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Finalissima: Date, Venue, Time For Argentina vs Spain Confirmed

The date, venue, and kick-off time for the Finalissima clash between Spain and Argentina have been officially confirmed.

UEFA and CONMEBOL, together with the Royal Spanish Football Federation, RFEF, and the Argentine Football Association, AFA, have today announced the venue, date and kick-off time for the Finalissima 2026.

The showpiece fixture sees UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain face CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina in a clash of the two continental title holders.

The game will take place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Friday 27 March 2026 and the kick-off at 21:00 local time.

The match will be delivered by Qatar’s Local Organising Committee, LOC, for football events

Speaking about the encounter, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said via UEFA’s website: “The Finalissima brings together two continental champions in one of football’s most prestigious occasions, highlighting the game’s truly global reach and the enduring bond between our confederations.

“We look forward to a memorable night of world-class football and celebration.”

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FIFA Overturns Three Matches Over Players’ Eligibility As Super Eagles Wait

FIFA has sanctioned Malaysia with three 3–0 losses in three matches after the team was found guilty of fielding ineligible players.

This was confirmed by the Football Association of Malaysia, FAM, on Wednesday.

The results involved includes victories in friendly matches against Palestine and Singapore and a draw with Cape Verde.

FIFA suspended the seven players who submitted forged documents claiming they had Malaysian ancestry.

The FAM, who were previously hit with a $440,000 fine, will pay a further $12,500 as part of their punishment.

FIFA began the investigation after receiving a complaint following Malaysia’s 4-0 win against Vietnam in June in an Asian Cup qualifier, a game where two of the seven affected players scored.

The investigation revealed that none of Hector Hevel, Jon Irazabal, Gabriel Palmero, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, or Joao Brandao Figueiredo had a parent or grandparent born in Malaysia, a requirement for selection to a national team.

This comes as the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have sent a complaint to FIFA insisting the Democratic Republic of Congo used ineligible players for their 2026 World Cup qualifying game.

The Leopards beat the Super Eagles in the African play-offs via penalties and are getting ready to play in the intercontinental play-off final.

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Four Rivers Reps Dump PDP For APC

Four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmakers’ decision comes barely a week after Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, defected to the ruling party, further reshaping the state’s political landscape.

Those who crossed over to the APC are Manuchim Umezuruike, who represents Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency; Boniface Emerengwa of Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency; Awake-Inombek Abiante, representing Andoni/Opobo Federal Constituency; and Boma Goodhead, the lawmaker for Asari-Toru Federal Constituency.

The development emphasises a growing realignment among Rivers State political actors following recent shifts at the state level.

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The Nigerian Music Industry Would Have Been Boring Without Me – Davido Boasts

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted that the Nigerian music industry would be dull without his presence.

He made the claim on his X handle when he wrote, “Imagine no Davido….  Sh*t [the music industry] would have been boring AF.”

His post elicited mixed reactions, with many arguing that he was overestimating his contribution to the music industry.

This is not the first time Davido is claiming he is the lifeblood of the Nigerian music industry.

In an interview with Apple Music in April 2025, Davido claimed that the Nigerian music industry shut down when he took a break from social media in November 2022 following the tragic death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

He claimed that both fans and trolls were begging him to return to social media during the three-month break.

The came into the spotlight in 2011 with the release of his hit song ‘Dami Duro’ at a time when the Nigerian music industry was witnessing the rise of young Afrobeats stars led by Wizkid.

Recently, veteran producer Samkleff claimed that Davido’s entry into the Nigerian music industry brought rivalry and toxicity to the industry.

He claimed that prior to Davido’s stardom, there was mutual respect among Nigerian artists.

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Carter Efe Beats Shanks to Become Africa’s Most-Followed Streamer on Twitch After Live Stream With Davido (Video)

Nigerian content creator and musician Oderhohwo Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has emerged as Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch.

He broke the record previously held by compatriot, Adesokan Emmanuel, known as Shank Comics.

The milestone followed a high-profile livestream collaboration with Afrobeats superstar, Davido, on Wednesday, which triggered a massive surge in followers.

Checks on Thursday showed that Efe now boasts over 406,000 followers on the platform.

Shank Comics, who set the previous record about six months ago, holds approximately 233,000 followers.

Efe, who had about 322,000 followers just a day earlier, gained roughly 160,000 followers in four days, a rise that stemmed directly from the announcement and execution of his joint stream with Davido.

The “Machala” crooner also reportedly broke the record for the most-watched Twitch livestream in Africa, with about 83,000 viewers, and became the first African streamer to surpass 20,000 subscribers on Twitch.

During the session, Davido connected Efe with notable figures, including his wife, nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest, and even called out the Twitch CEO Dan Clancy.

He also dialled Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, for a lively on-stream chat.

Osimhen’s appearance added a sporting dimension to the stream, delighting fans who tuned in for the rare crossover between Nigeria’s music and football scenes.

The event took an unexpected turn when content creator Enzo burst in, challenging Efe to an impromptu boxing match to “prove” his loyalty to Davido’s 30BG fan base, a moment that generated widespread reactions across social media.

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2026 World Cup: FIFA Confirms Prize Money

FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will amount to $727 million.

The 48 participating nations will share from a $655million pot.

The country that emerges as champions will be awarded $50million – the biggest payout ever.

The losing finalists will receive $33million, while the third and fourth-placed teams will be paid $29million and $27million, respectively.

Teams that finish between fifth and eighth place will earn $19million each.

