Tag: RUSSIA
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...
Ahmed Musa hails CSKA teammate, Sergey Ignashevich, on retirement
Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, has praised his former CSKA teammate, Sergey Ignashevich, who has announced his retirement from football.
The Leicester City player, who...
World Cup: Croatia end Russia’s fairytale run
Croatia ended Russia’s surprising World Cup run with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Ivan Rakitic scored the deciding penalty after...
Nigerian football fan seeks political asylum in Russia
A Nigerian football fan has reportedly requested political asylum in Russia, citing fears of political persecution in his home country, the Moscow Times reports.
Human...
Falz arrives Russia, meets Super Eagles players
Rapper and actor, Falz, has landed in Russia to support the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they take on Argentina in their final group...
World Cup: Senegal break African curse with Poland victory
Senegal became the first African side to win a match on Tuesday at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Grzegorz Krychowiak’s header was not...
World Cup: Saudi Arabia team aircraft crashes
Saudi Arabia’s time in Russia has gone from bad to worse.
The plane carrying the team caught fire Monday night near Rostov, Russia, and was...
Ice Prince, DJ Neptune, Star Lager delight fans at Super Eagles...
Award-winning artist, Ice Prince, entertained football and music fans with a plethora of his hit songs at the Super Eagles Dome, which was held...
World Cup: Nigerians banned from bringing chickens to stadiums
Nigeria fans have been warned to avoid bringing 'lucky' live chickens into the ground for their team's opening Group D World Cup game with...
Eid Mubarak: Musa makes new friends in Russian prayer ground
Ahmed Musa's may be away at the FIFA World Cup in Russia but that didn't stop him and some Super Eagles officials from observing...