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- February 10, 2026

British Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has reportedly relocated his £150 million business empire from the United Kingdom to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, confirming the move through corporate filings that list the UAE as his new country of residence. Documents linked to several of Joshua’s companies show that the former heavyweight world champion
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The national football team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has excluded two players who were at the centre of a dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation from its squad for the upcoming play-off matches. The decision comes amid an ongoing eligibility controversy involving the players, who are believed to have previously been linked
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United States President Donald Trump has reassured world football authorities that the Iran national football team will be “welcome to compete” in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. This comment came after a meeting between the two leaders focused on
READ MORENigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19‑year‑old, who plays for Molde FK in Norway and has represented Nigeria’s U‑20 team, received the verdict on Tuesday 10 March 2026 from the Nordmøre and Romsdal
READ MORENigeria’s senior women’s basketball team Nigeria women’s national basketball team will begin their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament today with a match against Colombia women’s national basketball team in Lyon, France. The African champions arrived in France earlier this week and immediately began final preparations under head coach Rena Wakama
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Several members of the Iran women’s national football team have been granted asylum in Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem during an international tournament. The players were in Australia to participate in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when the incident occurred. Before one of their matches the team declined to sing Iran’s national
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