- 2026 World Cup Coverage
Isak shines as Sweden crush Tunisia in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Alexander Isak marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and two assists as Sweden cruised to a commanding victory over Tunisia in their Group F opener in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward, who has battled injury setbacks since completing a £125 million move to Anfield in September, showcased his quality with a clinical finish…
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Joe Aribo set for Rangers reunion in transfer twist
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has been linked with a sensational return to Scottish giants Rangers following his departure from Southampton. The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Southampton at the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his three-year stay at St Mary’s Stadium. Aribo joined Southampton from Rangers in a £10 million…
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Napoli Manager Benitez laments Osimhen’s World Cup absence
By Tosin Omojola Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Napoli manager Rafael Benítez has expressed disappointment over Victor Osimhen’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the Nigerian striker as one of the standout attacking talents missing from the tournament. Osimhen will not feature at this year’s global showpiece after Nigeria failed to qualify for the competition being co-hosted by…
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Germany crush Curacao 7-1 in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Four-time world champions Germany overcame an early scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before producing a dominant display to secure a convincing victory in their Group E opener in Houston. Die Mannschaft made the perfect start, taking the lead in the sixth minute through the tournament’s fastest goal so far. Felix Nmecha, a former England youth international,…
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Ogun 2027: Adeola unveils Adegunwa-Balogun as running mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, has unveiled Mrs. Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Adeola announced the choice of his deputy governorship candidate on Sunday through a post on his official Facebook page, formally introducing Adegunwa-Balogun…
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SFH Access unveils first CoElevate Fund beneficiaries
…invests in next generation of health innovators SFH Access has unveiled the inaugural beneficiaries of the CoElevate Catalytic Fund, presenting seed funding awards to promising startups poised to transform healthcare delivery across Nigeria and Africa. The maiden edition of CoElevate Catalyst: Scaling the Future of Health, held in Ikeja, brought together healthcare leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, development partners and ecosystem…
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NITDA, DAWN unite to accelerate Southwest’s digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital literacy, innovation development, and economic growth across Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, described the agreement as…
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2026 World Cup: Australia cruise to victory as Irankunda sets new mark
Australia began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver, as rising star Nestory Irankunda etched his name into the nation’s football history. The Watford forward became Australia’s youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer after opening the scoring in the first half, helping Tony Popovic’s youthful side secure a memorable win in their…
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FIFA to pay Somalia Referee despite World Cup absence
By Tosin Omojola Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full tournament compensation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being unable to officiate at the competition after reportedly being denied entry into the United States, FIFA has confirmed. Artan was among the match officials selected for the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and…
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McGinn strike seals Scotland’s first World Cup win in 28 years
By Tosin Omojola Scotland marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti, thanks to a first-half goal from John McGinn. The Aston Villa midfielder scored the decisive strike as Steve Clarke’s men secured all three points in their Group C opener, moving to the top of the standings after…
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