South Africans created their own flight constraints, says NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that the South African delegation has no reason to cry foul for passing the night in Port Harcourt, Wednesday, after arriving in Nigeria.
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Give us this day, Nigerians plead with Super Eagles
Another anxious moment is here for the Super Eagles and millions of football-loving Nigerians are urging the team to make maximum use of the opportunity to move two steps ahead of their main rival, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
'Don't bend your elbow' - Steyn gets bowling tips in New York
Staff at a street cricket set-up in New York patiently gave Dale Steyn pointers on how to bowl, not knowing they were giving tips to a fearsome South Africa fast bowler who took nearly 700 international wickets.
ICC admits New York pitches at T20 World Cup not up to the mark
The pitches used in the T20 World Cup matches played in New York have not been up to standard and ground staff are working on remedying them for the rest of the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.
India v Pakistan: Concerns over state of New York pitch for T20 World Cup clash
Anxiety is growing about the quality of the pitch and outfield at the New York ground that is set to host the much-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
"You Need Good Surfaces": Ireland Coach Doubles Down, Slams New York Pitch
Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan criticised the pitch for their T20 World Cup Group A match against India, stating that a good playing surface is crucial, but the recent games at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium haven't met that standard. Malan's comments come after India won the match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium by eight wickets after they bowled Ireland out for just 96, with the pitch having excessive swing and variable bounce, which was uneven on various occasions in the game.
On Call For T20 World Cup 2024 To Be Shifted Out Of New York Over Pitch Row, ICC Clears Stance
Despite growing fears over the nature of pitches at New York for the T20 World Cup, there have been no such plans over shifting the remaining matches out of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. The untested drop-in pitches at New York, which has favoured bowlers excessively, have come under heavy scrutiny after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 by South Africa, followed by India bundling out Ireland for 96.
Inter Milan target Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye
Inter Milan is keen on signing Nigerian international goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from Udinese during the summer transfer window.