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Falcons Last Chance
He walked into the press conference at the Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, shortly after the match against Australia which his team, the Super Falcons, lost 0-2, betraying no sign of worry. But once the interview with journalists got underway and he was asked by the TELL reporter what strategy the Super Falcons will adopt […] More
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Blatter Resigns
After much prodding, Sepp Blatter, on Tuesday, quit his job as President of the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, the world’s football governing body. While announcing his exit from the position to which he just won another re-election, the 79-year-old Swiss said his interest in the smooth running of the affairs of FIFA informed […] More
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Top FIFA Officials Arrested for Corruption
Seven top officials of FIFA were arrested on Wednesday in connection with alleged corruption. The arrests were made by the US Department of Justice over two criminal investigations into allegations of corruption involving the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids scheduled to be hosted by Russia and Qatar respectively. The seven were among 14 high-ranking […] More
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What’s The Hold up on Keshi?
The drama surrounding the long-running negotiations between the Nigeria Football Federation and Stephen Keshi, the coaching candidate for the Super Eagles, is unprecedented in the history of football-contract negotiations anywhere in the world. Since both parties indicated interest in working together again we have been regaled in the media with varying statements and positions by […] More
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Nigeria Drops in Latest FIFA Ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has dropped four places in the FIFA ranking for the month of April. According to the ranking released on Thursday, Nigeria dropped from 41st position to 45th position as a result of a run of poor form. A total of 135 Grade A international games, including 2018 World Cup qualifiers […] More
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FIFA Says No apologies for Timing of 2022 World Cup
The World Football governing body, FIFA, has said that it will not pay compensation to clubs and leagues unhappy about its plan to play the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December. Jerome Valcke, FIFA secretary general, speaking at a news conference in Doha on Wednesday, said, “There will be no compensation and no […] More
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Ronaldo Named World Footballer of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid striker, has been named the world footballer of the year for the second year in a row. The Portuguese captain beat the duo of Lionel Messi, Barcelona striker and Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich goalkeeper to win this year’s BallonD’or award. This year’s award makes it the third time Ronaldo has won […] More
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in UncategorizedFIFA Clears Switzerland Player Ukoh For Nigeria
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared a former Switzerland U-20 international, Steven Archibong Effiong Ukoh to represent Nigeria at full international level. The Nigeria Football Federation announced this on Thursday. The player, described as a versatile midfielder, was born on June 19, 1991 to Nigerian parents in Berne, Switzerland, and currently plays […] More
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I Received FIFA’s Letter – Amadu
Musa Amadu, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has debunked a report that he denied receiving a letter from world football governing body, FIFA that upheld the majority decision of the NFF 2014 Electoral Appeals Committee. “How can I deny receiving a letter that was addressed directly to me? I don’t know where […] More
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Nigeria Stagnates On FIFA Rankings
Nigeria did not move on the latest football ranking released by FIFA today, as the male football team appear stuck on the 42nd position. In October, the Super Eagles dropped five places to the 42nd position on the official FIFA ranking and following the performances of the male national team in the course of the […] More
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Courtney Dike Rejects NFF Match Bonus
Courtney Dike, Falconets star and Oklahoma State Football team forward has rejected the $7000 paid to her by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for participating at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. Dike said the opportunity to play for the Falconets is way better than any monetary gifts she could receive. The […] More
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Why Indian Footballer Died While Celebrating His Goal
Peter Biaksangzuala, an Indian player, who plays for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC, a club based in north-east Indian state of Mizoram, died while celebrating his goal for his club in a football match. His acrobatic goal celebration ended in a tragedy as he landed with his head. The 23-year-old landed awkwardly and suffered a serious spinal […] More