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World Cup: Egypt, Cape Verde keep Africa's momentum going

Nigeria, June 16 -- Egypt and Cape Verde added to Africa's positive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, earning valuable points against highly fancied European opponents in their opening group... Read More


World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa's first win as Cote d'Ivoire edge Ecuador

Nigeria, June 15 -- Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner as Cote d'Ivoire secured Africa's first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador on... Read More


World Cup 2026: Nigerian-rooted stars Nmecha, Musiala score as Germany crush Curacao

Nigeria, June 15 -- Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising to a 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in a Group E encounter that also show... Read More


Rangers end speculation, extend Ilechukwu's contract until 2027

Nigeria, June 14 -- Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have moved swiftly to secure continuity ahead of the new season, announcing a contract extension fo... Read More


NCAA Championships: Ogazi shatters records, Ajayi strikes gold as Nigerians shine in Eugene

Nigeria, June 13 -- The duo of Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi made history at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where both won national titles and set new records in one of the most impressi... Read More


FIFA confirms Canada's decision to block Partey from World Cup opener

Nigeria, June 13 -- FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be unavailable for the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Canadian authorities refused his visa... Read More


"Nigerians" shine at World Cup as Balogun fires USA to victory, Oluwaseyi, David help Canada earn historic point

Nigeria, June 13 -- Nigeria may not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigerian-born and Nigerian-heritage players ensured the country's presence was felt on the tournament's second day. Former Niger... Read More


FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles emerge second-highest-ranked team missing the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, June 11 -- As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be watching from afar despite being one of the highest-ranked teams no... Read More


Why America turned back FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan

Nigeria, June 10 -- The Trump administration has explained why Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World C... Read More


Nigerians spread across the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, June 10 -- When the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one of Africa's traditional football powers will be conspicuously absent. Nigeria failed to qualify for ... Read More