Harry Awurumibe, Live in France The camp of Nigeria’s Super Falcons was thrown into a wide jubilation on Wednesday night shortly after Argentina miraculously came from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Scotland in the last Group D match at Parc des Prince, Paris as players and officials celebrated the final result which may help their course at the ...
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AITEO Cup 2019: Enyimba, Rangers, 4 Premier League teams bite the dust
Harry Awurumibe No fewer than six Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs today crashed out of the AITEO Cup 2019 edition with eight-time league champions- Enyimba International and AITEO Cup defending champions-Enugu Rangers international being the biggest causalities. Enyimba who are fresh from winning the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League title few days ago, were hoping of winning the Aiteo ...
Read More »Hopeful Dennerby, Falcons return to training ahead Round 16
Harry Awurumibe , Live in France After observing a one day break, the Super Falcons this morning returned to serious training to prepare for the Round of 16 showdown with any eventual opponent this weekend. Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby had given the players a day off yesterday to recover from the crunchy duel against France Les Bleues on Monday at Roazhon ...
Read More »Dennerby gives Super Falcons day off
Harry Awurumibe , Live in Frances After a disappointed outcome of Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to host nation, France yesterday in Rennes, Super Falcons have been given a day off to clear the cobwebs in their heads. Head Coach Thomas Dennerby who is still in pains over the loss last night told the players to take some time off their tough training ...
Read More »France vs Nigeria tie: Super Falcons sad over loss
Harry Awurumibe, Live in France It was a sorry sight in the Super Falcons dressing room at Roazhon Park in Rennes yesterday after a controversial penalty goal gifted France an underserved 1-0 win over Nigeria in the Group A last match. The Super Falcons were almost successful in their game plan to pick a point from the sold out match ...
Read More »AITEO Cup: Rangers/Lobi clash headlines Round of 32
The pairing of 2018/2019 CAF Champions League campaigners Lobi Stars of Makurdi and CAF Confederation Cup contenders Rangers International of Enugu is the pick of the Round of 32 fixtures of this year’s AITEO Cup men’s competition. Both heavyeweights lock horns at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna on Wednesday. There is another all-NPFL tie, between Rivers United and Akwa United ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »France vs Nigeria: Falcons hold last minute training for France showdown
Harry Awurumibe, Live in France Determined to get at least one point that will ensure that Nigeria moves to the Round of 16, Super Falcons Head Coach Thomas Dennerby this morning took his team to a last minute training ahead of tonight’s crucial tie against France in Rennes. The team had yesterday completed its training session but Dennerby opted to ...
Read More »France 2019: Day of decision starts tomorrow, Group A teams fight for vital points
Harry Awurumibe, Live in France With all the 24 teams participating in the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup in France playing two matches each since the preliminary stage started one week ago, Group A teams will tomorrow complete their three first round games. The teams that will play their last group matches are host, France which will tackle Nigeria in ...
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