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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Will Joachim Löw lead Germany to another World Cup triumph?
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…
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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…
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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Messi will look to finally conquer the world in Group D
The climax of the 2017/2018 club season made me realise that there is nothing more important in football than representing your country in the World Cup. All players – I…
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Super Eagles fall again ahead of #WorldCup2018
Another questionable performance from the Super Eagles ensured a 1 – 0 defeat to the Czech Republic in the Rudolf Tonn Stadium in Austria on Wednesday. The defeat translates to…
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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A
Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it…
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#WorldCup2018: How far can they fly? | Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles 23-man squad
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr released the final 23-man list that will head on the plane to Russia as Nigeria's representative at the World Cup from June 14. Rohr did…
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2018 World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, awards 3-0 victory to Algeria
World football governing body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for fielding an ineligible player in the match between Algeria and Nigeria on November 10. What happened: The NFF had…
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The Late 5: Nigeria to battle Argentina, Buhari congratulates Wizkid, and other top stories
Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pop stars, Wizkid and Davido for their wins at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Senior…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of November
Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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2018 World Cup: Nigeria is not afraid to confront any team – Rohr
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has said Nigeria is not afraid of confront any country, just hours to the Final Draw for the 21st FIFA World Cup finals. Rohr said this…
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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…
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FIFA increases World Cup prize money to $400m
Football ruling body, FIFA has increased the amount to be shared by 32 national teams competing at the 2018 World Cup to $400m (344 million euros). The prize money at the previous edition…
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ISIS wants to blow up the World Cup and they’re starting with Messi
In the wake of the euphoria emanating from the anticipation of the greatest football Mundial in Russia next summer, ISIS has issued a chilling threat to carry out an attack…
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2018 World Cup: Super Eagles must reach the semi-finals – Rohr
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has said his target is to ensure that the team qualifies for the semi-finals at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Rohr said Nigeria already…
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Nigeria can win the World Cup in Russia – Pinnick
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has said Nigerians can win the FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018. Pinnick said this during the official opening of the Federation’s…
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The U.S. is not going to the World Cup for the first time since 1990, and we blame Donald Trump
The last FIFA World Cup that didn't feature the United States of America was in 1986 in Mexico, but all that seems to have changed as the US National team…
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Egypt becomes second African country to qualify for the World Cup
Egypt has become the second African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after defeating Congo at Borg El Arab Stadium. Mohamed Salah scored the first goal in…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Nigeria is going to the World Cup and Bukola Saraki can’t keep calm
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have just beaten their Zambian counterparts to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Let's not even lie, all of us can't keep calm right now…
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FIFA expels Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women’s World Cup
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has expelled the Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women’s World Cup scheduled for France if its team qualified. The global football body also fined the African country…
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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…
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FIFA confirms more World Cup slot for Africa
by Azeez Adeniyi The FIFA Council during its meeting in Bahrain has confirmed that Africa could have as many as 10 teams at the 2026 World Cup after the allocation…
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Trump’s travel ban may affect US 2026 bid – FIFA
by Azeez Adeniyi World football governing body, FIFA has said US President Donald Trump's travel ban may affect the country's bid to host the World Cup in 2026. FIFA President…
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World Cup: FIFA to give Africa nine or ten spots
by Azeez Adeniyi FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he would make good his promise to increase the number of African teams in the World Cup to nine or ten.…
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FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams
FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup to a 48-team tournament in 2026. In a unanimous decision by the FIFA Council at a meeting in Zurich on Tuesday, the…
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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…
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Why Nigeria should not play in the World Cup – Dalung
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has said Nigeria does not need to participate in the World Cup, if the nation cannot win the tournament, Vanguard reports.…
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Brazil legend Carlos Alberto dies at 72
The captain of Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side, Carlos Alberto has died aged 72. The Brazil legend died in Rio de Janeiro following a heart attack. Alberto scored one of the…
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FIFA President, Infantino wants 48-team World Cup
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed the expansion of number of teams who participate in the World Cup to 48 adding a one-match playoff. Infantino said, “The next 32 (teams) would…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy