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WCQ: Nigeria, Benin In Make Or Break Clash Today
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Benin’s Cheetahs will face off in a vital Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo this evening, as both teams aspire to secure a place at the global tournament...
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We’re Confident Of Securing First World Cup Berth, Say Benin Coach, Captain
Chief Coach Gernot Rohr of the Benin Republic national team, known as the Cheetahs, and Captain Steeve Mounie have expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the challenge posed by the Super Eagles in their final fixture at the Godswill...
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2026 WCQ: We will do our best to beat Benin — Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong insisted that the players are fully prepared and will do their best to secure maximum points against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Nigeria is set to take on their neighbours, Benin Republic, in a 2026...
“We must win” – Chelle rallies Super Eagles ahead of crucial Benin Republic clash
As the Super Eagles gear up for a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Head Coach Eric Chelle has assured fans that the team will approach the match with total focus and determination. Addressing journalists during a pre-match...
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Is Nigeria v Benin on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 qualifier
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Nigeria vs Benin: Time, Team News, And What’s At Stake In World Cup Qualifier Showdown
The tension is thick. The stakes are sky-high. And come Tuesday evening, all roads will lead to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles will host Benin in what promises to be a nerve-shredding finale to...
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Cuba denounces U.S. threats and supports Venezuela
5 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced the danger of military aggression against Venezuela by the United States government and reiterated Cuba’s unwavering and total support for that South American nation. On his account on the...
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Coach backs Super Eagles to overcome Benin
Sports COACH Abdulrahman Gbadamosi of Sebioba FC, Ibadan, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic in Uyo. Gbadamosi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in...
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Benin NBA chairman seeks justice reforms, hails judiciary
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, has called for renewed commitment to justice delivery, improved welfare for judicial officers, and stronger collaboration between the Bench...
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Law empowers EFCC to break doors when necessary – Court
BENIN CITY – The Federal High Court in Benin City has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies are legally empowered to break into buildings during lawful operations when access is denied,...
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria, Benin Republic in Game of Death
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Never in recent memory has a football match generated a lot of interest, eliciting great debates and prompting mathematical calculations laced with several ‘ifs’, yet nobody can confidently predict how the...
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Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles to know 2026 World Cup fate today
The Super Eagles will know for sure if they will play at the 2026 World Cup today when they host Benin Republic in their final qualifying fixture. The game will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Gernot Rohr...
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FGBMFI Ghana Hosts First-Ever International Convention in Accra
The Ghana branch of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) on Saturday held a Breakfast Meeting in Accra as part of its 2025 National Convention. The Breakfast Meeting, themed “Pursuing the Greatest Business,” featured a...
From Ancient to Modern- Okpebholo Champions Benin City’s Infrastructural Renaissance
By Fred Itua After eight agonizing years under his predecessor, the destiny of Edo State in road infrastructure development is finally taking shape. Don’t be quick to lament. Indeed, there are still many bad federal roads across the state, but...
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NPFL: Boboye joins Bendel Insurance, storms Benin
Newly appointed Technical Manager of Bendel Insurance FC, Kennedy Boboye has arrived in Benin City in readiness for his unveiling and new role. On arrival in Benin,Coach Boboye was warmly received by the Executive Chairman,Edo State Sports...
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Tinubu praises Super Eagles’ ‘hunger, passion, and determination’
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commends the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bayo...
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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles focused on Benin clash – Chelle
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has vowed that his team will be focused on Tuesday’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic. Chelle stated this during his pre-match news conference at the Godswill Akpabio...
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‘Harvest of loot’: the colonial legacies of South Australia’s Benin Bronzes
On 21 November 1898, a shipment arrived at Port Adelaide. Arranged inside two crates designated as ‘ethnographic specimens’ lay half-a-dozen items, including a carved ivory tusk, a royal’s head, and a staff topped with a bird of prophecy. “The...
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Tinubu backs constitutional role for monarchs in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind calls for a formal constitutional role for Nigeria’s traditional rulers, describing them as the “most enduring link” between the government and the people. Speaking through Imo State Governor,...
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ECOWAS Campaign Reaches Over 5,000 Girls in Benin
The regional bloc distributed reusable sanitary kits and conducted menstrual hygiene awareness activities across two municipalities as part of a broader initiative to combat school absenteeism. The ECOWAS Representation in Benin completed a...
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