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Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup – Rohr

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Former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has said it will be disappointing if the team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West Africans missed out on a place at the last edition of the mundial hosted by Qatar. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the 2026 qualifiers, recording three draws and one defeat...

I Had Sleepless Nights After AFCON 2021 Mistake – Okoye

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I Had Sleepless Nights After AFCON 2021 Mistake - Okoye

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has revealed that he had a sleepless night after his error cost the Super Eagles a place in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that a few minutes into the second half, Youssef Msakni fired a shot from outside the penalty area, which Okoye should have done better with but couldn’t,...

Panama Wins USA For The Copa America Knockout Rounds

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Panama Wins USA For The Copa America Knockout Rounds

On Thursday, USA’s hopes of qualifying for the Copa America knockout rounds was left hanging after Panama's shocking 2-1 victory. A stormy Group C battle in Atlanta saw both sides finish with 10 men as Panama came from behind to snatch a victory which reignites their Copa campaign after an opening loss to Uruguay. The game turned on a moment of...

Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs NFF’s Decision To Hire Foreign Coach

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Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs NFF’s Decision To Hire Foreign Coach

Former Super Eagles defender George Abbey has backed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign Technical Adviser for the team. Following the Eagles’ poor showing against South Africa and Benin Republic on matchday 3 and 4 in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the NFF executive committee announced that a foreign coach, who will...

My Transition Into Golf Was Tough – Osaze

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My Transition Into Golf Was Tough – Osaze

Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that it was not an easy task for him to transition into golf. Recall that Osaze is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school on Tuesday. However, in an interview with Channels Television’s Sports Tonight, the former West Brom star stated that golf gives him time to be...

Germany To Face Denmark In Euros 2024

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Germany face Denmark In Euros 2024

Germany, in this Saturday’s last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund at their final group stage match. After almost a decade of struggles at major tournaments, Germany were riding high after dominant wins over Scotland and Hungary to start the Euros. Germany however came crashing back down to earth against Switzerland and were on course for defeat, before Niclas Fuellkrug’s stoppage...

Historic Partnership Formed Between Omega Power Ministry, Dembava FK Lithuania (Photos)

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Historic Partnership Formed Between Omega Power Ministry, Dembava FK Lithuania (Photos)

HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), and the President of Dembava FK Lithuania football club have announced a partnership aimed at discovering and developing football talent in Nigeria. Under this partnership, the President of Dembava FK Lithuania will visit Port Harcourt to scout for talented players to join their team in Lithuania, Europe. The...

Copa America 2024: Six Countries Qualify For Quarter-Finals

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Copa America 2024: Six Countries Qualify For Quarter-Finals

At least six teams have booked their places in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals. The USA have been eliminated from the competition, following their 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday night. The defeat, combined with Panama’s 3-1 win over Bolivia, left the Americans in third place in the group. Uruguay advanced as Group C winners, and Panama progressed into the quarter-finals as...

Main Reason I Left Barcelona For Chelsea – Guiu

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Main Reason I Left Barcelona For Chelsea – Guiu

Chelsea new signing Marc Guiu has explained the main reason why he decided to depart Barcelona for the London club. The Blues triggered the striker’s £5million release clause and he has now signed a five-year contract with the option of a further year. “My main reason for wanting to sign for Chelsea was the football and sporting project the club is...

Brazil To Face Uruguay In Copa America Quarter-Final

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Brazil To Face Uruguay In Copa America Quarter-Final

Brazil to face Uruguay on Saturday after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Tuesday, in the Copa America quarter-finals. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means...

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