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NFF APOLOGISES AGAIN OVER SUPER EAGLES FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has again apologized to Nigerians for the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This formed part of the resolutions reached at the federations executive committee meeting held yesterday in Abuja to discuss critical issues in the nations football sector. The NFF also reacted to the invasion of the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja by fans who were […]

todayApril 6, 2022 62

Foreign

MILAN MISS CHANCE TO MOVE 3 POINTS CLEAR AFTER 0-0 DRAW

Ac Milan were held to a 0-0 home draw by Bologna, leaving them one point clear at the top of Serie A. Wins by defending champions Inter Milan and second-placed Napoli at the weekend put pressure on Milan to respond. But the hosts struggled, with French forward Olivier Giroud's header, well saved by Lukasz Skorupski, being their best first-half effort. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench after the break, but […]

todayApril 5, 2022 68

Foreign

TENNIS OFFICIALS TO INTRODUCE STRICTER PUNISHMENT FOR ON-COURT MISCONDUCT

Tennis officials say they will hand out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct. The ATP told players it was also reviewing its penalties for serious violations and repeat offenders. Recall that Australian Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of $60,000 after the 26-year-old's outbursts at Indian Wells and the Miami Open earlier this year, while German Alexander Zverez was also thrown out of the Mexican Open after hitting the umpire's chair with […]

todayApril 5, 2022 54

South East

RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FC LOSES TO LOBI STARS

Rangers International Fc of Enugu yesterday resumed their Nigeria Professional Football League campaign with a 2-0 loss to Lobi Stars after a two-week mid-season break. The Benue based side after an overhaul of their coaching staff as well as management bounced back with a comfortable home victory at the Aper Aku stadium winning their first in six games after losing 5-3 to Rangers Fc at their new adopted stadium Awka […]

todayApril 4, 2022 51

Sports

PAUL ONUACHU SCORES HAT TRICK FOR GENK AGAINST EUPEN

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu bagged a hat trick for Genk yesterday night against Eupen, despite being snubbed by former Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen for the World Cup playoffs loss against Ghana. The Ebedei product was on target on the 11th, 45th and 80th minutes respectively, with the first two goals from the penalty spot. With his latest heroics, Onuachu has struck 21 goals in all competitions this season.

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Sports

NFF APOLOGISES TO NIGERIANS OVER FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR 2022 WORLD CUP

The Nigeria Football Federation has offered an unreserved apology to the Federal Government and Nigerians for the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals holding in Qatar. NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi expressed regrets that the team failed to qualify despite the enormous support of the government and the fans who came out to support them at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja […]

todayMarch 31, 2022 71

Sports

FIFA AND CAF TO PUNISH NIGERIA AFTER 1-1 DRAW WITH GHANA

There are indications that Nigeria might face sanctions from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after thousands of fans invaded the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch, following a 1-1 draw with Ghana yesterday. The result meant the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being the first time since they missed out on the 2006 edition in Germany. The angry supporters attacked Ghanaian […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 75

Sports

NFF PURCHASE 20,000 TICKETS FOR HOME FANS

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) say they have purchased 20,000 tickets for Super Eagles fans. According to them, this is in line with their commitment to getting full home support in todays FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff final battle against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, confirmed this to newsmen while the […]

todayMarch 29, 2022 64

Politics

PDP ANNOUNCES DATE FOR ANAMBRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESSES

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced date, for the Anambra State repeat elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, said the party had slated today March 29, 2022 for the conduct of the repeat Congress in 12 Local Government Areas of the State, adding that the party is expected to elect Local Government Area Executive Officers and one National Delegate per Local Government Area. […]

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