FIFA has appointed a South African refereeing crew for Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon, with Tom Abongile set to oversee the first leg in Rabat.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen became the UEFA Champions League’s leading goalscorer after netting a stunning hat-trick for Galatasaray against Ajax. The 26-year-old also broke a long-standing Nigerian goalscoring record in UEFA club competitions.
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi expressed his desire to play for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by
Aceodds’ supercomputer, Betsie, has backed current leaders Arsenal to win the Premier League title with an estimated 82 points, while
Norway’s 5-0 victory over Israel in Oslo was overshadowed by pro-Palestinian protests and political tensions surrounding Israel’s role in the Gaza conflict.
Cristiano Ronaldo clashed with Ireland’s Caoimhin Kelleher during Portugal’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier win after the goalkeeper saved his penalty, only for Ruben Neves to seal victory in stoppage time
Bruno Fernandes insists his decision to reject a £100m Saudi move was out of loyalty to Manchester United, not World Cup ambitions.
Inter Miami are exploring the possibility of reuniting Neymar with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez for a final playing spell
Kylian Mbappé has called for privacy and understanding for Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, urging critics to “leave him alone” amid growing scrutiny.
Nigeria must beat Lesotho today to keep their fading 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive
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