Tag: Fifa World Cup
The 10 smallest countries ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup
But the FIFA World Cup is also built on romance, on those rare, unforgettable moments when an underdog steps out…
Can Zambia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Zambia find themselves in Group E in the CAF World Cup qualifications, and right now, they sit in 4th position,…
Didier Drogba reveals one of his regrets
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he regrets not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup for Chelsea. Drogba,…
England women book World Cup final tie with Spain
Alessia Russo powered home England's third four minutes from time to send the European champions, semi-final losers at the last…
Sweden contain Japan fightback to reach World Cup semi final, to meet Spain
If Sweden, runners-up in 2003, are to get there they will have to win a semi-final in Auckland next Tuesday…
Scotland, Wales, Ukraine get new dates for World Cup play-off
The match had been due to take place in March but was postponed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Canada cruise to FIFA World Cup first time in 36 years
Canada last appeared at the 1986 Mexico tournament.
75 Nigerian football fans disappear in Russia after World Cup
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 75 out of 230 stranded Nigerian Football fans vanished in Russia after the 2018…
FIFA World Cup: Football’s biggest showpiece begins in Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup gets under way on Thursday, when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony…
100,000 extra tickets for FIFA World Cup matches allocated in first hours of sales
About 120,000 extra tickets for 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Russia have been sold in the first hours after…
FIFA World Cup trophy returns to Moscow after global tour
The much-coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy returned to Moscow after travelling to more than 50 countries during its over nine-month…
Nigeria deserves the best of FIFA World Cup – NBC
The Managing Director of Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC), George Polymenakos, on Wednesday in Abuja said Nigeria deserves the best of…
Photo News: FIFA World Cup Arrives Abuja
The FIFA World Cup arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, on Wednesday. It was received by officials of the Nigeria…
FIFA World Cup arrives Nigeria Wednesday
The original trophy to be handed over to the 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning team at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow…
Senegal qualify for World Cup, defeat South Africa
Senegal on Friday sealed a return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since their 2002 debut thanks…
All Africa Games: Nigeria Calls 35 Super Falcons To Camp
Interim Coach Chris Danjuma has invited to camp a total of 35 players in preparation for the Women’s Football Tournament…
Nigerian Teenagers In Germany For Copa Coca-Cola Int’l Camp
The world’s largest brand-supported grassroots football initiative, Copa Coca-Cola is hosting over 100 footballing teens from around the world, including young…
Kiev Loan Haruna To Anzhi In Russia
Russian Premier League newcomers FC Anzhi Makhachkala have secured the signature of Nigerian international Lukman Abdulkarim Haruna on loan from…
Adamu Back In Football Politics
There are strong indications that Dr. Amos Adamu is gradually having his way back to the politics of world football.…
Musa, Enyeama Nominated For Glo/CAF Award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday in Cairo announced the nominees for the 2014 African Player of the…
AFCON: Eagles In A Shaky Start
The Super Eagles got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence off to a shaky start with a scandalous…
Nations Cup Qualifier: Eagles Fully Regroup For Congo
Sunday Akintoye The Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in action after their last outing at the 2014 FIFA World…
Nigeria To Sign New Deal With Keshi Next Week
Taiwo Adelu The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has mandated its secretariat to conclude all arrangement for a…
NFF To Block Keshi’s Move To South Africa
Acting President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mike Umeh insists that Stephen Keshi would be persuaded to stay on…
FIFA Ranking: Eagles Soar 10 Places Higher
Adebobola Alawode It appears the second round berth that the Super Eagles of Nigeria achieved at the just concluded FIFA…
It Will Be War Against Brazil —Germany Coach
Germany coach Joachim Loew has warned hosts Brazil that his side will mean business when the teams meet in the…
Crisis Rocks NFF Over Maigari’s Sack
Adebobola Alawode & Sunday Akintoye This definitely is not the best of time for Nigerian football following the ouster of…
2 Die As Flyover Collapses In Brazil
A flyover has collapsed on vehicles in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing two people. The…
Nigeria Versus France: Lloris Predicts Penalties
France goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris reckons Monday’s round of 16 game between the Super Eagles and Les Blues could go down…
Mikel: No Star In Eagles
John Mikel Obi says the strength of the Super Eagles lies in their team work rather than individual ability. Mikel…