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Tuesday July 21, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentina following the chaotic scenes that erupted after their defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final,…

Sunday July 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams…

Sunday July 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng England have beaten France 6-4 in the third place playoff of the ongoing World Cup. The Three Lions started the game exceptionally scoring four…

Thursday July 16, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The creation of a stand alone sports ministry in Akwa Ibom state has led to unprecedented sports development in the state.This was the view…

Wednesday July 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday…

Tuesday July 14, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus’ dreams of…

Monday July 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN The 11th edition of the Immortality Football Club Pre-Season Cup kicks off Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium,…

Sunday July 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a return to South African side Chippa United, five months after parting ways with the club. The…

Thursday July 9, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Core REPORTERS The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited, aimed at…

Thursday July 9, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng France on Thursday, July 9, 2026, booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the…