Tag: france
Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal – Deschamps
The usually prolific Mbappe has not been at his best during the Euros, scoring once from the penalty spot against…
France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-finals
Earlier in the 63rd minute, Vitinha blew a huge opportunity. He was totally unmarked and fired a first-time shot towards…
France move past Belgium into quarter-finals in explosive encounter
N'Golo Kante played the ball to Muani, whose deflected shot from inside the box went past the helpless Koen Casteels…
Uninspiring France helped by own goal to beat Austria
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Maximilian Wober scored an own goal to help France labour to 1-0 victory against hard-fighting Austria in…
France raises terror threat level after deadly Russia attack – Reports
France has raised the level of terrorist threat to “extreme threat of terrorist attack” due to the deadly attack on…
France makes history as only country to make abortion constitutional rights
The overwhelming 780-72 vote saw a standing ovation in the parliament in Versailles when the result was announced
Tinubu departs Nigeria for private visit to France
According to the statement President Tinubu will return to Nigeria n the first week of February, 2024.
Tinubu calls for strengthened cooperation with France to combat terrorism
In a farewell meeting with the French Ambassador, Tinubu urged Blatmann to leverage her new role as Director for Africa…
France score record 14 goals against Gibraltar in Euro qualifier
Giroud got his brace on added time. He showed great determination to get to the ball inside the box and…
Finally Niger junta bids ‘au revoir’ to France’s ambassador Sylvain Itte
The junta had ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours at the end of August…
France bows to Niger Junta, to withdraw troops, ambassador
Niger's military rulers responded swiftly in a statement read out on national television. "This Sunday, we celebrate a new step…
Britain’s King Charles begins 3-day visit to France
On Thursday, King Charles will become the first monarch to address both houses of the French parliament -- delivering part…
Earthquake: France offers first aid to Morocco
“France stands ready to help with first aid”, he added.
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has unveiled plans to prohibit disposable electronic cigarettes, emphasising the importance of this decision for…
France to Niger’s junta: You have no authority to expel our ambassador
"The putschists do not have the authority to make this request, the ambassador's approval coming solely from the legitimate elected…
Thierry Henry bags new coaching job
Arsenal legend, Thierry Daniel Henry has been appointed head coach of France’s under-21 team until 2025. The French Football Federation…
How France still keeps former African colonies in bondage
Festus Adedayo journalist, biographer, lawyer and public affairs analyst writes on how France still keeps its former colonies slavery from…
France trounce Morocco, land in Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Kadidiatou Diani opened scoring with a close-range header before setting up goals for both Kenza Dali and Eugenie Le Sommer…
France, Italy to begin evacuating their citizens from Niger
France said it would also evacuate other Europeans who wanted to leave the country, a former French colony.
719 arrested in France as rioters attack mayor’s house, injure wife, child
In the greater Paris region, the home of the conservative mayor of L'Hay-les-Roses was ram-raided, and his wife and one…
Access Bank PLC launches French subsidiary
Access Bank’s presence in France represents an important step towards achieving its goal of bridging worlds and connecting opportunities for…
France evacuates embassy staff, allied citizens from Sudan
It comes as US government personnel and Iraqi diplomats are evacuated from embassies in Khartoum, as well as Saudi officials'…
Massive protest in France; 142 people arrested
Police in Paris arrested 142 people in the French capital overnight during street protests that followed the finalization of the…
Iran charges 2 French nationals with espionage
French Foreign Minister, Mrs Catherine Colonna confirmed the arrest of two French nationals in November amid countrywide protests in Iran.
Messi wins World Cup with Argentina after penalties against France
Messi got his brace for Argentina on extra-time. A rebound wrong footed everyone except Messi and he slammed the ball…
Messi creates world record in FIFA WC final vs France
Lionel Messi has given Argentina the lead over France in the ongoing World Cup Final in Qatar.
France thrash gallant Morocco to set up cracking World Cup final with Argentina
The defending champions opened scoring in just five minutes into the match. Theo Hernandez was in the right place at the…
France takes lead against Morocco (video)
France lead Morocco 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and are on course to meet Argentina in Sunday's final.
Peter Obi sends message to Morocco as France replace Upamecano, Rabiot
Juventus midfielder Rabiot was out of the squad entirely, remaining at the team's base, but Upamecano took a place among…
Giroud heads France into semi-finals as England crash out
Giroud won it for France 12 minute to duration. He burst into the box to get on the end of…