Michy Batshuayi scored the winner for Belgium in their 1-0 victory over Canada in their opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar. Canada had a clear chance of opening the scoring early on but Alphonso Davies penalty was saved. The North Americans had two other penalty …
Read More »World Cup: Tunisia survive late scare in goalless draw against Denmark
African representatives Tunisia held on to pick a draw against Denmark in their opening game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar. The North Africans played a goalless draw with their European counterparts after surviving a late penalty call. In a raucous atmosphere at the Education City Stadium …
Read More »Pinnick’s decision cost Nigeria World Cup qualification —Rohr
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick made decisions that cost the Super Eagles a World Cup spot in Qatar, says former team boss Gernot Rohr. Pinnick’s leadership showed Rohr the door in December 2021, few months to the final round of the African qualification series for …
Read More »Mane to miss Senegal’s ‘first games’ at Qatar World Cup
Senegal will miss the services of star forward Sadio Mane in their first games at the FIFA 2022 World Cup billed to hold in Qatar. This was revealed by an official from the country’s football federation on Tuesday evening. Mane, who finished second behind Karim Benzema in the 2022 Ballon …
Read More »Flamingos out of World Cup after semifinal defeat to Colombia on penalties
Nigeria women’s U-17 football team, the Flamingos, have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup after losing to Colombia in the semifinal. The game, played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa in India on Wednesday, saw both sides end goalless at full time before the South Americans won 6-5 in …
Read More »NFF boss, Gusau, to lead cheer as Flamingos battle Colombia in W’Cup semi
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will be at the forefront of the support group when the country’s U17 girls, Flamingos tackle Colombia in the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Goa on Wednesday. The NFF boss, who has spoken with the …
Read More »Flamingos coach invites 35 players for World Cup preparations
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 35 players to camp as the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos commence preparations for the 7th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup taking place in India this October. The team have been told to report at the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja on Tuesday 30th …
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