Aminat Omowunmi Bello put Nigeria in front in the 11th minute, and 60 seconds later, Flourish Sebastine made it two.
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World Cup following their two nil win against Italy on Wednesday.
The Three Lions – who sit top of Group C thanks to victories over Italy and Ukraine in March – will face Malta in Ta’ Qali on June 16 before hosting North Macedonia at Old Trafford three days later.
A stakeholder of Nigeria Football, Alhaji Aliyu Oroje Wammako made this pledge in Mendoza, Argentina on Tuesday, on the eve of the team’s crucial second game against Italy.
“The Appeals Committee is the last line of fairness and justice in our football, and justice must not only be done but must always be seen to be done. This is a very serious assignment and we have absolute trust and confidence in your ability and capacity to ensure that justice and fairness prevail whenever you are approached for adjudication.
Eze is in England’s squad for the first time for their Euro qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
FA chair Debbie Hewitt said: “We want to be known as a centre for successfully hosting major events.
Saka said: “I’m just really happy. There’s been a lot of talking and it’s been a while, but I’m here now. I think this is the right club, the right place to make the next step. It’s a beautiful club – look where we are.
This will be in order for them to reach the tournament’s semi-finals before their match against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
And since then, the name on the lips of many at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina has been Italy.
The England forward played a pivotal role in the club’s unsuccessful push for the Premier League title this season.
According to the statement, the ceremony will, among other things, witness the reveal of the 12 football clubs, two from each of the country’s six geo-political zones, billed to participate in the zonal play-offs, the first stage of the tournament. The six winners of the single-match zonal duels, billed to hold from 23-25 June at Eket Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, will qualify for the Naija Super 8 finals to be held from 7-16 July at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, where they will be joined by two wildcard entries.
Eddie Howe’s side failed to break the deadlock in a match they dominated, striking the post three times.
Two goals by Francesco Caputo and a strike from Sebastiano Luperto made it 3-0 for Empoli just after halftime.
The draw will be conducted at 13h00 Local time (10h00 GMT) by CAF at its headquarters in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
The Old Lady, who sit second in Serie A, were handed the punishment at a court hearing on Monday afternoon.
The appointment letter dated May 20, 2023 and signed by the President, Sunday Odebode reads, “I have the honour to inform you of your appointment as the Public Relations Officer of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria.
World football’s governing body was born after a meeting of representatives of several European nations in the French capital in 1904 and has since overseen 22 FIFA World Cups with the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup set to take place in Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in 60 days’ time.
Organized by renowned Nigerian footballer Ogenyi Onazi, the Ogenyi Onazi Football Scouting Clinic aims to create a platform for talented players to showcase their skills and open doors to professional opportunities in the world of football. With the event still days away, the overwhelming response from football enthusiasts across the nation reflects the immense passion and talent prevalent in Nigeria.
Next up for the two-time runners-up of the FIFA U20 World Cup is a clash with Italy at the same venue on Wednesday evening