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World Cup ticket: Zambia can’t stop Eaglets — Amuneke T
HE Golden Eaglets have vowed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, holding later this year. This is to avoid a repeat of the fate that befell the Super Eagles who failed to qualify for the last Africa Cup of Nations which they were the defending champions. The Eaglets will face Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo tomorrow.. They need to win the match to top the group and keep their hope of playing at the FIFA
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Pillars begin title defence with Heartland •Season kicks off March 7 By Jude Opara, Abuja
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EIGNING Nigeria Premier League champions, Kano Pillars will begin the defence of their title with a trip to Owerri where they will clash with old rivals,
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Heartland FC in a match analysts have dubbed as the star match of the week. This mouthwatering fixture was a product of
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Under-17 World Cup in Chile alive. The Eaglets are the defending champions. A draw with their Zambian counterparts can also ensure their qualification for the semi final and a ticket to the World Cup. After escaping defeat in their second group match against Guinea at the ongoing African Under 17 Championship in Niger, the Golden Eaglets still remain on top of their group with superior goal difference. They have the same four points with Guinea who are second Continues on Page 59
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Figo proposes 48 World Cup teams
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IFA presidential candidate Luís Figo is proposing an increase from 32 to “40 or 48” teams at the World Cup finals as part of his manifesto launched on Thursday.
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