Archives Tag: Mali
2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Edge Out Mali To Complete Successful First Phase Campaign
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s men national basketball team, D’Tigers wrapped up the first phase of the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, in style after making it three wins out of three games on Sunday, November 29, 2020, with a 91-68 points win against fellow West Africans, Mali. Nigeria topped Group D after beating South Sudan in … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Edge Out Mali To Complete Successful First Phase Campaign
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Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
This week has been eventful as usual on the social media space (obviously some weeks are more eventful than others). Some of these events cut across from mundane to profound stuff. Read more about Social Media Roundup El Rufai This week the Nigerian Bar Association bowed to pressure when it withdrew its open invitation … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
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U-23 AFCON: Nigeria Survives Mali Scare
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-23 team a survived a second half scare from their Malian counterparts to record a 3-2 win in their opening fixture at the U-23 African Nations Cup in M’bour yesterday. Dream Team VI, who are coached by Samson Siasia, were emphatic about their game plan in the first half and went into the break … Continue reading U-23 AFCON: Nigeria Survives Mali Scare
By arinzeude
Nigeria to Face Algeria, Egypt and Mali
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-23 team has been grouped in Group B alongside Egypt, Algeria and Mali for the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2015. Group A is made up of host Senegal, Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania. According to a statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) website, the draw was conducted by CAF Secretary-General Hicham … Continue reading Nigeria to Face Algeria, Egypt and Mali
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CHAN 2014: Can These Eagles Be Champs?
April 19, 2022
Mali brew up one of the earliest shockers of the CHAN tournament when it beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the second game of Group A at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on Saturday night. Goals from Abdoulaye Sissoko in the 17th minute and a second half cracker from roving left winger Adama … Continue reading CHAN 2014: Can These Eagles Be Champs?
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2014 African Nations Championship Fixtures
April 19, 2022
The draws for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be hosted by South Africa was held yesterday. The tournament is strictly for all the home-based players in the local leagues around the African continent. The home-based Super Eagles, who will be making their debut at the tournament, have been grouped alongside hosts, South Africa, … Continue reading 2014 African Nations Championship Fixtures
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UPDATE: CAF U-20 African Championship
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MALI 1-0 NIGERIA The Flying Eagles started their Group B campaign with an unexpected loss to fellow West Africans, Mali at Ahmed Zabana stadium in Oran. Adame Niane opened the scoring for the Malians in the 13th minute with a goal every poacher would be proud of. Niane unleashed a left footed … Continue reading UPDATE: CAF U-20 African Championship
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AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 4-1 MALI Nigeria breezed into the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2000 when they co-hosted the tournament with neighbours, Ghana after a routine win against Mali. The Super Eagles outclassed, outran and outplayed their Malian counterparts in all departments to book a place in … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2013 Finals, Triumphs 4 – 1, over Mali
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria thumped Mali four goals to one to qualify for the final at the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa. Keshi is now one victory away from becoming only the second man in the tournament’s 56-year history to win it as a player and coach. The … Continue reading Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2013 Finals, Triumphs 4 – 1, over Mali
AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria goes into the game at the back of an outstanding performance against the pre-tournament favorites, Ivory Coast as they gun for their first final appearance in 13 years. The Super Eagles will be buoyed by the wonderful record they have against the Malians; they are yet to lose in four AFCON … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali
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AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 2-0 CAPE VERDE Mubarak Wakaso came off the bench to score a brace, one from the spot and the other, a breakaway goal to help Ghana earn a spot in the Semi-finals of the tournament. Surprise package of the competition, Cape Verde, played better than the West African neighbour, but Abdul … Continue reading AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
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AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. MALI 1 – 1 DR CONGO Mali came from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and book their place in the Quarter finals of AFCON. Anderlecht striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, opened the flood gates with his second goal of the tournament from the penalty spot after just three minutes. Mahamadou … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 1-0 MALI Ghana’s hope of qualifying for the Quarter-finals of African Cup of Nation was boosted by a 1-nil win over a Mali yesterday. After conceeding a penalty in their opening game against DR Congo, Ghana went in front courtesy of a well taken penalty of their own by Mubarak … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
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