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Monday, Aug 26

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FIFA flies Swedish flag at half-mast to mourn Eriksson

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The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has flown the Swedish flag at half-mast to mourn the late Sven Göran Eriksson. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino issued the order, according to a post shared on the X handle of the…

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: We Want to Maintain Our Winning Mentality – Danjuma

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Nigeria U20 WNT head coach, Christopher Danjuma has affirmed that the Falconets are determined to secure a triumph over their Mexican counterparts when both teams face off in a friendly match at the Club Banco de la República in Bogota on…

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Sudan's Kwesi Appiah shares coaching insights with FIFA, praises Senegal's Aliou Cisse

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Kwesi Appiah, head coach of Sudan, recently spoke with FIFA about his coaching journey and his success in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.Appiah, who took the helm in September 2023 while also serving as Technical Director of Asante Kotoko,…

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The Sandro Tonali discovery made by Newcastle United staff after 10-month FIFA ban

Newcastle United are ready to welcome back Sandro Tonali after a long stint on the sidelines

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FIFA U20 World Cup: Falconets Target Mexico Scalp To Sustain Winning Mentality

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Christopher Danjuma, head coach of the Nigeria’s U20 women national football team, Falconets has assured Nigerians that his girls will go all the way in search of triumph over their Mexican counterparts when both sides clash in a friendly…

Sunday, Aug 25

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FIFA Ban: I wasn’t given chance to defend myself — Siasia

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Coach Samson Siasia has stated that he is renewed and ready to continue his lifelong passion for coaching, following his return to full-scale football activities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Siasia, a renowned former Super…

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Ronaldinho's son could be denied transfer due to little-known FIFA rule

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FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup: We will Produce Another “Agba baller” – Danjuma

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As the Falconets prepare for the U20 World Cup, head coach Christopher Danjuma is brimming with confidence, predicting that the tournament will birth another football star of Asisat Oshoala’s caliber.

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FIFA reach decision over £15m Aston Villa transfer after probe

Cameron Archer joined Southampton from Aston Villa in a deal worth £15m last week

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Brazil legend Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes set for SPL move but little-known Fifa rule could scupper transfer

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RONALDINHO’s son Joao Mendes is one of several young Burnley players who could be sent to DUNDEE in the closing days of the transfer window.

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Ghana lock horns with South Korea as Yussif Basigi assesses Princesses ahead of FIFA World Cup

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The Black Princesses will play their second pre-World Cup friendly against South Korea’s U-20 Women’s team as part of the build up to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

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Christopher Danjuma predicts emergence of new Nigerian star at 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

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Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma has confidently predicted the rise of a new Nigerian football star as his team gears up for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team faces a challenging…

Saturday, Aug 24

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Falconets edge Australia 2-1 in friendly ahead of FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, secured a 2-1 victory over Australia’s U20 team in a friendly match held in Colombia on Friday. This match was part of the Falconets’ preparations for the upcoming 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s…

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“It is laden with danger” – Nigeria icon Odegbami warns Siasia to avoid Super Eagles job after FIFA ban

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Nigeria’s football legend Segun Odegbami has cautioned former Super Eagles forward Samson Siasia against pursuing the national team coaching job at this time, Soccernet.ng reports. This advice comes shortly after Siasia expressed his…

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Siasia set to join Super Eagles crew as FIFA ban ends

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Samson Siasia is set to return to Nigeria’s national team set-up following the end of his FIFA ban. Barring any last-minute change of mind, the 57-year-old will be part of an interim coaching crew as the Super Eagles prepare to face the…

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2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Aiming to Win the Title – Danjuma

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Falconets head coach, Chris Danjuma has expressed strong confidence in his team's ability to clinch the title at the upcoming 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

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17-Year-Old Estevao Earns Brazil Call-Up For FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against Ecuador And Paraguay

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Uncapped teenager Estevao has been included in Brazil's squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, the South American country's football confederation said on Friday.

Friday, Aug 23

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Falconets Coach Aims to Make History at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

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Head coach of the Nigeria Women's U20 NT, Chris Danjuma is brimming with confidence about his team's chances at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.