Tag: World cup
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Penalty kick heartbreak for Salah as Senegal advance, Cameroon stun hosts Algeria
There was heartbreak for Mohamed Salah and the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday as they suffered another dramatic penalty kick shootout defeat to Senegal. The result meant they lost out on qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup billed for Qatar in November and December.
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BREAKING: Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup
Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, following a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday. The Super Eagles failed to defeat the Black Stars in Kumasi, as they were only able to draw 0-0.
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We’ll surprise Nigeria to secure World Cup ticket – Ghana
Otto Addo, the coach of Black Stars of Ghana, says his team will surprise Nigeria’s Super Eagles by securing the 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket in Abuja. Addo told newsmen at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s match that he was optimistic of victory.
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Nigeria v Ghana: I am not under pressure, says Eguavoen
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen says he is not under pressure in their return match against the Black Stars in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs on Tuesday. Eguavoen told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that he was rather motivated to achieve success knowing all Nigerians collectively want Nigeria to be in Qatar for…
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Qatar 2022 playoffs: Black Stars arrive Abuja for Tuesday’s showdown
The Black Stars of Ghana on Monday afternoon arrived in Abuja for the return leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Ghanaian team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 1:35 p.m.
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Accepting defeats in life is part of a healthy path – Mancini
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has taken to social media to express his disappointment after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup. The Azzurris have missed qualification for Qatar 2022 after losing to North Macedonia on Thursday night. Mancini posted: “Football can sometimes be a merciless metaphor for life.
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Falconets earn World Cup ticket after trouncing Senegal 7-2 aggregate
Nigeria’s national under-20 women football team on Saturday in Benin City earned a ticket to the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica.
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Mancini’s mother slams son’s selection in Italy playoff defeat
The mother of Italy coach Roberto Mancini has been critical of his team selection after their World Cup playoff defeat to North Macedonia. Marianna Puolo also took aim at Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. Marianna said: “Yesterday could’ve gone better, but this is football, sometimes
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World Cup play-off: Ex-Super Eagles coach hails Super Eagles performance against Ghana
Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian (Chairman) Chukwu, has hailed the Super Eagles for an outstanding performance against the Black Stars of Ghana at the first leg of their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off.
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FIFA World Cup playoff: Odd goal separates Egypt, Senegal as Tunisia win
A fourth-minute own goal by Senegal’s Saliou Ciss was enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off in Cairo.