Richarlison’s goal rated best at 2022 World Cup

December 24, 2022 Rosemary Moribirin 0

Richarlison’s stunning bicycle kick against Serbia has been voted the best goal of the 2022 World Cup. The Brazil forward’s stunning strike came in the 73rd minute of the South American side’s opening game of the tournament to wrap up a 2-0 victory.  FIFA revealed that the strike has been voted by fans as the goal of the tournament – beating the likes Read More

2022 World Cup final: 200, 000 fans sign petition for replay

December 24, 2022 Editor 0

About 200,000 French Fans have signed a petition for the FIFA World Cup final to be replayed. The Argentinean players dominated the French team in the first half, scoring two goals and thought they had won the game before Mbappe scored a brace in the last 12 minutes to send the game to extra time. Messi opened the scoring from Read More

Messi topples Ronaldo in new record after 2022 #Worldcup triumph

December 20, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

World Cup winner, Lionel Messi, has achieved another new milestone, hours after becoming the world champion. This comes after pictures he posted following his country’s win over France to clinch the World Cup on Sunday became the most-liked post on Instagram with 56.4 million likes. Messi’s likes surpassed that from a post of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo – a Louis Vuitton ad featuring Read More

Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo congratulates Messi on World Cup victory

December 19, 2022 Rosemary Moribirin 0

Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, has congratulated the newly-crowned world champion, Lionel Messi. In a post on her Instagram page Sunday night, she wrote, “It’s a season of back to back CONGRATULATIONS for you and yours🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Congratulations Messi Chukwu 😅😅 😅😅 #leomessi aka THE GOAT🐐 We Love you❤💃💃❤.”

After winning 2022 #WorldCup, Messi emerges best player

December 18, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

As 2022 World Cup ended with Argentina winning the tournament, individual awards for players who were outstanding during the tournament has been given with Messi winning the best player of the tournament. Other winners include; Young Player of the Year: Enzo Fernandez – Argentina Golden Gloves: Emiliano Martinez – Argentina Golden Boots: Kylian Mbappe – France Golden Ball: Lionel Messi Read More

#WorldCup: At last Davido returns to social media [Pictures]

December 18, 2022 Rosemary Moribirin 0

Popular Nigerian singer and music boss, Davido is back on social media platforms after weeks of mourning his late don, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Davido shared a picture of himself and his wife, on Instagram, Sunday ahead of his performance at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar. He said, “worldcupqatar2022.”

[Happening now] #WorldCup: Live updates: Messi, Mbappe face-off in France, Argentina final clash *See kick-off time, full lineups

December 18, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi will be hoping to secure the trophy that would cement his status as perhaps the game’s greatest ever player. The 35-year-old will bow out on the global stage backed by a soccer-mad country that has sent legions of fans to the Mideast. Kylian Mbappé could solidify his claim as the young pretender to Messi’s throne if the speedy and Read More

World Cup: #Davido storms Qatar for closing ceremony

December 16, 2022 Rosemary Moribirin 0

Ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup closing ceremony, Nigerian music boss and singer, Davido has arrived in Qatar for his forthcoming closing performance on Sunday. The Afrobeat star was spotted sharing a pose with popular Ghanaian singer, Stonebwoy, Friday. This is coming days after Chinese businessman, Stephen Hung, shared via his Instagram story that Davido will be live at Read More

Another staff dies at #WorldCup stadium

December 15, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

A security guard at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, John Njau Kibue, has been confirmed dead after three days in the intensive care unit. The 24-year-old Kenyan reportedly fell off the stadium building. The organisers of the World Cup have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the tragedy. He suffered critical injuries in the early hours of Saturday, Read More

Fans get fresh opportunity as Morocco’s airline plans 30 flights to Doha ahead France clash

December 13, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc will operate 30 special flights to carry soccer fans from Casablanca to Doha for the country’s Wednesday World Cup semifinal game against France, the airline said on Monday. The flights would depart on Tuesday and Wednesday, it said. To the delight of Moroccans, and not just soccer fans, the country has become the first in Africa Read More

#WorldCup: England out as Harry Kane equals record, misses penalty, France battle Morocco in semis

December 10, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Harry Kane blazed a late penalty over the bar as England’s World Cup dreams ended with a 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals to defending champions France. The England captain had already converted from 12 yards earlier in the game to level after Aurelien Tchouameni’s thunderbolt had put France ahead and he was given a golden opportunity to equalise for a Read More

Another coach quits after 2022 #World Cup exit

December 10, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

After being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the World Cup by Argentina, Louis van Gaal (71) said that he is no longer the coach of the Netherlands, and that he is not interested in who will be the world champion in Qatar. The Dutch managed to make the game dramatic, come back from an almost hopeless situation and win a Read More

#WorldCup: Neymar breaks silence on retirement as Tite resigns

December 10, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Neymar said he “cannot 100% guarantee” he will continue playing for Brazil after their World Cup exit, while coach Tite confirmed he will step down. The favourites went out at the quarter-final stage for the second World Cup running, losing on penalties to 2018 runners-up Croatia after a 1-1 draw. Tite, 61, says he “goes in peace” after six years Read More

Davido arrives Qatar with blanket bearing Ifeanyi’s face

December 9, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Afro pop singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has arrived Qatar to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA #WorldCup with a blanket bearing his late son’s face. Davido had postponed his AWAY Festival following the untimely demise of his first son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. The Osun born-singer would be performing at the closing event of the ongoing Read More

Revealed! Fixtures for 2022 World Cup quarter-final matches *See full details

December 8, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

With the World Cup now at the quarter-final stage, here’s all you need to know about this year’s tournament, from key dates to kick-off times. Confirmed World Cup quarter-final fixtures Friday December 9
Croatia vs Brazil – Kick-off 3pm
Netherlands vs Argentina – Kick-off 7pm Saturday December 10
Morocco vs Portugal – Kick-off 3pm
England vs France – Kick-off 7pm Semi-final fixtures Tuesday December Read More

Breaking: Hazard retires after Belgium disappointing #WorldCup campaign

December 7, 2022 Solomon Arowolo 0

Eden Hazard has announced he has retired from international football after Belgium’s premature exit from the World Cup in Qatar. The decision was reportedly made after his nation’s elimination from the tournament following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on matchday three. On his retirement, Hazard wrote: “A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled Read More

World Cup: Samuel Eto’o apologies for assaulting fan

December 7, 2022 Rosemary Moribirin 0

The President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, has apologised for physically assaulting a fan at the venue of the World Cup on Monday. A statement on his Twitter handle, Tuesday, reads, “After the Brazil-South Korea match, I had a violent altercation with a person who was probably an Algerian supporter. “I would like to apologise for losing my Read More