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Nigerian News / Sports

Retired ‘Show boy’ FIFA referee is dead

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 - by Admin III

One of Nigeria’s celebrated former referee, Festus Bolaji Okubule, has died. He passed on in a Lagos hospital on Tuesday. The death occurred after he took ill shortly after his …

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Sports

FIFA announces prize for 2022 Qatar World Cup

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022 - by Agency Report

Today, Friday, the International Football Association (FIFA) revealed the value of the financial prizes that the teams participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup will receive. And according to what …

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Sports

Exposed! How security laxity, inexperience fuelled fans’ invasion, vandalism of Abuja stadium

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 - by Ikenna Okonkwo

Days after Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled for Qatar, indications have emerged that lack of stadium security experience and mere laxity by operatives …

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Breaking News / Sports

Breaking: Despite failing to pick 2022 World Cup ticket, Super Eagles rise in latest FIFA ranking

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 - by Admin III

Less than 24 hours after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals scheduled for Qatar, the Nigeria is now rated as 30th best country in …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

[Breaking] 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs: Ghana 0-0 Super Eagles

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s Super Eagles a while ago on Friday played a goalless draw with the black stars of Ghana at the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs decided …

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2022 World Cup: FIFA reveals how much Super Eagles will get after securing ticket

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive the sum of €12.2m (N5.6 billion) from FIFA if they qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The competition which will feature teams from 32 …

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Sports

FIFA World Cup: Nigeria beat Senegal, edge closer to finals

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 - by Admin III

Two-time World Cup silver medallists Nigeria all but assured of a spot at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals after a sterling performance condemned Senegal’s U20 girls to …

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Sports

NFF celebrates former FIFA referee advisor, Linus Mba, at 81

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 - by Admin III

The Nigeria Football Federation has felicitated with one-time FIFA referee, one-time FIFA advisor on refereeing and the Federation’s Consultant on Refereeing for many years, Mr Linus Mba, as the erudite …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Super Eagles rise in latest FIFA ranking, 4 days after AFCON 2021 tourney

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 - by Admin III

Despite dropping out of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pushed up in latest February 2022 FIFA ranking. Nigeria is currently placed third …

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Sports

Super Eagles rise in FIFA rankings

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 - by Admin III

The Super Eagles have now shot to 31st best team in the world and third in Africa on the back of their impressive run at the AFCON in Cameroon. The …

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Salah, Messi, Lewandowski in FIFA best player award shortlist *See full list

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 - by Admin III

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr are among the Best Fifa Football Awards’ player of the year nominees. Salah is on the men’s shortlist with Paris St-Germain’s …

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Sports

Super Falcons drop in latest FIFA ranking

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 - by Admin III

Despite securing qualification for the final round of the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped 3 places in the latest ranking. The nine-time champions …

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