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Weekend Highlights
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Release Official World Cup Theme Song The Super Eagles launched their official World Cup theme song on Saturday at the Cocoon in Ikoyi, Lagos. The song titled Dem Go Hear Am features Nigerian top rap artistes Olamide and Phyno and tops the weekend’s highlights as the Eagles continue to prepare for the World Cup Kickoff. … Continue reading Weekend Highlights
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Super Eagles Vs Czech Republic
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles went down 1-0 to Czech Republic in their final pre-World Cup friendly game staged at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium, Austria on Wednesday. play Czech dealt the only blow of the game in the 25th minute when Tomas Kalas shot home a rebound Francis Uzoho thought he had saved to give the European … Continue reading Super Eagles Vs Czech Republic
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Touring Russia During the FIFA 2018 World Cup
April 19, 2022
It’s days to the kickoff of the most anticipated football sporting tournament in the world, the FIFA 2018 World Cup, held in Russia from June 14th – July 15th. The Nigeria Super Eagles qualified and, as a member of Group D, will be playing Croatia, Argentina and Iceland. Fans are so excited that the three … Continue reading Touring Russia During the FIFA 2018 World Cup
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2018 FIFA World Cup Schedule
April 19, 2022
The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup is a week away – the excitement and anticipation is building, especially for players who will be making their first ever World Cup appearance, and fans who want to see their country go head-on with top football nations of the world for a chance at the victor’s prize; the … Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Schedule
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Nigerians In Sports: Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has expressed his thoughts concerning his undecided future with German Bundesliga side Mainz. The defender has been, without doubt, very effective in his position for the Super Eagles so far and is sure to be in action for Nigeria in the Russia 2018 World Cup competition. Nonetheless, Balogun is quite … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun
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Russia 2018: Iceland’s Skulason Not Afraid Of “Africa’s Best” Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Turkish club Karabükspor midfielder Olafur Skulason is very upbeat about facing Nigeria in the World Cup tournament in June. The Icelandic player is very confident that his side will pick up points against Nigeria and qualify for the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The 34 year old player will feature for his … Continue reading Russia 2018: Iceland’s Skulason Not Afraid Of “Africa’s Best” Nigeria
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6 Players That Could Make A Super Eagles Comeback For The World Cup
April 19, 2022
The 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP in Russia is just six months away, and preparations are already underway for the tournament. With upcoming international friendlies and training sessions, the Super Eagles have got to be on top of their game if they want to pull through the group stage of the world cup into the round of … Continue reading 6 Players That Could Make A Super Eagles Comeback For The World Cup
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RUSSIA 2018: England To Play Eagles in Wembley
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles will face another international team in preparations for their world cup appearance in June. The English Football Association has confirmed the friendly against Nigeria in Wembley, and have stated the importance of the friendly in preparing the English team for the tournament. The Super Eagles will be one of two opponents for England, … Continue reading RUSSIA 2018: England To Play Eagles in Wembley
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Russia 2018 World Cup: We Are Like Chelsea – Moses
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles top gun and Chelsea forward Victor Moses has likened the Nigeria senior men’s football squad to English top flight Chelsea FC. In an interview with the media, Moses described the Super Eagles squad as brave and dauntless “Nigeria was the first African country to qualify for the world cup. We are like Chelsea. … Continue reading Russia 2018 World Cup: We Are Like Chelsea – Moses
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Russia 2018: Neymar, Pique Warn Super Eagles Against Iceland
April 19, 2022
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and Paris Saint-Germain top gun Neymar analyzed briefly the top and surprise teams to look out for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup that is scheduled for mid-June. The conversation came about while Pique interviewed the Brazilian star on the Players Tribune. They discussed the favorites for the 2018 World Cup, Neymar’s … Continue reading Russia 2018: Neymar, Pique Warn Super Eagles Against Iceland
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Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: “Nigeria Is Not A Worthy Rival For Croatia” – Robert Prosinecki
April 19, 2022
2018 is the year football fans across the globe have been looking forward to. The 2018 FIFA World Cup finals are scheduled to begin in June and every country participating in the tournament is soon to adopt an all hands on deck preparation mode. Former Internationals, coaches, and players as well have had their say … Continue reading Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: “Nigeria Is Not A Worthy Rival For Croatia” – Robert Prosinecki
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Russia 2018 Word Cup: FIFA Fines Nigeria, Deduct World Cup Qualifier Points
April 19, 2022
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Tuesday issued a ruling against Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player in the away match against African counterparts, Algeria. FIFA has ruled that Nigeria will forfeit their 2018 World Cup draw in an away match against Algeria, who have now been declared record winners of the matchup … Continue reading Russia 2018 Word Cup: FIFA Fines Nigeria, Deduct World Cup Qualifier Points
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RUSSIA 2018: Nigeria To Play Poland in High Profile Friendly
April 19, 2022
After the world cup draws that pitched Nigeria against Argentina, Croatia and Iceland, the Super Eagles have another friendly game to prepare them for the main event come June 2018. The Super Eagles have been scheduled for a high profile friendly against Polish football team. The Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, revealed that the Super … Continue reading RUSSIA 2018: Nigeria To Play Poland in High Profile Friendly
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2018 FIFA WORLD CUP: Group By Group Analysis
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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Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria’s Rank Against 31 Others
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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