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As Africans, We Are One’ — Ronwen Williams Appeals for Unity After Mexico Loss
By Gloria Drealomalicha South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has appealed for unity among Africans, urging football fans across the continent to set political differences aside and come together in support of the…
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Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0 as Messi Hits Hat-Trick
By Paul Joseph Lionel Messi moved within one goal of becoming the outright highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead Argentina national football team to…
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Knicks End 53-Year Wait, Clinch Historic NBA Championship
By Paul Joseph The New York Knicks have captured their first National Basketball Association (NBA) title in 53 years, ending one of the longest championship droughts in professional sports and sparking celebrations…
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FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Full World Cup Fee Despite US Entry Denial
By Paul Joseph World football governing body FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full 2026 FIFA World Cup remuneration despite his inability to officiate at the tournament after being denied…
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Thierry Henry Apologizes to Nigerians for Calling the Super Eagles short ‘bad luck’
By Gloria Drealomalicha Football legend and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has issued an apology to Nigerians following criticism over comments he made during a FIFA Club World Cup broadcast that some…
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World Cup Setback for Ghana as Thomas Partey Denied Canada Entry
By Paul Joseph Ghana’s preparations for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly suffered a major setback following reports that midfielder was denied entry into Canada, ruling him…
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Mexico Beat South Africa 2-0 in Dramatic World Cup Opener
By Paul Joseph The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in dramatic fashion as hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 in a chaotic opening Group A match that saw three red cards, a…
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UEFA Appoints Somali Referee Omar Artan for Super Cup Final After World Cup Setback
SALZBURG, Austria – Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg,…
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FIFA Defends Ticket Prices, Visa Controversies As World Cup Kicks Off
By Opeyemi Adelakun FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of World Cup tickets and the handling of visa-related issues ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which…
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Banned Somali Referee Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
By Paul Joseph Somali referee Omar Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging that the…
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Opinion: Nigeria Missing as World Cup Nears Amid Visa, Ticket Concerns
By Paul Joseph With less than 24 hours remaining before the opening whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is reaching extraordinary levels across the globe. Football fans from every continent…
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Africa’s Best Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Gloria Drealomalicha One of Africa’s most highly regarded football referees, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and placed on a return flight to Istanbul after…
