Tag: Brazil

Dorival Junior Sacked As Brazil Coach

Ganiyu Amodu

Brazil have sacked manager Dorival Junior after losing 4-1 to arch-rivals Argentina in World Cup qualifying. They sit fourth in the South American group, having lost five of 14 games, although are still well placed to qualify for the 2026 finals. The 62-year-old, who has managed a host of Brazilian clubs, had been in charge of the national team since January 2024. His first match was a 1-0 win at Wembley over England in a friendly last March – and he went on to win seven, draw six and lose…

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From Nigeria to Brazil: Akara Finds Global Fame, Annual Celebration

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What you need to know about Acarajé Festival, an annual festival held in Rio de Janeiro   A traditional Nigerian dish, Akara, has become an integral part of Brazilian cuisine, earning an annual celebration known as the Acarajé Festival. The dish, a deep-fried cake made from beans, was reportedly introduced to Brazil by enslaved West Africans, who were taken from their homelands to South America decades ago. In West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Akara is a staple food that can include various fillings such as fish, eggs, and vegetables.…

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USA Defeat Brazil 1-0 To Win Women’s Football Olympic Gold

Ganiyu Amodu

The U.S. women’s national soccer team beat Brazil, 1-0, on Saturday to take gold at the Paris Olympics. After a tight first half, Mallory Swanson scored for the U.S. women in the 57th minute and they never looked back. The United States entered this Olympic final as a team transformed from just a year ago, when it made an early, round-of-16 exit at the 2023 World Cup, arriving with a new coach in Emma Hayes and a revamped roster. READ ALSO Onyeka Onwenu: I’ll Always Perform ‘Waiting For Me’ On…

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Google Launches ChatGPT Rival Bard In Europe, Brazil

Ganiyu Amodu

What to know about Bard, the AI tool that can be used in over 40 languages       Google announced Thursday that its AI chatbot Bard was now available in around 50 more countries, including all 27 European Union (EU) nations and Brazil, as it expands access to its answer to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT. The United States tech giant unveiled Bard in February but delayed its release in the European Union as the bloc plans to regulate artificial intelligence amid concerns about risks associated with the rapidly growing technology. Google…

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NDLEA arrests Brazilian returnee with cocaine in private parts

Ganiyu Amodu

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Brazilian returnee with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private parts. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi stated that the suspect was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State. He stated that the suspect was nabbed on June 20 upon arrival on an Ethiopian Airline flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa. READ ALSO: BREAKING: NDLEA writes APC, Seeks…

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