Tag: Cape Verde
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AFCON 2023: Violent fan reportedly attack Chris Hughton after Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde
As gathered from multiple sources after the game yesterday, a member of the Ghanaian supporters in Abidjan has been arrested for an attack on coach Chris Hughton at the team’s hotel following the team’s loss against Cape Verde, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. It took the intervention of some Ghanaian diplomats who were around to save the coach…
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AFCON Update (Cape Verde): Are the Blue Sharks about to take it a step further this time?
One team that has impressed since their debut in the African Cup of Nations in 2013, Cape Verde is coming to the African Football big stage for the fourth time and Nigeriasoccernet.com takes a peep into this unique team. With a quarter final finish in its first participation, narrow miss in the group in its…
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2024 TotalEnergies WAFCON – Super Falcons Down Cape Verde To Book Participation Spot
Super Falcons of Nigeria have booked their spot in Africa’s most prestigious national women’s competition (WAFCON) next year which is set to take place in Morocco. Randy Waldrum’s Ladies are now the eleventh side to book thier ticket following the big win against Cape Verde in a 7-1 scoreline aggregate result, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Without Asisat…
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NPFL: Kwara United Chairman goes spiritual as he recalls their relegation survival
Kwara United club chairman, Kumbi Titiloye could only thank God when he spoke about the club’s unforgettable experience and relegation escape this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Irrespective of their result on the last day of the regular season, the Afonja Warriors will play in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season after their hard fought one-nil win…
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Coach Ayeni sounds the importance of the Super Six to the ears of his players
Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni has retorated the benefits of playing in the Super Six claiming the platform is a “centre of attraction for everybody,” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Professional Football League this season is abridged league of two groups with the bottom of each group going into relegation and the top three qualifying for…
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Lobi Stars’ Elijah Ani shares the spot light with his teammates
Lobi Stars striker, Elijah Ani has said his team is deserved of the praise for the club’s performance in their 1-1 draw against Dakkada on Saturday in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dakkada’s second half substitute Akinlade Lanre gave his side the lead with a clinical header but Ani from the spot ensured Lobi…
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NPFL: Kwara United players get cash boost to beat Nasarawa United
The players of Kwara United will get N300,000 ahead of their match against Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League today, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Afonja Warriors are a point about the relegation zone, and in order to avoid the drop, the players have now been motivated through financial means. According Daily Post, Mallam Olatunji Mohammed,…
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Remo Stars: Odunsi urges teammates to strive for Super Six
Remo Stars midfielder, Seun Odunsi has called on his teammates to rise up and fight for the goal of the team as they travel to Jos for the matchday 17 encounter in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With two game to the end of the regular season, the Sky Blue are third in…
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Desperate time the NPFL: “We are ready to spill blood to achieve victory” Kabiru Dogo
Kwara United head coach, Kabiru Dogo says his team is ready to go all out for a win on Sunday when they take on Nasarawa United in the matchday 17 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dogo’s team are only a point away from the red zone (relegation) as they take on Nasarawa United…
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Excited Bayelsa United coach, Tiebowei claims hard work has earn his players Player of the Month nomination
Bayelsa United head coach, Tiebowei Diepreye said the nomination of three of his players for the Player of the Month award is “a thing of joy,” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Roberto Mizo, Alex Oyowah and Stephen Wisdom have been selected by the award organizers for their impressive performance in the Nigeria Professional Football League in the month of…
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NPFL: Wikki Tourists investigate players involved in match fixing
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Wikki Tourists will embark on smoking out their players allegedly involved in betting scandal and match fixing, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Some of the players according to Daily Post were accused of match-fixing and betting for selfish reasons. The development which has frustrated the club’s hierarchy and the supporters, had forced a club chairman,…
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Eranus Onu: My warriors are ready to fight for the Super Six
Abia Warriors manager, Eranus Onu has declared his team is ready to battle for a spot in the Super Six as the end of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League regular season draw closer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The South East club have 24 points, occupying the third place on the Group B table having played three matches…
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NPFL: Maikaba admits to cash incentive as a motivation to Rangers’ win
Rangers technical adviser, Abdul Maikaba believes the financial promise made by Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Manfred Nzekwe, was a big morale booster for his side’s win over Wikki Tourist on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers trounced their Bauchi based visitors 3-0 at the Akwa City Stadium in the matchday 16 Nigeria Professional Football League…
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NPFL: Defender, Benjamin Tanimu reveals secrete to Bendel Insurance’s good works
Bendel Insurance defender, Benjamin Tanimu has revealed that resilience and determination is the wheel that keeps the team going. The Benin Arsenal are unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Monday Odigie’s tutored side maintained their grip at the top of the Group A table with a 2-1 win against El-Kanemi Warriors last…
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Desperate times: “We can’t afford to be dropping unnecessary points again” Maikaba
It’s the rush hour time in the Nigeria Professional Football league as the 2022/23 season is coming close to an end, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With three games to the end of the season, Enugu Rangers head coach, Abdul Miakaba is calling on his players to value every point remaining. The Flying Antelopes will play host…
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NPFL:Lobi Stars recent form worries Iorfa
Lobi Stars chairman, Dominic Iorfa has expressed his fears over the recent results from his team in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iorfa although acknowledge the difficulties which come with the time of the season but wants his men to turn things around. The Pride of Makurdi are winless in their last two NPFL…
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NPFL: Akwa United ready to extend Ajako’s stay
Left-back, James Ajako will extend his contract with Akwa United at the end of the season. Ajako’s current contract with the Promise Keepers will expire at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The defender moved to Akwa United from Jigawa Golden Stars in 2020. The player has contributed five goals and six assists since his…
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Agoye: Sunshine Stars can win all the games remaining
Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Edith Agoye believes his team can be victorious in all of the their remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Akure based outfit finally won their first game of the second half of the season defeating Lobi stars at the Akure Sport Complex 1-0. After the victory which…
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“They operates like a wounded lion” Ilechukwu narrates his win over Nasarawa United
Plateau United’s Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu admitted that Nasarawa United played better than his side in their matchday 15 clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the Peace Boys ran out victorious (1-0) at home at the New Zaria Stadium in Jos, the visitors mounted serious pressure on the hosts which however yielded…
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Ogunmodede gladly takes the draw from Aba but challenges his players to push harder
Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has shared his thoughts on his side’s 1-1 away draw against Enyimba in Aba on Sunday. The visitors took the lead on 43 minutes through Philip Odubia, while Chijioke Mbaoma equalised for Enyimba with the last kick of the game. The Sky Blue dropped to fifth position on…