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We owed Amuneke, Siasia but they won Trophies – NFF blasts Oliseh

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10 years ago

February 4, 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has once again criticized head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, for blaming the federation for the country’s poor outing at the ongoing CHAN 2016.

Oliseh claimed that his squad were not well motivated and he had to spend $4,000 of his personal money, during their training camp in Pretoria, South Africa.

Responding to the former national team skipper’s claims, NFF board member, Chris Green, told Oliseh to imbibe tolerance like Samson Siasia and Emmanuel Amuneke, who despite being owed went ahead to win important trophies for Nigeria.

In an interview with TheCable, he said: I don’t think it is very fair to the NFF that Sunday Oliseh will say the team was not motivated. Of course, he sent his programme to the NFF, for him to camp in Nigeria as well as Pretoria in South Africa and that programme was executed. In South Africa, he had good matches to play, which he played. These were part of the preparations for the CHAN tournament.

“Ordinarily, in a tournament where one will have domestic players, one would have said they should remain in the country and prepare. But in this case, in total obedience to the programme of the coach, they had to leave Nigeria and went to Pretoria. And so, I will not want to say that the NFF did not motivate the team.

“What about Samson Siasia’s team that played all the way to the final and won the cup without being paid their match bonuses and allowances? What about Emmanuel Amuneke that played till the final and won the World Cup in Chile without being paid?

“Also, what about the girls that went to Namibia and won? They all know that their money will be paid to them. And I can assure you that very soon, all debts will be cleared when the NFF receives its money.”

Green also admitted that the federation were broke and that is why they were finding it hard to clear up debts and pay allowances.

“You and I, just like every Nigerian, know that the federation is very stretched financially, and money that has accrued to the federation is being expected. I wonder why, when we are getting to the tail end of when the money will be delivered to the football federation, one will now start saying it is because money was not given to the players that they were eliminated from CHAN at the early stage. I know that very soon, even though they did not make it to the next stage of CHAN, the players will be paid what they are owed,” he added.

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Argentina Edge England 2-1 to Reach 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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July 16, 2026

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Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in a fiercely contested semi-final, bringing the Three Lions’ quest for a first World Cup title since 1966 to an end.

The defending champions produced a clinical display, capitalising on key moments to overcome England despite a spirited fightback. England pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to break through Argentina’s resilient defence.

The defeat has sparked immediate scrutiny of England’s performance, with questions being raised over tactical decisions, team selection, and missed opportunities in a match many believed could have gone either way.

For Argentina, the victory keeps alive their hopes of retaining the World Cup, as they now prepare for a final showdown against Spain. The South American giants will be aiming to add another global title to their illustrious history.

Meanwhile, England’s players and coaching staff are expected to face intense analysis in the aftermath of another painful World Cup exit, with attention already turning to what lies ahead for the national team.

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Spain Defeat France to Secure Spot in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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3 days ago

July 15, 2026

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Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals, ending Les Bleus’ hopes of lifting a third world title.

The European champions controlled much of the contest with a composed and tactically disciplined performance. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal was brought down inside the area, before Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage midway through the second half with a well-taken finish.

France, led by Kylian Mbappé, struggled to break through Spain’s organised defence and failed to create clear-cut chances for most of the match. Spain’s midfield dictated the tempo throughout, limiting the French attack and ensuring their clean sheet remained intact.

The victory sends Spain into their first FIFA World Cup final since winning the tournament in 2010. Luis de la Fuente’s side will now face the winner of the other semi-final between England and Argentina as they bid for a second World Cup crown.

For France, the defeat brings an end to an impressive campaign and marks a disappointing conclusion to their quest for another global title.

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Mbappé, Dembélé Fire France Past Morocco Into World Cup Semi-Finals

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July 10, 2026

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Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé played decisive roles as France national football team defeated Morocco national football team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

France produced a composed attacking display, with Mbappé and Dembélé leading the charge to end Morocco’s remarkable tournament run. Their pace, creativity, and clinical finishing proved too much for the Atlas Lions’ resilient defence.

Morocco battled courageously throughout the contest and created several opportunities, but they were unable to find the breakthrough against the French defence.

The defeat brings an end to a memorable World Cup campaign for Morocco, who captured global attention with their historic performances and became one of the tournament’s standout teams.

France’s victory keeps alive their hopes of lifting another World Cup trophy as they advance to the semi-finals, where they will face another stern test in their quest for the title.

Despite the disappointment, Morocco leave the tournament with their heads held high after an inspiring campaign that showcased the growing strength of African football on the world stage.