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Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to book their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubila...
By Salifu Usman
Teboho Mokoena scored an 83rd-minute penalty to earn South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. South Africa trailed after five min...
By Ayo Yusuf
SportyTV has been added to select DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria, expanding the sports content available to subscribers. The 24-hour sports channel offers a rang...
By Ayo Yusuf
South Africa salvaged a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty, keeping their FIFA World Cup hopes alive, The South African reports. The...
By James Agberebi
South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive after battling back to earn a 1-1 draw against Czechia in a tense Group A encounter on Thursday. The Europeans app...
By Salifu Usman
By Dickson Omobola Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Thursday, urged Federal Government to stop deducting f...
By Nwafor
The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star’s father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue. In a statement sent to ESP...
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Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday’s second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury. The 34-year-old...
By Emmanuel Okogba
By Enitan Abdultawab The FIFA World Cup has always been a stage where global superstars shine, but it is equally a tournament that creates new heroes overnight. While muc...
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The race for the Ballon d’Or 2026 has officially ignited now that the 48-team World Cup is underway in North America, with the first round of fixtures already shaki...
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has weighed in on football’s long-running Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate, declaring Lionel Messi the finest player the sp...
By Affa Acho
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with standout performers already emerging after the first round of group-stage matches. ...
By Henry Oduah
The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 gro...
By Ayobami
Nigeria will stage its National Trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games from 20 to 22 June at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos, as athlete...
By Salifu Usman
Nigerian singer Tems will share a stage with some of the most celebrated names in music history when the Obama Presidential Centre officially opens in Chicago on Thursday...
By Bukola Ogunsina
South Africa have suffered a major setback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after attacking midfielder Themba Zwane was suspended for three matches following...
By Ernest Victor
DR Congo star Yoane Wissa has disclosed that the team showed immense courage and resilience after securing a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their opening FIFA Worl...
By Austin Akhilomen
Legendary Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick against Argentina yesterday to give Argentina the perfect start to their World Cup title defence in Kansas. The 38-year...
By Adeyinka Salami
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called for African unity after addressing controversy surrounding comments that were allegedly attributed to him in recent days. ...
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the Wo...
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New Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has promised the fans and the board members of the club that he will take them to the next level in club football. Bronckho...
By Austin Akhilomen
According to him, the fund is designed to provide timely and equitable support for cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation expenses,...
By Fortune Eromonsele
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to mark his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance with victory fell flat as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the DR Congo on Wednes...
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For a nation making its FIFA World Cup return after over 50 years, DR Congo arrives with reasons for optimism. Their victory over the Super Eagles still has reverberating...
By Nnamdi Ezekute