Archives Tag: FIFA World Cup 2014

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In our previous ‘Did You Know’ article, we looked at the few times Nigeria crashed out of the FIFA World Cup during the group stage fixtures. This time, let’s take a look at the times the Super Eagles successfully broke through the group stages of the global showcase. 1994 FIFA World Cup (United States of … Continue reading Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Successful World Cup Groups

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Arguably Nigeria’s second-best contingents to any FIFA World Cup the country has qualified for, the Super Eagles 2014 squad shook the foundations of the continental stage at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Even if it was only for a moment. The Super Eagles began their campaign at the 2014 WC with a difficult draw against … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: FIFA 2014 WC – Nigeria vs Bosnia

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

    Following the Super Eagles’ exit from the on-going FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has singled out the Super Eagles vice-captain as worthy of praise. Obanikoro said that the Eagles goalie’s performance at the competition was exceptional and wants Nigerians to draw strength from Enyeama’s “can-do-spirit” … Continue reading Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, Singles out Vincent Enyeama for Praise

By michael-abimboye

Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerians were at the edge of their seats watching their darling team dazzle yesterday, but their expectations turned sour at the end as France delivered a bitter defeat to the Super Eagles. The omens are now good for the French to go all the way to the Maracana on July 13th as their recent World … Continue reading World Cup 2014: The Recap- Nigeria Vs France

By obimartins

Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

As African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, prepare to face Argentina in their final group stage match, the team remains the only team to maintain a clean sheet in Brazil. While the Eagles are yet to concede a goal, the team has scored just one goal so far- scored by Osaze Odemwingie in their … Continue reading Brasil 2014: Super Eagles, Only Team Yet to Concede a Goal at World Cup

By michael-abimboye

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The present World Cup which has produced over 100 goals already is arguably going down as the best World Cup ever.  Tomorrow at exactly 5pm Nigerian time, Nigeria will face the Albiceleste of Argentina in a group winner match. A draw for the Super Eagles will be enough to guarantee a second round place regardless … Continue reading World Cup Update: Match Preview- Nigeria vs Argentina

By obimartins

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  It was all about Osaze Odemwingie after the match against Iran and it is still about the Uzbekistan born Striker after the match against Bosnia Herzegovina. A match which to many which if lost, would have been branded a poisoned chalice for Osaze Odemwingie after Stephen Keshi allegedly said that he didn’t play to … Continue reading World Cup 2014: The Bad Boy of Nigerian Football Turns Saviour

By obimartins

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  If you call it a game of two dull halves, you wouldn’t be wrong.  With no rise in the tempo of the game, Iran and Nigeria were forced to settle for the first draw of the 2014 World Cup on Monday as there were no goals in Curitiba. Nigeria dominated possession in the Group … Continue reading World Cup Update: Match Review: Iran – Nigeria

By obimartins

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

    Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has put his weight behind his team mates in Brazil to help them do the job. The gifted midfielder who was dropped by Stephen Keshi for the tournament, granted an interview to Connect Nigeria’s Arinze Ude via social media. Ogu is currently in Nigeria for the summer break … Continue reading 5 Minutes With John Ogu: “Super Eagles Will Win 3-0”

By arinzeude

SPORTS Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

    The stage is set for the Eagles’ opening game in Brazil against their Iranian counterpart. The Super Eagles will flag off their World Cup campaign when they battle Iran at the Arena da Baixada in Curitibia. It is the first time both teams will be clashing at the World Cup, with the Super … Continue reading World Cup Update: Super Eagles Attempt to Crush Iran

By obimartins

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has made public his 23-man party for the World Cup kicking off in 9 days time. Recalled senior members of the team, Joseph Yobo and Osaze Odemwingie made the list. Yobo will feature in his third World Cup and has a chance of making history as the first Nigerian to … Continue reading World Cup: Nigeria Squad Revealed

By arinzeude