Archives Tag: Tahiti
Confederation Cup Round Up
April 19, 2022
JAPAN 1-2 MEXICO Both sides had nothing but pride to play for as Mexico departed the competition on a winning note. Mexican striker, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scored twice and missed an opportunity to take home the match ball when he blazed the rebound of his penalty kick into the stands. Japan got their goal through … Continue reading Confederation Cup Round Up
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Confederations Cup Round Up
April 19, 2022
SPAIN 10-0 TAHITI Spanish striker, Fernando Torres became the first player to score two hat-tricks in the history of the Confederations Cup when he scored four goals against Tahiti on Thursday night. Torres scored his first hat-trick against another Oceania representative, New Zealand back in 2009. David Villa also picked up a hat-trick in the … Continue reading Confederations Cup Round Up
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Oduamadi earns a hat-trick as Nigeria overruns Tahiti 6-1
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles opened their 2013 Confederations Cup account with a 6-1 drubbing of Polynesian nation, Tahiti. Tahiti’s team of just one professional and a host of amateurs, ranked 138th in the world and were competing in their first ever major tournament. They however have a golden moment to celebrate when Jonathan Tehau headed … Continue reading Oduamadi earns a hat-trick as Nigeria overruns Tahiti 6-1
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NFF and Eagles Settle Bonus Dispute; Nigeria to face Tahiti Today
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Football Federation and the Super Eagles have settled their bonus rift and a pacified Eagles team will face Tahiti today in their opening fixture at the on-going Confederations Cup in Brazil. The players were angry over unpaid bonus money promised to them after they beat Kenya 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier last … Continue reading NFF and Eagles Settle Bonus Dispute; Nigeria to face Tahiti Today
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