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Super Falcons Miss Women’s World Cup For First Time After 2-1 Defeat To South Africa

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

Nigeria’s Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a continental playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat at the...

Lionel Messi Returns For Inter Miami After Father’s Death As Club Leon Ends Leagues Cup Run

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 20260

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after his father’s death, but could not prevent a 3-2 defeat to Club Leon. Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, but could not prevent the club from being eliminated from the Leagues Cup after...

Malawi Staged Stunning Comeback Against Ghana To Reach WAFCON Semis, Qualify For World Cup

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Malawi overturn Ghana’s early lead with two goals to reach the WAFCON semifinals, and secure a 2027 World Cup spot. Malawi came from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 in Rabat on Sunday, reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals, and securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Opens New Padel Court, Eyes Future Nigerian Champions

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2026August 9, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has unveiled a new padel court as part of efforts to expand its hospitality offerings, attract more customers and promote sports development and wellness in the Federal Capital Territory. The facility, inaugurated on Saturday, compliments the hotel’s existing recreational amenities, including tennis, volleyball, a gym and other...

Joshua Survives Early Knockdowns Before Stopping Prenga In Comeback Victory

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Anthony Joshua recovers from two first-round knockdowns, to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round of his return fight. Anthony Joshua made a successful return to the ring, with a dominant second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, strengthening his case for a blockbuster...

LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers On Two-Year Deal After Opting Against Retirement, Calls It His ‘Last Decision’

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

LeBron James joins the 76ers on a two-year deal, after deciding against retirement following his Lakers departure. LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract after deciding against retirement, calling the move the “last decision” of his NBA career. The 41-year-old made the announcement...

FIFA Set To Investigate Behaviour Of Argentina After The Final Whistle At The World Cup Final

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

FIFA is set to investigate Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain players, with players and football federation facing possible disciplinary action. Fifa has opened an investigation into the post-match brawl that followed Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, with players and the country’s football federation facing...

Spain Crowned World Champions As Ferran Torres Extra-Time Strike Downs Argentina

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, as Spain defeated ten-man Argentina 1–0 to win their second World Cup. Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after substitute, Ferran Torres struck in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at New York New...

Council Of Europe Questions World Cup Integrity, Urges FIFA To Reform For 2030 Tournament

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

Europe’s top human rights body urges FIFA to restore trust, after raising concerns over political influence, betting and transparency. Europe’s leading human rights body has publicly questioned the integrity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling on FIFA to work towards a stronger governance and integrity framework before the 2030...

Solbakken Questions FIFA Ball Sensor After England Equaliser In Quarter-Final Win Over Norway

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2026July 13, 20260

Norway boss, Stale Solbakken claims an overhead wire altered England’s equaliser despite FIFA insisting ball sensor data showed no contact. Norway manager, Stale Solbakken questioned FIFA’s ball sensor technology after claiming an overhead television cable altered the flight of the ball before England’s equaliser in Sunday’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final...