RUSSIA 2018
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World Cup 2018: A guide to last-16 ties
After 32 nations arrived at the World Cup, 16 are left standing in Russia. The group stage offered great drama…
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Lukaku, Kompany & Vermaelen all fully fit, Martinez assures
Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen are all fully fit and available for selection in Belgium’s World Cup last-16…
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Genort Rohr To Remain As Super Eagles Manager – NFF
Gernot Rohr will remain as Super Eagles coach despite the country’s early exit from the World Cup in Russia, the…
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Senegal fair play exit ensures no African presence in World Cup´s last 16
The World Cup’s round of 16 will feature zero African teams for the first time. Senegal were the last African…
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World Cup 2018: Mina’s winner send Columbia through to 2nd round as Senegal go out
The 20,000+ Colombia fans in Samara will toast a new hero on Thursday after Yerry Mina’s solitary goal sent them…
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World Cup: AITEO Commends Super Eagles, NFF
Nigeria’s leading energy solution company, AITEO Group, has lauded the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles, for their output…
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Pinnick: Preparations for AFCON 2019 to start now, says NFF still disappointed with World Cup ouster
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick was still somewhat downcast on Wednesday, but he assured…
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What referee Çakır told Mikel after not giving Rojo handball is not good for Football
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is adamant his side was robbed by the referee’s decision to not give Nigeria…
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Hector Cuper Resigns As Egypt Manager
Hector Cuper has left his role as Egypt manager after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the…
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World Cup 2018: New Balls for Knockout Stage
A new match ball will be used for the knockout stage of the World Cup in Russia, Fifa has announced.…
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Messi: God was with Argentina
Lionel Messi was always “confident” that Argentina would book a place in the last 16 of World Cup 2018, despite…
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Mikel : I Was So Close to Getting One Over Messi
John Obi Mikel was convinced Lionel Messi finally had nowhere to go before Argentina dumped Nigeria out of the 2018…
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Diego Maradona hospitalised after Argentina World Cup win over Nigeria
Diego Maradona has reportedly been taken to hospital following Argentina’s 2-1 win over Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. The…
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Drogba: Super Eagles were robbed by the referee
Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is disappointed at referee Cüneyt Çakır refusal to give Nigeria the second penalty…
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Queiroz Fumes at Ronaldo Not Being Sent Off for Elbow
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz launched a blistering attack on FIFA and the use of VAR following his side’s World Cup…
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Genort Rohr Says He Has No Pity For Messi
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says his side will show no mercy to misfiring Lionel Messi and Argentina at the Saint…
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Shaqiri, Xhaka Escape Bans For Controversial Celebration
Three Switzerland stars have escaped World Cup 2018 match bans but been hit with FIFA fines for their goal celebrations…
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Reckless’ Pique Tackle Causes Fury
Gerard Pique can consider himself a very lucky man indeed after staying on the pitch despite a two-footed horror tackle…
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Spain 2 Morocco 2: La Roja top group despite dramatic draw
Spain booked a last-16 World Cup clash with hosts Russia after a last-gasp 2-2 draw against already eliminated Morocco in…
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Dalic ignoring Nigeria & Argentina complaints ahead of Iceland clash
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has dismissed the concerns of Nigeria and Argentina as he prepares to rest key players in…
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Iran 1 Portugal 1: Santos´ men survive late Saransk scare after Ronaldo penalty miss
Mehdi Taremi wasted a gilt-edged chance after Karim Ansarifard’s penalty had thrown Iran a lifeline, but Portugal survived with a…
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Rohr lauds Musa ahead of Argentina clash, praises Mikel & Moses
Ahmed Musa might be dazzling in the World Cup sunshine but it was his hard yards in the bleak Russian…
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Idowu wants to make it Messi´s World Cup farewell
Nigeria must make sure Tuesday’s match against Argentina in St Petersburg is Lionel Messi’s last at a World Cup, says…
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Egypt keeper El Hadary makes history as World Cup´s oldest player
Essam El Hadary became the oldest player in World Cup history when he lined up for Egypt against Saudi Arabia…
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Uruguay 3 Russia 0: Suarez & Cavani strike as hosts miss out on top spo
Luis Suarez netted his second goal in as many World Cup games as Uruguay secured top spot in Group A…
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Saudi Arabia 2 Egypt 1: Last-gasp Al Dawsari earns consolation win
Salem Al Dawsari scored with the last kick of the game as Saudi Arabia ended their World Cup campaign with…
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Sampaoli drops Caballero, reveals Messi will star against Nigeria
Lionel Messi will respond to Argentina’s hour of need in the World Cup against Nigeria on Tuesday, according to head…
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Amaju Pinnick On FIFA Duty In Saransk
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the Organizing Committee for FIFA Competitions, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick…
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Amazing atmosphere guaranteed for Nigeria vs Argentina clash in St Petersburg
Never in the history of Saint Petersburg has it seen such an unending influx of Nigerians and Argentines. Large contingents…
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Super Eagles to go big to avoid going home early
Nigeria will give it her best shot when they tackle Argentina in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday to guarantee a fourth…
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