Tag: World Cup

WCQ: How Group C Stands After Osimhen Rescued Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The standing in the Africa Group C qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup has emerged after a brace from Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen, aided the Super Eagles to revive their hopes for a space in the showpiece to be hosted by United States of America, Canada and Mexico. He broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when he tapped in a free kick by his successor and current African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman. Osimhen broke loose in the match played on Friday in Kigali and shipped…

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Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia

Ganiyu Amodu

Australia on Tuesday decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as the favourite to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the October 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi Arabia. “We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and — having taken all factors into consideration — we reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition,” Football Australia said in a statement. READ ALSO Full List Of Winners…

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Messi Lifts World Cup As Argentina Beat France 4:2 in Penalty Shootout

Ganiyu Amodu

Magical Messi scores twice while Kylian Mbappe nets a hat-trick   Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup. Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalty kicks after a thrilling 3-3 draw which saw Lionel Messi score twice and Kylian Mbappe score a hat-trick. READ ALSO I Don’t Want Messi to Win World Cup, Ronaldo Breaks Silence Dutch Comeback, Penalties; How Messi’s Argentina Qualified For Semifinal Morocco To Host Club World Cup In February Meet Kareп Uhleпbeck, 1st Female To Win Nobel Prize Of Maths ‘Al Hilm’ Unveiled As Official Ball Of…

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Liberia President Weah To Watch Son Tim And US at W’Cup

Aoko Benjamin

GEORGE Weah never got to play at the World Cup despite being one of soccer’s greats. He’s making sure he doesn’t miss his son’s opportunity. Weah, who is now the president of Liberia, is planning to be at the World Cup in Qatar to hopefully watch his son, Tim Weah, play for the United States. READ ALSO: World Human Population Hits 8 billion – UN Buga Crooner, Kizz Daniel, To Perform At W’Cup – FIFA Sadio Mane Makes Senegal W’Cup Squad Despite Injury Tips For Coping With Men, Women Of…

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