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July 24, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Balogun Ban: Norway Consider Filing Complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee

The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to FIFA’s ethics committee about the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban during the World Cup. United States

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July 23, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Glasgow Aglow with Pride as Team Nigeria, 73 Other Countries Kickoff 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will officially begin today in Glasgow, Scotland with Team Nigeria aiming to better her previous record at the multi-sport fiesta formerly known as the

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July 23, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Okpekpe Pays Nigerian Winners as Dunia-backed Prize Money Reaches Athletes

Organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the payment of prize money to Nigerian winners of the 11th edition of the race, highlighting a development they said

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July 23, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Milan, Fiorentina Bologna Target Chukwueze as He Faces Uncertain Future at Milan

Following uncertainty over his future with AC Milan, rival Italian clubs, Fiorentina and Bologna have taken bold steps to sign Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze from the Rossoneri this summer.

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July 23, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Wolves May Attract FIFA Sanctions After Arokodare’s Training Ground Drama

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relationship with Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has reached its lowest point after a dramatic confrontation at the club’s Compton Park training ground. What began as a transfer

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July 21, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Champions Pocket N37m, Six Cars at 12th National Derby Races in Sokoto

Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko International Race Course in Durbawa, Kware Local Government Area, came alive as the 12th edition of the National Horse Racing Derby ended

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July 21, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

No Movement for Super Eagles as World Cup Winner Spain Leapfrogs Argentina to Top

Despite their absence from the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have maintained their position on the latest FIFA Rankings released on Monday. The Super Eagles remain the 26th best

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July 21, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Fasuba Tips Kanyinsola for Greatness as First Batch of Team Nigeria Athletes Storm Glasgow

Duro Ikhazuagbe As the first batch of Team Nigeria athletes and officials storm Glasgow, Scotland today ahead of the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, former

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July 20, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Spain Dethrones Argentina to Become Champions of 2026 World Cup

Duro Ikhazuagbe Champions of Europe, Spain, defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 on Sunday night to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup inside the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York.

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July 20, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Spain Beat Argentina in Extra Time to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in