Tag: Russia 2018
Russia 2018: AITEO lauds Super Eagles
Nigeria’s leading energy solution company, AITEO Group, has lauded the senior national football team, Super Eagles, for their output at…
Russia 2018: ” We deserve to be out’’
The German senior national team has apologised to its fans following its group stage in Russia 2018 World Cup elimination.
Russia 2018: Argentina Bridge too long for Super Eagles to cross
In a match of contrasting styles that lived up to its billing, the Lionel Messi-captained La Albiceleste of Argentina fought…
Russia 2018: Maradona ‘fine’ after health scare
Argentina great Diego Maradona said he was fine after appearing to take ill during the South Americans’ World Cup win…
Super Eagles suffered stage fright
Nigeria may have suffered a bout of stage fright that ensured their early elimination at the World Cup in Russia,…
Russia 2018 Preview: Nigeria Vs Argentina
Tonight at St. Petersburg, Super Eagles and Argentina will battle for the second place qualification ticket in Group D of…
Russia 2018: 2 groups concluded, 4 Round of 16 qualifiers emerge
Four qualifiers for the Round of 16 in the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup emerged on Monday…
Russia 2018: FIFA fines Argentina, Croatia, 3 Swiss players
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Argentinian Football Association with a fine of 105,000 Swiss Francs and a warning.
Russia 2018: Teams’ standings after Matchday Two
Below are the current standings of all the 32 teams in the eight groups at the end of the second…
Russia 2018: English media expectations soar after flying start
The English media greeted the national side’s record World Cup win with a euphoria following regular flops by the now-transformed…
Russia 2018: African teams performance so far
There have been exceptional performances at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but the African teams have not…
FIFA Fan Fest celebrates 2.5m visitors milestone
The 2018 World Cup FIFA Fan Fest, venues created new World Cup stadiums to cater for non ticket-holding fans, have…
Super Eagles need all Nigerians’ support now – Onigbinde
Former Super Eagles’ chief coach Adegboye Onigbinde on Thursday at St Petersburg in Russia urged for more support for the…
Blatter attends Moscow match, says: “It’s my World Cup”
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter attended a World Cup match in Moscow on Wednesday, saying the tournament in Russia felt…
Russia 2018: Attendances pass one million mark – FIFA
More than one million fans have attended games at the World Cup, organisers FIFA said in a statement on Thursday…
Super Eagles set to battle Iceland
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in the southern Russia town of Volgograd ahead of Friday’s must-win FIFA World Cup Group…
Russia 2018: Enugu Govt. opens viewing centres
Enugu State Government has opened viewing centres for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, “Russia 2018” in strategic locations in Enugu…
Big brands battle off pitch at Russia 2018
Soccer fans on Wednesday craving a Kit Kat, Snickers or Bounty snack at Russia’s World Cup soccer stadiums need to…
Russia 2018: Iran permits women to attend public viewing centres
Iranian authorities have permitted women to access public viewing centres of the football World Cup after recent national and international…
Russia 2018: Teams’ standings after Matchday One
Below are the current standings of all the 32 teams in the eight groups at the end of the first…
Blatter will fly to Moscow for World Cup
Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will fly to Moscow on Tuesday, his spokesman told Reuters.
Saudi football team lands safely after engine fault
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday its national football team landed safely in the Russian city of Rostov.
Portugal, Spain good to go – Onigbinde
Coach Akinade Onigbinde of FRSC FC of Abujasays Portugal and Spain are teams to watch in the ongoing FIFA World…
Russia 2018: Fans urge Eagles to redeem Africa’s image
As the Super Eagles face Croatia on Saturday in their group D opener, football fans in Ebonyi have urged the…
Russia 2018: Putin says he can’t wish Saudi Arabia success today
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday joked he could not wish Saudi Arabia success in the opening match of the…
Russia 2018: Video review system makes debut
If the strongest advocates of Video Assistant Referees are to be believed, World Cup football will never be the same…
Russia 2018: Salah set for injury comeback
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay,…
Russia 2018: Sweden will enjoy less pressure without me – Zlatan
Sweden’s former striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, said on Thursday that the country’s team to the World Cup in Russia would enjoy…
Mourinho backs England to shine at Russia 2018
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed England to shine at the World Cup due to the depth of experience…
Russia 2018: Ugandan police issue security guidelines
Football loving Ugandans will have to abide by the extra security guidelines that have been put in place while they…