Tag: FIFA

Ukraine top group, Nigeria advance to knockout stage
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Ukraine top group, Nigeria advance to knockout stage

Ukraine and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw at a chilly Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday to close out Group D at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019. Employing their tried-and-true strategy of congesting the middle with three central defenders,...
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JUST IN: Qatar World Cup to be played with 32 teams – FIFA
May 22, 2019 No Responses

JUST IN: Qatar World Cup to be played with 32 teams – FIFA

 The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after a proposed expansion of the tournament to 48 sides was scrapped, FIFA announced on Wednesday. World football’s governing body said in a statement that “following a thorough...
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Nigerian Billionaires Should Emulate Aiteo Boss, says NFF President
April 2, 2019 No Responses

Nigerian Billionaires Should Emulate Aiteo Boss, says NFF President

‘Aiteo Funds 30% of NFF’s Entire Expenditure’ Benedict Peters celebrates Super Eagles Class of 94 President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has shared reasons why he felt the founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, was a tem...
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BREAKING!: Ahmed Musa Wins Best Nigerian Player Award
April 1, 2019 No Responses

BREAKING!: Ahmed Musa Wins Best Nigerian Player Award

Ahmed Musa has been named as the Nigerian Player of the Year on Monday in Lagos. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) staged the award at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Monday in Lagos. The 26-year-old striker beat Arsenal forward...
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FT: Nigeria 1 – 0 Egypt – Newcomer Paul Onuachu Shines
March 26, 2019 No Responses

FT: Nigeria 1 – 0 Egypt – Newcomer Paul Onuachu Shines

Newcomer Paul Onuachu was on spotlight in the 90 minutes encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday evening at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba which ended in victory for the home side....
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Football: Govt Increases Gate Fees for Eagles Matches in Asaba
March 20, 2019 No Responses

Football: Govt Increases Gate Fees for Eagles Matches in Asaba

Prices of tickets for Super Eagles matches slated for the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Friday and Tuesday have been increased, the Delta Government announced on Wednesday. The State Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah who announced this at a...
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Final decision on 48-team 2022 World Cup set for June – FIFA
March 14, 2019 No Responses

Final decision on 48-team 2022 World Cup set for June – FIFA

     FIFA President Gianni Infantino favours expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams FIFA chiefs will decide on Friday whether to back an expansion of the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams but a final decision will only be...
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Nigeria Gets Intriguing Ties for FIFA Poland World Cup
February 24, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria Gets Intriguing Ties for FIFA Poland World Cup

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria has been drawn in group D for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup coming up later this year in Poland. The draw which was done on Sunday afternoon will see  the Flying Eagles play their first...
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AFCON 2019: Eagles to Play in Military Zone
February 20, 2019 No Responses

AFCON 2019: Eagles to Play in Military Zone

The Super Eagles of Nigeria may use Cairo International Stadium, a military prone Zone on the outskirts of city, and the controversial Port Said Stadium for their group matches at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. This indication emerges as...
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Rio Ferdinand Feels Jay Jay Okocha Played EPL with Magic
December 2, 2018 No Responses

Rio Ferdinand Feels Jay Jay Okocha Played EPL with Magic

…yes, the Former England international, Rio Ferdinand, has described Jay Jay Okocha a magician. Both the England and the Nigerian players are renowned professional footballers who have since hanged their boots. But, it was close to amuse to know that...
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