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'They wanted Messi to remain': Egypt coach alleges unfair treatment after World Cup exit

Nigeria, July 8 -- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has questioned the officiating in his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, suggesting the defending champions benefited from favourable decisions becau... Read More


FIFA president confirms Trump's call over red card, but..

Nigeria, July 6 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of the organisation's disciplinary process following intense criticism over the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's a... Read More


Trump claims he influenced Balogun's ban reversal

Nigeria, July 6 -- United States President Donald Trump has explained why he asked FIFA to review the red card shown to American striker Folarin Balogun, saying the decision would have unfairly denied... Read More


Balogun controversy exposes cracks in FIFA's disciplinary process

Nigeria, July 6 -- Until last week, Folarin Balogun had been making headlines for all the right reasons. The United States striker, whose Nigerian roots continue to attract attention back home, has b... Read More


Wimbledon: Fayemi hails Ogunsakin after historic Grand Slam feat

Nigeria, July 6 -- Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has praised Nigerian teenage tennis sensation Oluwaseun Ogunsakin after his historic Wimbledon debut ended in a narrow first-round defeat... Read More


Commonwealth Games: Yussuf Alli urges Team Nigeria to embrace discipline in pursuit of medals

Nigeria, July 6 -- With 16 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, former Commonwealth champion Yusuf Alli has challenged Team Nigeria athletes to embrace discipline, professional... Read More


World Cup Qualifier: D'Tigers thrash Rwanda to complete perfect qualifying window

Nigeria, July 5 -- Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, produced another commanding display on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to complete a flawless qualifying window and secure passage ... Read More


JUST IN: World Cup: Morocco become first team into quarter-finals after beating Canada

Nigeria, July 5 -- Morocco became the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a clinical 3-0 victory over Canada, extending their remarkable unbeaten run in r... Read More


Nigeria 3-2 Benin Republic: Flamingos take first-leg advantage in World Cup qualifier

Nigeria, July 5 -- Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, will head into next week's decisive second leg with a narrow advantage after edging Benin Republic 3-2 in an entertaining FIFA U-17 Women... Read More


World Cup: Egypt join Morocco in Round of 16 after penalty shootout victory over Australia

Nigeria, July 4 -- Egypt became the second African nation, after Morocco, to book a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw ... Read More