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Seven bodies recovered, a dozen missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least seven bodies were recovered and about a dozen people were missing after a boat carrying mostly women and children capsized in north-central Nigeria on Wednesday, residents said.

Reuters

Nigerian fans riot after World Cup qualification defeat to Ghana

Ghana became first African nation to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but its success was overshadowed by fan violence.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Lagos: Life with a disability in the African megacity

A close look into the state of accessibility for people with disabilities in Nigeria’s largest city.

Al Jazeera

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Rangers stars Aribo, Bassey and Balogun forced to seek Nigeria dressing room refuge as fans riot after World Cup exit

Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey were in the side that suffered playoff defeat to Ghana.

Daily Record

Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’

In early March the United Nation’s General Assembly voted on a resolution demanding Russia immediately stop its military operations in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Fifa doctor dies of suspected heart attack after Nigeria’s World Cup play-off defeat to Ghana

A doctor working at Nigeria’s World Cup play-off match against Ghana died shortly after the final whistle, it has been confirmed.

Evening Standard

Nigerian media slam Rangers stars as Calvin Bassey 'porous in dangerous situations'

Nigerian media have hit out at the Super Eagles flops after their exit at the hand of Ghana in their World Cup playoff.

Daily Record

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Zambian FA confirms tragic death of FIFA doctor Joseph Kabungo at World Cup clash

The Zambian FA have released a statement to confirm that FIFA doctor Joseph Kabungo passed away on Tuesday night at the Abuja National Stadium in Nigeria

Daily Mirror

World Cup African Qualifiers Roundup

Liverpool star Sadio Mane converted a shoot-out penalty on Tuesday to take African champions Senegal to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the expense of Egypt. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia also booked their places in the finals on a frantic night of play-off action. Senegal won the second…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nigeria Fans Storm Pitch, Tear Gassed After Team Misses Out on World Cup

Nigerian fans destroyed property on the field and threw objects at visiting Ghana fans and players before police dispersed the crowd with tear gas.

Sports Illustrated

Tear gas fired as Nigeria fans smash up stadium following World Cup exit to Ghana

Nigeria supporters stormed the pitch at the Abuja National Stadium after a 1-1 draw at home to Ghana meant they will not take part at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Furious Nigeria fans tear down dugouts and clash with police after World Cup play-off defeat

Nigeria fans stormed the pitch after their country’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup - tearing down dugouts and clashing with police.

Evening Standard

Rangers stars Aribo, Balogun and Bassey miss out on Nigeria World Cup dream after Ghana heartbreak

The Super Eagles missed out on Qatar 2022 after they failed to get the necessary win on home turf.

Daily Record

Nigeria 1-1 Ghana: Thomas Partey away goal fires Black Stars to World Cup in another disaster for Super Eagles

Ghana secured their place at the 2022 World Cup, at the expense of Nigeria, after an away goals victory in Abuja on Tuesday night.

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Al Jazeera

Who are the ‘bandits’ terrorising Nigeria’s ‘Wild Wild West’?

Armed gangs have been terrorising northwest Nigeria for years. But what does the catchall phrase ‘bandits’ encompass?

Evening Standard

Nigeria 1-1 Ghana LIVE! World Cup play-off result, match stream and latest updates today

Thomas Partey’s early strike via a goalkeeper error helped Ghana secure a 1-1 draw with hosts Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday, as they became the first African side to book a place at the World Cup in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

7 great international rivalries as Netherlands gear up to face enemies Germany

International football can often get an unfair reputation for being less exciting than its club counterpart but there is always drama whenever the sides mentioned below meet

Al Jazeera

AfDB president: Ukraine war could trigger a food crisis in Africa

Akinwumi Adesina believes the Russia-Ukraine war will have a ripple effect on food security and energy supply.

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Rail staff killed in ‘unprecedented’ attack on train in Nigeria

Suspected bandits blow up track and open fire on train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Ghana: How can I watch World Cup play-off live on TV in UK for free today?

The second meeting between Nigeria and Ghana to determine who is granted entry into the 2022 World Cup is perfectly poised.

Reuters

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

Suspected bandits attacked a passenger train headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from Abuja, the capital, on Monday evening after they trapped the train, the Kaduna state government said.

Zenger

One-Of-A-Kind Red Book Chronicles The Benin Empire In Proper Perspective

An extensive narrative of the kingdom's history is told by its own people.

The Conversation

Why Nigeria's electricity grid collapses and how to shore it up

Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed more than 200 times in the last nine years, regularly resulting in widespread blackouts.

Al Jazeera

Qatar 2022 playoff: Nigeria-Ghana love-hate affair beyond football

There’s more than a ticket to Qatar at stake in Tuesday’s crunch game as both nations fight for overall bragging rights.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Will Defend with 16 Players against Senegal, Vows Queiroz

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team "will defend with 16 players" when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday in the second leg of an African World Cup play-off. "What I mean by 16 players is that each one must make the effort of two players, not…

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