Daily Archives: September 3, 2019

Nigeria eliminates Algeria, face Cote d Ivoire next

Harry Awurumibe. A second half goal against run of play scored by poster girl, Asisat Oshoala in the 59th minute of the match was all that Super Falcons of Nigeria needed to beat Algeria 1-0 at Agege stadium, Lagos today to qualify on 3-0 goals aggregate for the next round of Tokyo 2020 Olympics CAF qualifiers. The first half of ...

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FIFA Best Awards 2019: Americans set to claim all

Harry Awurumibe  Megan Rapinoe of the USA celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal with team mates Samantha Mewis and Alex Morgan during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Ge The United States of ...

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Again, African players missing in The FIFA Best Awards

Harry Awurumibe, Head, Abuja Bureau The world football governing body FIFA on Monday, announced the three finalists in each of the award categories in this year’s edition with no African player or coach making the cuts.  Egyptian star Mohamed  Salah, though, was snubbed despite winning the UEFA  Champions League with Liverpool and also claiming his second Premier League Golden Boot. ...

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