Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Eagles 2-2 draw, good result say fans
Mixed reactions trailed the 2-2 draw the Super Eagles played with Liberia the Lone Stars in Monrovia on Saturday in the qualifying round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Giggs believes in “World-Class” Van Persie
Ryan Giggs believes Robin van Persie’s world-class goalscoring talent will prove the key to Manchester United regaining the Premier League title.
Nigeria already late for Rio 2016 Olympics — Ekeji
Nigeria is already late in beginning its preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to be hosted by Brazil, an official of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said.
Keshi: My worst, best football moments
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi’s place in Nigeria football history has a large space, having captained the Flying Eagles, the Super Eagles and now coaching the senior national team. In this interview with Vanguard he told his story; how he rose from grass to grace.
Ideye thumbs up home-based Eagles
Dynamo Kyiv forward,Brown Ideye has voiced his sentiments regarding domestically-based talent in the Nigerian squad that faced Liberia in a 2013 Africa Nations Cup qualifier in Monrovia yesterday.
Nation’s cup qualifiers: Nigeria plays 2-2 with Liberia
Abuja – Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday in Monrovia were held to a 2-2 draw by the Lone Stars of Liberia in the first leg of the final round of the 2013 Nations Cup qualifier. Omega Roberts of the Lone Stars opened scoring in the seventh minute of the encounter and added a second […]
Fans describe Falconets’ loss as unfortunate
Football fans on Saturday in Abuja described the Falconets’ loss to Japan in the third place match of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup as unfortunate.
Host, Japan beat Falconets 2-1
Hosts Japan concluded the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria to claim third place.
‘War’ of two presidents as Eagles battle Lone Star
The 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers which hold today across the continent have been taken to a new level with presidents of Nigeria and Liberia jumping into the fray, backing their teams to qualify for the event which begins on odd number years in South Africa for the very first time.
Don’t be intimidated by Japan, Maigari charges Falconets
President of the the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Aminu Maigari has reminded players of the U-20 Women national team, the Falconets on the need to be calm when they confront Japan for the bronze in today’s third place match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup which ends today.
