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World Cup Setback for Ghana as Thomas Partey Denied Canada Entry
By Paul Joseph Ghana’s preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly suffered a major setback following reports that midfielder was denied entry into Canada, ruling him…
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Mexico Beat South Africa 2-0 in Dramatic World Cup Opener
By Paul Joseph The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in dramatic fashion as hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 in a chaotic opening Group A match that saw three red cards, a…
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UEFA Appoints Somali Referee Omar Artan for Super Cup Final After World Cup Setback
SALZBURG, Austria – Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg,…
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FIFA Defends Ticket Prices, Visa Controversies As World Cup Kicks Off
By Opeyemi Adelakun FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of World Cup tickets and the handling of visa-related issues ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which…
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Banned Somali Referee Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
By Paul Joseph Somali referee Omar Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging that the…
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Opinion: Nigeria Missing as World Cup Nears Amid Visa, Ticket Concerns
By Paul Joseph 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…
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Africa’s Best Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Gloria Drealomalicha One of Africa’s most highly regarded football referees, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and placed on a return flight to Istanbul after…
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J30 Abuja Tournament Boosts Nigeria’s Tennis Development Drive as Young Stars Shine
By Paul Joseph The first phase of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Abuja tournament ended on a high note in the nation’s capital, with Nigerian players delivering…
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US Approves Iran’s Squad for 2026 World Cup Entry
By Paul Joseph Iran’s national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending uncertainty over the squad’s participation in matches scheduled on…
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A Decade On, Nigeria Set to Immortalise Football Legend Stephen Keshi
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Ten years after the death of Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi, plans have been concluded to immortalise the former Super Eagles captain and coach on the Sports Diplomacy…
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Yamal Clinches Football’s Most Valuable Player Award
By Paul Joseph Spanish football prodigy and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has reached another remarkable milestone in his meteoric rise, emerging as the world’s most valuable footballer with an estimated transfer value…
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‘That Is a Big Challenge’ — NVBF President Nimrod on Commonwealth Games Decisions
By Paul Joseph The President of the Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has stressed the need for greater international exposure for Nigeria’s emerging volleyball talents, warning that the continued exclusion…
