Australia and Turkey will face each other early this Sunday at 4:00 AM GMT in one of the most intriguing matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The encounter will take place at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, where both nations hope to begin their tournament with an important victory. Supporters already expect an intense battle…
Morocco and Brazil went into the halftime break locked at 1-1 after an absorbing opening 45 minutes of their FIFA World Cup Group C encounter, with both sides producing moments of quality in a fiercely contested contest. The Atlas Lions made their dominance count in the 20th minute, just moments before the first hydration break. Midfielder Ismaila Saibari latched…
Morocco will no longer pursue bids to host African football competitions, according to Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa, who revealed that the country’s priorities are now firmly centered on staging major global tournaments. Lekjaa said Morocco is redirecting its administrative, financial, and infrastructural resources toward preparations for a series of high-profile international events, most notably the 2029 Club…
Although Switzerland dominated throughout the match, they were caught up by Qatar in stoppage time (1-1) thanks to Boualem Khoukhi. It was a minor upset for the Qataris, who earned their first point in the history of the competition. What a huge upset in Santa Clara!! Qatar pulls off a stunning comeback and ties the game in stoppage time!…
Brazil and Morocco have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their highly anticipated World Cup encounter, with both nations opting for attacking 4-2-3-1 formations as they battle for a crucial result. Brazil head into the match with experienced goalkeeper Alisson between the posts. The defensive line features Roger Ibañez, captain Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos. In midfield, veteran…
Switzerland goes into the break with a deserved advantage in Santa Clara. Breel Embolo’s penalty in the 17th minute separates the two teams after a first half largely controlled by the Swiss. Switzerland leads at halftime (1-0)! There have been plenty of chances to extend the lead, but none have been converted so far. That keeps the Qataris in…
Nigerian international midfielder Joe Aribo has officially departed Southampton following the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his four-year stint with the English side. Aribo leaves the club as a free agent after both parties agreed not to extend his deal beyond the end of the current contract. The midfielder, who joined Southampton with high expectations, featured…
Qatar and Switzerland open their 2026 World Cup campaign this Saturday in San Francisco, hours after Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina drew in the same group. Neither coach has been hampered by injuries and both have a full squad available for this opening match. Switzerland is relying on its usual core, with Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, Denis Zakaria, and…
Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed suggestions that he is being propelled by a political godfather or serving as a proxy for his elder brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted…
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor WITH the conclusion of primaries by political parties, three women have emerged as presidential candidates ready to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Nigeria’s topmost job. Although 18 presidential flag bearers are on the prowl, only 14 will remain when the chips are down because 14 political parties are involved of…
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an Enugu frontline governorship…
A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
