Archives Tag: FIFA

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April 19, 2022

The 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League group stage draw was made in Monaco on Thursday, with highlights set to throw Nigerians agog as match-day one draws near. In one of the more thrilling fixtures of the draw, Juventus will take on Manchester United in a game that should see the city of Lagos especially overrun with … Continue reading UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, suffered a 1-0 defeat to three-time world champion, Germany, in their group C opener at the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. A timely shot from Stefanie Sanders in the 70th minute gave the Germans the edge they needed over the Nigerian side. The events of Monday’s … Continue reading FIFA WWC: Falconets Suffer 1-0 Defeat to Germany

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

As part of the allocated $400 million prize money for teams that participated in the just concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Super Eagles have been awarded $8 million (approx. ₦2.888 billion) alongside other teams that did not make it past the group stage. memory lane Nigeria’s early exit from the World Cup … Continue reading Super Eagles Get $8 Million From FIFA

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The sports minister, Solomon Dalung, is unfazed by threats of a FIFA ban on Nigeria if the Giwa-run NFF stays in power. President of the World football governing body, Gianni Infantino, had early stated during the 2018 Russia World Cup that Nigeria risked a ban as FIFA only recognizes Amaju Pinnick as the NFF President. … Continue reading NFF: Ban Or Not, Court Order Stands

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Ahmed Musa’s cool finish for Nigeria against Iceland at the Volgograd Arena has been nominated alongside 17 other goals for the Russia 2018 World Cup Goal of the tournament. The 25-year old Leicester City forward threw in his pace and brilliant ball-handling skill to drive home a long pass he received through the Icelandic defenses … Continue reading RUSSIA 2018 World Cup Goal Of The Tournament: Ahmed Musa’s Goal Picked

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Turkish Referee, Cuneyt Cakin, told Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, that he did not know why he did not award a clear penalty for Nigeria following the handball of Argentine defender, Marcus Rojo, on Tuesday evening. Mikel, who confronted the referee and implored him to check with VAR to confirm that Rojo actually handled the … Continue reading “I Don’t Know Why Rojo’s Handball Was Not A Penalty” – Turkish Referee Tells Mikel

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The first Vice-President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the head of Nigerian delegation to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mr. Seyi Akinwumi gave a speech to dissuade the public from believing rumor making the rounds that the Nigeria football governing body has been thrown in a chaotic power tussle. Akinwunmi told journalists at Saint Petersburg, … Continue reading Akinwunmi Guarantees Nigeria that the NFF Holds A United Front

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Entertainment Music News

April 19, 2022

As part of the trophy tour, the FIFA World Cup trophy is on display today in Abuja. I am not a football fan and, since this is the Entertainment section and not Sports News, let us swiftly continue to the part that is of concern to us: the star-studded live music performances! Patoranking, Reekado Banks, … Continue reading Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Simi To Headline World Cup Trophy Tour Concerts

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April 19, 2022

The FIFA World Cup trophy will arrive Nigeria next month as part of its fourth tour organised by Coca-Cola. For many, this may be a once in a life time opportunity to see the original World Cup trophy that will be handed to the wining team at the end of the World Cup Tournament in … Continue reading Original World Cup Trophy To Arrive Nigeria

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria has slipped one step backwards in the latest FIFA ranking released by the football governing body, on Thursday. For a while, the Super Eagles have experienced a downturned movement in their World ranking, despite finishing atop the FIFA CAF group B table and being the first African team to bag a ticket to Russia. Nigeria was … Continue reading Nigeria Move One Step Backwards In FIFA Ranking

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

With the qualifying rounds and the draws behind us, I think it’s safe to say ‘Let the Countdown Begin’. The 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament will kick off on Thursday, 14th of June, with World Cup hosts, Russia, taking the centre stage against Saudi Arabia. In the last two World Cups, the reigning champions have … Continue reading 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP: Group By Group Analysis

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The 2017/2018 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season is scheduled to officially begin on the 8th of January, 2018. The annual NPFL pre-season tournament, which is always a time for the teams to showcase their new signings and team strength, will run for seven days; from the 11th till the 17th of December in Kano state. … Continue reading 2017/2018 NPFL Season to Kick Off in January

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria qualified for Russia 2018, and will be going against top football nations of the world next year. The draws for the tournament will be on the 1st of December in Moscow. Below is a compilation of each country’s odds for gold next year. Right beside the names of each country is their rank according … Continue reading Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria’s Rank Against 31 Others

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April 19, 2022

Following the qualification of the Nigerian men’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is set to pay Nigeria a total of $12.5 million. $2.5 million off this amount, is for the Super Eagles to prepare adequately for the tournament next … Continue reading Russia 2018: FIFA to Pay Nigeria for World Cup Qualification

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Aside from the love for football, one other thing that men love all over the world is gaming. In Nigeria where the dominant sport is football, everyone has got to be excited for the new FIFA 18 which drops fully on September 29th, 2017. It’s an exciting season in prospect and FIFA has added some … Continue reading Awesome New Features on FIFA 18

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