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Didier Deschamps: France World Cup win ‘supreme coronation’
France's World Cup win was the "supreme coronation" after the "hurt" of losing in the last European Championship final, said coach Didier Deschamps.
France peaking perfectly ahead of World Cup final
France has learnt lessons from the last World Cup in Brazil, where they lost to Germany in the quarter-finals, and missing out on home soil in the European Championship.
Vladimir Putin congratulates Emmanuel Macron after France becomes World Cup finalist
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on France’s victory over Belgium and advancement to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, the Kremlin press service said early on Wednesday.
RB Leipzig want permanent return for Everton’s Ademola Lookman
RB Leipzig want to sign Everton's England Under-21 forward Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal.
Gareth Southgate: Young England squad ‘not the finished article’ yet
Gareth Southgate revelled in an "incredible feeling" but warned that England are still developing after beating Sweden 2-0 to secure a first World Cup semifinal appearance in 28 years.
Manchester United, Leicester City to kick off Premier League season
Manchester United and their new big signing Brazilian Fred will face Leicester City in the first game of the Premier League season after their home match was moved to Friday, August 10, due to television demands.
Luka Modric faces up to his final chance for World Cup glory
Croatia head into their World Cup last-16 match against Denmark spearheaded by evergreen midfielder Luka Modric, a player his teammate Ivan Rakitic has compared to Spain’s Andres Iniesta.
Nigeria players react to Carl Ikeme’s positive health update
Nigeria players including William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Elderson Echiejile have reacted to Carl Ikeme's positive health update.
Nigeria’s Oghenakaro Etebo too good to play for Stoke City – fans
Nigeria midfielder, Oghenakaro Etebo, has set the social media into agog with his new club Stoke City fans applauding his performances in the World Cup in Russia.
West Ham close to signing Swansea’s Lukasz Fabianski
The Hammers need a replacement for Joe Hart following the end of his loan spell from Manchester City.
Argentina coach to resign after Scotland Test
Argentina rugby coach Daniel Hourcade has announced that he will step down from the role after the final June Test against Scotland in Resistencia next Saturday.
Taribo West: Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Mikel Obi key to Nigeria’s World Cup chances
Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho and John Obi Mikel are Nigeria’s most important players at the World Cup, former international defender Taribo West says.
Mikel Mikel: No hiding place for Croatia
The long awaited moment has come, and the battle ground is the Arena Baltika in Kaliningrad, where the Super Eagles will face Croatia in their Group D opening match at 2000 hours.
Woods fires eight-over 78, worst ever US Open score
Tiger Woods returned to the US Open with an eight-over par 78 at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday, his worst ever score in the championship leaving him nine shots off the first-round lead.
Super Eagles’ Oghenekaro Etebo delighted to join Stoke City
Nigeria midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo is thrilled to have joined English Championship club Stoke City.
Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Etebo joins Stoke City
Nigeria midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo took a break from his World Cup preparations to join English Championship club Stoke on Monday.
Jose Mourinho picks Super Eagles to reach World Cup Round of 16
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has picked the Super Eagles and Argentina to emerge from a tough-looking Group D at the World Cup in Russia.
Liverpool confirm Emre Can, Jon Flanagan’s exit
Germany midfielder, Emre Can, is leaving Liverpool, along with out-of-favour defender, Jon Flanagan, the English Premier League club confirmed on Friday.
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Asiwaju Tinubu: Kayode Fayemi’s election is victory for Ekiti people
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Sunday said the election of Dr Kayode Fayemi in Saturday’s gubernatorial poll was a victory for the people.
Keeping father’s protest torch lit, Femi Kuti sees hope
Femi Kuti has spent his life railing in song against the ills holding back Africa. But these days he is feeling some optimism.
Governor Ajimobi: Kayode Fayemi’s victory a demonstration of Ekiti people’s faith in APC
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has described the victory of Dr. Kayode Fayemi in the just-concluded gubernatorial election in Ekiti State as a demonstration of the people’s trust in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party that has the capacity to liberate the state from mis-governance and gross under-development.
Ekiti guber: Edo APC holds victory rally for Kayode Fayemi
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held a victory rally to celebrate the success of the party’s candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, who has been announced winner of the polls.
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Kingsley Moghalu: Anti-Buhari coalition ‘allegiance of same old career politicians’
Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), says what Nigerians need is a generational shift in governance and not allegiance to “same old career politicians”.
Federal government approves N35 billion for roads projects
This was disclosed by the minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, after the federal executive council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.
Britain’s Prince Louis to be christened in private ceremony
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the world’s Anglicans, will lead the service at the Chapel Royal with close friends and family in attendance.
YIAGA monitors Ekiti polls with parallel tabulation methodology
Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA AFRICA) has said it is employing parallel vote tabulation (PVT) methodology to complement the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Ekiti guber: Police not in support of any political party – spokesperson
The Nigeria Police Force has assured electorates in Ekiti State ahead of the July 14 election that the police will ensure adequate security noting that the force does not belong to any political party.