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Commonwealth Games: Nigeria places 7th with 24 medals, leads Africa in Glasgow

Alake UriAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026040

Team Nigeria concluded its participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a strong seventh-place finish on the final medals table, winning 24 medals...

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FIFA rejects criticism, continues consultation on proposed investor plan

Alake UriJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026047

World football governing body FIFA has responded to criticism of its proposed private investment initiative, insisting it will continue an “open and democratic” consultation process...

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Pinnick backs FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake, supports Infantino’s reforms

Alake UriJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026040

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has defended FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA...

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WAFCON 2026: Malawi stun Super Falcons 3-2 in historic Group C upset

Alake UriJuly 29, 2026July 29, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 29, 2026July 29, 2026045

Nigeria’s bid for a record 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title suffered an early blow on Tuesday after tournament debutants Malawi defeated the Super...

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FG urges Team Nigeria to surpass Birmingham 2022 performance

Alake UriJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026060

The Federal Government has challenged Team Nigeria to outperform its achievement at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the country begins its campaign at the...

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Spain edge Argentina in extra time to win second FIFA World Cup title

Alake UriJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026044

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a closely contested final. The decisive...

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Mbappe on target as France beat Morocco, head to World Cup semi-finals

Alake UriJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026044

France have secured a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final encounter. Captain Kylian Mbappe was...

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All three World Cup co-hosts eliminated from tournament

Alake UriJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026055

The United States, Mexico, and Canada have all been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium...

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Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Alake UriJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026048

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 on Monday to book a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals...

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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament

Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

by Alake UriJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026045

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his career. The 41-year-old made...

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Commonwealth Games: Nigeria places 7th with 24 medals, leads Africa in Glasgow

FIFA rejects criticism, continues consultation on proposed investor plan

Pinnick backs FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake, supports Infantino’s reforms

WAFCON 2026: Malawi stun Super Falcons 3-2 in historic Group C upset

FG urges Team Nigeria to surpass Birmingham 2022 performance

Spain edge Argentina in extra time to win second FIFA World Cup title

Mbappe on target as France beat Morocco, head to World Cup semi-finals

All three World Cup co-hosts eliminated from tournament

Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament

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