By Alltimepost.com Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Fun she Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as …
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Four-time champions the Golden Eaglets on Friday morning defeated Mexico 4-2 in the semi-final to set up a final clash with West African rivals Mali, who had earlier defeated Belgium 3-1, at the Estadio Sausalito in Vina Del Mar, on Sunday. Mexico, who were also beaten by the Eaglets in the final two years ago in the United Arab Emirates …
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Sunday Oliseh has been unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation as coach of the Super Eagles. The 40-year-old was the overwhelming favourite to be handed the role after the ‘Big Boss,’ Stephen Keshi, was shown the exit door by the NFF two weeks ago. On Wednesday, Oliseh finally signed a contract with the NFF which ties him to the Super …
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The victory for Nigeria ensured they finished second in Group E, and sets up a clash with Germany in the next round. The Hungarians also qualify as one of the best third-placed teams and will face Serbia in the knockout stages. Awoniyi scored in each half of their last Group E fixture. His first goal came in the 33rd minute, …
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The guilty pleas of former top Fifa official Chuck Blazer have been detailed with the release of papers from a 2013 hearing in New York. He says that he and others on Fifa’s executive committee agreed to accept bribes in conjunction with the choice of South Africa as 2010 World Cup host. Mr Blazer says he also accepted bribes over …
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Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Flying Eagles on their victory against hosts Senegal in the final match of the 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) on Sunday in Dakar. This information is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati. It said President Jonathan joined other football-loving …
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President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) has received the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, which is on a tour of all 24 nations that qualified to take part in the seventh edition of the global finals in Canada this summer. At a forum with Nigeria’s Young Professionals at the Eko Hotel, NFF president Pinnick introduced the surprise addition to the …
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Organizers have confirmed that tickets of the match between Nigeria and Australia at the 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup have been sold out. The Super Falcons will face the Oceania country at the Winnipeg Stadium in the city of Winnipeg on June 12. Located in the capital city of the State of Manitoba in Canada, the 29,000-seater stadium, the venue …
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On Sunday night, Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the latest installment of the El Clasico. Both teams come into the tie with differing forms. Lionel Messi has been spectacular for the Catalans, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men are struggling bad, with Cristiano Ronaldo off colour. It promises to be a tasty affair. And no doubt, this game might probably determine …
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The Golden Eaglets failed to clinch the bronze medal at the CAF U-17 Championship, after they were beaten 3-1 by Guinea on Sunday. Victor Osimhen put Nigeria a goal up in the 28th minute, with his fourth goal of the competition, before Guinea drew level in the 34th minute, thanks to of Aboubacar Toure. Abdoulaye Jules Keita then scored twice …
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