Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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European champions Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the blockbuster showdown in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ goal in the second half of extra time handed La Roja their second World Cup title as Spain dominated Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Below is Channels Television’s blow-by-blow coverage of the fiercely contested…
FIFA ushered in a new era of entertainment on Sunday as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final featured the tournament’s first-ever official halftime show, transforming football’s biggest match into a global music spectacle. The historic production took place during halftime of the World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium…
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday’s final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage. After five weeks of more than 100 matches in three countries, Spain and Argentina…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive week, with the second semifinal scheduled for July 15 in Atlanta before the final on July 19. For supporters following from television screens, news sites and mobile apps, the contest is no longer experienced through the scoreline alone. Every goal now arrives with a stream…
Nigeria’s betting market has grown into a phone-led entertainment business, shaped by football, digital payments and a younger audience that already handles much of daily life through apps. A welcome offer can still catch the eye, but many players now ask a better question before joining: what does the site offer after the first credit…
Afrobeats star Davido’s decision to spotlight the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during a FIFA World Cup event has sparked debate. Popular APC praise singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, accusing him of portraying Nigeria negatively before an international audience. The controversy followed Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown…
Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal sealed a crucial win for Nigeria, but it wasn’t enough, as South Africa’s 3-0 victory over Rwanda kept them at the top of the group. Despite a dominant 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria fell short of securing automatic qualification for…
Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Their victory on Saturday at Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium was celebrated throughout the Arab world, with Qatar’s hosting of the tournament providing a home atmosphere for teams from the Middle East and North Africa. They will…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. According to the PUNCH, the Bayern attacker was taken off after only 20 minutes of the game against Werder Bremen, which ended 6-1 in favor of the Bundesliga champions. Senegal’s…
Luka Modric, the Croatian star was named as the best player of the tournament in Russia despite his side falling in the final to France, while Mbappe of France wins best young player of the tournament. The Croatian star has been named the 2018 World Cup Golden Ball winner, while France star Kylian Mbappe was…
