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Davido features in 2022 World Cup soundtrack
Nigerian musician Davido is among the artists featured in the official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year. FIFA announced this via a statement published on their website on Friday, saying the song titled Hayya Hayya (Better Together) was the first of the select singles for the tournament. “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles up two places in FIFA ranking despite missing World Cup
The Super Eagles moved up two places to No. 30 in the world in the latest ranking released by FIFA on Thursday. The leap was despite the Eagles’ inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, going out on away goal rule after drawing 1-1 with Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Tuesday. Details later…
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FG sets up panel to investigate Abuja stadium violence
The Federal Government has set up a panel to investigate the violence that resulted after the Super Eagles game against Ghana’s Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, which was made available to our correspondent. Irate fans went on rampage, destroying all…
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Eguavoen steps down, NFF disengages Super Eagles’ technical crew after Ghana loss
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down as the team’s technical adviser with immediate effect. The Nigeria Football Federation disclosed this in a statement by released by the commuinications department on Thursday. The NFF also said it has withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the…
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How Zambia doctor died during Super Eagles game – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sorrow over the death of FIFA/CAF Medical Officer, Dr Joseph Kabungo, who died on Tuesday after the FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria and Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr Kabungo was appointed as Doping Control Officer for the match. “We are terribly shocked at this sad development.…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup
Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after drawing 1-1 with Ghana in the second leg World Cup play-offs at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday. The Eagles had earlier played a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Kumasi on Friday. It meant Ghana qualified for the World Cup on away goals rule. Details later…
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Abramovich ‘blinded’, suffer skin peel after suspected poisoning
Roman Abramovich suffered a suspected poisoning along with Ukraine peace negotiators earlier this month that caused the skin to peel off their faces and temporary blindness, sources said. A representative for Abramovich confirmed earlier on Monday the oligarch had suffered the reported symptoms but refused to give any further details. The Chelsea FC owner was allegedly poisoned just weeks ago…
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Italy miss out of 2022 World Cup after losing to Macedonia
European champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo. Aleksandar Trajkovski picked up the loose ball in the 92nd minute, drove forward and fired a sensational winner from outside the area. The goal sparked wild celebrations on the North Macedonia bench, while Italy’s players and coaching staff…
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Why US didn’t sanction Chelsea owner, Abramovich like UK
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky asked President Joe Biden in a recent telephone call not to impose sanctions on Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich because he might prove to be a useful intermediary in peace talks with Moscow, it emerged on Wednesday. As a result, the White House persuaded the Treasury Department not to go ahead with plans to hit Abramovich alongside…
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