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Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends. AFP Sports looks at how all three co-hosts have thrived while others have struggled with the sprawling tournament spread over three countries and 17 cities. Mexico Swept along by fanatical support in the stadiums and the streets, Mexico have already ended a 40-year wait to win a knockout game by beating Ecuador to make the last 16. El Tri are confident of eliminating England in what could be a…

Swiss giants FC Basel are poised to complete the signing of talented Nigerian defender Akpe Victory this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Victory has attracted significant interest from clubs across Europe, despite arriving on the continent just two years ago. ​He began his European journey with Banga in Lithuania before moving to Zalaegerszeg at the turn of the year. His displays for the Hungarian club have been impressive, resulting in links to several clubs throughout this summer window. Akpe Victory with Zalaegerszeg teammates. (Photo by Imago) ​In recent weeks, Victory has been associated with Benfica, Rangers, Strasbourg, and Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor.…

The United Nations Development Programme  and the Lagos State Government on Friday called for stronger investment, financing and market access to help transform Africa’s creative industries into drivers of jobs, exports and industrial growth. They made the call at the Stitch, Sell, Scale: Fashion, Leather & Creative Enterprise Spotlight in Lagos, which brought together leaders from government, finance and business. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the event said that “despite the abundance of talent, many entrepreneurs continue to struggle with limited access to finance, markets and business networks.” Represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles could soon play their first-ever senior international match against Kosovo after both countries opened talks over a friendly fixture, Soccenet.ng reports. The proposal was announced by Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Glauk Konjufca, during a courtesy visit to the Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The planned match is expected to be the first meeting between the two countries at senior level if discussions are successfully concluded. It also forms part of a broader agreement aimed at strengthening sporting and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Kosovo.…

By Adeyinka Adedipe The officers of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 46-year-old man, Osaze Okungbowa, who allegedly posed as a medical doctor, delivered babies, and trafficked newborns. Okungbowa was arrested after one Princess Oke reported that the baby she delivered under the suspect’s care was missing. Speaking while being paraded on Friday at the Edo State Police Command headquarters, Okungbowa said he did not attend any tertiary institution but trained as an auxiliary nurse. Okungbowa said he was employed at a hospital but denied performing the duties of a medical doctor. He said Princess Oke’s baby died…

The management of Osun State University has rejected aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, over allegations of sexual assault reportedly involving some military personnel and members of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations linked to some recently passed-out personnel, even as it reaffirmed that an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct would be thorough and transparent. In a statement issued on Friday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, Major…

A Super Eagles star could be heading to Turkish Süper Lig giants Fenerbahce this summer as the transfer market heats up, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Fenerbahçe has been very busy this summer. They first appointed coach İsmail Kartal as Zeki Murat Göle’s successor, then signed Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca. However, they are not done yet. ​A potential signing for them this summer is Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. He parted ways with the Yellow Canaries only last summer following the expiration of his contract. Bright Osayi-Samuel signs for Birmingham City (Photo credit: Birmingham City Web) Osayi-Samuel joined Championship club Birmingham City, but he…

Applause erupted, drums began to beat, and car horns honked: Cape Verde’s narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks’ World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progressed to the knockout stages in their first-ever World Cup after drawing with European champions Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage. However, after an epic last-32 contest in Miami where Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, the reigning world champions snatched a 3-2 win to move on, and the…

Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has reached the same World Cup dribbling level as Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha after another brilliant display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger helped Spain beat Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 and was named Man of the Match after troubling the Austrian defenders throughout the game. According to Opta statistics, Yamal is now averaging 12 successful dribbles every 90 minutes at the tournament. That is exactly the same average Okocha recorded for Nigeria at the 1998 FIFA World Cup among players who played more than…

By Arinze Nwafor Lagos State Government has partnered with Made in Africa Brands Ambassador to improve women exporters’ access to financing of up to N5m and work with the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service to raise packaging standards and reduce the rejection of Nigerian products in international markets. The partnership formed part of the resolutions reached at the SheExports Conference 2026 held in Lagos on Tuesday, by MABA in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment under the theme, ‘Produce, Add Value and Export: A Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Speaking at the conference, Founder and Chief…