By Chidinma Patrick Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions on Sunday after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. A solitary goal from Ferran Torres in extra time proved decisive as La Roja brought Argentina’s reign as world champions to an […]
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NSC to offer enhanced welfare package for Team Nigeria ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, each athlete to receive $200 per day
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved very attractive welfare packages for Team Nigeria athletes ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games to hold in Glasgow. Competitors will receive increased allowances, improved travel support, and substantial cash rewards for podium finishes. The package, approved by the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, […]
OLYMPIC DAY: Agha Mba Hails Soludo’s Sports Revolution, Says Better Days Await Anambra
.By Ndife David, Awka.Anambra State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, has declared that better days lie ahead for the state as the Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo administration intensifies investment in sports infrastructure, youth development and grassroots participation across Anambra.Agha Mba gave the assurance on Saturday […]
Anambra Govt Announces Saturday July 11 2026 Olympic Day Walk
The Anambra State Government has announced Saturday, 11th July 2026, for this year’s Olympic Day Walk in Awka. The 2026 Olympic Day Run is centered on the theme “Let’s Move.” the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, who announced this in a letter dated 7th July 2026, said […]
Argentina Survive Egypt Scare as Messi Scores in Dramatic 3-2 Comeback Win
Defending champions Argentina survived a major scare to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 encounter at Atlanta Stadium on Monday night. The South Americans were pushed to the brink by a spirited Egyptian side that twice held the lead before a late Argentine […]
UEFA Slams FIFA Over Balogun Ban Reversal, Says World Cup Decision ‘Crossed A Red Line’
European football governing body UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, describing the move as a dangerous precedent that threatens the integrity of football’s rules. The dispute erupted ahead of the United States’ FIFA World Cup Round of […]
Russian Athletics Federation Disappointed as World Athletics Extends Ban
Russia Calls World Athletics Ban ‘Discriminatory’ After Extension of Athlete ExclusionThe Russian Athletics Federation has expressed disappointment over World Athletics’ decision to maintain its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, describing the move as discriminatory and unjustified. World Athletics announced on Friday that the sanctions imposed on athletes from both […]
Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare to Reach World Cup Round of 16
Defending champions Argentina were pushed to the limit by tournament debutants Cape Verde before securing a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter on Friday. The South American giants narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history as Cape Verde […]
Paraguay Eliminate Four-Time Champions Germany After Shootout Drama
Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash, on Monday. The South Americans made a bright start and took the lead in the first half through Julio […]
DR Congo iconic Lumumba fan returns to World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DR Congo iconic supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards Group K match against Colombia after missing the opening game due to an Ebola related quarantine Mboladinga popularly known as Lumumba Vea is famous for dressing like Patrice Lumumba and […]