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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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NVBF INVITES 20 PLAYERS TO CAMP AHEAD OF 2026 AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 players to national camp as preparations begin for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup qualifying tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the federation, the players were selected after extensive scouting during the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League. The squad includes a blend…
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NBBF UNVEILS D’TIGERS SQUAD FOR 2027 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS IN ANGOLA
Nigeria’s basketball governing body, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has announced a 12-man D’Tigers squad for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The qualifiers, scheduled for July 2 to July 5, will mark the competitive debut of new Head Coach David Fizdale. The former NBA coach will lead a mix…
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OGUNJOBI FACES MOHAMMED IN CBN OPEN WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL CLASH IN ABUJA
The 2026 CBN National Open Championship continues in Abuja with a key women’s singles semi-final showdown between Success Ogunjobi and Khadijat Mohammed. Ogunjobi has been in strong form, dropping only five games en route to the last four. She recorded straight-set wins over Bunmi Are, Gloria Samuel, and Mary Udofa to reach the semi-finals. Mohammed…
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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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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
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NIGERIA CRICKET FEDERATION NAMES 16-MAN SQUAD FOR NAMIBIA TRI-SERIES
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man YellowGreens squad for the upcoming Namibia Tour. In a statement issued by the federation’s Media Manager, Zeal Ibe, on Monday June 15, the YellowGreens will compete in a T20 and 50-over Tri-Series scheduled to hold on June 18 to June 29. He said the tour is…
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FCT FA EXTENDS DIVISION ONE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO JUNE 19
Football clubs preparing for the 2025/2026 FCT FA Division One League now have extra time to complete their registration. The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has extended the registration deadline from May 30 to June 19. According to the association, the extension is intended to give clubs additional time to complete their payments…
