Archives Tag: 2014 FIFA World Cup

Events SPORTS

Nigeria Tackles Scotland

April 19, 2022

      Nigeria’s Super Eagles kick off their preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when they lock horns with Scotland later today at Fulham Football Club’s home turf Craven Cottage, London. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi ditched his traditional 4-3-3 formation for the counter-attacking 4-4-1-1 system in Super Eagles’ last outing in … Continue reading Nigeria Tackles Scotland

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Opinion SPORTS

Should Keshi Have Based Selection Strictly on Club Form?

April 19, 2022

  So much commentary and criticism has come Super Eagles Manager, Steven Keshi’s way following the release of the thirty-man provisional list from which the final twenty-three will be selected. The list released by Keshi, has most of our core players but the big question is ‘does it have our most in-form players?’ Many actually … Continue reading Should Keshi Have Based Selection Strictly on Club Form?

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SPORTS

Nigeria to Host Scotland

April 19, 2022

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off their preparations for the World Cup on Wednesday May 28 2014 when they take on Scotland at Fulham Football Club’s home ground, Craven Cottage, in London. Nigeria and Scotland last met in 2002 just before the 2002 Korea and Japan World Cup where theSuper Eagles … Continue reading Nigeria to Host Scotland

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SPORTS

US Final 23 For FIFA World Cup 2014

April 19, 2022

  US Final 23: Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake). Defenders: DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Timmy Chandler (Nuremberg), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), DeAndreYedlin (Seattle Sounders). Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya … Continue reading US Final 23 For FIFA World Cup 2014

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SPORTS

England Releases World Cup Numbers

April 19, 2022

    The England team have released their World Cup squad numbers for the mundial in Brazil this summer. Senior players such as Captain Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney retain their number 4 and 10 respectively. Assistant captain, Frank Lampard has been handed the number 8 shirt whilst Joe Hart will be number 1 for … Continue reading England Releases World Cup Numbers

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SPORTS

Latest World Cup News: Suarez May Miss the World Cup

April 19, 2022

    Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez is doubtful about participating in the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury in training on Wednesday. The Liverpool striker, who bagged 31 premier league goals last season, is set to be on the side-lines for four to six weeks. Suarez, who was voted PFA Player of the year … Continue reading Latest World Cup News: Suarez May Miss the World Cup

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SPORTS

Brazil 2014: Seyi Olofinjana, Jide Alabi, Shina Okeleji Announced as OSMI Presenters for World Cup

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s former Super Eagles player, Seyi Olofinjana, and ace broadcasters, Jide Alabi and Shina Okeleji, have been announced as presenters for Optima Sports Management International’s 2014 FIFA World Cup broadcast; Olofinjana will act as guest analyst. Optima Sports Management International (OSMI), the exclusive 2014 FIFA World Cup terrestrial broadcast rights owners for the Nigerian … Continue reading Brazil 2014: Seyi Olofinjana, Jide Alabi, Shina Okeleji Announced as OSMI Presenters for World Cup

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SPORTS

World Cup Fever Part 2

April 19, 2022

  Argentina, Belgium, France, Algeria, Portugal, Italy, Colombia, Spain, Holland, Chile and Australia all announced their provisional squads for the 2014 World Cup yesterday with notable omissions. France coach and World Cup 1998 winning captain, Didier Deschamps surprisingly left out Manchester City duo, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy from his 30-man squad. He cited ‘team … Continue reading World Cup Fever Part 2

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SPORTS

World Cup Fever

April 19, 2022

    The stage is yet for another classic event – The FIFA World Cup. Here is a list of some of the squads of the participant countries at this year’s football mundial. Please note that most of these are preliminary squads and will be reduced to 23 players by June 2nd.   GROUP A … Continue reading World Cup Fever

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Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo Makes Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad

April 19, 2022

  Two of our favorite Super Eagles players, Osaze Odemwingie and Joseph Yobo have been announced as a part of Nigeria’s provisional 30-man list for the FIFA 2014 World Cup. The list, submitted by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, which was revealed Tuesday evening by a member of the Technical Committee of the NFF, Paul … Continue reading Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo Makes Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad

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Media News SPORTS

MultiChoice Nigeria Announced a Slash in Price

April 19, 2022

    MultiChoice Nigeria announced yesterday that it will, with effect from yesterday slash the price of its decoder from N27,000 to N15,500 to enable Super Eagles fans and football lovers in general to get access to watch the World Cup. This offer comes with a two month subscription on the access bouquet and excludes … Continue reading MultiChoice Nigeria Announced a Slash in Price

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News SPORTS

SuperSport Secures Rights to 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

April 19, 2022

  Broadcaster of premium sports programmes on DStv, SuperSport has announced that it has secured rights to screen all 64 matches of the 2014 FIFA World in Brazil. Speaking at a press conference to launch the campaign titled “We are Brazil”, SuperSport General Manager, Felix Awogu said that DStv and GOtv subscribers will get to … Continue reading SuperSport Secures Rights to 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

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Entertainment SPORTS

WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS

April 19, 2022

The draw to determine Africa’s representatives at next year’s football mundial was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo today. Nigeria has been paired with Ethiopia who is seeking to make its World Cup debut in Brasil next year. Last year’s AFCON finalist, Burkina Faso, will face a tough challenge from … Continue reading WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS

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