Archives Tag: African football

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini forward, Asisat Oshoala, has hailed the interest of Nigeria Football Federation towards hosting the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nations after initial hosts, Congo Brazaville pulled out from hosting the continental showpiece back in June, 2019, citing lack of funds. Read more about Asisat Oshoala The Confederation … Continue reading Oshoala Hails NFF’s Bid To Host AWCON

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Despite an impressive FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers run that saw Nigeria pick the World Cup finals ticket before any other African country, the Super Eagles will drop three steps down in the latest FIFA ranking that was published today, Thursday by the football governing body. In the last FIFA Rankings published two months ago, … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop Three Spots in FIFA African Ranking

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The newly appointed Chairman of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed (popularly called ‘Fresh’) has commended Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets after their 1:1 draw against Morocco on Sunday in Sale. The match was the first leg of a second round fixture of the African qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA U20 … Continue reading Ahmed hails Falconets, sure Morocco will fall in Benin City, Ogenyi & Onazi out of Algeria & Argentina Clash

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News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed the possible return of goal keeper Vincent Enyeama to the national team once he is fully fit. The coach believes he has a near perfect relationship with the former captain and goal keeper of the Super Eagles. He expresses his confidence that once Enyeama clears his issue … Continue reading Vincent Enyeama May Return to Super Eagles—Gernot Rohr

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News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe is on the verge of joining the GLO Nigerian Premier League exodus to Europe. Egwuekwe, 25, has been linked with the likes of Panathinaikos, Penafiel, West Ham United, Watford and Udinese in this January transfer window. Greek giants, Panathinaikos have reportedly opened talks with Egwuekwe’s agent over a possible move … Continue reading Egwuekwe In Hot Demand

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In a manner typical of African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria thrashed Burkina Faso 4 – 1 in a friendly match. The match was played on Tuesday in Kaduna, and featured key players of the Super Eagles team. Brown Ideye scored the first and second goals, in the 13th and 43rd minute. Shola Ameobi … Continue reading Super Eagles Slam Burkina Faso 4 – 1

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