The terrific display of the Dutch side in their opening match against Spain proved not to be a fluke as they served up another scintillating performance in their courageous win over the hard fighting Aussies. This was a day the bald headed Dutch magician, Arjen Robben, who looked anything but ...
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It was on the 20th minute that the Chilean striker; Eduardo Vargas reproduced the uncommon image of bringing the legendary Iker Casillas on his breech as his goal was breached for the sixth time in just two games. It was a game the Spanish needed to win to redeem their ...
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Brazil’s second match of the tournament was against the combative Mexican side, who won their first game against Cameroon. Mexico, successfully closed Brazil down in the first half though they couldn’t create much for themselves. It was a high octane match with the irrepressible Guillermo Ochoa, in goal for Mexico, ...
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The expectations of many Nigerian fans were doused by the uninspiring display of the Super Eagles in their group F opener against Iran. A game many expected the Eagles to win, to have any hopes of emerging from the group comprising of Argentina and Bosnia Herzegovania, their tame display in ...
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A classic European, South American encounter. The group F opener between Argentina and Bosnia Herzegovina promised to be an entertaining game primarily because of the quality of the players both teams parade. Equally, it is the tournament where the magical Lionel Messi, the first player to win four FIFA/Ballon d’Or, ...
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The shock defeat of Uruguay by Costa Rica in the first match of this group, made the England and Italy match even more important, as whoever wins this would fancy their chances of topping group D. However, I had only concluded that nothing else would surprise me again, in this ...
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The next big game of the 2014 World Cup was the match between two European giants; Spain and Netherlands. A replay of the 2010 final match, no one imagined the Dutch masterclass that was to come. The game started with the Spanish team spreading the ball around, trying to impose ...
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As the Brazilian National team sang their national anthem passionately in that packed São Paulo stadium, I could feel the commitment of the team and it was clear that nothing but a win would be acceptable from the home team. It was quite a sight watching Eduardo, the Brazilian born ...
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Joseph Omo Ebhodaghe, popularly known as JoePraize, is an international multi-award winning Gospel Singer, Song Writer and Music Director. JoePraise’s passionate and spirit-rousing delivery has been an ever present trait in his music from his early days. Always seeking to communicate his unquestionable love and passion for God through his music, JoePraize ...
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The lamentations of a distraught Mother… An engrossing debut by Dramola Olapade I await your return, Hauwa My door is constantly ajar, to receive you I rush to the door, at the sound of footsteps Yet again, my hope fails and my joy wanes You are nowhere to be ...
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