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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid on 3- year deal
By Tosin Omojola Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year contract, marking the Portuguese veteran’s sensational return to the Spanish capital 13 years after his departure. The 63-year-old succeeds Alvaro Arbeloa following a disappointing campaign in which Real Madrid ended a second consecutive season without a major trophy, finishing behind rivals Barcelona in domestic competitions.…
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to open 2026 World Cup In style
By Tosin Omojola The 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a thrilling start as hosts Mexico secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa in the tournament’s opening match. Mexico seized control early and never looked back, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez finding the back of the net to hand the home side a winning start to their…
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Shakira, Burna Boy shine as Mexico opens 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Tosin Omojola The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion on June 11 as Mexico welcomed the world with a dazzling opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca, celebrating music, culture, and global unity. The ceremony opened with a vibrant tribute to Mexico’s indigenous heritage and Aztec civilization. Performers filled the pitch in a colourful display, while…
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Nigeria remains Africa’s third best team in FIFA ranking
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Thursday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). During the review period, the three-time African champions recorded a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe’s Warriors and defeated Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz 3-0 to successfully defend their Unity Cup title in England. Nigeria…
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Stallions face ruby giants South Africa in 7 showdown
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Rugby Sevens team, the Stallions, will face African and global rugby powerhouse South Africa in one of the marquee fixtures of the 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Championship scheduled for June 20 and 21 in Cascavelle, Mauritius. While diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa have continued to attract attention over recurring xenophobia concerns, the focus in…
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Portugal end Chelle’s unbeaten run with 2-1 win over Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly match played on Wednesday night in Lisbon, marking a significant setback for Nigeria ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The loss was the first defeat in open play for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, since taking charge of the…
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Key facts, records, talking points about 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Tosin Omojola The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the first tournament to be hosted by three countries — the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Four nations will make their World Cup debuts at the tournament. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan have all qualified for the finals for the first time.The United States previously hosted the…
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Super Eagles not underdogs against Portugal, says Chelle
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal, insisting that his team has the quality to compete with any opponent. Nigeria will face Portugal in a high-profile friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday, with both sides expected to use the encounter to evaluate their squads and refine tactical approaches…
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Somalian referee dropped from 2026 World Cup after US entry denial
By Tosin Omojola Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was poised to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals, has been removed from the list of match officials after being denied entry into the United States. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Referee of the Year, was refused entry upon arrival at Miami…
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Shakira teams up with Burna Boy for FIFA 2026 anthem
By Tosin Omojola World Cup fever is building, and FIFA is placing music at the heart of the excitement ahead of the 2026 tournament. Returning to North America for the first time since the United States hosted the competition in 1994, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition jointly hosted by three countries — the United States,…
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