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The United States government on Tuesday waived visa bond requirements for football fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who purchased tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to ease travel for supporters attending the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. The US State ...

The United States has outlined travel and visa requirements for football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, as the tournament prepares to kick off from June 11 to July 19 across major North American cities. According to the U.S. Department of ...

Southampton coach Ivan Juric has praised Nigerian players Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu after their goals helped the team secure a 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday. This win was a huge boost for Southampton, who had only won once in their previous 23 matches and were sitting at ...

Matheus Cunha’s future at Wolverhampton Wanderers was in doubt just days ago, with speculation mounting about a potential departure before the January transfer window closed. However, after scoring in a 2-0 West Midlands derby win over Aston Villa, the Brazil forward’s goal celebration raised questions about his intentions. In front ...

Israel Adesanya is ready to make his comeback at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh on Saturday, aiming to break his first-ever consecutive losing streak. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion has faced setbacks in his career, losing his title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 and then suffering another ...

Napoli has turned down a €65 million offer from Turkish club Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports from Italy. The offer, which aimed to make Osimhen’s loan move permanent, fell short of the €75m release clause in his contract. Galatasaray’s bid was limited by Osimhen’s current release ...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn into what appears to be a manageable group for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team will face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C. Both former players, Ifeanyi Udeze and Victor Ikpeba, are optimistic that the Super Eagles will progress past ...

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has pledged to restore Nigeria’s National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, alongside other national sports facilities across Nigeria, through public-private partnerships. During a recent visit to the stadium, Dikko expressed disappointment over its deteriorated condition, which he attributed to years of neglect ...

Michael Kayode has completed a move from Fiorentina to Premier League club Brentford on a loan deal. The 20-year-old has impressed with his performances in Serie A, and now he will get the opportunity to test himself in England’s top flight. The loan includes an option for Brentford to make ...

David Gaskell, the goalkeeper who holds the record as Manchester United’s youngest-ever player, has passed away at the age of 84. Gaskell made his debut for the club at just 16 years and 19 days old, an achievement that remains unmatched. His first match came in 1956, when United faced ...