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Manchester United already have their eye on a Paul Pogba replacement

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Manchester United want Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to replace Paul Pogba should the World Cup winner force a move away from Old Trafford. Pogba admitted last month that he was looking to leave United after three years with Juventus and Real Madrid believed to be the sides most keen on his

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Ola Aina: I am not a finished product

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has played down the impression that his renewed form has made him a complete player following his excellent performance so far at the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Chelsea who narrowly missed out on selection for the Super Eagles last year’s FIFA World Cup has found his way into […]

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Great News? Nigeria’s Opponent, Iceland, Opt Out Of FIFA World Cup In Russia

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2018 0

There are indications that the presence of Iceland national team at the June 2018 FIFA World Cup may be marred with the latest diplomatic development between the country and Russia.   This development came as Iceland on Monday announced it would stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2018 World Cup in Russia over the poisoning […]

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2018 World Cup: Super Eagles opponents, Iceland announces boycott of tournament

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

Iceland on Monday announced it would stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2018 World Cup in Russia over the poisoning of a former double agent in Britain. “Icelandic officials will not go to the FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer,” a statement from the foreign ministry read. The EU member states have said it […]

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Pictures Of Stadia To Be Used In FIFA 2018 World Cup In Russia & Matches

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

The pictures of the stadia are shown below: Teams: 32 Playing venues: 12 Matches: 65 Opening match: Luzhniki Stadium Final: Luzhniki Stadium Average venue capacity: 49,300 seats Largest venue: Luzhniki Stadium (81,000 seats) Smallest venue: Kaliningrad Stadium (35,212 seats) Average no. of matches per venue: 5.33 Moscow Luzhniki Stadium | Capacity: 80,000 seats | Opening:

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Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria In Pot 4

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2017 0

Seedings for 2018 World Cup confirmed, Nigeria in Pot 4. The seedings for the 2018 World Cup finals draw have been confirmed. Peru became the last country to qualify for the tournament in Russia next year after beating New Zealand. FIFA is using its World Ranking which was published last month to seed all four […]

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We Have Invested $8.5b In Nigeria – World Bank

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

The World Bank Group says it has an investment portfolio of about 8.5 billion dollars scattered across states and regions in Nigeria to support inclusive economic development and youth empowerment. Mrs Olufunke Olufon, the Senior Communications Officer, World Bank Nigeria, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She stated that the investments […]

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FIFA To Pay Nigeria N4.5 Billion For Qualifying For Russia World Cup 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

Coach Gernot Rohr has warned against another pay strike at the World Cup if the country hoped to improve on their previous outings at the global tournament. Nigerian national football team German head coach, Gernot Rohr celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, […]

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‘Hungry’ Super Eagles owe Nigerians, says team Captain

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2017 0

Captain of the Nigeria’s Super Eagle, John Mikel Obi said young players in the team are ‘hungry’ to be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and want to make amends for a poor 2014 performance. The 30-year-old player told ESPN in an interview. The Nigeria’s team are in pole position picking up a ticket to […]

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Finishing Moves

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2017 0

Four goals to nil. Against the defending African Champions and bitter rivals Cameroon. After losing to South Africa, a team that had never defeated us competitively. At the same Uyo Stadium that people called cursed. That is how the Super Eagles won back the hearts of Nigerians. It was an apprehensive atmosphere for a lot […]