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target=_blank>Video: Burna Boy, Shakira perform ‘Dai Dai’ at World Cup half-time show
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira delivered a live performance of Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament’s historic first-ever half-time show at the final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Trump arrives at stadium for World Cup final
US President Donald Trump arrived on Sunday for the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium near New York where Argentina will take on Spain at the climax of the 48-team tournament.
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target=_blank>Argentina make three changes in starting line up, Spain name same team
Lionel Messi’s Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain as the holders attempt to become the first team since 1962 to retain the trophy.
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target=_blank>Drake places N2bn bet on Argentina to beat Spain in World Cup final
Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million (about N2.3 billion) bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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target=_blank>5 players in race for 2026 World Cup Golden Ball
The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball will be decided after Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, with several players staking strong claims to be named the tournament’s best performer.
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target=_blank>Full List: Countries that have won back-to-back World Cups
Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult.
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target=_blank>Messi leads Argentina against Spain in blockbuster World Cup final
Lionel Messi’s battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey. The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden
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target=_blank>World Cup final ticket prices hit $60,000 as Spain faces Argentina
Fans hoping to witness Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on Lamine Yamal’s Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final will have to pay a premium, with last-minute tickets selling for between $10,000 and $60,000.
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target=_blank>Mbappe overtakes Messi as World Cup’s all-time leading scorer
Didier Deschamps’ final match as France coach ended in defeat, but Kylian Mbappe etched his name into World Cup history by overtaking Lionel Messi as the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
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target=_blank>FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund tops $60m ahead of historic World Cup halftime show
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has exceeded US$60 million in fundraising commitments just over a year after its launch, underscoring the growing momentum behind one of football’s most ambitious global social impact initiatives. Created to expand access to quality education and sport for children living in underserved communities, the Fund has rapidly attracted support
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target=_blank>NPFL: Elijah Akanni move to Barau FC on a year deal
Akanni Elijah has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Barau FC, DAILY POST reports. Elijah joined the Kano-based club on a one-year deal. The midfielder previously featured for Katsina United and Enyimba. Elijah won the NPFL title with Enyimba in the 2022/23 season. He made 62 appearances, scoring six goals for
NPFL: Elijah Akanni move to Barau FC on a year deal
target=_blank>NPFL: Plateau United snap up former home-Eagles midfielder
Plateau United have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Dayo Ojo, DAILY POST reports. Ojo joined Plateau United on a free transfer after leaving from Beninoise side ASVO FC. The experience midfielder penned one- year deal with the Peace Boys. Ojo is expected to play a crucial role in Gbenga Ogunbote’s team next season. DAILY
NPFL: Plateau United snap up former home-Eagles midfielder
target=_blank>Two months after Alex Ekubo death, IK Ogbonna shares emotional video tribute
Nollywood actor and director, Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, popularly known as IK Ogbonna, has paid an emotional tribute to his late best friend, Alex Ekubo, more than two months after the actor’s death. The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to share a video compilation of their cherished moments together, filled with laughter and memories. Captioning the video,
Two months after Alex Ekubo death, IK Ogbonna shares emotional video tribute
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Klopp confirms next managerial job
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed he would be confirmed as the new head coach of Germany “in the next few days”. Klopp is set to replace Julian Nagelsmann who was in charge for the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann has already left the role following a poor outing at the tournament. Germany’s loss on
2026 World Cup: Klopp confirms next managerial job
target=_blank>NPFL to organise marketing workshops for clubs ahead new season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a mandatory Commercial, Marketing and Media Workshop for all clubs ahead of the 2026/2027 season. The league body made the announcement in a statement addressed to all clubs. According to the statement, each club must be represented by two officials at the workshop. The workshop is scheduled
NPFL to organise marketing workshops for clubs ahead new season
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or, World Cup: Messi to equal Ronaldo’s record
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is set to equal a record held by Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario if he wins the 2026 World Cup final with his country on Sunday night. Messi will lead Argentina to face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey. If the Albiceleste are crowned champions, Messi will win his
Ballon d’Or, World Cup: Messi to equal Ronaldo’s record
target=_blank>Police nab five suspects for fake transfer fraud, arrest two over child rape
A five-man syndicate linked to fake bank transfers and suspected counterfeit foreign currencies has been busted in a major operation by operatives of the Yobe State Police Command. This was disclosed on Sunday in a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim. According to the statement, operatives of the Potiskum Divisional Police
Police nab five suspects for fake transfer fraud, arrest two over child rape
target=_blank>World Cup: Argentina captain Messi told he’s not football’s greatest player
Rwanda coach, Stephen Constantine, has declared that Argentina captain Lionel Messi is not football’s greatest player. Constantine insisted that when Messi is not with the ball, Argentina plays with 10 men, adding that his teammates cover for him. He, however, admitted that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is almost unstoppable when he is with the
World Cup: Argentina captain Messi told he’s not football’s greatest player
target=_blank>World Cup final: Roman Reigns picks winner between Argentina, Spain
American professional wrestler and actor, Roman Reigns, has picked Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. The WWE superstar believes the Albiceleste will win a back-to-back World Cup, while the La Roja will lose in New Jersey. Speaking about the team to win tonight’s World Cup final, Reigns said (as per HITC), “I
World Cup final: Roman Reigns picks winner between Argentina, Spain
target=_blank>Transfer: Konyaspor hold talks with Awaziem over summer move
Turkish Super Lig club Konyaspor have held talks with Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem is expected to leave French club Nantes this summer following the Canaries relegation last season. According to Turkish news outlet, Spor Depor, Konyaspor are keen to secure the services of the former Leganes stars. Awaziem once played in
Transfer: Konyaspor hold talks with Awaziem over summer move
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