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George Weah says Kylian Mbappe is “far superior” to Lamine Yamal, praising the France captain’s consistency while urging the young Spain star to continue his development patiently.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Kylian Mbappe has the ego of a goalscorer, while Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise are selfless players whose combination strengthens France’s attacking threat.
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Harry Kane scored twice as England fought back from an early deficit to defeat DR Congo 2-1, booking a place in the World Cup Round of 16 against co-hosts Mexico.
Piracy Eliminated In Nigerian Waters, Tinubu Declares At Africa Summit
Mob Sets US-Based Doctor’s SUV Ablaze Over False Kidnapping In Oyo
The family of Alexx Ekubo has confirmed his passing after a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. He died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos at age 40. Described as courageous and hopeful throughout his illness, his death has sent shockwaves across Nollywood, with tributes pouring in for the widely admired actor.
Tinubu Arrives Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum
Dangote Rejects NNPC Offer to Increase Refinery Stake
Tinubu Mulls Reciprocal Visa-Free Deal With Rwanda in Pan-African Spirit
Oyo’ll Become South-West’s Tourism Capital — Makinde
ECN Boss Dismisses Arrest Reports, Says He Honoured EFCC Invitation
Ecobank Group Commits $3bn for Intra-African Global Trade
Akwa Ibom Doctors Threaten N1bn Lawsuit Against EFCC Over Hospital Raid
US Relaxes Visa Policy for World Cup Travel
A moderate earthquake struck the coastal belt this morning. No major damage has been reported and tsunami warnings have been lifted.
