FIFA WORLD CUP

Diallo’s Late Goal Gives Ivory Coast Africa’s First 2026 World Cup Win

By Samuel Akpan Africa achieved its first-ever victory at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada when Ivory...

Côte d’Ivoire Boasts the Youngest Squad in 2026 World Cup Race

By Samuel Akpan FIFA has declared Côte d’Ivoire the youngest squad at the 2026 World Cup, with an average age of 25.8 years,...

Host USA Crushes Paraguay 4-1 in Historic World Cup Opener

By Samuel Akpan The United States men’s national team made a thunderous statement in their 2026 World Cup opener, demolishing Paraguay 4-1 with...

FIFA Humiliated by Empty Seats at World Cup Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Demand Claims

By Samuel Akpan FIFA suffered humiliation at the 2026 World Cup when swathes of empty seats appeared during South Korea’s comeback victory over...

Ronaldo Meets Osimhen, Portugal to Face Nigeria in June Friendly

By Samuel Akpan (with agency report) Portugal and Nigeria are set to clash in a highly anticipated friendly match on June 6, with...

FIFA Unveils Record-Breaking Prize Money for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history with a staggering $655 million prize fund, a nearly 50% increase from the...

DR Congo Hits Back at Nigeria’s FIFA Petition, Warns Against Backdoor Tactics

The Democratic Republic of Congo has responded strongly to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA, accusing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of attempting to overturn...

Nigeria’s World Cup Dreams Revived as FIFA Investigates DR Congo Over Ineligible Players

Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a boost as DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage is...

Ghana Gets Tough Draw in 2026 World Cup Group Stage

The Black Stars of Ghana have been handed a challenging group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing off against European powerhouses England,...

Chelle Points Finger at “Voodoo” After Nigeria’s World Cup Failure

Following the Super Eagles’ elimination from the 2026 World Cup—a defeat to DR Congo via a penalty shootout (1-1 draw) in Morocco—head coach...

21 Super Eagles Players in Camp for Gabon Showdown

The Super Eagles have begun their preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match against Gabon, with 21 players already in...

Explainer: Nigeria’s Path to World Cup Qualification: Scenarios and Possibilities

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a critical second chance at 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification by thrashing the Benin Republic 4-0....

Super Eagles Land in Uyo After Dramatic Emergency Landing in Angola

The Super Eagles have finally touched down in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, after a nail-biting emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, due to a cracked...

Super Eagles’ Aircraft Suffers Cracked Windscreen, Emergency Landing in Angola

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against...

Rwanda’s Amavubi Arrive in Nigeria Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier

Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, is set to face Nigeria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Saturday. The Rwandan...

Exclusive: From Player to Coach: Garba Lawal Eyes Super Eagles Job

In an exclusive interview with a Persecondnews correspondent in Abuja, Lawal expressed confidence that his extensive experience and expertise make him an ideal...