
Deschamps Expects 'Spectacular' France vs Spain Semi-Final
France manager Didier Deschamps predicts a high-quality clash against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, while Ibrahima Konate dismisses Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments.
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France manager Didier Deschamps predicts a high-quality clash against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, while Ibrahima Konate dismisses Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments.

France and Spain meet in a decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, renewing a fierce rivalry with a place in the final on the line. French midfielder Adrien Rabiot says his team is unfazed by Spain's threat.

A headmaster abducted in Oyo State has been freed after 56 days in captivity. Governor Seyi Makinde has called for UN and international rights bodies to investigate the incident and the killing of teachers during the school attack.

England will wear their traditional all-white kit in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, while defender Nico O'Reilly expresses excitement at facing Lionel Messi.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he is committed to maximizing Cole Palmer's potential, citing the player's talent and intelligence as key assets for the upcoming season.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Almeria to meet with firefighters after a deadly wildfire killed at least 13, including five believed to be Britons. The British couple returned to the affected village.

The Court of Appeal has affirmed a lower court's decision barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing congresses led by David Mark within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling the dispute a non-justiciable internal party matter.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the governing body will examine expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, following the debut of the 48-team format.

A principal from a school in Oyo State has revealed that terrorists killed fellow staff members during the abduction to pressure the government into meeting their demands.

President Tinubu highlights the 7-kilometre Tungan Madaki-Zuba road in Abuja as a catalyst for economic growth, emphasizing its potential to unlock investment in the Federal Capital Territory.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested a UN probe into the abduction of a school principal, teachers, and students, as the rescued principal recounts violence and claims kidnappers said the government no longer cared.

South African authorities are advancing extradition proceedings for Tshuma, accused of triple murder in the UK and facing firearm charges domestically.

An Awka Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over alleged defamation of Anambra Governor Charles Soludo and his family.

The Super Falcons have opened camp in Casablanca as they begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with nine players already reporting for duty.

A 28-year-old Army lieutenant died during a rescue operation that freed 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. He was buried with full military honours.