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Spain has defeated France 2-0 to book a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final. In a masterclass of tactical discipline and defensive steel, La Roja defeated tournament favorites France 2-0 at a packed Dallas Stadium to secure their first final appearance since their historic 2010 triumph. Spain broke the deadlock in the 21st ...
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match suspension by FIFA following his direct red card during the national team’s tense 3–2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16. The Bayer Leverkusen center-back was sent off in the second half at the Estadio Azteca after a video assistant referee (VAR) review ...
Argentina staged a stirring comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash on Tuesday. Egypt made the brighter start and stunned the South American giants with disciplined defending and swift counter-attacking football. The Pharaohs opened the scoring midway through the first half after a flowing move split Argentina’s ...
England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 contest in Mexico City. The fiercely contested encounter followed a weather delay before a passionate home crowd created a hostile atmosphere inside the famous Azteca Stadium. Mexico began brightly, pressing aggressively and forcing England ...
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 on Sunday, securing a historic FIFA World Cup quarter-final place and eliminating the five-time champions. Brazil dominated early possession and earned a penalty before the interval after a foul inside Norway’s area, presenting an ideal opportunity to seize control. However, Bruno Guimarães squandered the chance, firing ...
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed Federal Government commitment to revitalise hockey through infrastructure, grassroots development and domestic competitions. At the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League on Saturday in Abuja, Dikko commended Nigeria Hockey Federation for successfully organising the tournament and repositioning the sport. “This tournament ...
Morocco delivered an impressive second-half display to defeat Canada 3-0 in the opening Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals in commanding fashion. The newsmen report that the encounter began on a cautious note, with both sides showing discipline and determination as they battled for control in midfield. ...
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsmen reports that the tightly contested Round of 32 encounter saw both sides battle for over 120 minutes before Egypt held their nerve in the shootout. Egypt ...
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season. According to a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the club’s Media Director, Isma’eel Tangalashi, the club appointed Ogunmodede, popularly known as “Ijaball,” to take charge of its technical affairs ...
Portugal reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic knockout contest filled with VAR controversy, late twists and Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic contribution. Portugal dominated the opening exchanges, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack alongside Pedro Neto and Rafael Leão, forcing Croatia onto the defensive. Portugal nearly scored in ...
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in a dominant Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice to inspire La Roja into the Round of 16 Spain controlled possession for most of the contest and showed their technical quality against an Austrian side that struggled to cope with their movement ...
Kamaru Usman has doubled down on his claim that Justin Gaethje is the most decorated lightweight fighter in mixed martial arts history. Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upset victories in recent memory to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. The Highlight defeated Ilia Topuria via fourth-round knockout at UFC 315 last month, forcing ...
A Nigerian Flying Eagles midfielder has been discharged and acquitted of all sexual assault charges by a court of law, successfully clearing his name. The versatile player, who has been a prominent fixture in Nigeria’s under-20 national team, had faced allegations that threatened to derail his promising football career. Throughout the trial, the midfielder and ...
Tottenham Hotspur have beaten fierce rivals Manchester United to the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, completing a club-record £85 million deal. Spurs moved decisively to hijack interest from Old Trafford, successfully scheduling a medical and wrapping up personal terms for the highly-coveted midfielder. The signing represents a major coup for Tottenham as they ...
Manchester City have announced the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a stunning, record-breaking transfer valued at £116 million. The move marks a significant statement of intent from the Premier League champions, who secured the highly-rated playmaker to bolster their midfield options. Anderson's departure represents a massive financial windfall and a historic ...
Samson Asumah, Captain of Police Machine Men’s Hockey Club, has charged his team to remain focused and bounce back stronger in their subsequent matches at the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League( NHSL) in Abuja. Asumah stated this on Wednesdays in an interview with the News reporters at the National Hockey Pitch of the Moshood Abiola ...
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter. The result saw Belgium overturn a two-goal deficit to secure a dramatic place in the Round of 16. Senegal started strongly and took control after Habib Diarra opened scoring in the 25th minute. The Teranga Lions displayed ...
France delivered a commanding display on Tuesday, defeating Sweden 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. The victory secured France’s place in the Round of 16 after a dominant performance from Didier Deschamps’ side. Les Bleus controlled possession from the opening whistle, forcing Sweden into a defensive approach throughout the contest. ...
Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The match looked set to go the way of the Dutch after Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Gakpo ...
Coach of the Moroccan national football team, Mohamed Ouahbi, said his team had earned respect after Morocco edged the Netherlands 2-3 on penalty shootouts in their round 32 clash on Monday. The Africans came out top in the penalty shootouts after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey, Mexico, setting up a round of 16 clash against ...
The FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools Football Championship, also known as the Memoir Cup, has commenced in several states across the country. Chairman of the tournament’s steering committee, Sen. Osita Izunaso, said in a statement on Friday that SOF was established to preserve the memory of the late Nigerian international, Samuel Okwaraji. The ...
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says it has strengthened measures to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs by jockeys during competitions. The National Coordinator of the federation, Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing Kano Derby competition. Abubakar-Bida said the federation was collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ...
France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with a commanding performance to secure top spot in the group, while Senegal stunned Iraq 5-0 in the final Group I matches of the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no time in taking control as Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring in the seventh minute after a ...
