Tag: Confederations Cup
Confederations Cup: Host Russia begin with 2-0 victory
Russia cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand as the hosts made a confident start to the Confederations…
Osaze Must Return, Eagles Stars Advise Keshi
Many members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have declared that they would not mind having controversial West Bromwich Albion attacker, Peter…
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Spain to play Brazil in Confed Cup final
Spain have edged out Italy by penalties to book a dream date with host nation, Brazil at the Confederations Cup…
World Cup: FIFA, Brazil Govt Hit Back At Critics
FIFA and the Brazilian government dismissed suggestions Monday that next year’s World Cup will be staged at the cost of…
Coach Sacked Over Nigeria, Spain Match
Gus Poyet was sacked as Brighton boss Sunday night — while working on live television. He found out he had…
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Spain send Nigeria home, book date with Italy
Spain set up a Confederations Cup semi-final reunion with Euro 2012 final victims Italy after beating a resilient Nigeria 3-0…
Romario Slams Brazil Over Spending On World Cup
Former Brazil forward Romario has described FIFA as “the real president of Brazil” and said the money spent on stadiums…
Keshi hopeful for Onazi’s return from injury
Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed…
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6-star Nigeria’s Super Eagles swamp Tahiti
BELO HORIZONTE, June 17, 2013 (AFP) – Nnamdi Oduamadi claimed a hat-trick as Nigeria shook off the jet lag to…
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Enyeama: Eagles Bonus row not settled yet
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil(AFP) – Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama said on Sunday that the row over bonuses that delayed…
Tahiti coach urges amateurs brave against Eagles
Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta says his motley crew of delivery men, PE teachers and accountants will put their hearts on…
Jet-lagged Nigeria may run into Tahiti ambush
BELO HORIZONTE (AFP) The 2013 Confederations Cup now has its full complement of eight teams after Nigeria’s Super Eagles belatedly…
Neymar opens Brazil’s perfect start against Japan
A scorching third-minute strike by Brazil poster boy Neymar set the hosts on their way to a 3-0 win over…
Nigeria Going Late For Confed Cup
African champions Nigeria, who stayed in Namibia after their World Cup qualifier in a row over bonus payments, have delayed…
Confederation Cup: 8 Home Eagles Make Keshi’s Squad
Eight players from the Globacom-sponsored Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, are among the 23 Super Eagles players that would represent…
Mikel Backs Nigeria To Win Confederation Cup
Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi is backing the Super Eagles of Nigeria to become the first African team to win this…
Nigeria eye Confederations Cup glory
African champions Nigeria are confident they will shine at their second Confederations Cup, nearly 20 years after their debut in…
FIFA Plans Tight Security For 2014 World Cup
A top FIFA official says the international football organisation will be stepping up security for the 2014 FIFA World Cup…
Sack Looms In Eagles
There are strong indications that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is planning to trim down the number of back staff…
International Friendly: Nigeria, Mexico Tie’ll Be Sellout
The proposed international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and El Tri of Mexico which will come up on 31 May…
Keshi Faces Daunting Tasks
Barely 10 days ago (10 February, 2013), Nigeria returned to reckoning in continental football with the victory of the national…
Yobo: I Can Now Retire
Nigeria’s captain Joseph Yobo is a happy man today that he has finally won a trophy with the Super Eagles…