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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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In 2013: What Nigerians want from Goodluck Jonathan

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Dear Mr. President, I wish you and your family, fellow Nigerians, and my readers at home and abroad a Happy New Year. It is heartening to note that you have reflected on public perception of your administration in the last … read more »

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CONCACAF World Cup qualifying Round up: Honduras blast Canada

October 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Honduras progressed to the final phase of World Cup qualifying after condemning Canada to an embarrassing 8-1 defeat on Tuesday. Jerry Bengtson and Carlos Costly scored hat-tricks for Honduras, Mario Martinez chipped in with a brace for the hosts, while … read more »

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May 2012 International Friendly Fixtures

May 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Results | May 22 – Jun 19 | Next Games Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Time Home Away TV Venue 2:45 ET Poland  v  Latvia Hypo Arena Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Time Home Away TV Venue 6:15 ET Japan  v  Azerbaijan … read more »

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UPeace professor from Sudan dies of heart attack

September 21, 2011 by benim

University for Peace professor Mahmoud El Zain Hamid died Tuesday. Hamid, the director of the department of environment, peace and security, died of cardiac arrest after falling ill during a morning class. “Mahmoud suffered a heart attack while doing what … read more »

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Google error hands disputed territory to Morocco

November 10, 2010 by benim

Google has become embroiled in another battle over territory after wrongly identifying a tiny rocky outcrop in the Mediterranean as belonging to Morocco, a claim that is disputed by Spain. The internet giant was forced to admit the error just … read more »

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