Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, after they beat Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom…
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Nigeria are poised to secure their place in next year’s Fifa World Cup with a victory over Zambia at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. The Gernot Rohr’s led…
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Argentina On The Verge Of First World Cup Since 1970 – Draw Level With Peru
by Damilare Salami October 6, 2017Argentina are in danger of missing a first World Cup since 1970 after being held to a goalless draw by Peru. Only the top four in South American qualifying are…
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My Wife’s Relatives Will Kill Me If I Miss Next World Cup in Russia – Mikel Obi
by Arinze Ago August 3, 2017John Obi Mikel is nothing if not optimistic when it comes to Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Although Africa’s third round of qualifying only…
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Russia has stepped up security and scrambled to finish an $800-million stadium as it banks on the eight-nation Confederations Cup to gauge its readiness to host the World Cup next…
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Neymar, Coutinho, Marcelo Fire Brazil To Russia 2018 World Cup
by Damilare Salami March 29, 2017Brazil have become the first side to seal their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year. Their 3-0 win over Paraguay, along with defeats for Argentina and…
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A Lionel Messi penalty saw Argentina to a vital 1-0 win over Chile in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. The Barcelona star struck from the penalty spot in the 16th…
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We Are Desperate To Reach World Cup – Chris Coleman, Wales Manager
by Damilare Salami March 24, 2017Chris Coleman says he and his Wales side will be driven by “desperation” when they face the Republic of Ireland on Friday – a desperation to succeed but, more specifically,…
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Road To Russia 2018: Tottenham Flop Paulinho Nets Hatrick To Help Brazil Beat Uruguay
by Damilare Salami March 24, 2017Brazil recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Uruguay 4-1 in Montevideo on Thursday, with Paulinho grabbing a hat-trick in a win that all but cemented their place at…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Australia In Tight Corner After Drawing 1-1 With Iraq
by Damilare Salami March 23, 2017Australia lost ground in Group B of AFC World Cup qualifying as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq on Thursday. This was a fourth consecutive qualifying stalemate…