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Team Nigeria opens Commonwealth Games camp in Scotland
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria has stepped up preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by opening camp at Aberdeen Sports Village in Scotland as the countdown enters its final phase. With 18 days left before the Games begin in Glasgow, the Nigerian contingent will spend the next three weeks at the high-performance facility before moving to the Games Village. The…
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Neymar retires after Brazil’s shock World Cup exit
By Tosin Omojola Brazilian star Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday. The former Brazil captain made the emotional announcement after the five-time world champions crashed out of the tournament, bringing an end to a distinguished international career that spanned more…
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Balogun ban reprieve triggers FIFA transparency row
By Tosin Omojola FIFA’s decision to suspend the implementation of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card ban has sparked widespread debate, raising questions about the governing body’s disciplinary process and the precedent it could set for future tournaments. Balogun, the United States’ leading scorer with three goals, was sent off during the Americans’ Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina…
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England sink Mexico 3-2 to reach quarter-finals
By Tosin Omojola England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash on Sunday, overcoming a fierce challenge and a controversial refereeing decision to book a place in the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham starred for the Three Lions with a first-half brace before captain Harry Kane added a second-half penalty as England silenced a partisan…
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Haaland double sinks Brazil, sends Norway into quarter-finals
By Tosin Omojola Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup crown. … details later .
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FIFA clears USA’s Balogun for Belgium showdown
By Tosin Omojola United States leading scorer Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium in Seattle after FIFA suspended the implementation of his one-match ban. Balogun had been sent off during the United States’ Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a dismissal that initially ruled him out…
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D’Tigers crush Rwanda 106-62, complete perfect qualifying window
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, produced a commanding performance on Sunday, thrashing Rwanda 106-62 to complete a perfect qualifying window and book a place in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. The emphatic victory completed an outstanding three-game sweep for Nigeria, who finished the window unbeaten after earlier victories over…
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Mbappe fires France into World Cup quarter-finals
By Tosin Omojola France edged a stubborn Paraguay side 1-0 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A 70th-minute penalty from proved to be the difference, sending France into the last eight and setting up a mouth-watering clash against Africa’s Atlas Lions of . It was a difficult outing for ‘s side, as Paraguay…
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Morocco end Canada’s World Cup Dream with 3-0 win
..march into quarter-finals By Tosin Omojola Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Saturday eliminated co-host Canada from the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory to book a place in the quarter-finals. Morocco, one of only two African teams remaining in the tournament, scored all three goals in the second half of the first Round of 16 fixture. After a…
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I’m not interested in NFF job – Soname
By Tosin Omojola Prominent Nigerian businessman and sports investor Kunle Soname has dismissed speculation linking him with the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting he has no interest in contesting for the position. Soname, the founder of Beyond Limits Football Academy and owner of Remo Stars FC, ValueJet Airlines, Bet9ja, and several other businesses, said he only became…
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