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July 12, 2026

Why Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is trending

Videos and photographs shared online showed Okoye and the Grammy-winning artiste at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris.

July 12, 2026

Tinubu reiterates commitment to reviving horse racing in Nigeria

Mr Tinubu said reviving horse racing would create jobs through skills development, tourism, livestock production, and increased private-sector investment.

horse racing
July 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Benin 5-3 to reach FIFA U-17 World Cup

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 7, featuring the world’s leading youth teams.

Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Benin
July 12, 2026

World Cup: Argentina overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra time

Argentina advanced into the World Cup semifinals, keeping alive their pursuit of another global title.

Argentina Switzerland
July 12, 2026

Bellingham brace fires England into 2026 World Cup semifinal

The final whistle confirmed England’s place in the semi-finals, where they will meet either Argentina or Switzerland.

England vs Norway
July 11, 2026

Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach

Nagelsmann resigned last week as the men’s national team coach following Germany’s shocking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

July 11, 2026

South Africa’s Jayden Adams dies shortly after returning from World Cup

Adams played three matches at the World Cup in North America as South Africa reached the knockout round.

Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams
July 11, 2026

Spain beat Belgium 2-1, face France in World Cup semi-finals Tuesday

The European champions move on to the semi-finals against back-to-back finalists France on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium.

Spain beat Belgium
July 10, 2026

Spanish researcher names newly-discovered mollusk species after Cape Verde’s World Cup hero Vozinha

Vozinha’s display in the country’s goalless draw against Spain powered the goalkeeper to global stardom.

Vozinha
July 10, 2026

Etsu Nupe tells Nigerian youths to embrace horse racing

The Etsu Nupe urged Nigerian youths to embrace horse racing, describing it as a treasured cultural heritage deserving preservation for future generations.

Renewed Hope Horse Racing Tournament, West African Derby 2026, in Kaduna