Belgium have joined world champions France as joint leaders of the FIFA world rankings released Thursday, the first time in the table’s 25-year history that top spot has been shared. Belgium have notched up a pair of wins, including victory…
Pinnick in charge of France, Uruguay quarterfinal duel (Guardian)
President of Nigeria Football Federation and member, Executive Committee of Confederation of African Football, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, has been picked as the Match Commissioner for Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal game between France and Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. Pinnick,…
Sokoto donates Hajj seat, house to Eagles player, Shehu (Nation)
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Monday, honoured Super Eagles player, Abdullahi Shehu of Sokoto state origin with a donation of a hajj seat and a four bedroom house complex. Tambuwal announced the donation while receiving the star…
Argentina vs Nigeria: Ahmed Musa, a threat to us — Argentina fans admit (Punch)
Some Argentina fans who are in Russia to support their nation have described Ahmed Musa as a big threat to their continuous stay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Some of the Argentines in separate interviews with the News Agency of…
2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil opens criminal probe against fans (Thestatesman)
The Brazil federal public prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal investigation against Brazilian fans who recorded and spread an indecent video while staying in Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Federal District…
Super Eagles and Marcus the pig at the World Cup -Reuben Abati
There has been nothing in recent memory like the build up to Nigeria’s first match at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Football is Nigeria’s greatest unifier: when it is football, our compatriots drop all ethnic, religious…
Top goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history (Nation)
It cannot be denied that the 2018 FIFA World Cup will continue to spring more surprises especially with Russia’s stunning 5-0 victory in a thrilling opener against Saudi Arabia last Thursday. Moreso, with another spectacular performance from Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo popularly…
S’Eagles physically, mentally ready for Croatia (Independent)
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr said on Thursday that Super Eagles are “physically and mentally ready” for their first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals coming up on Saturday against Croatia. Rohr, a former German international defender, who coached…
World Cup: Super Eagles land in Russia (Guardian)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Nigeria National team departed from Austria earlier on Thursday with native attires as they chose to be different from the other 31 teams who…
No plans yet for Merkel to attend FIFA world cup in Russia – German Government (Punch)
No plans have been made yet for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Russia, deputy government spokesperson Martina Fietz said on Friday. “At the moment there are no plans of such a trip,…
