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2026 World Cup largest, most successful sporting event in history – Giuliani, Namdar
Andrew Giuliani, White House Task Force Executive Director on the FIFA World Cup 2026, and Mora Namdar, Assistant Secretary of…
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Curtains fall on 2026 World Cup as Argentina clashes with Spain
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, July 17, 2026 With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to an end on Sunday, defending…
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Tuchel’s substitutions, defensive tactics cost England as Argentina reach World Cup final
England’s hopes of reaching their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966 ended in heartbreak after Argentina came from behind…
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Spain outclass France to reach FIFA World Cup final
Spain produced a superb all-round performance to beat favourites France 2-0 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup…
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Dutch Referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after World Cup exit
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s…
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World Cup: Argentina overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra time
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, July 12, 2026 Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, reaching the FIFA…
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FIFA World Cup: Ten lessons Africa must learn from Europe By Martins Oloja
11 July 2026 4:55am WAT This is a policy brief for CAF and 54-member associations on what African football managers…
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World Cup: Bellingham brace fires England into semis
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, July 12, 2026 England reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after Jude Bellingham scored twice…
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Madugu names 25-player Super Falcons squad for 2026 WAFCON (See who is in)
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
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El-Kanemi Warriors, Nasarawa Amazons win 2026 President Federation Cup titles
El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa Amazons were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after defeating Ikorodu City and Heartland…
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South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies just weeks after playing at 2026 FIFA World Cup
South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just two weeks after representing his country at…
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Spain knock Belgium out as Merino’s late winner seals World Cup semi-final place
Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Mikel Merino scored a late winner…
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The right to fail: Football, race, and the fragile boundaries of belonging By Prof. Hsain Ilahiane
Sometimes the torment comes from opposing supporters. More disturbingly, it can come from the player’s own side: from people who…
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Battle of Badminton Champs holds in Lagos
By Maxim Uzoatu The Kabal & Co First Annual Badminton Tournament 2026 will hold at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja…
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Mbappé, Dembélé fire ruthless France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals
France produced another dominant display to defeat Morocco 2-0 and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA…
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Fans back Morocco to upset France in World Cup quarter-final clash
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Abuja, July 8, 2026 Football enthusiasts have tipped Morocco to overcome France in Thursday’s quarter-final match of…
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FIFA World Cup quarter-finals promise blockbusters (See the hitmen)
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, July 8, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its decisive quarter-final stage starting Thursday, with…
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Lionel Messi inspires stunning Argentina comeback to knock out Egypt
Lionel Messi once again showed why he is regarded as one of football’s greatest players after inspiring Argentina national football…
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Belgium cruise past USA 4-1 as Balogun distraction overshadows hosts’ World Cup exit
Belgium booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States, whose…
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Late Merino strike ends Ronaldo’s World Cup dream as Spain edge Portugal 1-0
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, July 6, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup career ended in heartbreak as Spain defeated Portugal…
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England survive Mexico scare; Reach World Cup quarter-finals
England produced a display of quality, courage and resilience to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the iconic Estadio Azteca and…
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Donald Trump thanks FIFA after Folarin Balogun ban is suspended ahead of Belgium clash
United States President Donald Trump has thanked FIFA after the world football governing body suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, allowing…
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Haaland’s double sends Norway into historic World Cup quarter-finals; Brazil eliminated
Erling Haaland produced a brilliant late performance as Norway shocked Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the…
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France overcome physical Paraguay test to reach World Cup quarter-finals
France national football team kept their dream of winning a second World Cup title in eight years alive after battling…
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World Cup: Morocco outclass Canada 3-0 to secure quarter-final spot
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, July 4, 2026 Morocco delivered an impressive second-half display to defeat Canada 3-0 in the…
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