Nigeria World Cup Tickets

Ghana, Nigeria soar into finals

raybrown27 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:53:20 +0000

Ghana and Nigeria will represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany later this year. It will be a first time for the Ghanaians while Nigeria keep up their long-standing record of having participated in all of the past editions of the championship.

Nigeria hammered South Africa 7-0 in Sunday’s second leg of their final round tie for an emphatic 12-3 aggregate success. Ghana were more economical in front of goal, but a 3-0 triumph on Friday in Accra ensured an easy passage over the Democratic Republic of Congo, who had been to the last two World Cups. Ghana won 5-0 on aggregate after winning 2-0 in the first leg in Kinshasa a fortnight ago.

Faizer Ibrahim, Elizabeth Cudjoe and Florence Dadson scored the goals in the return match at the Ohene Djan Stadium in the Ghana capital. The Black Princesses were two goals up at half-time and Dadson’s strike completed the scoring in the second stanza.

Falconets finish the job in style
Nigeria had expected a tougher fight against South Africa but romped through with two goals each from Ebere Orji and Glory Iroka in the seven-goal spree. Orji scored her double early on in the game to effectively kill off any hopes of a comeback that the South Africans might have had.

The Falconets, coached by Egan Adat, were in devastating form, and they were five goals to the good by the half-time break after Orji and Iroka’s goals as well as one from defender Gloria Ofoegbu. Ugochi Oparanozie and substitute Uchechi Sunday, with a penalty, added two more in the second half at the National Stadium in Abuja, where the new men’s national team coach Lars Lagerback was in the crowd.

It means that in their four qualifying matches, Nigeria notched up an impressive tally of 22 goals, six of which came from Sunday and five from Orji. Zimbabwe were easily disposed of in the first round by a 10-0 aggregate margin as Nigeria continued their dominance of the continent’s women’s football. They have played at the previous competitions in Canada (2002), Thailand (2004), Russia (2006) and Chile two years ago.

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Nigeria receive Shehata blessing

raybrown27 — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:23:57 +0000

Hassan Shehata can coach Nigeria at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ if he wishes, according to the Egyptian Football Association.

The Pharaohs boss, one of several names that have been linked to the vacant position, last week ruled himself out of the running, citing the unwillingness of his employers to release him on a short-term basis. The 60-year-old was on a preferred list of candidates drawn up by the Nigeria Football Federation following the dismissal of Shaibu Amodu earlier this month.

Six other coaches are also amongst those targeted by the African country – Russia boss Guus Hiddink, reportedly the No1 target, and current Bayern Munich boss Louis van Gaal, who has already stated his non-interest, were initially considered two of the forerunners. Also targeted are Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson, Englishman Peter Taylor, ex-Ghana coach Ratomir Dujkovic and Qatar chief Bruno Metsu.

Nigeria National Football team now got a chance by qualifying to the FIFA World cup 2010. Keeping their terrific history in mind they are supposed to perform their best in this tournament. Ticket4football is providing fans with the full joy of watching the world cup matches live at cheaper rates by offering Nigeria World Cup Tickets online. Other than World cup 2010 tickets you can also get Champions League tickets and Champions League final tickets.

Top Goal Scorer: Rashidi Yekini

raybrown27 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:20:24 +0000

Rashidi Yekini (born October 23, 1963 in Kaduna) is a former Nigerian footballer, who played as a striker. After starting his career in the Nigerian league, Yekini moved to Côte d’Ivoire to play for Africa Sports National. From there he went to Portugal and Vitória de Setúbal, where he experienced his most memorable years, eventually becoming the Portuguese first division’s top scorer, in 1993–94, as his performances earned him the title of African Footballer of the Year in 1993, the first ever from the nation.

After the 1994 World Cup, Yekini was bought by Olympiacos CFP, but did not get along with teammates and left. His career never really got back on track, not even upon a return to Setúbal. He successively played with FC Zürich, Club Athlétique Bizertin and Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia), before rejoining Africa Sports. In 2003, Yekini, at 39, returned to the Nigerian Championship was back in the Nigerian championship, now with Julius Berger.

