World Cup qualifier: Nigeria held to 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe after late equalizer
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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Coventry’s IOC poll victory Africa’s win, says Adelabu
Former international footballer, Adegoke Adelabu, has described the emergence of Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister and double Olympic swimming champion, Kirsty Coventry, as new president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) as “groundbreaking” not only for Africa, but the entire sporting world.
Japan display talent, ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year’s tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying.
Amuneke, stakeholders praise NNPC Ltd. for sponsoring telecast of S. Eagles matches
Football stakeholders have expressed their appreciation to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for its sponsorship of the live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers featuring the Nigerian senior national team.
2026 World Cup: Zimbabwe dents Nigeria’s hopes as South Africa take commanding lead in Group C
Zimbabwe’s Warriors. Yesterday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, brought Nigerians back to the reality of the country’s football with a well executed counter-attacking game that earned them a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles.
Son blames bad pitches as South Korea slip up in World Cup qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea’s shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament.
FirstBank’s support key to South-West Games’ success, says Alfred
President of the South-West Games Organising Committee, Lanre Alfred, has described the support the festival has gotten from FirstBank as key to the grassroots development objective of the event.
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup
Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year’s global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.