Tag: Aisha Buhari Cup
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Onyema gifts Super Falcons 20m after South Africa defeat
Allen Onyema, the President of Air Peace Airline, has compensated the Super Falcons past and present teams with the sum of ₦20 million. This is contained in a statement by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Wednesday. It said that Onyema presented the cheques to the various teams after…
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Aisha Buhari Cup: Sports minister urges Super Falcons to keep their heads up in defeat
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday urged the Super Falcons to raise their heads up in spite of the 2-4 defeat by the Banyana Banyana of South Africa at the just-concluded Aisha Buhari Cup. Dare stated this when he visited the subdued Randy Waldrum ladies in the dressing room after…
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South Africa defeat Nigeria to win 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup
Bayana Bayana of South Africa defeated Nigeria 4-2 to win 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup in Lagos. The final match was played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, TheNewsGuru reports. The South Africans opened scoring on 6 minutes from an own goal by Alozie Michelle. The Bayana Bayana quickly added a second goal from…
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Aisha Buhari Cup: Super Falcons beat Mali Eagles in thrilling opener
Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Wednesday began their quest for gold in the maiden Aisha Buhari Cup on a bright note, beating the Mali female Eagles 2-0 in the opening match. The match, played at the remodelled Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly known as Onikan Stadium, was watched by personalities, including FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Gov.…
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FIFA recognises, endorses Aisha Buhari Cup as ranking tournament
World football governing body, FIFA, has endorsed the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament as a ranking tournament.