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FIFA has appointed Slovakia’s Slavko Vinčić to referee the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Vinčić will be accompanied by assistant referees Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič. Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan was named as the fourth official for the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The World Cup final will be Vinčić’s fourth match of the tournament. …

The Nigeria men’s volleyball team has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, after recording their fourth consecutive victory at the ongoing Zone 3 qualifiers in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Nigerian team secured a place at the continental championship, scheduled for September 7-21, with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over neighbors Benin Republic …

Nigeria’s national under-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have begun their final preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026, with 16 of the 28 invited players already at their camp in Abuja ahead of the tournament in Poland. Coach Moses Aduku wasted no time in putting the team to work as intensive training sessions began immediately upon the players’ …

Post views: 22 Chairman of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, has congratulated Arinze Nwanonenyi Sylvester, an esteemed member of the Foundation team, on successfully completing his Master of Science in Project Management at the University of South Wales, United Kingdom* on 14 July 2026. In his congratulatory message, Coach Amaraizu …

Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his excitement at working with re-elected Real Madrid coach José Mourinho, praising the coach’s intense demands and high expectations during pre-season training. The right-back noted that the team is eager to learn and believes Mourinho’s leadership will help the club win trophies. Read also:World Cup 2026: Owen criticizes Tuchel’s defensive approach against Argentina …

The Nigerian administration in Nigeria needs more former players and educated minds, according to former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. Ekong, 32, ended his international career after 10 years and 83 caps for Nigeria. He revealed that he has started taking relevant courses made available by the English FA for players in transit in their careers. The former Watford centre-half …

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honorable Bukola Olopade, has rallied Team Nigeria athletes to compete with courage, discipline and patriotism as they prepare to leave Aberdeen for Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to athletes at the Aberdeen training camp after the conclusion of the final phase of preparations, Olopade said the team had …

Post views: 10 By Ohis Asein Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Aberdeen, Scotland, have received their full camp allowance, with sprint sensation Favor Ashe praising the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its outstanding welfare package. Speaking from the team’s training ground, Ashe, fondly called “Nigeria’s nightmare” by athletics fans for his explosive speed on …

Defending Gothia Puma Trophy (B17) champions, Nigeria’s Beyond Limits FA, have officially booked their ticket to the knockout stage in impressive fashion, dismantling India’s Sudeva Delhi FC 7-0 at the SKF Arena. The headline of the day belonged to none other than the tournament’s most notable talisman, Memud Olamillekan Frankwho gave a masterclass in clinical finishing by scoring four sensational …

Recently capped Nigerian international striker Rafiu Durosinmi is close to completing his transfer to Belgian first division side Genk from relegated Italian side Pisa, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Genk won the race for his signing despite a strong push from Turkish Trabzonspor, who had to pay more in personal terms than the Belgians. As reported by Sky journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the …