In 2005, 41-year old Yekini made a short comeback, moving alongside former national teammate Mobi Oparaku to Gateway FC.Scoring 37 goals for Nigeria’s national side, in 70 appearances, Yekini is the national record goalscorer. He was part of the team that participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup (where he scored Nigeria’s first ever goal in a World Cup, in a 3–0 win against Bulgaria) and the 1998 World Cup.

Additionally, Yekini also helped win the 1994 African Nations Cup, where he also topped the goal charts, and participated at Olympic level, in Seoul 1988. To see the Super Eagles in action you can buy Nigeria world cup tickets online. Ticket4football provides the fans with the easiest way to get their world cup football tickets online.

Nigeria Amateur League

raybrown27 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:42 +0000

National Amateur League Division One is the third level of club football in Nigeria, and the highest of the three Amateur league divisions. It is divided into four groups by geography with either nine, ten or eleven teams each. Every year, up to eight teams are promoted to the Professional Division One.

Promotion and relegation are not guaranteed. Most of the teams are sponsored by private citizens or Local Govt Areas and funding at this level is very minimal. Any team eligible to move to the National Division 1 must qualify for a Professional League license and commit to the increased spending. After the 2007/08 season. Dankalat FC of Kano won promotion, but instead sold their slot in Division 1A to Calabar Rovers.

On January 24, 2009 fifteen players and coaches of Jimeta United died in a car crash on the way to a game in Abuja. All league fixtures suspended for two weeks. In the August 2009 NFF General Meeting, they were spared from relegation after they could not complete their fixtures, giving the division 41 teams.

Group A- Eko United of Lagos, 36 Lions FC of Lagos, Ajiroba Ooni of Ile Ife, Ola-Asejere of Osogbo, Fountain FC of Ado Ekiti, FC Ebedei of Ijebu-Ode, Bolowotan FC of Ikorodu, Ekiti-Kete of Ado Ekiti, Ila FC of Ila-Orangun, Union Bank F.C.

Group B- Enyimba Feeders FC of Aba, Akwa Starlets of Ikot Ekpene, Isoko United of Oleh, Okpe FC of Oleh, Kolu United, Bayelsa Feeders, CKC of Port Harcourt, Relaxers FC of Enugu UNTH of Enugu, Sagwe FC of Ughelli, Cannan FC of Calabar.

Group C- Jimeta United of Yola, Makwada FC of Numan, Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu, FRSC Abuja {Federal Road Safety Commission}, VON FC of Abuja, Cosmos FC of Kano, Jarma United of Kano, Court of Appeal, Sokoto United, Yerima Strikers, Kogi United.

Group D- NAF Rockets F.C., BCC Lions Gboko, Flash Flamingoes of Gombe, Gombe Lions, One Touch of Kano, KUFCA FC of Azare, Dankalat FC of Kano, Prisons FC Abuja, Keffi United. Now Nigeria has qualified for World cup 2010, you can buy Nigeria world cup tickets and World Cup tickets for other teams online from ticket4football.

Nigerian Premier League

raybrown27 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:37:09 +0000

The league was founded in 1972 with six teams. The league was rechristened the “Professional League” in 1990 with a goal to modernize the game and make clubs self-sufficient. Decrees 10 and 11 which codified the introduction of professional football in Nigeria stipulated that professional clubs should be run as limited liability companies each governed by a regularly-constituted board of directors and required to hold annual general meetings, present independently audited accounts, cultivate youth/feeder teams and own their own stadia within five years of registration with the Pro League Department. To assist Pro League clubs in the timely achievement of these stated goals, all 56 professional clubsides that constituted the inaugural Pro League First and Second Divisions were granted a five-year tax moratorium on all income starting from 1990.

As of the 2002 season the league became known as the Globacom Premier League, due to sponsorship from the Globacom telecomunications company. From 1999-2007, there was an end of season Championship mini-league called the “Super Four”. The top four teams would play a round robin at a neutral site to determine the league champion.

