Nigeria's Ahmed Musa provided striker Emmanuel Emenike with a low ball to score against France, but the goal was disallowed after an offside call which gave the Super Eagles cause to feel aggrieved.
Nigeria's Ahmed Musa provided striker Emmanuel Emenike with a low ball to score against France, but the goal was disallowed after an offside call which gave the Super Eagles cause to feel aggrieved.
Nigeria's Peter Odemwingie scores the only and winning goal in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nigeria's players celebrate their victory in the group stage (file photo).
Tournament | 2014 World Cup, Round of 16 |
Venue | Estádio Nacional, Brasília - Brazil |
Time | 2014-06-30 16:00 |
Nigeria: 'Very Talented' Super Eagles Full of Promise
allAfrica, 1 July 2014
Nigeria showed against France on Monday that they are a side full of promise but far from the finished article. Read more »
Nigeria: Unlucky Nigeria Ousted By France
allAfrica, 30 June 2014
Gutsy Nigeria put in a brave performance but were beaten 2-0 by France in their World Cup second round clash in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Pogba's Late Strikes End Nigeria's W'Cup Dream
This Day, 1 July 2014
Les Bleus are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after two second-half goals downed their African opponents Super Eagles of Nigeria's quest for their first quarter… Read more »
Nigeria: Lulu Salutes Keshi's Dogged Spirit
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
As reactions continue to trail Super Eagles ouster from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, former Nigeria Football Federation president, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has singled out Coach… Read more »
Nigeria: France-Nigeria - Quotes
CAF, 1 July 2014
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Nigeria: France Sink Super Eagles
CAF, 1 July 2014
France have marched through to the FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Nigeria in Brasilia. Didier Deschamps' side were given a tough time of it by… Read more »
Africa: Germany, France End Africa World Cup Hopes to Advance
CAF, 1 July 2014
Germany posted an extra-time victory over Algeria and France defeated Nigeria to extinguish Africa's World Cup hopes on Monday and set up a titantic quarter-final showdown. A… Read more »
Nigeria: France Nests in Super Eagles Defence to Send Them Crashing Out
Daily Maverick, 30 June 2014
Nigeria crashed out of the World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to France. The defeat will cut them deeply, but no one will be more hurt than Stephen Keshi, who has worked miracles… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
allAfrica, 29 June 2014
Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
Africa: Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage
allAfrica, 27 June 2014
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
Nigeria: Football Federation Will Explain What Went Wrong in Brazil - Senate President
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
Senate President, Senator David Mark yesterday dropped the hint that the Nigeria Football Federation led by Alhaji Aminu Maigari will have to explain to Nigerians what actually… Read more »
Nigeria: Nothing to Be Ashamed of, Lumumba Consoles Eagles
Daily Trust, 1 July 2014
Former NFF presidential candidate, Lumumba Dah Adeh has asked Super Eagles to keep their heads high despite losing to France yesterday in their second round match at the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Pogba Sends France in the Last Height! Nigeria Eliminated
Africa Top Sports, 30 June 2014
France can say thank you to Paul Pogba. With their nugget, the Blues qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup after the 2-0 success against Nigeria on Monday in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Loss - Sad Mark Calls for Restructuring of Football Administration
This Day, 1 July 2014
Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja Senate President, Senator David Mark, in a swift reaction to Nigeria's ouster from ongoing World Cup in Brazil monday, called for the restructuring of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Victory Against S'Eagles Delights Deschamps
This Day, 1 July 2014
France National team coach Didier Deschamps, is delighted with yesterday's late minutes win over African Champions Nigeria and believes his side is in right frame of mind to… Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Win Blackmail Game, Lose to France
Vanguard, 1 July 2014
Cameroon had issues with money. They shamefully lost three matches, conceding nine goals and scoring two. Read more »
Nigeria: France Kicks Nigeria Out of World Cup
Daily Trust, 30 June 2014
France have defeated Nigeria 2:0 in their round of 16 encounter at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: France End Nigeria's World Cup Dreams
Premium Times, 30 June 2014
The Super Eagles, hoping to be the fourth African team to make the quarter finals of the Mundial, started quite bright and had the upper hand in the first hour of the game which… Read more »
Nigeria: Fifa World Cup Match - Nigeria Loses 2-0 to France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Nigeria Monday lost to France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Football match holding in Brazil. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobo Retires From Super Eagles
Premium Times, 30 June 2014
The Captain of Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, has announced his retirement from the national team. Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi Unhappy At Match Referee, Hints At Quitting Super Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, on Monday in Brasilia gave a hint of leaving the national team for another country where his services would be needed. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobo, Enyeama, Odemnwingie Opt to Give Way to Upcoming Players
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Some of the top Super Eagles' players who took part in the 0-2 loss to the French national team, Les Bleus, said they plan to give chance to younger ones in the Super Eagles. Read more »
Nigeria: Brazil 2014 - Abuja Football Fans Express Disappointment With Eagles Over 0-2 Loss to France
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
A cross-section of football fans in Abuja on Monday expressed disappointment with the Super Eagles over their loss to France at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Lost to a Superior French World Cup Team, Say Kebbi Fans
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Some football fans in Birnin-Kebbi on Monday said the Super Eagles lost to France at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil due to superior technical quality. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobo Hails Teammates, Despite Defeat
