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Didier Deschamps is preparing for what many expect to be his final act as France manager, and he has assembled a squad that blends elite experience with exciting young talent as Les Bleus chase a third FIFA World Cup title in the expanded 48-team tournament in 2026. Kylian Mbappé remains the centrepiece of the…
Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy have jointly released “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026, signalling the formal countdown to the most anticipated football tournament on the planet. Shakira announced the release directly to fans on social media Friday, writing: “Dai Dai is here. The @FIFAWorldCup…
The United States has scrapped the controversial 15,000 dollar visa bond for Nigerians holding valid 2026 World Cup tickets. This exemption removes a massive financial barrier for thousands of fans planning to attend the tournament in North America. The bond was originally a tool to discourage visitors from overstaying their visas. American officials now believe…
Nigeria has taken a commanding lead at the 2026 African Cycling Para-Track and Track Championships in Abuja. Local riders secured 16 medals during the first two days of competition at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The haul includes nine gold, five silver, and two bronze medals. This performance places Nigeria at the top of the…
Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar in Brazil’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a decision that has immediately generated widespread debate across global football as the Seleção begin shaping their final tournament roster. The selection of Neymar, one of Brazil’s most decorated and recognisable forwards of the modern era, comes despite persistent…
Football’s governing body FIFA is introducing a new memorabilia programme at this summer’s 2026 World Cup, one that will see players making their tournament debut wear special patches on their jerseys that will later be transformed into limited edition collectible trading cards. The initiative forms part of a licensing agreement between FIFA and American sports…
Arsenal sit five points clear of the Premier League summit after a late video intervention saved their title bid in East London. A 1-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday puts Mikel Arteta within two wins of the club’s first trophy in 22 years. The match turned on an 83rd-minute strike from Leandro Trossard and…
Twenty-two nations will descend on Lagos this May as the WTT Contender Series returns to Nigeria. Japan, Germany, and South Korea lead a high-calibre field chasing a $100,000 prize pot. The Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall will host the five-day event starting on 19 May. This tournament remains the only African stop on the ten-event global circuit….
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made an unusual public appeal to West Ham United to assist his team’s Premier League title chase after City moved within two points of leaders Arsenal. The Spanish tactician’s plea came moments after City secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal on Thursday to put Al Nassr within touching distance of the championship. The 41-year-old converted a Sadio Mané cross to help secure a 4-2 victory over Al Shabab. This win moves his side five points clear of their rivals, Al Hilal, at the top of the…
