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African Referee Denied U.S. Entry Over Alleged Terror Links, Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup

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By Emmanuel Kwada The United States government has denied entry to acclaimed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, citing national security concerns and alleged associations with suspected members of terrorist organizations, a move that has sparked controversy just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who was named Africa’s Referee of the […]Continue Reading
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From 13 Teams in 1930 to 48 in 2026: 8 Winners as the World Cup Kicks Off a New Era

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By Emmanuel Kwada As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum, the tournament is poised to usher in the most transformative chapter in its 96-year history. From a modest competition featuring just 13 teams in 1930 to a global spectacle involving 48 nations in 2026, the World Cup’s evolution mirrors football’s rise […]Continue Reading
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Ten African Teams to Play at the 2026 World Cup, a First Ever

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By Emmanuel Kwada The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has achieved an unprecedented milestone: ten African teams will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This represents the largest-ever representation from the continent at the global showpiece, eclipsing the previous maximum of five teams that featured in every […]Continue Reading
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Showmax to Shut Down: MultiChoice Ends 11-Year Streaming Journey

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By Emmanuel Kwada ‎MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has officially announced the discontinuation of its video-on-demand streaming service Showmax after more than a decade of operation. ‎Launched in 2015 in South Africa and later expanded across numerous African countries, Showmax aimed to provide affordable, Africa-focused entertainment, Continue Reading
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AFCON 2025: Senegal Conquers Morocco, Claims Second AFCON Title Amid Controversy

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By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎In one of the most dramatic and chaotic finals in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) history, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. ‎Midfielder Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute to secure the Teranga […]Continue Reading
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‎Lookman Fires Super Eagles to 17th AFCON Podium Finish with Decisive Bronze Medal Strike ‎

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By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎Ademola Lookman once again proved his clutch pedigree as he stepped up to convert the decisive penalty, propelling the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a hard-fought bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a tense 4-2 shootout victory over Egypt following a goalless 90 minutes at Stade Mohammed […]Continue Reading
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‎Morocco Ends Super Eagles’ AFCON Run with 4-2 Penalty Shootout to Face Senegal in Final ‎

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By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s valiant campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 came to a painful conclusion in the semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday night, as the Atlas Lions clinched a 4-2 victory on penalties after a fiercely contested 0-0 draw that lasted 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay […]Continue Reading
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Exact Sweet Revenge, Demolish Algeria 2-0 to Set Up Morocco Showdown as Defending Champions Ivory Coast Crash Out

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By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎In a commanding display of dominance and clinical finishing, Nigeria’s Super Eagles avenged past defeats by dismantling Algeria 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. ‎The victory propels the three-time champions into the semi-finals, where they will face tournament hosts Morocco Continue Reading
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Timeline of Despair: Negligence and the Super Eagles’ 11th World Cup Heartbreak

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By Emmanuel Kwada The penalty shoot-out defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat last week was not just another elimination. It was the 11th time Nigeria has failed to reach a FIFA World Cup (1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 2006, 2022, 2026) and the second in succession. Six qualifications since […]Continue Reading
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