Archives Tag: football
FIFA Takes Over CAF
April 19, 2022
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino unveiled an 11-point plan at the Confederation of Africa’s Football executive committee meeting held in Egypt on Wednesday, to jointly administer African football. Infantino explained that the plan is not to overrun African football, but to “significantly improve” sport on the continent. Among the suggestions made by the FIFA boss include … Continue reading FIFA Takes Over CAF
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2019 AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia In Third Place Battle
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 1-0 to win third place at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. It felt more like the Eagles were claiming their birthright as they did justice to the game once more to add yet another bronze medal to Nigeria’s vast AFCON collection. A … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia In Third Place Battle
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Do You Know Nigeria Won The First Ever U-16 FIFA World Championship?
April 19, 2022
If you were born after the 80’s, you probably may not remember Nigeria’s famed U-16 team that stunned the world to win the first ever U-16 FIFA World Championship, hosted in China in 1985. Matches were played in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Dalian, with a total attendance record of about 1.23 million … Continue reading Do You Know Nigeria Won The First Ever U-16 FIFA World Championship?
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Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles campaign at the ongoing African Cup of Nations was ended by a stoppage time free-kick by Riyad Mahrez, as Algeria claimed a well deserved 2-1 victory over the three-time African champions. It was a well contested encounter, but Algeria had the upper hand in the first half of the game, due to … Continue reading Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
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Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi
April 19, 2022
Florence Omagbemi was born on February 2nd, 1975 and hails from Delta state of Nigeria. The player who has represented the Nigerian female national team, playing the positions of defender and midfielder is part of Nigeria’s mould of elite athletes and exemplary sportswomen. Omagbemi has made history and is still making history in Nigeria’s football. … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi
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FIFA Reveal Punishment For Unruly Fans Conduct
April 19, 2022
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has revealed the punches for unruly fans behavior during a game. FIFA wants teams to automatically forfeit a match if their supporters are found guilty of perpetrating racial offenses or unruly conduct. Over the years, FIFA and other football bodies across the world have had to deal … Continue reading FIFA Reveal Punishment For Unruly Fans Conduct
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FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Golden Eaglets Set To Face Australia, Ecuador, Hungary
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have been drawn into Group B of the forthcoming U-17 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in Brazil from October 26 to November 17, 2019. The Golden Eaglets have been grouped alongside Hungary, Ecuador and Australia, and are expected to begin they campaign at the global championship with … Continue reading FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Golden Eaglets Set To Face Australia, Ecuador, Hungary
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Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
April 19, 2022
The Golden Eaglets will know their 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup foes on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The U-17 championship is scheduled to take place in Brazil and will kick off on October 26 and run through November 17, according to FIFA. Alongside the 23 national teams that have ben confirmed for the global showpiece, … Continue reading Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
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Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have once again proved why they are one of the most revered teams on the African continent. In what has become the most talked about game in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in an engrossing encounter in front of a largely pro-Nigerian audience at the … Continue reading Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
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Segun Odegbami Tasks Eagles to Defeat South Africa
April 19, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles International, Segun Odegbami, has tasked the Nigeria senior men’s team to defeat South Africa in their quarter final tie in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The football veteran believes that the Eagles have all it takes to take down the strong Bafana Bafana who will also be looking to make … Continue reading Segun Odegbami Tasks Eagles to Defeat South Africa
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2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
April 19, 2022
With a squad that contained the likes of famous football legends such as Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, John Utaka, and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, the Super Eagles were greatly feared across the continent. At the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria was selected into Group D alongside Morocco, South Africa and Benin. Nigeria … Continue reading 2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
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South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have advanced into the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and will face South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, for a place in the semi-final of the continental showcase. Coach Gernot Rohr described Bafana Bafana as the favorite to win the … Continue reading South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
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Do You Know: Nigeria Vs Cameroon in AFCON Finals Since 1980
April 19, 2022
The rivalry between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is probably as old as football in Africa. The fight for African football dominance is what makes the the African Cup of Nations, the most anticipated football tournament across the continent. For Nigeria and Cameroon, this rivalry became a major event when both … Continue reading Do You Know: Nigeria Vs Cameroon in AFCON Finals Since 1980
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Do You Know: The Number of Times the Super Eagles Have Won The AFCON
April 19, 2022
Football or Soccer is a global phenomenon; a uniting force and language for all races, gender, socio-economic and socio-cultural classes, religious inclinations, and age ranges. It is a well understood language, spoken without words but sheer demonstration of athleticism, creativity, brilliance, intelligence, bravery, perseverance. A sport characterized with a mixture of euphoric sensations; sweat, blood, … Continue reading Do You Know: The Number of Times the Super Eagles Have Won The AFCON
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Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel, faces an exit from action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The skipper picked up an injury while on target for Nigeria in their last group game against Madagascar, and was immediately replaced by Alex Iwobi. Mikel sprained his knee and from reports, it … Continue reading Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
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