Golden Eaglets know World Cup foes on Thursday
Former World Champions, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets, will on Thursday know their group opponents ahead of the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
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Brasilia to host opening, final matches of 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil
The Estádio Bezerrão in the Brazilian city of Brasília will host the opening match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup on October 26 and the final match on November 17.
Hosts Brazil beat Peru to win Copa America
Brazil won the trophy for the ninth time in a pulsating contest at the Maracana stadium.
Messi allays Argentina retirement fears
Argentina were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in Belo Horizonte overnight, with their semi-final exit ensuring the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has still never won his home continental tournament.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Henry sends France into last 8 with extra-time win over Brazil
France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil after extra-time at Le ...
Dani Alves dumps PSG
Dani Alves has announced that he is leaving Paris St Germain, although the 36-year-old did not reveal his future plans.
FIFA WWC: Australia fight back to beat Brazil as Marta scores landmark goal
Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women’s World Cup on Thursday, as an own goal from Monica capped a superb fightback and overshadowed a ...
FIFA Women World Cup: Cristiane’s hat-trick gives Brazil perfect start
Brazil’s Cristiane scored a hat-trick as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over women’s World Cup debutants, Jamaica, on Sunday to kick off their campaign in style.
Marta will not start Brazil’s Jamaica game – Coach
Brazil forward Marta will not start her team’s opening game against Jamaica at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday because of a thigh problem, coach Vadao said on ...
2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup to begin in October
World football governing body FIFA said on Friday that the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup slated for Brazil will hold from October 26 to November 17.
Barca failed to compete in loss to Liverpool – Messi
Lionel Messi has said FC Barcelona’s biggest mistake was failing to compete during the 0-4 defeat at Liverpool which sent them crashing out of the UEFA Champions League.
Golden Eaglets will do better in Brazil – Abdu Maikaba
Abdu Maikaba, Flying Eagles Assistant coach and coach of Plateau United on Monday, said that the Golden Eaglets would do better in the U-17 World cup scheduled for in Brazil ...
FIFA bans ex-Brazil football chief for life
FIFA on Monday slapped a lifetime ban on the disgraced former boss of Brazilian football, Jose Maria Marin, after a US court convicted him of massive corruption.
I’ll never match Pele’s goals tally, Mbappe says
World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe has often been compared to Pele but the Paris St-Germain striker does not think he will match the Brazil great’s scoring tally during his career.
Panama hold Brazil in Porto
Brazil's six match winning run has been halted by Panama, having been held to a 1-1 draw in Saturday evening's friendly at the Estadio do Dragao.
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers may face Argentina, Brazil, Canada
Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, has been placed in Pot 7 by the Federation of International Basketball ahead of the FIBA World Cup draw on March 16.
UEFA begins disciplinary probe of Neymar
Brazil striker Neymar is facing sanctions from European football body UEFA over remarks he made following the elimination of Paris Saint-Germain from the UEFA Champions League.
Neymar to continue treatment in Brazil
Paris St Germain forward Neymar will continue treatment on his foot injury in Brazil under the supervision of the club’s medical team, the French Ligue 1 side have said.
Brazilian nationals crave to speak Yoruba
Some Brazilians on Thursday in Lagos expressed their desire to speak Yoruba language in order to relate well with their Salvador compatriots, who speak the language in Brazil.
Nigeria, Brazil unveil $1.1b agricultural mechanisation programme
The Federal Government and the Government of Brazil on Thursday inaugurated 1.1billion dollar agricultural mechanisation programme that covers the entire agricultural value chain.
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