Tag: #Football
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SPAIN DEFEAT ARGENTINA AFTER EXTRA TIME TO LIFT 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after edging Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The tightly contested encounter remained goalless after 90 minutes before substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Both sides created opportunities throughout the match,…
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BURNA BOY, SHAKIRA, UGANDA’S GHETTO KIDS REHEARSE FOR HISTORIC WORLD CUP FINAL SHOW
Colombian pop star Shakira, Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Videos circulating online show the artistes dancing with members of the Ghetto Kids during rehearsal sessions, building excitement ahead of FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style…
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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WHY SUPER EAGLES GOALKEEPER MADUKA OKOYE IS TRENDING
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is trending on social media after he was seen with American rapper Cardi B during Paris Fashion Week, sparking widespread reactions and speculation among fans. Videos and photographs shared online showed Okoye and the Grammy-winning artiste at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris. The pair were also…
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IGHALO CREDITS HOUSEMAN FOR LAUNCHING HIS 19-YEAR FOOTBALL CAREER
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has credited Argentine football scout Marcelo Houseman with playing a key role in launching his professional football career. According to Ighalo, Houseman discovered him and fellow Nigerian footballer Kim Ojo in Nigeria and took them to Hertha Berlin in Germany when they were still unknown, creating opportunities that exposed…
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MESSI HAT-TRICK POWERS ARGENTINA TO 3-0 WIN OVER ALGERIA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J clash played in Kansas City, United States. Lionel Messi starred for the defending champions, scoring all three goals to register the tournament’s first hat-trick. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 17th…
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FANS TIP UNITY CUP STARS, DEBUTANTS, FOR BIGGER SUPER EAGLES ROLES
Football fans have urged the coaching crew of the Super Eagles to retain several emerging players who impressed during Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup in London and the recent international friendly against Poland. The Head Coach, Eric Chelle, had fielded a squad largely made up of debutants and fringe players at the…
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Envoy Canvasses Sports Diplomacy to Boost Nigeria’s Global Image
Mrs Ikerionwu Edith, Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigeria Embassy in Beijing, China, has called for stronger use of sports diplomacy to enhance Nigeria’s international image and strengthen bilateral relations. Edith made the call in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday May 7. It was on the…
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UNITED EDGE LIVERPOOL IN THRILLER, SEAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RETURN
Manchester United pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool FC at Old Trafford, booking their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The hosts came flying out, scoring twice early through Cunha (6’) and Benjamin Sesko (14’) to take control. But Liverpool FC roared back after the break, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo…
