Tag: Morocco

Weekend recap: In Case You Missed It

Tinubu visits Abu Dhabi shortly after G20 Summit Morocco laments as the country experiences the first deadly earthquake in nearly a century President Tinubu strikes deals with Euro-Asia countries Multiple…

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All African Teams Exit 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as France Defeats Morocco 4-0

France sent a resounding message in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as they secured a spot in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for a mouthwatering showdown against Australia. Their…

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Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup third-place match

On Saturday, the Croatian national soccer team defeated Morocco, 2-1, to finish third in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The game began with a raucous back-and-forth. Croatia would…

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Morocco becomes first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals after shocking victory over Portugal

Youssef En-Nesyri secured Morocco's historic 1-0 victory against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in their World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday.  At Al Thumama Stadium, the Atlas Lions achieved history by…

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Nigeria broke under APC – Atiku; Electricity workers demand a reversal of power sector privatization

Nigeria broke under APC – AtikuNigeria, Morocco to sign 7,000km gas pact todaySupreme Court affirms Chukwuma Ifeanyi as Ebonyi PDP governorship candidateNiger Delta militants at war over pipelines surveillance contractElectricity…

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Expired vaccine: Donors gave us vaccines with residual shelf lives – Nigeria’s Health ministry | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Win for Tunisian town facing landfill crisis as government backs down Work has begun to…

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OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back, Algeria to cut gas supplies to Morocco | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Gunmen release dozens of Nigerian students abducted in May Nigerian gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more…

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Officers gunned down, Major kidnapped as bandits break into NDA; Zuma seeks public donations for his legal fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Officers Gunned Down, Major Kidnapped As Bandits Break Into NDA Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the…

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BREAKING: COZA Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo reacts to rape accusation by Busola Dakolo

Following the revelation by wife to popular singer and celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo in an interview published by Y!TV on Friday, accusing the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of…

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Caster Semanya has been barred from running in the 800m race in Morocco

Despite Switzerland's highest court rejecting an IAAF request for eligibility regulations to be reimposed on Olympic champion and intersex athlete Caster Semanya, she has been denied from participating in the…

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#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify

It was a dramatic end to the final games of Group B, and as Nordin Amrabat put it ‘VAR is BS’. I certainly won’t go ahead to discredit VAR but…

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#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Goodbye Morocco as Ronaldo’s scores a header | Spain battle hard to defeat Iran

The Atlas Lions of Morocco has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a crushing 1-0 defeat to Portugal courtesy a 4th-minute bullet header from Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, therefore,…

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#WorldCup 2018: Is Africa ready to win the World Cup anytime soon?

After the first round of games in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and all the African teams have taken to the playing turf in Russia at least once or twice,…

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The Late 5: MURIC says Nigerians begged it not to sue Falz, Nigeria and Morocco signs 3 agreements and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday signed agreements on a 5,660 km long Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), a chemical…

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What is happening across North Africa is unacceptable | Says ECOWAS on slave auctions

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Marcel Alain de Souza said it would not take lightly the maltreatment of its citizens across countries in Northern Africa.…

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CHAN: Super Eagles to meet Libya, Rwanda, Eq. Guinea, see other groups

Nigeria will meet 2014 champions Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea in the group stage at the 5th African Nations Championship taking place in Morocco, January 13 – February 4, 2018.…

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Why Nigeria must oppose Morroco’s admission into ECOWAS – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reportedly opposed moves by Morocco to be admitted into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). At its 45th annual general meeting…

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[The Legislative Blog]: What on earth are Senator Bukola Saraki and others doing in Morocco?

We do not know what the mission is but what we do know is that Senate President Bukola Saraki has led a delegation of senators to Morocco and they have…

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[The Presidential Blog] Did anyone at the Presidency really know about Buhari’s latest phone call?

A statement from the Royal office in Morroco says King Mohammed VI held a phone call with President Buhari yesterday where he inquired about his health status and commented on…

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It’s here! CAF Africa Beach Soccer hits Lagos

When you hear the words beach soccer, what comes to your mind? Sun? Bikinis? Fun? Action? The Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, taking place in Lagos, is here and…

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Buhari leaves Nigeria for Climate Change Conference in Morocco (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for the climate change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. See photos:

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Missing Bauchi plane returns to Nigeria from Morocco (PHOTOS)

The Bauchi state government, has welcomed back home, the state-owned aircraft, reported to be missing. The plane, Embraer ERJ 145 landed in Nigeria from Morocco- where the state government claimed…

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Forget it, GEJ will not apologise for Morocco ‘phone call’ fiasco – Foreign Minister

by Godwin Akanfe The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, on Tuesday  said President Goodluck Jonathan cannot be held responsible for the purported telephone conversation with the King…

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“I did not talk to King of Morocco” – President Jonathan admits it was a lie

by Kolapo Olapoju As opposed to the claim by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted that he did not have a telephone conversation with King Mohammed…

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CAF picks Equatorial Guinea new hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey   Equatorial Guinea has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the replacement-host for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco was originally…

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CAF disqualifies #Morocco from AFCON 2015 over refusal to host tourney

by Mark Bassey The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has stripped Morocco of the right to host next year's African Nations Cup, while also disqualifying the North African nation from participating…

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Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama calls on CAF to postpone Nations cup

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper and Lille FC first goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has implored the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to cancel next year's African Cup of Nations (AFCON), due to…

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Why Stephen Keshi was sacked – NFF boss

by Isi Esene New NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has given an insight into why Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi was sacked. He said the decision was made effectively in the…

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“This is not the end of the world for me” – Keshi remains upbeat despite sack

by Mark Bassey Despite being sacked as Head Coach of the National team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains upbeat about the prospects of his coaching career. Shortly after being axed as…

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#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the 'African Cup of Nations'. The North African country made the announcement on…

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