By Saheed Oyelakin At least three countries have been knocked out of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia became the latest team to exit after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan in Monterrey on Sunday. Read More
September 7, 2026
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Japan hikes visa fees by 400% for Nigerians, other foreign
By Saheed Oyelakin The Japanese government has approved an increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals following a revision of a related Cabinet order. The country’s local media, Japan Times, reported Read More
A milestone fixture in Monterrey – the 1,000th FIFA World Cup match – saw Japan carve out their own slice of early history. The impressive Keito Nakamura was the architect, dancing into the box and squaring across Read More
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World Cup: Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast
Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Group E encounter. The victory strengthened Germany’s chances of reaching the knockout stage after another impressive tournament display. Both Read More
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I’m ready for rape trial, says Moroccan footballer Hakimi
A French court today confirmed that Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan footballer, will stand trial for rape. Reacting, the 27-year-old footballer, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), said he was “eagerly awaiting” his trial. Hakimi denied Read More
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: Nigerians recount experiences in South Africa
By Segun Ojo Nigerians returning home from South Africa under a voluntary repatriation programme have recounted experiences of xenophobia, intimidation, and economic hardship, describing how growing hostility towards foreign nationals forced them to abandon lives Read More
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World Cup: Neymar to miss Brazil’s match against Haiti today
Brazil have confirmed that Neymar will not feature in today’s second group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Haiti as the forward continues his recovery from injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Read More
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Floyd Mayweather faces charges over alleged watch theft, $200k check
By Adegbite Taoheed Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he issued a $200,000 check without sufficient funds to purchase a luxury watch from a high-end Read More
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2026 World Cup: Mbappe becomes France’s all-time top scorer in
By Moronfolu Adeyemi Kylian Mbappe etched his name into French football history on Tuesday after becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer in a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match at the 2026 Read More
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Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
Lionel Messi earned a spot in the World Cup history books with a hat-trick that saw Argentina begin the defence of their title with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday. Messi became the Read More
