Tag: NIGERIA
75 Nigerian fans absconded in Russia – Foreign Affairs ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 75 out of 230 stranded Nigerian Football fans absconded in Russia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The ministry's...
Taiwo Awoniyi signs bumper new Liverpool deal
Former Nigeria youth international, Taiwo Awoniyi, has extended his contract at Liverpool.
The 20-year-old was snapped by the Reds in 2015 after impressive displays for...
World Cup: Nigerian Ambassador vows to bring stranded fans home
Nigeria's ambassador to Russia, Professor Stephen Davies Ugbah, has vowed to make sure the fans stranded in Moscow after the World Cup are seen...
Stranded Nigerian fans in Russia ordered to return
Dozens of Nigerian football enthusiasts who were victims of a scam have run out of money to buy tickets home from Russia.
The Nigerian ambassador...
After Russia woes, Nigeria turn attention to Amputee World Cup
With a disappointing FIFA World Cup winding down this Sunday, Nigerians have another shot at a global honour when the Amputee World Cup begins.
The...
FIFA begins investigation into Croatia, Nigeria clash
World football governing body, FIFA, has launched a new investigation into the Croatian team and federation following an incident that occurred during their Group...
Nigerians mock England after World Cup failure
Nigerians were apparently agitated by England's 'It's coming home' meme and chants throughout the World Cup.
The Africans stormed social media to mock their colonial...
You must answer when Steven Gerrad calls, Sadiq Umar explains Rangers...
Former Nigeria junior international, Sadiq Umar, has explained the motive behind his loan switch to Glasgow Rangers from AS Roma.
Sadiq, 21, spent the 2017/18...
The present crop of Nigerian leaders are morons – Charly Boy
Maverick entertainer, Charly Boy, on Thursday described the present crop of Nigerian leaders as morons and riffraff.
Speaking at the 2nd edition of the Cross...
Macron’s visit will break barrier between Nigeria and France – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday said the historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron will go a long way to break any...