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Wednesday July 8, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been “cheated” out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning…

Tuesday July 7, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Defending champions Argentina pulled off a sensational comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, overturning a…

Sunday July 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday, July 5, 2026, to reach the…

Sunday July 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially confirmed this is the last time he will play at the World Cup. Ronaldo stated this during a…

Sunday July 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Morocco booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in their Round of 16 clash…

Thursday July 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Honourable Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has lauded the performance of four promising young Tennis athletes from Akwa Ibom State, led by…

Tuesday June 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng In line with its mandate to develop sports through quality education and grassroots capacity building, the National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with…

Tuesday June 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng In line with Governor Umo Eno’s move of incorporating village youth presidents into the state security architecture, with a high safety prospect for lives…

Friday June 26, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The football community in Akwa Ibom State has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Akwa United striker Edem Akakatang. Akakatang reportedly…

Friday June 26, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Honourable Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has sued for a routine involvement of sports activities in the itineraries of government establishments. Elder…