Not only does the ongoing resistance point to the struggle and fighting spirit of Nigerian women, but it points to their resolve to achieve against odds
Men’s national football teams have done well in junior world tournaments, but that success hasn’t been replicated on the senior global stage. What causes this and how can it be corrected?
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Fifa statutes dictate that member states should ‘manage their affairs independently with no influence from third parties’
Nigeria dismissed Stephen Keshi despite his side’s home win against Sudan that kept them in the running to defend their African Cup of Nations title.
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/ 28 January 2010
A row over the win-bonus of Africa Cup of Nations semifinalists Nigeria has been averted after a special committee paid up their share.