Category: World Cup
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Nigeria group opponents England name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup
England U17 Head Coach, John Griffiths, has announced a 21-player roster for the upcoming FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup. in Jordan.
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Nigeria: World Cup Qualifier – Ighalo, Others Tweet Prospect
Despite facing a seemingly daunting task to qualifify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Super Eagles players are optimistic they can make Nigeria proud in the group play offs. Odion Ighalo, Leon Balogun, Elderson Echiejile and John Ogu in reacting to the draw that pitted them against Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia took to social…
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World Cup 2018: Nigeria handed ‘Group of Death’ to face Cameroon, Algeria
Three-time African champions Nigeria face a very difficult task of qualifying for a third straight World Cup after they were drawn with Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria. Like Nigeria, Cameroon and Algeria featured at the last World Cup two years ago in Brazil. The Super Eagles tough qualifying group was not unexpected as they failed to…
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NFF Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi explains “Lesbianism” comments
The vice-president of the Nigerian Football Federation has clarified his comments on female football players, after being accused of blaming lesbians for the national team’s decline.
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Ex-international Dosu backs Dream Team to excel at 2016 Olympic Games
Former Nigeria international Joseph Dosu has described the U-23 Eagles’ group at the men’s football event of this year’s Olympic Games as favourable.
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Chelsea team news: Terry, Hazard and Pato could feature; Costa doubtful
Chelsea captain John Terry could return in Saturday’s FA Cupquarter-final at Everton following a six-match absence with a hamstring injury.
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in Africa, Archives, Arsenal, English Premier League, Enyimba, Europe, Latest News, National Teams, News, News, News, spain, Tottenham, Videos, World Cup, World NewsSupporters of Tottenham and Arsenal were involved in violent clashes on the streets surrounding White Hart Lane, ahead of Saturday’s north London derby.
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NFF to vet contracts of Golden Eaglets stars
The Nigeria Football Federation officials have said they will not allow football agents to take over the careers of members of the Golden Eaglets who won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November.
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Swaziland to miss two key players in qualifier against Super Eagles
Swaziland could be without two starters from last week’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria in the return clash in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, coach Harries Bulunga has disclosed.
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Sodipo lauds NFF decision to retain Amuneke as Golden Eaglets coach
Philanthropist, Toyin Sodipo, has hailed the decision of Nigeria Football Federation to retain Emmanuel Amuneke as head coach of the national U-17 side, stressing the need to start scouting for the next squad of Golden Eaglets immediately.
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FIFA reject Nigeria’s request to switch World Cup qualifier to Abuja
FIFA have rejected Nigeria’s request to have Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Swaziland moved from Port Harcourt to Abuja.
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Super Eagles held to a goalless draw in Swaziland
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their Swaziland counterparts played out a goalless draw in a 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying match at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba on Friday.
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NFF breaks victorious Golden Eaglets camp, set to reconvene for Presidential dinner
The newly crowned 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, received a worthy reception on Wednesday night and were yesterday decamped and would reconvene on November 29 for a Presidential reception in Aso Rock Villa.
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Relive the text updates of U17 World Cup final – Nigeria 2-0 Mali
Follow the text updates of U17 World Cup final as Nigeria take on Mali in the all-African final of the tournament in Chile.
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Chuku Akpom proud of Alex Iwobi for making Champions League debut
Nigerian-born forward Chuba Akpom has congratulated Hale End Academy product and childhood pal Alex Iwobi after he made his debut for Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday night, but was sad that his parent club lost 5 – 1 to Bayern Munich.
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Top English sides scramble over sensational Golden Eaglets striker Victor Osimhen
Nigeria U17 international Victor Osimhen is attracting huge interest from English clubs on the back of his performance at the ongoing FIFA Under 17 World Cup.
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NFF eyeing foreign coach for Super Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation are hoping to secure a partner that will fund the employment of a foreign coach for the Super Falcons.
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Golden Eaglets boss Amuneke eyes World Cup glory after beating Brazil
Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has described Sunday’s 3-0 win over Brazil in the quarterfinal of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile as massive boost to the team title aspirations.
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FIFA Technical Study Group hails unique Golden Eaglets tactics at World Cup
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The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) have hailed the tactical savvy of the Golden Eaglets after their 3-0 semi-final win against Brazil.
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Odion Ighalo delighted with impressive scoring form at Watford
Odion Ighalo has voiced his pleasure at netting the brace which helped Watford overcome West Ham United 2-0 in the Barclays English Premier League last Saturday.