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Tickets for three group-stage fixtures – the Netherlands v. Cameroon in Valenciennes on 15 June, Nigeria v. France in Rennes on 17 June and Sweden v. the USA in Le Havre on 20 June – have also sold out in record time
ProTV, a producer and provider of technical equipment and media services, and the Foundation for the Development of African Football (FDFA), have announced the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement for audiovisual production training and for providing services to media ensuring the coverage of sports competitions (especially football) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This partnership will allow providing training on various sites…
The Super Eagles have been rewarded by Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State for victories over the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday night. They were also rewarded for the win over Pirates of Seychelles. Nigeria defeated the Pirates 3-1 in the 2019 AFCON qualifiers last day game, last Friday and got a prestigious 1-0 win over seven–time African champions,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their winning ways on Tuesday with a defeat of Pharaohs of Egypt in an international friendly. The three-time African champions defeated Seychelles 3-1 in Asaba last Friday to complete an impressive run in the qualification series for AFCON 2019. They hosted Egypt, hosts of the 2019 elite African football tournament at the Stephen Keshi…
The national under 23 team of Nigeria restored hope the 2019 African championship with a 4-0 win over Libya on Monday. The Libyans defeated Nigeria 2-0 at home and needed just a draw to topple the Imama Amakpakabo boys. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and one from Uche Okereke sealed a 4-2 aggregate win for the Olympic team and a…
Former Nigeria international and coach of the Tanzanian national football team, Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed pride and honour in his latest achievement. The coach whose brace helped Nigeria to its second ever African Nations Cup title in Tunisia, 25 years ago, qualified Tanzania to its first Nations Cup appearance in 39 years. The Taifa Stars of Tanzania needed a win…
Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has said the team needs to improve play in the wake of the 3-1 win over Seychelles. Nigeria defeated the Pirates of Seychelles in the last game day of qualifiers for the 2019 AFCON. Goals from Odion Ighalo, Henry Onyekuru and Moses Simon ensured Nigeria secured a double win over the Island nation.…
The under-23 national team of Nigeria were beaten 2-0 by Libya in a qualification match for the African championships, on Wednesday. The team led by Imama Amakpakabo conceded the first goal just six minutes after kick-off in Ben Guardane. After the goal, Nigeria controlled play from the midfield but failed to convert. Goalkeeper, Adamu handled the ball outside the 18-yard…
Super Eagles Forward Odion Ighalo, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi arrived the team's camp on Monday ahead of Friday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Pirates of Seychelles. The match taken place at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, at 4pm, will see the Nigerian team file out without anything to lose as they have already…
Head Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Thomas Dennerby, has called 30 home–based professionals to camp for preliminary camping for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Goalkeepers Tochukwu Oluehi, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Christy Ohiaeriaku all make the list, as well as defenders Glory Ogbonna and Josephine Chukwunonye, midfielders Cecilia Nkwu, Amarachi Okoronkwo and Osarenoma Igbinovia, and forwards Alice Ogebe…
Former Nigeria international, Victor Moses says he rather would enjoy playing football without feeling the pressure. Moses disclosed this in a report by complete sports after Fenerbahce's hard fought 2-1 home win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig, on Friday. The 28 year-old is on an eighteen months loan deal stay at the club from Chelsea. His assist pulled…
FIFA, the international football governing body, has approved the use of VAR (video assistant referee) at this year's Women World Cup in France. The decision was reached upon recommendation by the body's Referees Committee, on Friday. The use of the VAR is to enhance decision making at the global showpiece. “CONFIRMED: The FIFA Council today ratified that Video Assistant Referees…
A late Marcos Rojo goal sent Argentina into the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ knockout stages in dramatic style. Needing a win to have any chance of progression, the defender volleyed La Albiceleste 2-1 in front in the 86th minute to break Nigerian hearts. Victor Moses's second-half penalty looked to be enough to earn Nigeria a crucial point, cancelling out a stunning…
Nigeria got their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ by beating tournament debutants Iceland 2-0 in Volgograd. The result means the race for second place in Group D will go down to the last game on 26 June. Ultimately, three teams will compete for a spot in the Round of 16 on the final day, with the…
The Super Falcons gave their qualification to the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) a big boost following a 1-0 away win against Gambia in the first leg of their final qualifying tie at the Independence Stadium, Bakau on Wednesday. Amarachi Okonkwo was the hero for the Super Falcons as her first-half strike sealed the win for the reigning…