Tag Archives: CONCACAF

Nigeria rises 22 places to 30th in FIFA Ranking

February 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The February edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking is dominated by the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. By claiming their third title, Nigeria (30th, up 22) have not only ended a 19-year drought since they last won … read more »

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JOSEPH YOBO Will Open University Stadium

December 21, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Fenerbahçe defender Joseph Yobo will be a very important guest when the Düzce University, Turkey officially opens its soccer field in a lavish ceremony on Thursday, December 22. According to a statement by the university, pre-CU students will do an … read more »

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Nigerian Rising soccer star gunned down after Bulls game

April 29, 2011 by benim

Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a Chatham-neighborhood convenience store after celebrating a playoff win Tuesday night by the Chicago Bulls. … read more »

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