Archives Tag: FIFA

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles’ hopes of making the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will be put to the test this weekend in the second leg of the final playoffs. The Eagles hold the ace with a 1-2 advantage during the first leg played at the National Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The second encounter with … Continue reading Road to Brazil 2014: Eagles Make Final Push

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April 19, 2022

The Golden Eaglets were crowned the World U-17 Champions for the fourth time last night, outmuscling their Mexican opponents 3-0 in the final. Kelechi Iheanacho and his cohorts put on a mesmeric performance and dazzled the crowd with their co-ordination, determination and finesse. An own goal from Aguirre set the ball rolling before the Mexican … Continue reading FIFA U-17 World Champions: Golden Road to Victory for Nigeria

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has been warned by the World’s football governing body, FIFA, to watch his conduct in future. The former defender turned coach had a spat with the former national team coach of Malawi, Tom Saintfiet ahead of their World Cup qualifier in August. Keshi was infuriated that Saintfiet asked FIFA to … Continue reading Keshi Recieves Final Warning from FIFA

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April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has invited Dr. Mike Adenuga, Globacom Chairman, to be the special guest of honour at the World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Flames of Malawi. The match will be played on Saturday, September 7, at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The NFF stated that … Continue reading NFF Invites Mike Adenuga as Special Guest for Super Eagles/Malawi Clash

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April 19, 2022

World football governing body, FIFA has announced that the draw for the final round of African World Cup qualifiers will be made on September 16, 2013 and that the September rankings will be used to determine the seeded teams for the draw. The draw will be made at the Confederation for African Football (CAF) headquarters … Continue reading FIFA announces African World Cup qualifiers Draw Date

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s only remaining representative in the 2013 African Champions League, Enugu Rangers, have dragged South African club, Chippa United to Zurich headquarters of FIFA over the transfer of James Okwuosa. The erstwhile Flying Antelopes skipper left Enugu before the end of last season to have a trial with Ajax Cape Town but … Continue reading Rangers drag South African Club to FIFA over Transfer

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April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is intensifying efforts to get FIFA to approve Sam Sidney, 25, who played in the U-21 German international team, and plays for Bundesliga side, Bayern Leverkusen to represent Nigeria, at the Confederations cup, in Brazil – in June. He hasn’t played international football at senior level for Germany, making him … Continue reading NFF Wants Bayern Leverkusen Star, Sam Sidney to Play for Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude FIFA has approved Nigeria Football Federation’s request to move the dates of two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June. FIFA had adjusted Nigeria’s qualifiers ahead of their Confederations Cup matches in June, but the NFF implored the World’s football governing body to switch other matches in Group F to the same dates, … Continue reading FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea

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April 19, 2022

A major transfer battle was waged between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2005, over John Obi Mikel, who was in the middle of a contract dustup. The issue got so much attention after his display when Nigeria came second at the FIFA U-20 World Cup that it caused Sepp Blatter, the FIFA President, to make a … Continue reading I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says

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