Archives Tag: World Cup
Golden Moments In Sports: Nigeria’s First Ever World Cup Goal
April 19, 2022
The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup was yet another good opportunity for the Nigerian senior men’s football team to defy the odds and put Nigeria back where she belongs — where our nation’s football heroes past laboured to keep us. However, it is clear we will need another great chance. What happened to us? We … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Nigeria’s First Ever World Cup Goal
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D’Tigress Make Africa History As They End Their FIBA Women World Cup Campaign
April 19, 2022
Clearly regarded as one of the teams that would crash out of the tournament in its early stages, the world watched in awe as the Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history right in Tenerife at the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Before D’Tigress proved Africa’s strength to the world, no African team had ever … Continue reading D’Tigress Make Africa History As They End Their FIBA Women World Cup Campaign
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Golden Moments In Sports: Rio 2016 Olympics – D’Tigers Defeated Croatia
April 19, 2022
Who would have thought Africa’s Champions would pull a tournament upset and defeat Croatia to win their first match of the Rio 2016 Olympics, but they did —more-so in grand style. Surprise The Croatians had won two of their previous three games, and to the rest of the world it was only natural that the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Rio 2016 Olympics – D’Tigers Defeated Croatia
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Table Tennis: World Team Cup Battles Begin for Africa in Mauritius
April 19, 2022
22 teams across Africa will be battling each other at the 2018 ITTF African Championships (2018 ITTFAC) for a place in the 2019 ITTF World Team Cup (2019 ITTFWTC). Khaled El-Salhy, President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), believes that by the end of the championships in Mauritius, Africa would have both male and … Continue reading Table Tennis: World Team Cup Battles Begin for Africa in Mauritius
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FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
April 19, 2022
A total of twelve players have made the cut for D’Tigers next set of games in the FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifying series to be staged in Lagos between the 14th and 16th of September. D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora made the selection, with the 12-man team expected to be in camp on the 6th of … Continue reading FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
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Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
April 19, 2022
Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme, has opened up concerning his choice to reject big money offers from China for a place with Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The player had a very successful three-year run with former club HapoelBe’er Sheva, scoring 43 goals with 24 assists in 120 appearances. He won three successive league titles and the Isreali … Continue reading Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Unlucky Falconets Crash Out
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will be flying back home with their feathers clipped after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Spaniards in France on Thursday. The match, which was to determine which team would make it into the semifinal round of the competition saw, Spain dominate the Falconets from … Continue reading FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Unlucky Falconets Crash Out
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France 2018 W/C: Falconets to Face Spain in Quarterfinals
April 19, 2022
Our girls have done it again. The Nigeria women’s U-20 football team have booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. This means that the Falconets have progressed into the quarterfinals in every edition of the competition. However, the Chinese ladies came too close to breaking this … Continue reading France 2018 W/C: Falconets to Face Spain in Quarterfinals
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France 2018 W/C: Falconets To Get $10,000 On Qualification
April 19, 2022
Following a very timely visit to the Nigeria women’s U-20 football team’s campsite before their match against Haiti, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has pledged $10,000 to the Falconets if they make it into the quarter final round of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. U-20 Women’s World … Continue reading France 2018 W/C: Falconets To Get $10,000 On Qualification
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France 2018: Falconets Defeat Strong Haiti
April 19, 2022
Nigeria women’s national U-20 football team, the Falconets, edged tournament debutants Haiti 1-0 in a thrilling group stage matchup that took centre stage at the Stade de Marville, France on Thursday. Following a twist of fate that saw the Nigerian side suffer a 1-0 defeat to Germany in Monday’s game, both teams clearly had everything … Continue reading France 2018: Falconets Defeat Strong Haiti
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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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Davido Lights Up Paris After France’s World Cup Win
April 19, 2022
It is already common knowledge, that France beat Croatia in the finals of the 2018 FIFA world cup. By four goals to two, the French have the world cup trophy for the second time in its history. But did you also know that the country celebrated their victory with a live performance by Davido? The … Continue reading Davido Lights Up Paris After France’s World Cup Win
“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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Social Media Sports
April 19, 2022
Well-done Ndidi Among all players in Group D at the #WorldCup, #NGA‘s Wilfred Ndidi has recorded: ??Most tackles won (9) ??Most interceptions (10) Ball.Winning.Midfielder. pic.twitter.com/GTVBO002kT — Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2018 Congratulations, Sophia Omidiji! ??⚽?Super proud and stoked to have won player of the tournament in my very first tournament with an amazing group … Continue reading Social Media Sports
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