The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained their 51st position in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on Thursday. The three-time African champions also remained unmoved on the continent, maintaining their ninth spot. The Eagles’ Group D 2018 FIFA World Cup opponents, Argentina, are fourth while Croatia moved from 17th to 15th and Iceland […]
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FIFA has fined the Nigeria Football Federation 6,000 Swiss Francs (about N2,175,660.00) for fielding an ineligible player in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying match. The disciplinary committee of the body in a statement on Tuesday said the three-time African champions fielded Shehu Abdullahi who was ineligible for the qualifier against Algeria on 10 November
A referee, using a video assistant before making a decision.Photo: The Telegraph The video assistant referee (VAR) technology being tested at the Confederations Cup in Russia should be refined, the head of refereeing at world soccer’s governing body, FIFA said on Monday. “In general we have really good results but for sure … many aspects
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Chile qualified behind Germany from Group B to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals. after drawing 1-1 wiith Australia in their final group game. Euro 2016 winners Portugal will now face Chile in the last four on Wednesday (19:00 BST). Australia went ahead through winger James Troisi, before substitute Martin Rodriguez levelled from close range. World
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The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, have made yet another progress in the monthly FIFA world rankings, as they have now moved to the 38th position in the world. The Eagles, who climbed up two places from the 40th spot they were the last term, are now rated the fourth best team in Africa
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