Independent (Lagos), 30 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo has hailed the performance of his teammates after losing 2-0 to France on Monday, in the quarter final of the FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Coach Keshi Quits, Yobo Retires
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Super Eagles coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has resigned his appointment after leading the team to the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Africa: Five Things We Learned On Day 18
RFI, 30 June 2014
Jon Obi Mikel isn't worried about the arrival of Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea. Obvious question really. Nigeria's players are preparing for the biggest game of their international… Read more »
Nigeria: Enyeama Factor Fears France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
With Vincent Enyeama in goal for the Super Eagles, the French team players are a bit intimidated by his credentials ahead of their round of 16 clash on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Musa, Emenike, Odemwingie's Pace and Power Worry France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
The pace and power of the Super Eagles attack will give France's defense its biggest test of the World Cup so far when they meet in Monday's round of 16 match. Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Seek Quarter Final Slot Against France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Super Eagles of Nigeria will be on the brink of making history as the third African team to reach the quarter final stages of the FIFA World Cup as its faces high-flying France at… Read more »
Nigeria: Mark Charges Eagles to Triumph
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Senate President, David Mark, has again enjoined the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go all out to win the match against France today. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - Guru Sees Eagles Victory Over France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Nigeria Super Eagles will today triumph over the Les Blues of France in Brasilia as the two teams square up in a round of sixteen match to progress to the quarter final of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Not Scared of France, Says Yobo
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, has stated that the team is not scared going into Monday's round of 16 tie against the Les Blues of France in Brasilia, even as winger, Ahmed… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, Algeria Carry Africa's World Cup Hopes Tonight
Zambia Reports, 30 June 2014
The African World Cup dream will be on the line today with the two remaining flag carriers taking to the pitch in monumental fixtures that could end African interest, at least on… Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Want to Be Nigeria's Maradona--Mikel
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Nigeria star John Obi Mikel has insisted that the team is all that matters for Stephen Keshi's men and that none of the players are looking for individual glory, saying that no-one… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles On the March Again!
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
After an entertaining five goals thriller with Argentina on Wednesday, the Super Eagles is poised to deliver the first ever quarter final ticket to Nigerians on Monday.… Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi Makes History Again in Brazil
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, made history on Wednesday as he became the first African coach to qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: I believe in this team - Yobo
CAF, 30 June 2014
For Joseph Yobo, the pre-match ritual is as much a part of the game as the half-time team talk. In his 16 years as a professional, the Nigeria defender has always readied himself… Read more »
Nigeria: Bonus Row - Jonathan Intervenes, Eagles Agree to Play France
Vanguard, 27 June 2014
It took the intervention and assurance from President Goodluck Jonathan that the players of the Super Eagles will be paid all their fees by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Hope to See Another Brilliant Performance Against France'
Vanguard, 28 June 2014
Paul Hamilton, a former Super Eagles Coach, has charged the national team at the ongoing 2014 World Cup final in Brazil to continue improving and play quality football, to advance… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Ghana's Women's Soccer Coach Optimistic Nigeria, Algeria Will Progress Further
Vanguard, 28 June 2014
Ghana's under-20 women football team coach, Bashir Hayford, has expressed optimism that Nigeria and Algeria would advance further than the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - French Defender Wary of Nigeria's Super Eagles
Premium Times, 27 June 2014
The former Arsenal left-back was unequivocal that the Eagles remained a big threat. He has thus warned his teammates not to be carried away with whatever news was coming out from… Read more »
Nigeria: Sakho Doubtful for Eagles' Clash
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
France defender, Mamadou Sakho, is in danger of missing his side's round of 16 World Cup 2014 game against Nigeria after injury forced him out of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against… Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi - We Are Going to Make Africa Proud Against France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, admitted yesterday that it will be great to have Nigeria and Algeria in the quarter final for the first time after the other three African… Read more »
Nigeria: Glo, Conoil Charge Eagles to Match African Record
This Day, 30 June 2014
Africa's biggest corporate supporter of football and the major sponsor of Super Eagles, Globacom and Oil marketing giant, Conoil, has advised the Nigerian national team to work as… Read more »
Nigeria: We 'Ll Shock France - Yobo, Enyeama Warn
Vanguard, 30 June 2014
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has proved that he is a great asset to the Super Eagles in all the three matches they played to get a chance in the second round against France today at… Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Will Feast On France
This Day, 30 June 2014
Like the 1994 World Cup, the setting for the Super Eagles in Brazil is very much the same. Again the Eagles are second to Argentina in the qualifying round. And just like the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mark - Eagles Must Cultivate Team Spirit
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has enjoined Super players and officials to cultivate and sustain team spirit as they face France today in the round of 16 for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Used to Beat France!
