Tag: Mali
Gunmen kill six Niger security agents near Mali border
Gunmen killed six security agents in southwestern Niger, a security source and local resident said, in an area near the…
China To Dispatch 395 Peacekeeping Force To Mali
Officials say a 395-strong Chinese peacekeeping force is set to begin missions in Mali on behalf of the United Nations…
FIFA Blocks Mali From International Football
World football body FIFA on Friday in Zurich said all of Mali’s football clubs have been suspended from international competitions,…
Mali faces FIFA ban
Mali is facing a possible Fifa suspension after the country's sports minister missed a deadline to revoke his dissolution of…
Militants kill 11 Malian Soldiers Near Burkina Border
Malian Defence Ministry said on Monday that militants attacked an army post near the border of Burkina Faso on Sunday,…
French troops foil terrorist attack in Mali
French troops on Wednesday foiled a terrorist attack in northern Mali, neutralizing a depot of 15 mortar shells. According to…
20 killed in inter-ethnic clashes in Mali
Mali Security Minister Salif Traore said about 20 people have been killed in inter-ethnic clashes in central Mali. The clashes…
AFCON 2017: Ghana beat Mali 1-0, qualifies for quarter-final
Asamoah Gyan’s 21st-minute goal vaulted Ghana into the quarter-finals of the 2017 AFCON in Gabon as the Black Stars defeated…
Bomb explosion kills 47, injures dozens more in Mali
A suicide car bombing killed 47 people at a military camp in the northern Malian city of Gao on Wednesday,…
Oshoala scores 4 goals as Nigeria demolish Mali 6-0
Asisat Oshoala scored four goals as Nigeria began the defence of their women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a…
Nigeria to face Ghana, Mali, Kenya in women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title will begin with matches against Ghana, Mali and Kenya in…
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Iheanacho’s goal gives Eagles 1-0 win over Mali
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on Friday opened his senior international goal scoring account in just his third appearance to…
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17 Super Eagles players arrive France for Mali
A total of 17 Super Eagles players have arrived in France ahead of Friday’s international friendly match with the Malian…
Buhari seeks dialogue to resolve Burundi crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday urged the people and Government of Burundi to explore dialogue in resolving the current political differences…
Congo DR lifts second CHAN trophy after subduing Mali 3-0
Congo Democratic Republic has won its second trophy of the African Nations Championship. The national team beat Mali in the…
Mali edge out Ivory Coast for CHAN final
Mali who sent Nigeria out of the African Nations Championship in Rwanda, has qualified for the final on Sunday ,…
U-23 Nations Cup: Dream Team’s defence worries Akpoborie, Lawal
Taiwo Adelu The way Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team VI conceded goals after taking the lead in their last two matches…
NFF relieved Nigeria earned maximum points against Mali
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says the victory of the Dream Team VI over Mali in Sunday’s first group…
U-23 Nations Cup: Nigerians slam Dream Team’s approach against Mali
Taiwo Adelu Soccer loving Nigerians, who watched the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2015 match between Nigeria’s Dream Team…
U-23 Nations Cup: Nigeria survive Mali scare
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team narrowly ran away with a 3-2 victory over their West African rivals, Mali in…
Jihadist group Ansar Dine claims deadly attack on UN base in Mali
The jihadist group Ansar Dine (Defenders of the Faith) told AFP it was responsible for Saturday’s attack on a United…
Mali declares 10-day state of emergency following hotel attack
Mali’s government declared a 10-day nationwide state of emergency Friday evening after a jihadist attack on a hotel in the…
Eighty hostages freed, 3 killed in Mali hotel siege
Eighty hostages have been freed so far as special forces enter the besieged hotel, according to the state broadcast station.…
Gunmen hold 170 hostage at Radisson Blu in Mali
Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital Bamako today, seizing 170 guests…
Buhari congratulates victorious Golden Eaglets
On behalf of the Federal Government and millions of very happy and proud Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulates the…
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VIDEO – Nigeria v Mail: Highlights of U-17 World Cup final
The concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 saw Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament…
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U-17 WCFinal: Golden Eaglets beat Mali, retain title
Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in…
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U-17 WC Final: Mali can’t stop Nigeria, says Amuneke
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has boasted that Mali cannot stop the Golden Eaglets from winning the FIFA U-17…
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#FIFAU17WC: Nigeria, Mali set up all African final
Defending champions Nigeria and impressive outsiders Mali overcame Mexico and Belgium respectively in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World…
AFCON 2015: Nigeria to face Egypt, Algeria, Mali
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the result of draws for the final tournament of the Africa U-23…