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Tag: Nigeria

Peseiro, Blanc, and more - who could take charge of Africa's elite

Peseiro, Blanc, and more – who could take charge of Africa’s elite

April 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As international football cools, federations will search for new managers, try to pin down old ones, and face the hard questions. Deolu Akingbade looks at the major managerial races in Africa.

Awoniyi, Union Berlin, Nigeria, and a very weird love story

Awoniyi, Union Berlin, Nigeria, and a very weird love story

April 15, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade analyses the meteoric rise of Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi and his excellence in the Bundesliga while looking at the long road it took him to get there.

What happened to African nations during the international break?

What happened to African nations during the international break?

April 6, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade shares his opinion and checks his predictions for the playoff matches that will decide which five countries book their tickets to Qatar.

What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

March 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at the ten African teams vying for five tickets to Qatar and analyses their hopes of qualification to Qatar.

Victor Osimhen - From goal-shy striker at Wolfsburg to Napoli's main man

Victor Osimhen – From goal-shy striker at Wolfsburg to Napoli’s main man

October 12, 2021 by Kelan Sarson

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has found his feet in Serie A, much to the delight of supporters in Naples.

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

May 17, 2018 by Joe Moon

Joe Moon takes a look at five young stars set to showcase their talents on the biggest stage at this summer’s World Cup.

Where is FIFA? - Part 3

Where is FIFA? – Part 3

March 3, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore continues his “Where is FIFA?” series of articles with another tale from the football world.

African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier

African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier

November 19, 2014 by Matt Carter

For those vying for the remaining six slots at the African Cup of Nations, an anxiety doused final date awaits, writes Matt Carter.

AFCON qualification - the week previewed

AFCON qualification – the week previewed

October 10, 2014 by Matt Carter

AFCON qualification reconvenes this weekend and with Morocco drawing ever closer the action promises to be at its captivating dramatic best.

AFCON qualificatiers expose Ghana and Nigeria cracks

AFCON qualificatiers expose Ghana and Nigeria cracks

September 8, 2014 by Matt Carter

On what was a breathless weekend of AFCON qualification action, Nigeria and Ghana paid the price for contentious decision making post Brazil 2014.

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