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World Cup: Lagos residents hail creation of six viewing centres
Residents of Lagos State on Saturday commended the State Government's decision to set up six viewing centres across the State…
World Cup: A Spectacle of waste?
Former Catholic pontiff, Pope John Paul II, once said: "Among all unimportant subjects, football is by far the most important".…
Russia 2018: Women Worry Over World Cup, “Our Husbands May Go Mad”
As the World Cup begins on Thursday in Russia, some women have expressed worry over men’s attitude during the competition…
Nigeria Amputee football debuts in World Cup
Isah Suleiman, the President of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), has described the nation’s invitation to the 2018 World Amputee…
World Cup: Amuneke urges Super Eagles to remain focused
Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has urged the team to remain focused in their preparation and at the 2018…
Millions of Nigerians to watch live World Cup matches free
Millions of football fans in Nigeria are now guaranteed free and breathtaking action of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on…
Russia 2018: Lagos Govt to provide viewing centres for World Cup
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Tuesday said it would provide viewing centres in three locations, Ajegunle, Alimosho and Mushin,…
2018 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress to start campaign against Australia
The Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress have pitted against Australia, Turkey and Argentina for the 2018 FIBA Women’s World…
World Cup: MultiChoice Slashes DStv, GOtv Decoder Prices
MultiChoice Nigeria has promised football fans the best offerings on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.
1.7m World Cup tickets sold – FIFA
FIFA says almost 1.7 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Russia after some 400,000 were snapped…
Super Eagles opponent, Iceland to boycott 2018 World Cup
Iceland on Monday announced it will be boycotting the 2018 World Cup in Russia in June following diplomatic row.
Lagos residents troop to TBS to see World Cup
Hundreds of Lagos residents, including children, on Saturday turned out to get a glimpse of the iconic FIFA World Cup…
Women’s World Cup: Obaseki urges Falconets to secure all three points
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has charged the national under-20 women football team to ensure they secure victory on Saturday…
Australia qualify for 2018 World Cup
Australia qualified for their fourth successive World Cup by beating a physical Honduras 3-1 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
France clinch World Cup ticket
France clinched qualification for the World Cup thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud in a hard-fought 2-1…