Despite being drawn in the difficult World Cup qualifier group, the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified comfortably with a game to spare in October 2017. For a team that failed to qualify for the last two AFCON, it was a massive achievement under new coach Gernot Rohr. Since qualification the Nigerian team has been making… Continue reading Can the Super Eagles of Nigeria win the FIFA World Cup?
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Who will win the World Cup? SPAIN
It’s four days to the start of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, we begin our countdown to the biggest singular sporting competition in the world. Since the global fiesta started in 1930, we have seen only eight winners lift the gold trophy. The last edition hosted by Brazil in 2014 saw Germany… Continue reading Who will win the World Cup? SPAIN
HALEP v STEPHENS: Who will win 2018 French Open women final?
The 2018 edition of the French Open female category will see a new champion emerge at the Philippe-Chatrier court. The final will see two-time runner up Simona Halep and Sloanne Stephens face off in Saturday’s final. The winner will receive 2000 points as well as the prize money of €2,200,000 in addition to being handed… Continue reading HALEP v STEPHENS: Who will win 2018 French Open women final?
Who will win the World Cup? GERMANY
It is Six days to the start of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, we begin our countdown to the biggest singular sporting competition in the world. Since the global fiesta started in 1930, we have seen only eight winners lift the gold trophy. The last edition hosted by Brazil in 2014 saw… Continue reading Who will win the World Cup? GERMANY
How do Football Clubs benefit from the FIFA World Cup
One of the outcome of the FIFA council meeting in Kolkata in October 2017 was the approval on financial payments to be given to participants of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. There is a section in the package which caters for football clubs who won players who will be participating at the Mundial. FIFA has… Continue reading How do Football Clubs benefit from the FIFA World Cup
Who will win the World Cup? FRANCE
It is Nine days to the start of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, we begin our countdown to the biggest singular sporting competition in the world. Since the global fiesta started in 1930, we have seen only eight winners lift the gold trophy. The last edition hosted by Brazil in 2014 saw… Continue reading Who will win the World Cup? FRANCE
A Place in the Last Eight: Serena v Sharapova at Roland Garros
Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a fourth-round match at the French Open. It is the biggest test for both tennis stars in the Grand Slam so far. Both have spoken with respect for each other’s achievement in the sport and are among the highest-paid women athletes in history earning more than $100 million in… Continue reading A Place in the Last Eight: Serena v Sharapova at Roland Garros
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP Venues
The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Russia. Russia is the largest country in the world by area, stretching to over 6,000 miles, and its sprawling landmass will play host this year to the biggest sporting tournament in the world. The estimated budget to host this global competition is conservatively… Continue reading 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP Venues
FIFA WORLD CUP FACTS
The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off in two weeks. As a part of our countdown to the biggest singular sporting competition, here are some facts about the FIFA World Cup. • Did you know that over 3.2 billion (half of the world’s population) watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in… Continue reading FIFA WORLD CUP FACTS
WHO IS YOUR CONTENDERS FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN? (FEMALE CATEGORY)
The French Open is the second major Grand Slam of the year. For Tennis faithful’s, it is also called Roland-Garros. It is the premier clay court tennis championship event in the world and the only Grand Slam event held on clay. The 2018 championship kicks off today in Paris. The winner of the singles Female… Continue reading WHO IS YOUR CONTENDERS FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN? (FEMALE CATEGORY)
WHO IS YOUR CONTENDER FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN? (MALE CATEGORY)
The French Open is the second major Grand Slam of the year. For Tennis faithful’s, it is also called Roland-Garros. It is the premier clay court tennis championship event in the world and the only Grand Slam event held on clay. The 2018 championship kicks off today in Paris. The winner of the singles Male… Continue reading WHO IS YOUR CONTENDER FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN? (MALE CATEGORY)
UEFA Champions League Final Preview
Champions League holders, Real Madrid meet five-time winners Liverpool in the 2018 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday 26 May, 2018 at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv with Serbian referee Milorad Mažić as the man saddled with the responsibility to officiate the game. Former Ukraine striker and current national team coach Andriy Shevchenko is UEFA… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Final Preview
A New Era – Unai Emery, the new Arsenal boss!
Arsenal stepped into a new age for the first time since September 1996 when the club announced Spanish coach Unai Emery as their new manager to replace Arsene Wenger. The appointment of the former PSG coach was a bit of surprise to followers of the game as he wasn’t a front runner for the job… Continue reading A New Era – Unai Emery, the new Arsenal boss!
Who will win the World Cup? BRAZIL
With less than 30 days to the start of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, we begin our countdown to the biggest singular sporting competition in the world. Since the global fiesta started in 1930, we have seen only eight winners lift the gold trophy. The last edition hosted by Brazil in 2014… Continue reading Who will win the World Cup? BRAZIL
FESIG League Preview – (German Cup Final)
Niko Kovac leads Eintracht Frankfurt to face his new club next season Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal final at the Olympic stadium in Berlin this weekend. The battle for the final Champions League spot in the Serie A and Ligue 1 will be decided on the last day of the season in both leagues… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (German Cup Final)