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The Teranga Lions of Senegal have become the first African nation to claim victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating hosts Qatar 3-1 at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. The match sprung into action when Qatar appealed for a penalty in the…

Iran scored two late goals in stoppage time to snatch a 2-0 victory from Wales, with goals coming from Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian, during their FIFA World Cup Group B match, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar. Both…

On Day 6 of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Voice of Nigeria previews the upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place on Friday, with African champions Senegal set to take on hosts Qatar while Ecuador faces the Netherlands in Group A, and…

The Atlas Lions of Morocco held the Checkered Ones of Croatia to a 0-0 draw in Group F of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The Africans started with Youssef En-Nesyri in attack, with Hakim Ziyech and…

On Day 4 of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Voice of Nigeria previews the upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place on Wednesday, with Morocco set to take on Croatia while Belgium faces Canada in Group F, and the mighty Germany up against…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said his explosive TV interview, where the Manchester United forward said he had been betrayed by the club, "won't shake" their "hungry and focused" squad in the World Cup. Ronaldo said that he is not…

On Day 2 of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Voice of Nigeria previews the upcoming fixtures scheduled to take place on Monday, with African champions Senegal up against the Netherlands in Group A, England faces Iran, while the USA will take…

Ecuador kicked off the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 2-0 victory against hosts Qatar, courtesy of a double from Enner Valencia, at the Al Bayt Stadium. After an entertaining opening ceremony, which featured Hollywood legend Morgan…

French international striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup after suffering an injury in training, the French football federation said. The Ballon d'Or winner, who has been struggling with a muscle…

One of the three female referees who will officiate at a men's FIFA World Cup for the first time, Salima Mukansanga, said they have been chosen for the tournament in Qatar not simply based on their gender but because they deserve the…