- 2026 World Cup Coverage
10 football stars who could be playing their final FIFA World Cup
By Tosin Omojola The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching its concluding stages, with only a handful of matches remaining before the knockout rounds are completed. The Round of 16 begins this weekend, with more teams set to bow out before the competition moves into the quarter-finals, semi-finals and, ultimately, the grand finale, where the best two of the…
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Evacuated Nigerians return home amid South Africa hostilities against black migrants
The aircraft conveying Nigerians repatriated from South Africa amid the ongoing hostilities against black migrants has arrived. A report on Friday morning by Channels TV, said the plane touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 10:42 a.m. It would be recalled that last week 271 Nigerians were evacuated from South Africa. …. details later
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Portugal stun Croatia 2-1, set up Spain clash
By Tosin Omojola Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Toronto, setting up a last-four clash with Spain. Croatia led after the restart through Ivan Perisic, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot with his third goal of the tournament before Ramos…
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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
By Tosin Omojola Switzerland secured their first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1938 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria to book a place in the Round of 16. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss ended an 88-year wait for a knockout victory as they produced a composed display in Vancouver. Switzerland made the perfect…
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Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to reach round of 16
By Tosin Omojola Spain booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Austria, delivering a dominant performance that underlined their credentials as title contenders. A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro secured a comfortable win for the former world champions and ensured safe passage…
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Team Nigeria unveils PUMA as official kit partner
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Thursday led Team Nigeria and stakeholders to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to unveil PUMA as the team’s new kit partner. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the Commission remained committed to Team Nigeria’s success. “Today’s activities reflect our commitment to giving Nigerian athletes the very best as they compete…
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LASU unveils student innovations at annual entrepreneurship exhibition
Lagos State University (LASU) has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development with the successful hosting of the 2026 edition of its annual ENT 312 Practical Entrepreneurship Exhibition and Fair at the Buba Marwa Auditorium Car Park, Ojo Campus. The annual exhibition, which serves as the end-of-semester practical examination, featured innovative products, business ideas and vocational projects developed…
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Golden Eaglets depart Nigeria for crucial China football tournament
By Tosin Omojola Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, will depart the country later tonight for China to participate in the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11, 2026. The tournament is hosted by the Chinese Football Association, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Administration of Sport, and the…
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US beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card
By Tosin Omojola Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced an energetic and creative display, fully deserving their victory, which was sealed by Malik Tillman’s late free-kick. Balogun gave…
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Senegal crash out of World Cup after losing to Belgium
By Tosin Omojola Belgium staged a stunning comeback to knock Senegal out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Like Ivory Coast and DR Congo before them, the Teranga Lions failed to protect a two-goal lead, conceding a late winner to exit the tournament. Senegal were in control after first-half and early second-half goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr. But…
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