After the 2006 competition, the league changed its calendar to more closely match the common European regular season structure (starting around August and ending around May). ticket4football.com provides football fans with the facility to get Nigeria world cup tickets and football tickets for other soccer events online.

1980 African Cup of Nations

raybrown27 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:20:14 +0000

The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC) is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years. The title holders at the time of a FIFA Confederations Cup qualify for that competition.

In 1957 there were only three participating nations: Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. South Africa were to compete, but were disqualified due to the apartheid policies of the government then in power. Since then, the tournament has grown, making it necessary to hold a qualifying tournament. The number of participants in the final tournament reached 16 in 1998 (16 teams were to compete in 1996 but Nigeria withdrew, reducing the field to 15), and since then, the format has been unchanged, with the sixteen teams being drawn into four groups of four teams each, with the top two teams of each group advancing to a “knock-out” stage.

The 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Nigeria. Just like in 1978, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Nigeria won its first championship, beating Algeria in the final 3-0. To prove themselves Nigeria National Football team now got a chance by qualifying to the FIFA World cup 2010. Keeping their terrific history in mind they are supposed to perform their best in this tournament. Ticket4football is providing fans with the full joy of watching the world cup matches live at cheaper rates by offering Nigeria World Cup Tickets and football tickets online.

2002 African Cup of Nations

raybrown27 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:03:49 +0000

Egypt is the most successful nation in the cup’s history, winning the tournament a record six times. Ghana and Cameroon have won four titles each. Three different trophies have been awarded during the tournament’s history, with Ghana and Cameroon winning the first two versions to keep after each of them won a tournament three times. The current trophy was first awarded in 2002.

The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal on penalty kicks 3-2 after a goalless draw. More recently Nigeria took third place at the 2002 African Nations Cup, Now Nigeria has qualified for World cup 2010, you can buy Nigeria world cup tickets and World Cup tickets for other teams online from ticket4football.

THE NEW SUPER EAGLES

raybrown27 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:18:40 +0000

June, 2008: Clearly, Nigeria has the same faces playing for the national team — Super Eagles. However, the team is drastically different in its approach to the game. Coach Shaibu Amodu has returned the team to its old style of exciting soccer and that is exactly what the people have asked for. It is a far cry from the drab display under Coach Berti Vogts where players were restricted from self -expression and the game became a task of “fixing nuts and bolts” instead of “painting with joy.”

In any case, the team still has a long way to go, particularly in a continent where qualification for the World Cup finals is exceedingly difficult. Nigeria probably would be a shoo-in for the finals if it was playing for one of Europe’s berths but that is only a pipe dream.

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1994 African Cup of Nations

raybrown27 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:29:53 +0000

The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. Just as in 1992, the field of twelve teams was split into four groups of three. Nigeria won its second championship, beating Zambia in the final 2-1, keeping the eagerness of the viewers ticket4football provides football fans with the facility to get Nigeria world cup tickets and football tickets for other soccer events online.

Nigeria Hardluck in 2002 World Cup

raybrown27 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:36:54 +0000

The 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan, saw Nigeria again qualify with optimism. With a new squad and distinctive pastel green kits the Super Eagles were expected to build on their strong performances in the 2000 and 2002 African Cup of Nations. Nigeria were drawn into group F with powerhouses Sweden, Argentina, and England. They started their first game against Argentina with a strong defence and kept the first half scoreless. However in the 61st minute Gabriel Batistuta breached the Nigerian defense to put Argentina in the lead 1-0 and win the game. Nigeria’s second game against Sweden saw them take the lead but later lose 2-1. There was little consolation when Nigeria drew 0-0 with England and bowed out in the first round.

Nigeria missed out on qualification for the 2006 World Cup after finishing level on points in the qualification group with Angola, but having an inferior record in the matches between the sides.

On 14 November, 2009, Nigeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup after defeating Kenya by 3-2 in Nairobi. Now get Nigeria world cup tickets and world cup football tickets online.