Tag: Costa Rica
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Super Falcons beat Costa Rica 1-0 to end seven-match winless run
The Super Falcons of Nigeria ended their Revelations Cup adventure on a positive note after defeating Costa Rica 1-0 at the Estadio León in León de los Aldamas in the early hours of Wednesday. New girl, Esther Okoronkwo scored Nigeria’s only goal in the encounter to give Nigeria its first win first time in about…
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: HotSports awaits Trophy Tour to launch big plan for Super Falcons
Renowned sports marketing company, HotSports says it is at an advanced stage of baking an elaborate plan for a huge boost from Corporate Nigeria for the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons’ campaign at the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
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Qatar 2022: Costa Rica down Japan 1-0 to throw group E open
The Samurai Blue of Japan couldn’t replicate the fine form that saw them come from behind to beat the German team 2-1 in their group E encounter last week. The Japanese were stunned 1-0 by Costa Rica courtesy of an 81st-minute goal from Keysher Fuller. Costa Rica were drubbed 7-0 in their opening game against…
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Qatar 2022: Harvest of goals as La Furia Roja of Spain thrash Costa Rica 7-0
The La Furia Roja of Spain today mauled Costa Rica by 7-0 in the group E opener at the Al Thumama Stadium to send signals to other footballing nations represented at the Mundial that they are in for serious business. Gavi sends in a pass to Dani Olmo who swivels nicely before dinking it over…
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Gusau hails Rivers United, encourages Eagles B, Bayelsa Queens to learn from defeats
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has reacted to a number of matches by Nigeria’s representative teams across the world on Wednesday, praising Rivers United FC for standing strong to emerge as the only Nigeria team left in continental club competitions after a midweek of action across Africa.
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International Friendly: Costa Rica beat Super Eagles 2-0 in San jose
Qatar World Cup bound Conmebol side, Costa Rica defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria by 2-0 early Thursday morning before bidding their fans goodbye in a friendly encounter for them before the Mundial kick-starting on November 20.
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International Friendly: Super Eagles face Costa Rica in San Jose today
All is now set for the face-off between the Super Eagles B side and Costa Rica in an international friendly game in San Jose. The match is expected to serve as a test match for Costa Rica that’s World Cup-bound and serve as Super Eagles preparatory game for AFCON qualifiers in March.
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Costa Rica 2022: Falconets land in Abuja after World Cup exit
After passing the night openly at Istanbul airport, the Falconets landed in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday following their ouster from the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation and the representative of Minister of Youths and sports, Toyin Ibitoye were on ground to receive the team at…
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Costa Rica 2022: Falconets target semi final ticket against Netherlands
The Dutch, who emerged from a tough Group D that included United States of America and Japan, eliminating the Americans in the process, would not be a walk in the park for Chris Musa’s girls, but the two-time runners-up say they are aware of this fact.
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Falconets set perfect group stage record after edging Canada 3-1
The Nigeria team on Wednesday at the ongoing 10th FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica advanced to the quarter-finals in grand style.