Archives Tag: Algeria

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April 19, 2022

  Hoffenheim of Germany defender, Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his delight at making his Nigerian national team debut on Friday, October 9, 2020. A Ramy Bensebaini  6th minute strike was all the North Africans needed to claim victory on Friday night, but the former German U-20 national team captain is impressed with his debut and … Continue reading Akpoguma Delighted With Eagles Debut Despite Defeat To Foxes

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April 19, 2022

  Ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Algeria and Tunisia in Austria, the camp of the Super Eagles officially opened today, Monday, October 5, 2020. Expected to keep the players in great shape ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers billed for November, the Nigeria Football Federation had to make do with the … Continue reading Super Eagles Camp Open Ahead Algeria And Tunisia Friendlies

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has penned a five-year deal with English Championship side, Watford FC. The Super Eagles vice-captain switched from Italian Serie A side, Udinese, to the English side which was relegated to the Championship during the 2019/2020 season. Financial details of Ekong’s transfer to England has been undisclosed as he joins Vladimir … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Joins Watford

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s women national team, the Super Falcons, have advanced into the third round of qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after defeating the Algerian women’s national team by a 1-0 scoreline. The match which was held at the Agege Stadium, Lagos state, on Tuesday September 3, 2019, saw Thomas Dennerby‘s girls edge the contest … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: Super Falcons Beat Algeria To Advance Into Third Round Of Qualifiers

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April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons of Nigeria started their Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifier on a positive note after beating their Algerian opponents 2-0 in the first leg match of the second round of qualifiers on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. A first-half own goal from Algeria’s Isma Ouadah and an Amarachi Okoronkwo superb second-half strike was all the … Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers: Falcons Beat Algeria

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April 19, 2022

D’Tigers have been knocked out of the ongoing maiden edition of the FIBA AfroCan in Bamako, after losing 85-80 to Algeria in their round of 16 fixture on Tuesday, July 22, 2019. The team, led by Ogor Odaudu, could not progress into the next round of the tournament following their lackluster performance against the North … Continue reading D’Tigers Out Of Maiden AfroCan

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-17 female team, the Flamingoes will take on a fierce Cameroon in February, for a place in next year’s U17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. The Flamingoes, who were called to action too quickly without proper preparations, moved into the final games of the playoffs, after they defeated their Ethiopian counterparts in the second … Continue reading 2018 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingoes Battle Destructive Cameroon

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-23 team has been grouped in Group B alongside Egypt, Algeria and Mali for the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2015. Group A is made up of host Senegal, Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania. According to a statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) website, the draw was conducted by CAF Secretary-General Hicham … Continue reading Nigeria to Face Algeria, Egypt and Mali

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. ALGERIA 2 – 2 IVORY COAST With Algeria already eliminated and Ivory Coast confirmed as group winners, there was little to play for in this encounter. Ivory Coast coach, Sabri Lamouchi sent out a reserve side against an Algeria team aiming to get a goal/point before bowing out of the competition. The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 12 Highlights

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude IVORY COAST 3-0 TUNISIA The Ivorians became the first nation to qualify for the quarter finals after a comprehensive 3-nil defeat of Tunisia on Saturday. The Elephants took the lead from in-form Arsenal striker, Gervinho, who dispatched the ball into the net after a neat one-two with Lacina Traore. Reigning African footballer … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. GROUP D: Ivory Coast Tunisia Togo Algeria   IVORY COAST 2 – 1 TOGO The Didier Drogba led Ivorians went into this game as favorites but almost went behind in the early stages when Kolo Toure miscued his pass and gifted a glorious opportunity to Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, who failed to … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights

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