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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. […]

todayMarch 29, 2022 97

Foreign

BLACK STARS TO ARRIVE ABUJA TODAY FOR SUPER EAGLES CLASH

The Black Stars of Ghana are expected to arrive Abuja today ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The encounter is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with 25 players, technical crew members and officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to arrive the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport aboard a chartered flight. Recall that the Black Stars of Ghana were held to […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 53

Sports

OLEKSANDR USYK’S RESUMES PLANS FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA REMATCH

WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight holder Oleksandr Usyk's team have resumed plans for a rematch with Anthony Joshua which is set to be scheduled this summer. The Ukrainian star returned to his home nation to help defend against the Russian invasion, but Usyk is now expected to continue his career later this year. Joshua has activated a clause for a rematch with Usyk after losing his titles in a […]

todayMarch 24, 2022 81

Sports

WE’RE READY FOR BLACK STARS – SUPER EAGLES STRIKER, VICTOR OSIMHEN ASSURES NIGERIANS

Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are ready to face the Black Stars of Ghana when both teams meet in a 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff on Friday in Kumasi. The Napoli striker in their first training session in Abuja yesterday said that the Super Eagles would do everything possible to beat Ghana and qualify Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this […]

todayMarch 23, 2022 52

Foreign

WEMBLEY TO HOST REVIVED FINALISSIMA MATCH BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICAN

Wembkey to host the revived Finalissima match between European champions Italy and Copa America winners Argentina on 1 June. European football's governing body UEFA and South American counterparts Conmebol agreed last year to play three editions of the intercontinental match. London was confirmed as the host city in December and UEFA now announced that the national stadium will be the venue for the first fixture since 1993. Diego Maradona played for 1991 […]

todayMarch 23, 2022 59

Foreign

NICK CANDY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES CHELSEA BID

Nick has improved his British-led bid to buy Chelsea Football Club following the addition of another large international backer to his Blue Football Consortium. Candy submitted a bid of over £2billion to The Raine Group last Friday but is now known to have increased this significantly after another large Korean financial institution joined his group over the weekend. Proof of the additional funds has been sent to The Raine Group […]

todayMarch 22, 2022 59

Sports

AS ROMA YOUNG GHANAIAN STRIKER AGREES TO PLAY AGAINST NIGERIA

AS ROMA young Ghanaian striker, Felix Afena-Gyan has finally accepted to play for the Black Stars after he previously turned down two invitations. Afena Gyan was called up twice during Milovan Rajevac's reign but did not show up, claiming that he was not ready for international football and wanted to focus on helping Roma. However, in a Twitter post, Afena-Gyan has now agreed to play for the four-time Afcon champions […]

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