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FIFA President Infantino confirms Iran’s 2026 World Cup spot despite US entry restrictions
By Tosin Omojola FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches scheduled to take place in the United States despite tighter entry restrictions for Iranian nationals and heightened security concerns surrounding the tournament. Infantino made the remarks in Washington during a CNBC forum, stating that Iran’s participation is settled and…
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UEFA: Bayern edge Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller to reach Semi-Finals
By Tosin Omojola Bayern Munich booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after edging Real Madrid in a dramatic seven-goal thriller. The quarter-final second leg burst into life with five goals in a frenetic first half, before the contest settled into a more tactical affair after the break as both sides slowed the tempo. Extra time appeared inevitable,…
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Arsenal reach Champions League semi-finals after stalemate with Sporting
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals following a tense goalless draw against Sporting at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners advanced 1-0 on aggregate, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s late winner in the first leg in Portugal, which ultimately proved decisive for Mikel Arteta’s side.Arsenal began the match brightly, dominating possession in the early stages.…
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NFF fulfils promise, shares $2.5m AFCON earnings with Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid the Super Eagles their share of the prize money earned at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria finished third at the tournament after defeating Egypt on penalties in the third-place match. Following their semi-final run, the Super Eagles secured $2.5 million in prize money, with the…
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Chelle eyes new talents, NPFL stars for Unity Cup
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed plans to give opportunities to new foreign-based players and standout performers from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at next month’s Unity Cup in London. The tournament will serve as part of his rebuilding process following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles…
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Gusau pledges support as referees body enforces strict standards, sanctions
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musaes Gusau, on Wednesday pledged full support for efforts by the new executive team of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to reform and sanitize refereeing in the country. Gusau made the commitment when the NRA leadership paid him a condolence visit at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja following…
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Lagos unveils new measures to attract investment in sports sector
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has introduced new measures aimed at attracting increased investment into the sports sector as part of efforts to unlock its economic potential. Speaking on the development, the Director-General of the LSSC, Mr Lekan Fatodu, said the framework was designed to reposition sports as a key contributor to the state’s economic growth. He explained that…
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Dembélé shines as PSG knock Liverpool out of Champions League
By Tosin Omojola Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool FC to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, where either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid await Luis Enrique’s side. PSG entered the second leg at Anfield with a two-goal advantage but were pushed hard by a spirited Liverpool side. However, Dembélé struck in the 72nd…
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Lookman fires Atletico past Barcelona in Champions League thriller
By Tosin Omojola Atletico Madrid held off a spirited Barcelona comeback to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat in a thrilling second-leg clash in Madrid. Nigerian international Ademola Lookman proved decisive, as his goal ultimately secured Atletico’s passage to the last four. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona…
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CAF President, Motsepe, mourns Frimpong after fatal armed attack on team bus
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea winger, Dominic Frimpong, in a shocking armed robbery incident in Ghana. Frimpong, 20, reportedly lost his life when armed robbers attacked the team bus of Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea as they were returning…
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