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Full list of players, groups, countries of 2026 expanded World Cup
57+ min ago (1508+ words) With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, all 48 participating nations have officially confirmed their final squads, each featuring between 23 and 26 players, including three goalkeepers as required by tournament regulations. The tournament will get underway on June 11 in Mexico, before a…...
Marco Silva set to replace Mourinho as Benfica head coach
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (221+ words) Silva, 48, recently ended his five-year tenure as Fulham manager after his contract at Craven Cottage expired. Benfica confirmed that the former Hull City, Watford and Everton boss is expected to sign a deal running until the end of the 2027-28 season,…...
Nigeria to host African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 qualifiers in Badagry
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (362+ words) Nigeria is set to welcome some of West Africa's finest beach volleyball talents, as the country prepares to host the African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 qualifiers for men and women from July 3 to July 7, 2026, in Badagry, Lagos State. The…...
Rain disrupts ITF U16, U-18 tennis tournament at MKO National Stadium Abuja
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (487+ words) Growing concerns have emerged over the persistent disruption of tennis competitions by rainfall at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with players, officials and tennis enthusiasts urging authorities to provide a permanent solution through the construction of covered courts. For…...
Former Super Eagles goalie Daniel Akpeyi announces retirement from professional football
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (494+ words) Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing to an end an illustrious career that saw him become one of the most recognizable Nigerian players in South African football. The 39-year-old shot-stopper made…...
2026 National Beach Volleyball Tour: Intense battles highlight day four as teams push for knockout spots
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (528+ words) Day four of the 2026 National Beach Volleyball Star/Open Tour delivered another round of thrilling encounters, with teams across the men's and women's categories producing impressive performances as the competition gathered momentum. The action on Tuesday featured dominant victories, closely…...
Nembe-Brass Road Project Bayelsa. ..
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (452+ words) Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed fulfillment with the ongoing construction of the 21km phase one of the Nembe-Brass Road project in the state's eastern senatorial district. He described the project as a dream come true for him and…...
World Cup opener: Nigeria's absence, visa barriers, ticket controversies cast shadow over football's biggest showpiece
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (831+ words) With less than 24 hours remaining before the opening whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is reaching extraordinary levels across the globe. Football fans from every continent are preparing to witness the start of what is widely regarded as the…...
Atletico Madrid reject Real Madrid's "150m move for Julian Alvarez
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (392+ words) A blockbuster transfer bid from Spanish giants Real Madrid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been firmly rejected, intensifying the rivalry between the two La Liga clubs. Real Madrid submitted an offer worth "150 million (130 million) for the Argentine forward…...
Ronaldo, Iwobi headline friendly as Super Eagles face Portugal in Leiria
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (508+ words) The stage is set in the central Portuguese city of Leiria as Nigeria's Super Eagles take on European giants Portugal in a high-profile international friendly on Wednesday evening, with global stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Alex Iwobi expected to dominate attention....