All posts tagged "Nigeria"
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2015 Women's World Cup
/ 10 years agoNigeria says it has avoided FIFA ban
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Football Federation says it has avoided a long-term ban by FIFA after in-fighting over the leadership...
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International
/ 10 years agoFIFA gives Nigeria last chance to avoid ban
ABUJA, Nigeria — FIFA has given Nigeria one last chance to avoid a “lengthy” ban that would prevent the reigning champion...
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International
/ 10 years agoNigeria returns to World Cup; Cameroon qualifies for first time
Nigeria is headed to a seventh World Cup and Cameroon qualified for its first-ever World Cup on Wednesday with semifinal victories...
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Analysis
/ 10 years agoDike brings international experience to Oklahoma St.
Courtney Dike was a revelation for Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s World Cup team that performed so well in Canada last month, leaving...
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2015 Women's World Cup
/ 10 years agoFIFA’s lastest threat against Nigeria could impact WWC qualifying
FIFA once again threatened Nigeria if “persons claiming to have been elected to NFF positions on 26 August 2014 and occupying...
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International
/ 10 years agoPetermann lifts Germany to U-20 World Cup title, besting Nigeria in extra time
MONTREAL, Canada — Lena Petermann’s goal in extra time lifted Germany past Nigeria, 1-0 in extra time in the U-20 Women’s...
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Analysis
/ 10 years agoIn U-20 Women’s World Cup final rematch with Germany, Nigeria has chance to join world’s elite
MONTREAL, Canada – Sitting high above Montreal’s city center, Nigeria U-20 women’s national team coach Peter Dedevbo was all business. He...
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International
/ 10 years agoGermany, Nigeria win semifinal matches to setup U-20 Women’s World Cup final, 2010 rematch
Germany will play in its third consecutive U-20 Women’s World Cup final against Nigeria on Sunday after Lena Petermann scored a...
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International
/ 11 years agoNigeria ban lifted, U-20s will play in World Cup
FIFA lifted Nigeria’s international ban on Friday after the country’s football federation leaders were reinstated, meaning the country’s U-20 women’s team...
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International
/ 11 years agoFIFA suspends Nigeria; World Cup-bound U-20 women could suffer immediate impact
The FIFA Emergency Committee announced on Wednesday that it has suspended the Nigeria Football Federation, effective immediately, due to government interference....
