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By Momodu Favour Iraq national football team head coach, Graham Arnold has called on FIFA to postpone Iraq’s decisive inter-continental play-off for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing travel disruptions caused by the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The Iraqi side, popularly known as the Lions of […]
No fewer than six passengers have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured following a road accident along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway in Benue State. The crash involved an 18-seater passenger bus belonging to Benue Links Nigeria Limited and a truck reportedly owned by China Harbour Engineering Company. Witnesses said the accident occurred on Friday at […]
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s legal framework, policies and institutional practices to advance the protection, development and full participation of women and girls. The organisation made the call in a statement issued to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, signed by its Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani. In […]
Port Vale FC, Southampton FC and Leeds United booked their places in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after notable fifth-round victories on Sunday. The biggest shock came at Vale Park, where League One strugglers, Port Vale stunned Sunderland AFC 1–0. Sunderland started brightly and nearly took the lead in the fourth minute […]
AC Milan boosted their Serie A title hopes with a narrow 1–0 victory over league leaders, Inter Milan in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina. The decisive moment came in the 35th minute when Pervis Estupiñán fired home after being picked out by a defence-splitting pass from Youssouf Fofana. The result moves Milan to within […]
Akor Adams ended his five-game goal drought in La Liga as Sevilla FC were held to a 1–1 draw by Rayo Vallecano. The Nigerian forward put Sevilla ahead in the 13th minute with a well-taken finish, marking his first league goal in five matches. However, Rayo Vallecano equalised shortly after the break when Alvaro […]
Defending champions Enugu Rangers produced a dominant display to defeat Remo Stars 4–1 in one of the standout results of the latest Nigeria Professional Football League fixtures. The hosts took control early with goals from Chidiebere Igboke in the fifth minute and Godwin Iwundu four minutes later. Saviour Ebirim added a third in the […]