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
2-2: This is the assessment up to now of clashes between African teams and France in the World Cup before the second round game tomorrow, Monday between Nigeria and the Blues,… Read more »
Nigeria: President Jonathan to Watch Eagles in Brazil
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
Nigeria current President Goodluck Jonathan unveils his honorable will to watch Nigerian players currently defending national colors at World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - Nigeria, France in Make or Mar Match Today
Leadership, 30 June 2014
The Super Eagles will seek to make history by reaching record set by other African teams at the FIFA World Cup when the team clashes with France today in Brasilia in a must-win to… Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi - Eagles Will Fly Over France
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has declared that his team has no option than to win against France when they clash in the round of 16 on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Muhammed, Iheanacho, Alampasu Makes Flying Eagles List
Daily Trust, 28 June 2014
Stars of the FIFA U17 World Cup-winning squad, skipper Musa Muhammed, Kelechi Iheanacho and Dele Alampasu have been named among 30 players who will participate in the final 2015… Read more »
Nigeria: Vincent Enyeama - We Do Not Fear Anyone!
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
France faces the Nigeria Monday in the knockouts of the 2014 World Cup. A match expected by Vincent Enyeama forward, goalie of Super eagles evolving in Lille in French Ligue 1. Read more »
Nigeria: Deschamps Dismisses Eagles Bonus Row
This Day, 30 June 2014
France Head Coach, Didier Deschamps, yesterday dismissed the bonus row in Super Eagles camp, insisting that it is not capable of affecting the fortunes of the team when Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Pogba - France'll Be Ready for Nigeria
Independent (Lagos), 27 June 2014
Paul Pogba has reiterated France's ready to face Africa champions Nigeria in the round of 16 clash on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs France - Maharaj Ji Predicts Victory for Super Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, the Head of the One Love Family" Ibadan, on Sunday predicted victory for the Super Eagles ahead of their clash with the Blues of France in the ongoing FIFA… Read more »
Nigeria: Mark Urges Eagles to Triumph Over France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has again enjoined the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go all out to win the match against France on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Cabaye - France Is Ready for Nigeria
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Despite missing France's final group-stage match through suspension, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye says he is feeling on top of his game and ready to take on Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Beat France, Match Best World Cup Record - Glo Charges Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Africa's biggest corporate supporter of football and the major sponsor of Super Eagles, Globacom has advised the Nigerian national team to work as a team and come out victorious in… Read more »
Nigeria: Musa - Eagles Needs to Be At Its Best
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Ahead of the clash with France, CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has advised that the Super Eagles has to take the bull by the horns if the team is to advance to the last of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Yobo - Nigeria'll Upset France
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Joseph Yobo is confident Nigeria can cause an upset in its FIFA World Cup second-round match against France and qualify for the last eight. Read more »
Nigeria: Emenike Must Do More - Amuneke
Independent (Lagos), 29 June 2014
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has stated Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike must do more when he comes face-to-face with France today in a World Cup round of 16 clash. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Appearance Fees
Premium Times, 27 June 2014
The Super Eagles cancelled a schedule training session on Thursday after a meeting where the players demanded the immediate payment of their appearance fee. Read more »
Nigeria: Abdullahi Congratulates Super Eagles
This Day, 27 June 2014
The immediate past Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for qualifying for the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in… Read more »
Africa: Eagles - We'll Defend Africa's Pride
Vanguard, 27 June 2014
Super Eagles have vowed to defend Africa's pride in the round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria's forward Peter Odemwingie (3rd-R) celebrates with teammates after… Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu Tips Eagles for Quarter-Final
Daily Trust, 27 June 2014
Former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo yesterday said he has absolute confidence that the Super Eagles will beat France in their Round of 16 match on Monday to reach the 2014… Read more »
Nigeria: Ambrose, Yobo Boast - Eagles'll Overcome France
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose has said Nigeria will go past France on Monday because "we want to go higher" at the World Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Babatunde Undergoes Successful Surgery
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eager burgeoning midfielder, Babatunde Michael has undergone a successful surgery on his fractured wrist and has since returned to the team's Camp base in Campinas, ahead of… Read more »
Nigeria: Moses Unhappy With Keshi
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has taken his shut-out by Nigeria rather badly as he refused to warm-up with the rest of the squad before the World Cup clash against Argentina, an… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Defence Will Worry Super Eagles Coach
Independent (Lagos), 26 June 2014
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
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