Archives Tag: FIFA World Cup

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April 19, 2022

  Ex-Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has expressed optimism towards the chances of Nigeria qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more about Sports Doubts were raised over the chances of the Super Eagles qualifying for the global showpiece after a 1-0 loss to the Central African Republic on Thursday, October 7, 2021. … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Aiyegbeni Optimistic About Eagles Chances

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s Super Falcons have beaten their European (England) and Oceania (Australia) opponents this time, not on the pitch but in the best 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Jersey contest. The home kit of the African champions has been voted the best jersey worn at the women’s tournament which was hosted in France last year. … Continue reading Super Falcons Emerge Winner Of The FIFA Women’s World Cup Jersey Contest

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April 19, 2022

The FIFA World Cup is without a doubt, the biggest sporting event on earth, alongside the Olympic Games. Citizens of footballing nations love to see their national teams represent them at the global showpiece and fly their countries flag high. After South Africa emerged successful in their bid to host the tournament in 2010, the … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: Super Eagles Qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian football enthusiasts remember the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States of America as the debut outing of the Super Eagles at the global showpiece but few remember late Rashidi Yekini as the first Nigerian to score in the Senior men’s tournament. The June 21, 1994 encounter between the Super Eagles and the … Continue reading Do You Know Who Scored Nigeria’s First FIFA World Cup Goal?

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April 19, 2022

Many Nigerian soccer fans will find it difficult to forget Ahmed Musa’s brace against World Cup debutants Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. Musa’s first goal came in the 49th minute of the game after receiving a cross from Victor Moses and blasting in a shot, his second was a stunner … Continue reading Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons ace striker, Asisat Oshoala, is hopeful that Nigeria can claim a well deserved win against France in their final group game on Monday, June 17, at the Stade de la Route Loreint in Rennes. The Falcons suffered a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening game a the FIFA Women’s World Cup and … Continue reading Oshoala Hopeful For Nigeria Win Against France

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April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons have revived their hopes of progressing into the next round of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday, June 12, at the Stade del Alpes in Grenoble. The Falcons began the game on a very good note, throbbing the Korean side endlessly for a goal, and … Continue reading 2019 FIFA WWC: Oshoala Matches Nwadike’s Goals Record

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April 19, 2022

The 1999 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the third time Nigeria would feature in the global competition. In previous editions of the championship, FIFA maintained a 12-team format. However, in 1999, the championship was improved to accommodate 16 teams, with Africa producing two representatives (Ghana, Nigeria) … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: When The Falcons Defeated Korea In USA ’99

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April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons suffered a troubling 3-0 defeat to Norway in their opening game of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The Norwegians scored all three goals in the first half. Nigeria now occupies third place on Group A standing, with zero points, after South Korea suffered a four goal loss to France … Continue reading Falcons Prepare For Korea Battle In Grenoble

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April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons have a record of 11 (eleven) African Women’s Championship titles, but are yet to emerge champions of a FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. 1991 Nigeria has featured in every edition of the women’s world cup since the inaugural tournament in 1991 in China. The Falcons were the only representative from the Confederation … Continue reading Do You Know: Super Falcons At The FIFA Women’s World Cup (I)

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, suffered a huge setback against the United States of America at the ongoing 2019 Under-20 World Cup on Monday. The Eagles were denied the 3-points by the Americans who clearly dominated the game with properly laid out strategies and tactics. Team Nigeria, on the other hand, was befuddled by … Continue reading 2019 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Suffer Huge Setback

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April 19, 2022

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association alongside the host of the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup, have agreed to stick to the 32-team format after several deliberations. The global football governing body had before now brought to public notice, a plan to extend the forthcoming World Cup to accommodate 48 teams as opposed … Continue reading FIFA, Qatar Retain 32-Team World Cup Format

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April 19, 2022

Although he was excluded from the Flying Eagles’ final 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup list, Liepaja of Latvia striker, Emeka Richard, believes the team can pull a championship upset in Poland. Nigeria will do battle with Qatar in Tychy on May 24, before they take on United States of America and Ukraine  on May 27, … Continue reading FIFA U-20 WC: Richard’s Confident Flying Eagles Can Deliver

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April 19, 2022

In seven days, the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup will commence, with about 504 players set to feature in the 24-team  global showcase. Nigeria’s national U-20 team, Flying Eagles, have been drawn in Group D alongside Qatar, Ukraine and USA, in the tournament scheduled to hold between May 23, and June 15, 2019. FIFA Deputy … Continue reading FIFA U-20World Cup: 504 Players Set For The Global Showcase

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, has named 27 players for a final training camp in Austria ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The global showdown which will feature 24 teams across the world, is expected to hold between June 7, and July 7, 2019. Alongside three-time African Player of the Year and … Continue reading 2019 FIFA WWC: Dennerby Names Oshoala, Oparanozie And 25 Others For World Cup

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