Tag: fifa
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We’re happy to be in the play-offs and we’ll give it our best shot – Ekong
Captain William Troost-Ekong said on Wednesday morning that the Super Eagles will give the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco next month their very best shot. This comes as the Super Eagles continue to quietly delight in the 4-0 win over Bénin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday that sent Nigeria…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: Eagles will battle Bafana with confidence – Ekong
Nigeria captain William Ekong has assured fans that there will be no panicky or arrogant style in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man-of-the-Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Mali to win 5th-straight African title
Pius Ayinor Nigeria’s D’Tigress have cemented their dominance in African women’s basketball, by winning their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title with a lovely 78-64 victory over Mali. The game was played Sunday night in Abidjan. The Malians started off with their supporters and won the first quarter 26-21. And as in their precious three games…
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