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Folarin Balogun’s impressive World Cup campaign continues to gather momentum. The Nigerian-born forward picked up his second straight Man of the Match award after inspiring the United States to a 2-0 victory over Australia and a place in the knockout rounds.

Seven saves, a clean sheet against Spain, and tears at the final whistle. Cabo Verde’s Vozinha has become one of the stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s the inspiring journey of the veteran goalkeeper.

Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding European champions Spain to a historic 0-0 draw in their first-ever tournament match, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha starring for the Blue Sharks.

Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero with a dramatic 90th-minute winner against Ecuador, handing the Elephants a 1-0 victory and Africa’s first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result ended a 12-year wait for a World Cup triumph and boosted the African champions’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

African football has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in World Cup history. As the world gears up for the 2026 tournament, we revisit five iconic moments that showcased Africa’s talent, resilience, and ability to captivate the global football stage.

African music continues to claim its place on the world’s biggest stages, and this time, four Nigerian superstars are helping provide the soundtrack to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest event.
Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr have all been selected for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, placing Afrobeats at the heart of a project designed to unite fans across continents through music and sport.

Global music icon Shakira has officially unveiled the teaser for “Dai Dai,” the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem featuring Nigerian superstar Burna Boy. From the vibrant visuals at Maracanã Stadium to the fusion of Latin pop and Afrobeats, the collaboration is already generating major buzz ahead of the tournament.

Kizz Daniel to Perform “Buga” at the 2022 Fifa World Cup Nigerian star singer…