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Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup. The 41-year-old...
By Henry Oduah
By Adegboyega Adeleye England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway after recove...
By Henry Oduah
Omorinsola Babajide has reaffirmed the Super Falcons’ determination to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of the 2026 tournament, reports C...
By Adeboye Amosu
Brazil’s football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was “a little bit suspect”, amid a fu...
By Henry Oduah
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”. &...
By Henry Oduah
The NBA in Ogun State said the boycott followed unsuccessful efforts to engage the judiciary over policies the association considered unfavourable to lawyers and court us...
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• Endorses N1.235tn expenditure proposal after budget defence • Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by N674bn, blames Middle East crisis for 2026 shortfall Sunday Abori...
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World Paralympic champion and Team Nigeria captain Folashade Oluwafemiayo has praised the quality of Nigeria’s pre-Commonwealth Games training camp in Aberdeen, expressin...
By Salifu Usman
Mr Infantino says the world football body's judicial panels operate independently and insisted he did not influence the decision to suspend the implementation of Folarin ...
By Tunde Eludini
United States President Donald Trump has admitted to asking FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup.
By Tunde Eludini
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun’s automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it “unprecedented, incompreh...
By Affa Acho
By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazil legend Cafu has urged the country to keep faith with head coach Carlo Ancelotti, insisting the Italian deserves time to rebuild the national ...
By Henry Oduah
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on his right wrist after suffering an injury during the team’s post-match celebrations following Sunday...
By Affa Acho
Gianni Infantino said Monday he told Donald Trump that FIFA’s disciplinary body was independent when the president rang him about reviewing US World Cup star Folari...
By Henry Oduah
By Adegboyega Adeleye England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on the wrist he injured while celebrating his side’s dramatic 3-2 victory o...
By Henry Oduah
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to ...
By James Agberebi
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Section III of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, say...
By Nwafor
FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cu...
By Tunde Eludini
By Adegboyega Adeleye Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre says he is proud of his players despite admitting he was deeply hurt after their 3-2 defeat to England ended their ...
By Henry Oduah
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally spoke with Gianni Infantino about the controversial red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun, ...
By Gistlover Stella
England have been dealt a major setback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Jordan Henderson ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after suffering a seriou...
By James Agberebi
With less than two weeks remaining until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas has unveiled the official match ball that will be used for the tournament’...
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The French Football Federation (FFF) has appealed to FIFA to overturn the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round ...
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated ₦7.277 trillion in revenue in 2025, exceeding its target of ₦6.584 trillion by 10....
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