Tag: Ghana
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Super Eagles set for English test, face Ghana and Jamaica in Four-Nation Tournament
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will participate in a four-nation tournament in England this June, alongside Ghana’s Black Stars and Jamaica’s Reggae Boys, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles will travel to England following their historic match against Russia in Moscow. The tournament will serve as crucial preparation for the team’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against…
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CHAN 2024: Final qualifying round set to ignite mouthwatering rivalries
At all levels of football and beyond, the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana remains one of the historical battles on the African continent and it’s set to be ignited when Chan Eagles of Nigeria square up against Ghana for the upcoming TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The draw has pitted regional rivals against each…
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CHAN Qualifier: Nigeria, Ghana rekindle rivalry
Nigeria and Ghana will clash in the second qualifying round of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), with the winner securing a spot in the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two-legged contest is scheduled for December, with Ghana’s Black Galaxies hosting the first leg between 20-22 December. The return leg will take place in Nigeria between…
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WAFU B U-17: “Our boys have what it takes to achieve victory” NFF
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi, has expressed confidence in the Golden Eaglets’ chances of defeating Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manu Garba’s team is set to face the hosts in the third-place match at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets, who are five-time world champions, will look…
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WAFU B U17 Championship: Eaglets confront Black Starlets for bronze
Global youth football powers Nigeria and Ghana will on Tuesday battle it out for the bronze medals of the ongong WAFU B U17 Championship in Accra, Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Given their pedigree at this level, both nations should have been preparing to test strength and savvy for who deserved the trophy, in the final match…
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Ghana to play Golden Eaglets with no coach
The head of the Ghanaian U-17 football team, Laryea Kingston has walked away from his responsibilities after his side’s disappointing defeat at the WAFU B U-17 championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Black Starlets on Saturday evening lost to Burkina Faso 2-1 in the semi-final encounter, thereby debarring the host the chances of playing at the African…
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WAFU B U17 Championship: Nigeria crash out in semi-finals, miss out of World Cup
Five-time world champions Nigeria and three-time world champions Ghana were eliminated from the WAFU B U17 Championship at the semi-final stage on Saturday, with Burkina Faso getting the better of the host nation and the Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire narrowly sending the Eaglets packing, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Burkina Faso was the first team in…
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WAFU B: Golden Eaglets pass eligibility tests
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday that all 20 players presented by Nigeria for the WAFU B U17 Championship in Accra, Ghana, have passed their eligibility tests with flying colours. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports This declaration confirms that the tests conducted by the Nigeria Football Federation prior to the team’s departure were thorough and…
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WAFU B U-17: Manu releases final Eaglets Squad-list
After a rigorous training stint in Abuja, Nigeria’s national under-17 team coach, Garba, has finalized the squad for the upcoming WAFU U-17 tournament. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, comprising 19 players and officials, is set to depart for Accra, Ghana, this Saturday. The team screening and training started with 51 talents in Abuja got reduced for…
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WAFU-B: Manu’s led Eaglets depart Nigeria for Ghana
The Nigerian U-17 ahead of the WAFU U-17 tournament have left for Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team along with the technical crew headed by coach Manu Garba will be representing Nigeria at the pre AFCON U-17 championship. Garba on Friday announced his 19 man squad list ahead of the trip after almost three weeks of…
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Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside Burkina Faso and Togo for WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets, have been placed in Group B for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Managed by Manu Garba, the team will contend against Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo in the group stage. ?WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON Qualifiers! In Group A, Ghana…
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U17 WAFU Zone B: Nigeria, Ghana know opponents following draw ceremony
The U17 WAFU Zone B tournament draw was made public today in Ivory Coast, setting the stage for an exciting display of young talent and with two of the game’s biggest teams, Ghana and Nigeria, leading the way, excitement among supporters and analysts alike is already building to a fever pitch, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The competing…
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Accra to host WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations in May
Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra, is poised to welcome the prestigious WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations this May, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The eagerly anticipated event will see the Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets vying against formidable contenders from the region, including Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Niger, and host Ghana. Scheduled to hold between May 15–29,…
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“We were unlucky” Addo complains after Ghana’s defeat to Nigeria
Ghana’s coach, Otto Addo, has voiced disappointment over his team’s loss to Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Black Stars at the faced at the Stade de Marrakesh in Morocco, lost to the 2-1 to the Super Eagles. Nigeria through Cyriel Desser and Ademola Lookman too charge of the game and despite…
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Debutant Tanimu delighted with his time with the Super Eagles
Benjamin Tanimu expressed his elation at making his debut for the Super Eagles, describing it as a dream fulfilled, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 21-year-old centre-back, representing Tanzanian club Ihefu SC, featured in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 friendly victory against the Black Stars of Ghana, partnering Semi Ajayi in the heart of the defense. After 71 minutes…
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Finidi George: Why I stayed away from Peseiro’s tactics
Interim Super Eagles coach, Finish George has explained the reason for his tactical decision in the friendly tie against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech defeated their eternal rival, Ghana, 2-1 for the first time in 18 years. Finidi after the game expressed his satisfaction…
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Lookman happy to be back again, calls for team’s improvement ahead of friendlies
Ademola Lookman emphasized the significance of enhancing the Super Eagles’ performance following their runner-up finish in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as they gear up for friendlies against Ghana and Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian squad, who clinched second place after a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cote d’Ivoire, reconvenes for the first time since…