Super Eagles Are Brazil of Africa – Malian Goal-Keeper

Goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa compared Nigeria to Brazil after Mali were hammered 4-1 in the semi-final of the 2013 AFCON on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles’ power, speed and silky touches,according to the goalkeeper were just too much for the Malian Eagles, who looked overwhelmed by the two-time AFCON champions.

Samassa admitted they were outplayed and compared Nigeria’s style of play to that of five-time World Cup…

At Least 159 Die in Brazil Nightclub Inferno

A fireworks display in a Brazilian nightclub went horribly awry last night, spawning a fire that police say likely killed upward of 200 people, reports Reuters.

Police on the scene at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria have already removed 159 bodies, and rescuers are still looking for more. “People started panicking and…

Scolari appointed Brazil coach

Former Chelsea manager, Luis Felipe Scolari has been appointed as the coach of Brazil football national team.

He takes over from former coach Mano Menezes who was sacked last week after some not too impressive outings in the past, which included the team’s loss to Mexico in the 2012 Olympics final and…

Nigerian Female Drug Suspect, 73, Dies In Brazil

A 73-year old Nigerian woman, held for suspected involvement in drug peddling by Brazilian authorities has died in a hospital in that Country.

Mrs. Hafsat Awosade, a grandmother, was reportedly held early last year by Brazillian security authorities with illicit drugs. She died last week.

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa(ACN-Lagos), who announced this at a press briefing yesterday, regretted that Mrs. Awosade…

Kaka delighted to make ‘fresh start’ with Real Madrid & Brazil

Kaká vuelve a la Selección de Mano Menezes / GettyImages

Kaka has revealed he is delighted at being handed a clean slate by both Real Madrid and Brazil, as he looks to re-establish himself on the world stage.

The 2007 Ballon d’Or winner had been consigned to the fringes of the Blancos first team after…

Brazil orders arrest of Google executive #thecircuit

Brazil orders arrest of Google exec: A court in Brazil has ordered the arrest of a Google executive after the company refused to take down videos that criticized a candidate for mayor of the city of Campo Grande.

According to the Associated Press, the court ordered the arrest of Fabio Jose Silva Coelho because the company did not remove videos the government claims run afoul of South…

Brazilian hair floods markets following GEJ’s trip to Brazil

02 Jul 2012

If only he knew what other heads of state say about him .Saharareporters.com

 

Lagos – Nigeria’s foremost economic and policy think-tank has announced a sudden increase in…

Ramires wants to feature for Brazil again

Chelsea midfielder Ramires has said that he is keen to be part of the Brazil national team’s setup once again.The 25-year-old missed the Champions League final against Bayern Munich through suspension, but played an important role in the club’s European campaign with three goals, including one in the semi-final tie against Barcelona.

However, he has not…

Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Coconuts, Macadamia Nuts, Tom Cruise, Peanuts, and Pistachios are all Technically Not Nuts

The following aren’t actually nuts: almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Coconuts, Macadamia nuts, Peanuts, Tom Cruise, and Pistachios, among others. OK, so Tom Cruise is a nut, but in a totally non-botanical way.

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Brazil legend Pele joins Twitter

Pele has become the latest high-profile figure within the game to create an account for himself on Twitter.

The Brazil legend only joined the online social networking service on Monday evening but he has already attracted over 30,000 followers.

“Hello world, thank you for welcoming me to Twitter,” the former Selecao star stated in his first post. “I am very…