Independence Day Dinner: Osinbajo entertains guests to ‘Nigerian swag’
Osinbajo, who spoke on a lighter note, said one of the distinct attributes of the Nigerian person was the “Nigerian Swag.”
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Tag: World Cup
Pre-World Cup: Eaglets bow to Senegal
Signs that it could turn out a bad day in the office for the five-time world champions manifested when forward Wisdom Ubani picked up an injury during the team’s warm ...
Women’s World Cup winning coach Ellis ponders switching to men’s game
Ellis, who clinched her second World Cup with the win over the Netherlands in July, will take charge of the US team for the final time in a friendly against ...
Bosnia coach changes mind on resignation, stays in charge
Prosinecki had said he was stepping down after Sunday’s 4-2 defeat at Armenia in their Euro 2020 Group J qualifier
Euro 2020 qualifiers: Croatia ease past Slovakia, Wales edge Azerbaijan
The Croatians hit the woodwork three times in the first half in Trnava and Slovakia keeper Martin Dubravka pulled off several good saves
Iranian women can watch World Cup qualifier in stadium – Official
Iranian female fans will be allowed entry into the stadium to watch men’s football World Cup qualifying match coming up in October in the Islamic Republic.
World Cup debut will motivate us — Diogu
D’Tigers captain, Ike Diogu, has revealed that the current players in the team are pumped up to give a good account of themselves at the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup ...
30 Years After: Ebonyi soccer fans remember Okwaraji
Ebonyi football fans on Monday remembered the late Nigerian midfield maestro, Samuel Okwaraji, who died on Aug. 30, 2019 at the National Stadium, Lagos during a World Cup qualifier against ...
Draw for African preliminaries for 2022 World Cup held + full fixtures
The draw for the first round of African qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was made in Cairo on Monday
FIFA want 32 teams at Women’s World Cup
In a document seen by The Associated Press, FIFA asked council members on Friday to approve adding eight more teams within days and without a formal meeting.
Oshoala nominated for World Cup goal award
Asisat Oshoala’s goal against Korea Republic at the Women’s World Cup has been nominated for the Goal of the Tournament award.
Nwora releases D’Tigers’ preliminary World Cup list
D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora, has released a 44-man preliminary roaster ahead of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup in China, after weeks of scouting.
2019 FIFA WWC: Miedema double helps Netherlands beat Cameroon to seal last 16 spot
Vivianne Miedema scored twice to become Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer as the European champions beat Cameroon 3-1 on Saturday.
Super Falcons coach talks tough ahead of clash with France
Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, says the team will not defend against hosts, France, in their last group A game at ongoing Women’s World Cup in France.
Semenya hopes to inspire South Africa at women’s World Cup
The Double 800 meters Olympic champion, Caster Semenya, hopes she can be an inspiration to the South Africa team competing at the women’s World Cup after paying a visit to ...
Thailand manager apologizes to fans after historic loss to US
The general manager of Thailand’s women national soccer team apologized to fans on Wednesday after the record 13-0 defeat by world champions the United States in the World Cup in ...
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.
Free-to-air partnership with FIFA on World Cup events great opportunity for Nigerian viewers – BON
The newly-signed partnership agreement between Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and world football governing body FIFA offers great opportunity for Nigerian football fans, BON’s Acting Chairman, Godfrey Ohuabunwa, has said.
Breaking: FIFA President Infantino reelected for second term
He succeeded Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has increased the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup and proposed key changes to the Club World Cup
Flying Eagles didn’t make good impression – Akanni
Ex-international, Wahidi Akanni on Tuesday, said that the performance of the U-20 Flying Eagles at the ongoing World Cup in Poland was not impressive.
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