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AFCON boss, Pinnick confident Egypt 2019 will be a success

Harry Awurumibe with wire report The President of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Amaju Melvin Pinnick has given assurance that this year’s finals, which hold in the Arab Republic of Egypt between 21st June and 19th July, will be a roaring success despite being the biggest –ever event in the history of the championship. Pinnick who is the President ...

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Nnadozie: I know Nigeria won’t lose to France

 Chiamaka Nnadozie made #FIFAWWC history against Korea Republic The 18-year-old reveals she’s the joker of the squad Nnadozie insists Nigeria will not lose to France By Ann Odong with Nigeria The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ has seen some superb goalkeeping performances, and among them is a record-breaking one from Chiamaka Nnadozie. Nigeria entered their second match against Korea ...

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France 2019: Pinnick inspired Super Falcons’ resurgence – Oshoala

Super Falcons’ assistant captain and goal-poacher, Asisat Lamina Oshoala has declared that the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick played a huge role in the team’s confidence-restoring victory over Korea Republic in their second group match of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup final last Wednesday in Grenoble.   Nigeria started off with a loss in their ...

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Nigeria, France in big World Cup tango in Rennes

The 28,000 –capacity Roazhon Park in Rennes is venue for tomorrow’s big FIFA Women’s World Cup clash between Nigeria and France, with group leaders Les Bleues already qualified for the knockout rounds and the Super Falcons looking for a ticket to that corridor.   Head Coach Thomas Dennerby took his charges through a pre-match final training session on Sunday at ...

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France, Nigeria clash: Africa’s hope, Super Falcons rounds off training in Rennes

Harry Awurumibe, Live in France Africa’s most likely surviving team in the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup final, Super Falcons this afternoon at Stade Edmond Blanchet in Rennes concluded their training regime as the players emerged from the two hours session looking confident that they can grind out a win tomorrow against host nation, France. All the players took part ...

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Super Falcons must be proactive, tactical – Falode

African champions, Nigeria must be proactive in their approach in order to earn a result against host nation and group leaders France at the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday, according to Member of the NFF Executive Committee, Aisha Falode.   “I must commend the Super Falcons for their approach and game plan against the Koreans in Grenoble on ...

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