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July 13, 2026

Union lauds NFF for beach soccer board appointment

The West African Beach Soccer Union has commended the Nigeria Football Federation for appointing an interim board to organise the beach soccer and Futsal leagues in Nigeria.

Beach soccer
July 12, 2026

Dubai billionaire Al Habtoor gifts Egypt national team players Mitsubishi cars after World Cup run

Mr Al Habtoor noted that the gesture would be extended to members of Egypt’s World Cup technical, administrative, and medical staff.

July 12, 2026

Norwegian Air changes logo to British Airways after losing World Cup bet

The 2026 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Norway because it’s the first time the Scandinavian nation reached the tournament’s quarter-finals.

July 12, 2026

Footballers more likely to suffer depression, says study

The study found symptoms of depression in 31 per cent of these retired players, compared with nine per cent of the control group.

Footballers
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.

Maduka Okoye and partner
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.