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Alex Iwobi, Odion Ighalo, arrive Super Eagles Asaba camp for AFCON 2019 qualifier against Seychelles on Friday

AFCON Qualifier: Ighalo, Iwobi, Ajayi hit camp

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…

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Super Falcons Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby, calls 30 home-based professionals to camp

France 2019: Dennerby calls 30 to camp

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…

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Read more about the article Victor Moses does not like the pressure in football
Former Nigeria international and on-loan Chelsea player, Victor Moses says he would rather enjoy football and not feel the pressure after he and Fenerbhce teammates battled to a 2-1 home win over Sivasspor

Victor Moses does not like the pressure in football

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…

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Read more about the article FRANCE 2019: VAR approved for FIFA Women’s World Cup
VAR (video assistant referee) will be used for the first time in a senior women game at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

FRANCE 2019: VAR approved for FIFA Women’s World Cup

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…

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Nigeria's Super Eagles at Russia 2018
Nigeria's Super Eagles

Russia 2018: Rojo returns to haunt Nigeria as Argentina progress

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…

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Ahmed Musa of Nigeria
Nigeria's Ahmed Musa

Musa brace brings Nigeria back into contention

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…

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The Super falcons of Nigeria
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.

Super Falcons edge Gambia in AWCON Qualifier first leg

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…

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Nigeria's Super Eagles goal keeper Francis Uzoho makes a save during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.
Nigeria's Super Eagles goal keeper Francis Uzoho makes a save during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.

Russia 2018: Nigeria loses final friendly 0-1 to Czech Republic

Tomas Kalas's first-half winner condemned an uninspiring Nigeria to a 1-0 defeat in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium in Schwechat, Austria on Wednesday. It was a second successive defeat in four days for the Super Eagles, a disappointing conclusion to preparations ahead of a sixth World Cup appearance for the West Africans, who have to…

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The Nigeria's Super Eagles during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.
The Nigeria's Super Eagles during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.

England 2-1 Nigeria – Iwobi with consolation goal at Wembley

Nigeria’s World Cup Preparation continued with a 2-1 loss on Saturday. The Super Eagles hit back at the start of the second half but resilient England held on for the victory at Wembley. Chelsea defender Gary Cahill celebrated his return to England’s squad and stepped up his claims for a starting place against Tunisia in Volgograd on 18 June by opening…

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Andy Gift of Nigeria punches from Dayana Castillo of Colombia during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 Group A match between Colombia and Nigeria at Bayil Stadium on September 29, 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jamie McDonald - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Andy Gift of Nigeria punches from Dayana Castillo of Colombia during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 Group A match between Colombia and Nigeria at Bayil Stadium on September 29, 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jamie McDonald - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Media accreditation process launched for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018

FIFA has announced that the media accreditation process for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in France from 5 to 24 August 2018, is now open via the FIFA Media Channel.

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Nigeria have qualified for every FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception.

Nigeria and Ghana confirm tickets for France 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria have maintained their status as one of the teams that have qualified for every FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception. They did this in emphatic fashion on Saturday after seeing off South Africa 6-0 in the final qualifying match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State. Monday Gift, Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo…

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Lagos City Marathon: Top stars arrive, ready to conquer in Lagos

Top stars expected to add glamour to the February 6 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have all arrived in the Center of Excellence and they have been talking tough as they all have their eyes on winning the juicy prizes on offer in Saturday's 42km race.

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