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‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is set to undergo a comprehensive MRI scan to assess the severity of the injury he picked up during the World Cup Playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. ‎ ‎Osimhen was taken off at halftime in Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo in the decisive 2026 World Cup African play-off match on Sunday. ‎ ‎The forward, who has been in impressive form…

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‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎President Donald Trump has unveiled a special fast-track visa program for fans attending the 2026 World Cup. ‎ ‎As one of the tournament’s host nations, the United States has promised a smooth experience for visitors, despite concerns that Trump’s strict immigration policies could affect international fans. ‎ ‎“For anyone planning to join us for the World Cup, I highly recommend applying immediately,” Trump said while announcing the…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Esther Okoronkwo has emphasized that her focus remains firmly on the pitch after being omitted from the final top three shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award. ‎ ‎Okoronkwo was originally among the longlist for the African Women’s Player of the Year, alongside Rasheedat Ajibade, Barbra Banda and several other top African players. ‎ ‎The final three nominees for the CAF African Women’s Player…

Barcelona will finally return to the Nou Camp this weekend, ending a two-and-a-half-year exile from their historic home. The Catalan giants will host Athletic Club on Saturday, 22 November, in what marks their first official match at the stadium since 28 May 2023. The long-awaited comeback follows a partial reopening of the ground, which has been undergoing one of the most ambitious renovation projects in European football history. The Nou…

Former Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Kheira Hamraoui has filed a €3.5m (£3.08m) claim against her former club, alleging she was pushed out and subjected to “moral harassment” in the aftermath of the shocking iron bar attack that made global headlines in 2021. Hamraoui, now 35 and playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, was ambushed on 4 November 2021 after a team dinner. As she was being driven home by…

Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain have entered one of the most dramatic legal battles in modern football, as their long-running feud reached a Paris labour court on Monday. The France captain and current Real Madrid star is demanding €263m (£231.5m) from his former club, while PSG are counter-claiming €240m (£211m) from the player in a case that has sent shockwaves across European football. At the heart of the dispute is…

Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the global stage at the 2026 World Cup were shattered on Sunday night, ending a turbulent qualifying campaign marked by managerial upheaval, off-field disputes and disjointed performances. A nation accustomed to being one of Africa’s powerhouses must now confront the sobering reality of missing consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1986. The Super Eagles, ranked fifth in Africa, fell to DR Congo on…

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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Despite the painful defeat that has left the entire Nigerian football community in shock, President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles for their determination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ‎ ‎In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the team’s resilience in the face of the setback. ‎ ‎“Even with the disappointing result,…

ErBoluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has voiced his delight after Norway secured qualification for the World Cup for the first time in nearly three decades. ‎ ‎Norway booked their spot in next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an emphatic 4–1 victory over Italy at the San Siro Stadium on Sunday—their first World Cup qualification since 1998. ‎ ‎The 25-year-old took to social media…