, I am estatic. I feel as giddy as the little girl that I was in 1994 when we first made it to the World Cup. I hope and pray that we display more of that year’s magic in South Africa. It would be a sight to see.
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That is the situation facing the Super Eagles a few hours ahead of the showdown in Abuja. The Carthage Eagles have 7 points to our 5, and it’s highly probable that the winner of this match will go on to SA2010. Expectations are high, and the anticipation is palpable. ... [read]
What does John Powers Know that I Don’t?

In a preview of the North American World Cup qualifying match between the US and Mexico, the Boston Globe’s John Powers (pictured at the right) also included a state of play on the other continental races. Specifically with regards to Africa:
Nigeria likely will earn [a spot] ... [read]
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Held in London

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It’s Official
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This announcement has prompted anger from CAF, and ... [read]
The Glass Might Be Half-Full

The Punch Online manages to find a few pluses in the aftermath of our loss to Columbia.
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Cali Crush
A match-up that seemed sort of even with the originally proposed team became positively lopsided following a torrent of injuries, withdrawals, and in Joseph Yobo’s case, pure douchebaggery. Although the Eagles fielded a sub-optimal team and eventually had to play with Sani Kaita sent off in the second half, Columbia did a great job. Los Cafeteros consistently created ... [read]
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- Nigeria Sails Through
CONGRATS NIGERIA....I agree with you Jose on those Tunisian with thier disparaging and uncharitable ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
Definitely. Don't get me wrong, I am not against the Tunisian teams or Tunisia, but those buffoons ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
Congrats! On your way to South Africa could you stop by Angola so we can expose your weaknesses. h ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
@Jose, I agree with your coment on proud Tunisians entirely. it is not their fault to make mouth si ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
This result became so much sweeter once I remembered how classless the Tunisia fans on this blog wer ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
I was pulling for you guys. Congrats! Also glad to see the classy tunisian fans stuck around ...[read more] - Nigeria Sails Through
I am so glad that the Nigerians will be at the World Cup. I had a feeling Mozambique might get the ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
i personaly feel nigeria is not fit to lift the world cup, we no where near it.if we find it so diff ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
Its going to be a tough match but I am going to go for Nigeria ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
GO GO Nigéria! One of the best football in the world! ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
The performance of our national team is a reflection of the current state of our nation. sadly, we h ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
want= can't hehe :P - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
zed ur statements make no sense either, what does history have to do with this? If you want win i ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
bassem u sound like u need help "the bodies of unb....." ur statement stinks i wonder y tunisia has ...[read more] - DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
It is hard to believe that the players fielded yesterday play for professional clubs, let alone top ...[read more]
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