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Alexandra Popp (r) celebrates the opener

Germany march past Nigeria with a little help from VAR

Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby refused to blame VAR for their Women's World Cup exit at the hands of Germany but believes no one has found the solution to the system's on-going teething problems.

Soccer • 22 Jun 19

Chiamaka Nnadozie reacts after the penalty decision awarded to France

'Incredibly harsh' - RTÉ panel discuss VAR controversy

Richie Sadlier and Emma Byrne were both in agreement that Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the victim of a "very harsh" VAR call in the 1-0 Women's World Cup defeat to France.

Soccer • 17 Jun 19

Wendie Renard of France missed a penalty that was subsequently retaken

France take second chances to maintain 100% record

Already-qualified France preserved their perfect record to top Group A at the women's World Cup with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria thanks to Wendie Renard's retaken 79th-minute penalty on Monday.

Soccer • 17 Jun 19

Asisat Oshoala celebrates her side's victory

Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive with South Korea win

Nigeria kept alive hopes of progress in the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Korea in Grenoble. Both sides had lost their opening match in Group A, which also includes hosts France.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Caroline Graham Hansen speeds away from Asisat Oshoala

Routine opening victory as Norway see off NIgeria

Norway cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nigeria in their Women's World Cup Group A match in Reims.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 08 Jun 19

Victor Moses: "I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on (my) club career and my young family."

Victor Moses, 27, announces international retirement

Chelsea and Nigeria wide man Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football.

Soccer • 15 Aug 18

Maradona got over excited at the match on Tuesday night

Maradona says he's fine despite hospital rumours

The Argentina great ran through every emotion watching his country in their final World Cup group game.

World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Sign the sub

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

World Cup 2018: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina recap

Argentina left it late but managed to qualify for the last 16, beating Nigeria 2-1.

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

Argentina need a win and nothing less against Nigeria in Group D

Permutations: What teams need in Group C and Group D

Group C and Group D both conclude today and one of the game's traditional giants could be heading for the exit door.

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

Musa double for Nigeria blows Group D wide open

Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena.

World Cup 2018 • 22 Jun 18

Lionel Messi carries the weight of Argentina expectations on his shoulders

'Stop blaming Messi', Sampaoli tells Argentina fans

Argentina's coach urged fans to stop blaming Lionel Messi when games do not go to script and instead appreciate all their captain has done for the national side over the years.

World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18

Luka Modric celebrates scoring a penalty with his teammate Ante Rebic

Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria

Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium.

World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18

Luka Modric looking to get past Nigeria's Oghenekaro Etebo

World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria recap

Croatia beat Nigeria in the final game of the day in Russia.

World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18

Jon Obi Mikel believes England are World Cup contenders

Mikel: England have 'very good chance' to win World Cup

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel believes England can end 52 years of hurt in Russia following a 2-1 win over Nigeria, which saw Raheem Sterling return to action after a trying week.

Soccer • 03 Jun 18

Harry Kane celbrates his goal with Dele Alli

Kane & Cahill fire England past dogged Nigeria

Harry Kane continued his scoring streak as England captain but Gareth Southgate's side made heavy work of beating Nigeria in their final Wembley outing before the World Cup.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

A Nigeria fan shows his devotion in the stands

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Nigeria

The Super Eagles are back at another World Cup. Expect goals.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Sergio Aguero scored but did not emerge for the second half

Aguero suffers dizzy spells in defeat to Nigeria

Sergio Aguero is set for a medical check-up at Manchester City after being taken unwell at half-time in Argentina's friendly against Nigeria.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Nolberto Solano is coaching the Peru team on the verge of a first World Cup finals since 1982

History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands

The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Nigeria won't be able to defend their crown

Holders Nigeria out of African Nations Cup

Holders Nigeria were bundled out of the African Nations Cup qualifiers after being held to a 2-2 home draw by South Africa and will not defend their title.

Soccer • 20 Nov 14

Nigeria will not defend the Africa Nations Cup in Morocco

Morocco stripped of African Nations Cup rights

Morocco has been stripped of hosting the African Nations Cup and banned from the competition after it requested a postponement of the tournament due to fears over the Ebola outbreak.

Soccer • 11 Nov 14

Nigeria made it to the Last 16 in Brazil after some impressive performances

FIFA suspend Nigeria over political interference

FIFA has suspended Nigeria from all international football amid allegations of government interference in its football federation.

Soccer • 09 Jul 14

The vote followed Nigeria's World Cup exit at the hands of France

FIFA unlikely to accept Nigerian vote

Nigeria's football federation were voted out of office on Saturday after being accused of botching up the country's World Cup campaign but it is unlikely FIFA will recognise the hastily-arranged elections.

World Cup • 06 Jul 14

Keshi quits as Nigeria coach

Stephen Keshi has announced he is stepping down as Nigeria coach following the World Cup defeat to France, while defender Joseph Yobo has retired from international football.

World Cup • 01 Jul 14

Paul Pogba celebrates after the win over Nigeria

Pogba delighted with France progress

France's match-winner Paul Pogba hailed his winning goal as one of the best moments of his life as Les Bleus swept into the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria 2-0 in Brasilia.

World Cup • 01 Jul 14