The countries eliminated in the last 16 will receive $15million, while those that crash out in the group stages will get $9million.

Every team that qualified will be reimbursed $1.5million to cover costs of preparation.

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Davido Predicts Next GOATs Of Afrobeats After Him, Wizkid, Burna Boy (Video)

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has named Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay as the next generation of Afrobeats superstars, tipping them to follow in the footsteps of himself, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—the genre’s widely recognized “Big 3.”

He made the prediction while responding to a question from the host during his recent livestream with streamer Carter Efe.

“Asake, Omah Lay and Rema are the next GOATs of Afrobeats,”
he said.

Davido also revealed during the interview that his dream collaboration is with billionaire singer Rihanna, as well as Kehlani.

“I would love do a song with Rihanna, I think me and Rihanna would make some dope music. Kehlani as well,”
the DMW boss said.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Depart Cairo Camp For Morocco

The Super Eagles are set to travel from Cairo to Fez, Morocco, today in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Eric Chelle’s men opened camp in Cairo, Egypt for the competition on Sunday.

All the 28 players are now in camp following Victor Osimhen’s arrival on Wednesday night.

The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Egypt in their only pre-AFCON friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night.

They will continue their preparation for the competition when they arrive Fez.

Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture next week Tuesday, before taking on Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on December 27 and Uganda’s Cranes on December 30.

The Super Eagles will play all their group games at the Grand Stade de Fèz.

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BBNaija Star, Queen And Her Family Narrowly Escape De@th as the POP In Their Living Room Collapses (Video)

Queen Mercy Atang, the Big Brother Naija star, is expressing deep gratitude after she and her family narrowly escaped a tragic accident caused by the collapse of her living room POP ceiling.

Sharing a video of the incident, Queen revealed that her younger sister and nanny were in the living room sewing when the POP collapsed, which left them running helter-skelter.

She recounted how her mother rushed into her room, telling her what happened.

Queen said she was frightened, but when she learnt that her sister and nanny were fine, her blood pressure came down.

Queen Mercy noted that just a few weeks ago, her garage POP fell, and now her sitting room POP has fallen.

She wrote: “7:58am God said, not this family.

Guys, I worked late into the night. I was at the airport picking up my girl, who had just arrived in Nigeria for her Guinness World Record project. Because of the limited time we have, we had to shoot all through the night.

I got home around 4am. When I arrived, my kid sister was still sewing. I remember telling my workers to sleep in the sitting room and go home once it was morning.

They both said they wanted to go home. The guy left, but I persuaded my girl to stay back; it’s not safe for a girl to be walking the road at night.

By 6 a.m. this morning, she had left. Meanwhile, my younger sister and my nanny were still awake sewing. Normally, she sews till morning and then sleeps off in the sitting room. I thank God they didn’t sleep there today.

They were still sewing when the POP ceiling fell. They both literally had to run for their lives.

They were still sewing when the POP ceiling fell. They both literally had to run for their lives.

I was trying to catch a few hours of sleep before starting my day when my mum rushed in to tell me what had just happened. The first thing I asked was, “Mommy, where is Doctor @dr_brightie and my nanny?” She replied, “They’re upstairs.” My blood pressure came down immediately.

A few weeks ago, it was my garage POP that fell. This morning, it’s my sitting room. Now, in the middle of all this, I’m planning my girl’s @kosi_ani Guinness World Record project, which kicks off this Friday.

As the coordinator of this event, my brain is literally everywhere. Figuring out how to move my family to a more comfortable space while also ensuring this project is a complete success.

Dear Lord, I am grateful

Thank You for Your love and Your protection.

I’m truly grateful”.

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Thank You For The Incredible Seeds Planted – Actress Nancy Isime Writes Her Younger Self As She Turns 34 (Photos)

Popular Nollywood, actress Nancy Isime, has turned 34 years old and she is celebrating it.

The movie star and media personality, in a lengthy post on her Instagram page, bade farewell to chapter 33.

She noted how she learnt a lot of lessons and described it as a transitional year.

She appreciated the past year for the wisdom, blessings, spiritual, mental, and emotional growth, and the incredible seeds planted in her.

She further appreciated the past year for bringing her a greater sense of self-awareness, emotional maturity, and discernment, and for teaching her how to surrender and let go.

In a note to her new chapter, she expressed excitement about all the goodies it has in store for her.

She wrote: “Dear 33,

When I called you my ‘Jesus Year’, I’m sure God giggled because the only thing wey no happen be say dem no hang me for cross.
Back-to-Back Lessons! Even lessons wey no concern me, I learn am this year.
I don’t even know if I should blame 33 or 2025.
Truly a transitional year, but guess what? Knowing what I know now, I would never have wanted it any other way.

Thank you, Dear 33, for the wisdom, blessings, and Lessons.
Thank you for the Spiritual, Mental and Emotional Growth achieved.
Thank you for the incredible seeds planted.

Most importantly, thank you, dearest 33, for bringing me way more self-awareness, emotional maturity, and discernment than I could ever ask for.
Thank you for bringing me closer to myself.
Thank you for teaching me how to surrender and just….Let Go and truly Let God!
I would never forget you, 33.

As I let you go, I let you go with nothing but peace in my heart and pure, unfiltered Gratitude for the strongest chapter yet in my story.

Dear 34,
I can’t wait to experience all the goodies you’ve come with.
I walk into you with open hands, a lighter heart and a truly optimistic Spirit.
Let’s Have itttttttt”.