'Hoddle was nearly appointed'

Coyle plays down Shittu talk
Owen Coyle has dismissed reports linking defender Danny Shittu with a move away from the club.

Lawal: Everyone has a chance
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has called on all of the Super Eagles' fringe players to up their game.

Lagerback targets semi-finals
New Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback is backing his side to reach the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

'Lagerback is the special one'
NFF president, Sani Lulu Abdullahi, believes Lars Lagerback is the right man to take the Super Eagles to the World Cup.

Utaka wants FA Cup boost
Portsmouth forward John Utaka is determined his side can cut through the gloom by booking another Wembley date.
Nigeria 5 DR Congo 2
Swedish manager Lars Lagerbäck watched his new charges Nigeria rout DR Congo 5-2 in a friendly on Wednesday night.
Nigeria v Congo DR
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback will see his new side in action for the first time when they face Congo DR.
Lagerback still needs to learn
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback admits that he is not too clued up on the national team and still has some things to learn.
Nigeria appoint Lagerback
Nigeria have appointed Swedish coach Lars Lagerback to lead them to the World Cup in South Africa.
Sven is on Nigeria's shortlist
Sven-Goran Eriksson and Glenn Hoddle are members of a five-man shortlist to become new coach of Nigeria.
Nigeria confirm their shortlist
Sven-Goran Eriksson and Glenn Hoddle are on a five-man short list to be the new coach of Nigeria, a spokesman confirmed.
Mikel keen on Mourinho double
John Obi Mikel lines up against his former mentor on Wednesday night aiming for a double over Jose Mourinho.
Hoddle considering Nigeria role
Former England coach Glenn Hoddle is the leading candidate to become the new Nigeria boss, according to Sky Sports.
Amodu: I'll assist new boss
Sacked Nigeria boss Shuaibu Amodu has revealed that he would be willing to work with a foreign coach.
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