Germany’s World Cup winning coach Joachim Löw will be looking to lead Die Mannschaft to another World Cup triumph and will commence the journey in group F where they will square up against Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. I fully expect that Germany will breeze past this group despite the strength of the teams they... Read More

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June 11, 2018

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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Can Neymar and Brazil handle the huge expectations on their shoulders in Group E?

Brazil’s very own, Neymar, is unanimously the biggest star in Group E of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He will be looking to lead his Brazil side all the way to World Cup glory like great Brazilian legends before him like Pele and Ronaldo, to achieve the legendary status that befits his talent. Brazil... Read More

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December 1, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 1st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: #WorldCupDraw: Nigeria to tackle Argentina, Croatia, Iceland in Group D Why tricycles, motorcycles operations must not be phased out – Amaechi We warned Nigerians to avoid Libya – Dabiri-Erewa

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December 1, 2017

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2018 World Cup: Groups, matches, dates and venues

The draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has just been concluded at the Kremlin. All 32 teams who qualified for the finals now know their opponents at the tournament. The tournament is scheduled to hold between June 14 and July 15. Here’s the full list of fixtures, venues, and dates. (Time is... Read More

The News Blog

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December 1, 2017

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#WorldCupDraw: These are the countries Nigeria is likely to face ahead of tonight’s draw

The draw for the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will hold on Friday, December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace inside the Moscow Kremlin. This event which is part of activities leading to the competition is expected to kick off around 18:00 local time, which is 4pm Nigerian time. The attention of Nigerians will... Read More

Thinking Through

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November 16, 2017

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Russia 2018: NFF agrees on preparations, payment structure for the Super Eagles

Ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured Nigerians and the Super Eagles that there will be no challenges over funds. Why it matters: It has been a “tradition” of owing the players to the extent that they have to fend for themselves, in terms of traveling expenses, just like it... Read More

The News Blog

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October 12, 2017

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Holland, USA eliminated, Italy with a fighting chance, and more intriguing facts on the #Russia2018 Qualifiers

The World Cup qualifying stages is drawing to a close. YNaija looks at the teams who would be travelling in the December draw for the competition in Russia next summer, those who could still have a fighting chance and those who will definitely miss out. After a qualification process involving 209 national teams and lasting more than two... Read More

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October 7, 2017

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“I doff the cap for them” | Ekweremadu on Super Eagles victory

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu Saturday, congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory against Chipolopolo of Zambia – which made them qualify for the 2018 Russia World Cup. Senator Ekweremadu hailed the Nigerian team in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu. [ICYMI: Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018] He... Read More

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October 7, 2017

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Super Eagles victory “very sweet” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday, congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. [ICYMI: Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018] A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reads: President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on... Read More

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October 7, 2017

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Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Chipolopolo of Zambia today, played their final March to determine if Nigeria will be the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018. The first half ended goalless with Ogenyi Onazi leaving the field injured, Mikel Agu replacing him in the 30th minute, and got a booking in the 35th minute. Another... Read More

The News Blog

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September 2, 2017

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The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

Following the match between Cameroon and Nigeria for the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the Super Eagles defeat the Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, Twitter has been unable to hold back its excitement: Enjoy! Gosh! When we unite and show up as a nation we soar like super eagles with the heart of... Read More

Gist

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April 26, 2017

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FIFA to use video referees at 2018 World Cup

by Dolapo Adelana FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that video assistant referees will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia for the first time. “We will use video refereeing at the 2018 World Cup because we’ve had nothing but positive feedback so far,” he said at a congress of the South American... Read More

The News Blog

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December 2, 2016

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Eagles hungry to qualify for World Cup – Rohr

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the team is highly motivated to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Rohr, who spoke with AllAfricafootball.com, said the boys are hungry after missing out on the African Nations Cup back-to-back. “They are very motivated. To qualify for Russia is more than a dream, it is something... Read More

The News Blog

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October 5, 2016

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NFF lacks sufficient funds to prosecute Zambia game – Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick on Tuesday said the Federation lacks the sufficient funds for the Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifier game against Zambia in Ndola on Sunday. Pinnick said this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Sports. He said, “Nigeria was paired with former Africa Cup of Nations... Read More

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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Will Joachim Löw lead Germany to another World Cup triumph?

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Can Neymar and Brazil handle the huge expectations on their shoulders in Group E?

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 1st of December

2018 World Cup: Groups, matches, dates and venues

#WorldCupDraw: These are the countries Nigeria is likely to face ahead of tonight’s draw

Russia 2018: NFF agrees on preparations, payment structure for the Super Eagles

Holland, USA eliminated, Italy with a fighting chance, and more intriguing facts on the #Russia2018 Qualifiers

“I doff the cap for them” | Ekweremadu on Super Eagles victory

Super Eagles victory “very sweet” – Buhari

Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018

The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

FIFA to use video referees at 2018 World Cup

Eagles hungry to qualify for World Cup – Rohr

NFF lacks sufficient funds to prosecute Zambia game – Pinnick

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