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FIFA Rolls Out $209m To Clubs From 2018 World Cup Earnings
April 19, 2022
World football governing body, FIFA, on 4th December 2018 announced that it had dished out $209 million to clubs around the world as part of their due earnings from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The money paid to the clubs was for releasing their players for the global tournament which was held from … Continue reading FIFA Rolls Out $209m To Clubs From 2018 World Cup Earnings
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Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Beat Zambia To Qualify For The 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup
April 19, 2022
About a year ago, Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after a thrilling performance against Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. One goal was all the difference between the team that went on to play in Russia and the team that stayed back. The … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Beat Zambia To Qualify For The 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup
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Ahmed Musa’s Goal Rated 8th Best In the World
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles and Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa,’s goal at the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup has been rated 8th out of 169 goals selected for the best goal of the tournament award. Musa, despite not winning the top prize, took to his social media pages to thank his fans for their support and votes … Continue reading Ahmed Musa’s Goal Rated 8th Best In the World
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RUSSIA 2018 World Cup Goal Of The Tournament: Ahmed Musa’s Goal Picked
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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“I Don’t Know Why Rojo’s Handball Was Not A Penalty” – Turkish Referee Tells Mikel
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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Super Eagles Exit World Cup After Defeat To Argentina
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have bowed out of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in their final Group D game in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Nigeria established themselves as a second half team, as yet again the first half of their game against Argentina saw the Argentines dominate the … Continue reading Super Eagles Exit World Cup After Defeat To Argentina
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“I Hope Musa Scores Against Argentina” – Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is very hopeful that current Nigeria’s most popular man, Ahmed Musa, can replicate his two-goal wonder against a very desperate Argentina and an even more dangerous Messi. “I am happy with the nice goals Ahmed Musa scored against Iceland. The goals were well constructed by the team. It was … Continue reading “I Hope Musa Scores Against Argentina” – Rohr
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Akinwunmi Guarantees Nigeria that the NFF Holds A United Front
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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Social Media Sports
April 19, 2022
Anthony Joshua In Training …and you wonder why the heavyweight champion has never lost a fight. Anthony Joshua may face WBA mandatory contenderAlexander Povetkin before he takes on Deontay Wilder in a title unification bout. Joshua who won the WBA strap last year, knocking out Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley will have to face the Russian to … Continue reading Social Media Sports
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Nigeria Can Still Qualify From the Group of Death
April 19, 2022
Nigeria got off to a flaccid start as they lost their World Cup Opener 2-0 to Croatia who picked an easy win at the Kaliningrad Stadium and now sit on top of the Group D table with 3 points, two points ahead of Argentina and Iceland who drew their first match. Former Super Eagles Captain, … Continue reading Nigeria Can Still Qualify From the Group of Death
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Okocha Blames Rohr For Nigeria’s Loss To Croatia
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has laid Nigeria’s loss to Croatia at the door of Coach Gernot Rohr for his poor tactical approach to the match up. Okocha told SuperSport correspondents, where he was a guest analyst: “It was a decent first half but maturity was the edge the Croatian team had over … Continue reading Okocha Blames Rohr For Nigeria’s Loss To Croatia
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Warri to the World: Awani Stitches Eagles to Fashion Glory
April 19, 2022
After so long awaiting, the Super Eagles are now in Russia to partake in the World Cup Mundial in what would be a month-long quest for glory. Not only did they leave Nigerians with strong hopes of going far in the global competition, but the Gernot Rohr-led team has impressed soccer-loving Nigerians and the world … Continue reading Warri to the World: Awani Stitches Eagles to Fashion Glory
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Photo Speaks: Super Eagles Russia 2018 Theme Song Premiere by Aiteo Group
April 19, 2022
The official theme song of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup in Russia premiered on Saturday 9th June, 2018 sponsored by Aiteo Group, the Official Optimum Partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Oil and Gas company also pledged to donate $50,000 to the team ‘for every unreturned goal’ scored … Continue reading Photo Speaks: Super Eagles Russia 2018 Theme Song Premiere by Aiteo Group
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Press Release: Energy Giant, Aiteo, Sponsors Hit Theme Song for Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup Campaign
April 19, 2022
Aiteo Group, the Official Optimum Partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), last Saturday premiered to industry applause, an official theme song to mentally boost the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go for glory at the Russia 2018 World Cup. This is also as they pledged to donate $50,000 to the team ‘for every unreturned … Continue reading Press Release: Energy Giant, Aiteo, Sponsors Hit Theme Song for Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup Campaign
Stars Churn Out Songs to Motivate the National Team at the World Cup
April 19, 2022
Ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament, the World Cup in Russia, some Nigerian musicians have come up with songs to cheer the Nigerian team on to victory. One of the songs has even been adopted as the official song of the Super Eagles at the 2018 Soccer Mundial. Olamide × Phyno – Road 2 … Continue reading Stars Churn Out Songs to Motivate the National Team at the World Cup
