By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has directed all offices to close by 1p.m. on Tuesday, so as to mobilise support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The match is scheduled to take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, by 6 p. m Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe,...
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Otto Addo, the coach of Black Stars of Ghana, says his team will surprise Nigeria’s Super Eagles by securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket in Abuja. Addo told newsmen at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s match that he was optimistic of...
The Black Stars of Ghana squad have arrived in Abuja ahead of the second leg clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria which will be held at the National Stadium. The Super-Eagles had formerly visited Ghana in the first leg of the World Cup qualifier which ended in a goalless...
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will give free bus rides to fans as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved full capacity for the MKO Abiola Stadium ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff between Nigeria and Ghana on Tuesday. A statement by the ministry noted...
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team “will defend with 16 players” when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday in the second leg of an African World Cup play-off. “What I mean by 16 players is that each one must make the effort of two players,...
Canada qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Sunday with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Jamaica in Toronto. Goals from Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Junior Hoilett and an Adrian Mariappa own goal secured all three points after Canada dominated throughout against a Jamaica...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are fully focused and ready for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff battle with Ghana’s Black Stars. Nigeria made a debut World Cup appearance in 1994 and the players have confirmed they are determined to put up a performance that will earn Nigeria...
The Vice Chancellor of University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, has promised that the university would host the best editions of the Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in 2024. The Vice Chancellor said this while speaking to journalists at the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang on Sunday. University of Jos won...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday evening in Abuja resumed training ahead of their second leg 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team had returned to Nigeria in the early hours of Saturday after...
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC on Saturday defeated EFCC Football Club of Abuja 1-0 in a Nigeria National League (NNL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Match Day 7 2021/2022 NNL encounter was played at the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The result means the Ilorin...
Most footballers are currently with their national teams either fighting for a place at the World Cup. Before this international break, 14 countries had already booked their tickets to Qatar. Yesterday, 5 more countries followed suit, bringing the total number of qualified to 19. Qatar was the first team to...
Algeria’s Desert Foxes on Friday beat hosts Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-0 in Douala for a crucial lead in their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff. The 2019 African champions scored through Islam Slimani in the 40th minute of the first leg encounter to tip the balance of the fixture...
A fourth-minute own goal by Senegal’s Saliou Ciss was enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off in Cairo. Ciss was incredibly unlucky when a shot from Mohamed Salah was pushed on to the bar by Edouard Mendy before striking the...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday in Kumasi held the Black Stars of Ghana to a goaless draw in the first leg of their 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the titanic clash played at the Baba Yara Stadium saw Ghana...
The Super Eagles will received the sum of €12.2m (N5.6bn) from FIFA if they qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The competition which will feature teams from 32 countries, will be taking place from November 21 to December 18. If the Super Eagles team defeats the Blacks Stars...
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has called for massive support for the Super Eagles during their return leg match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Kola Daniel, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday that Dare was hopeful that...
Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday morning departed Abuja for Kumasi for the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles who had been training in Abuja for the crucial clash departed...
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has begged President Muhammadu Buhari not to call the Super Eagles ahead of their world cup qualifier with Ghana. Instead, Reno urged Buhari to call the Black stars. The aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan made this statement on his official Twitter page. Recalled...
Manchester United have held “positive” talks with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag about the vacant manager’s job at Old Trafford, it was reported on Wednesday. Ralf Rangnick has been in charge of the misfiring Premier League giants on an interim basis since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November...
Manchester United FC midfielder, Paul Pogba said his World Cup winner’s medal was among the items stolen during a recent burglary at his home. The France international spoke last week of his family’s “worst nightmare” after his house was broken into while his children were asleep in their bedroom....