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Nigeria rue missed chances as they crash out of WC

Nigeria rue missed chances as they crash out of WC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo said the Super Eagles had only themselves to blame for blowing an extraordinary chance to reach the last 16 of the World Cup by drawing 2-2 with South Korea on Tuesday.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

France ended Nigeria's hopes of a first World Cup quarter-final appearance when they scored two late goals to beat the Super Eagles 2-0 in a rough second-round match on Monday.

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was suspended 24 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property.

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.