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    Salah ‘Confident’ Of Making World Cup Despite Shoulder Injury – Channels Television

    Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is “confident” of being fit for the World Cup despite suffering a shoulder injury in Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid. Salah was forced off in tears during the first half of the 3-1 loss in Kiev on Saturday, sparking fears he wouldn’t...
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    FIFA World Cup (17 Days to go) : Team Profile – NIGERIA – Vanguard News

    The first side from Africa to reach Russia 2018, Nigeria continue their impressive run of appearances at the finals. FIFA Ranking: 47 Continent: Africa Nickname: Super Eagles ........... read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2LB2TEG Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Rohr: No Russian Girls, Masseuse for Eagles – Thisdaylive

    Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has warned his players that no side chicks will be allowed in their camp during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Rohr has been in Uyo preparing his side for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and getting them ready for the … read more via Thisdaylive –...
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    LISTEN: World Cup official song released, and it features Will Smith – IOL section Feed for...

    Soccer’s World Cup organisers divided fans by releasing the tournament’s official song on Friday a fast-paced dance tune titled “Live It Up” featuring American actor and rapper Will Smith. Some on social media asked how the tune’s Latin American feel fitted in … read more via IOL section...
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    Neymar back in training ahead of World Cup – SOCCER news, photos, and video – Yahoo! Sports

    Neymar was back in training on Tuesday to give Brazil a boost ahead of the World Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been sidelined since February after having surgery on his right foot but spent an hour training on the main pitch … read more via SOCCER news, photos, and video –...
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    Top players ruled out by injury – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News

    June 14 is the date for the commencement of the 2018 World Cup. Being part of this soccer fiesta is every player’s desire and a lifetime opportunity. The players who hope to adorn their countries’ colours try to give their optimum best during the football season in their respective clubs...
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    Paul Pogba Goes To Mecca Ahead Of 2018 World Cup – Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited...

    French midfielder Paul Pogba has posted a video of himself at the holiest site of Islam in Saudi Arabia, as he prepares to join his French squad for the World Cup next month. “Only the person that comes here can understand … read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music &...
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    Argentina World Cup squad: Mauro Icardi snubbed, Manuel Lanzini selected for Russia 2018 – Dailystar

    “At the World Cup, Argentina face Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria in an intriguing looking group” The Albiceleste will go into the tournament as one of the favourites considering their incredible firepower and the fact that they have Lionel Messi among their ranks. … read more via...
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    Belgium leave out Nainggolan for World Cup – Punch Newspapers

    Belgium have left midfield creator Radja Nainggolan out of their World Cup squad, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday. The absence of Nainggolan, who scored twice for Roma in the second league of the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool this month, was the biggest surprise in the...
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    Morata misses out on Spain World Cup squad – Punch Newspapers

    Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata was left out of Spain’s World Cup squad, announced on Monday. Morata paid the price for a disappointing debut season in the Premier League as Spain coach Julen Lopetegui picked Iago Aspas and Rodrigo Moreno up front, along with Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa. …...
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    Nigeria Vs England: Fans To Pay N34,000 To Watch Super Eagles Friendly – Naijaloaded |...

    Fans, who are keen on watching the friendly match between Nigeria and England, will have to pay £70 (about N34,000). Ticket sales for the high-profile game, which will be played on June 2 at Wembley Stadium, have begun. There are concessions … read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...
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    World Cup 2018: Italian side AS Roma adopts Nigeria for tournament in Russia – BBC Sport

    AS Roma’s English twitter account has come out to support Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup Italian Serie A side Roma has come out to back Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The club initially posted news of the Super Eagles squad on Twitter and one … read more via BBC Sport –...
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    Africans tip Super Eagles to break World Cup jinx in Russia – The Guardian Nigeria...

    No African country has won the FIFA World Cup, which is in its 21st edition this year, but many pundits from the continent believe this is the time to break the jinx. And which team is better suited for the task than the Super Eagles. A continent wide survey by Kenya-based...
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    ISIS targets Ronaldo, Messi ahead of World Cup – NewsComAu

    ISIS has threatened to behead soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at the World Cup in chilling new propaganda. According to The Sun , the barbarous terror group is repeating calls for “lone attackers” to strike ahead of the tournament in Russia next month. They have already made …...
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    World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Gernot Rohr’s provisional 30-man list – Daily Post Nigeria

    Mixed reactions on Monday trailed Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr’s 30-man provisional list for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. DAILY POST reports that Coach Rohr’s 30-man Provisional squad was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday. Rohr named Captain...
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    Olanrewaju Kayode insists no hard feelings after World Cup snub – TODAY.NG

    Manchester City loanee Olanrewaju Kayode has said he does not have any hard feelings after he was overlooked in a 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup next month. Kayode, who won a league and cup double in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk, said he would have liked to play in Russia 2018, but...
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    Gernot Rohr disappointed after Jordan Torunarigha’s Nigeria snub – Yahoo Sports | Sports...

    Gernot Rohr is disappointed following the decision of Jordan Torunarigha to turn down an opportunity to feature for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. The German-born Nigerian has represented Germany youth sides but has yet to make his debut for the senior … read more via Yahoo Sports | Sports...
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    Russia 2018: Iceland unveils 23-Man World Cup squad – The Sun News

    Iceland have become the first country participating in the 2018 World Cup to announce their 23-man roster, with manager Hallgrímsson unveiling his squad at a press conference on Friday afternoon. The squad announced must be confirmed to Fifa on June 4 and they can make changes to … read...
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    Nigeria consider cancelling match against DR Congo due to Ebola fears – Mail Online

    On Wednesday, Nigeria's health ministry ordered measures to be implemented for screening visitors from neighbouring countries. One official at the Nigerian Football Federation said: 'We will stop the game on medical advice because we cannot ...... read more via Mail Online –...
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    Sex, concentration and goals key to World Cup glory, Romario tells Jesus – Punch Newspapers

    At 21, Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus may be apprehensive about next month’s World Cup, but legendary striker Romario wants him to know the key to success is simple: concentration, goals and plenty of sex. He says that’s how he helped Brazil clinch the 1994 World Cup — and … read more via Punch...
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