Anthony Nlebem

Sports Analyst, Digital Content Producer, FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist. Head, Sports Desk at BusinessDay: Ex-PUNCH Journalist: Email: [email protected]

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on Wednesday on the eve of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, as ticket prices and U.S. visa policies continue to overshadow preparations for the tournament.

The FIFA chief will hold a press conference in Mexico City, where co-hosts Mexico face South Africa on Thursday in the opening match at the Estadio Azteca...

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Everton have been told to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation following a landmark ruling linked to breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations (PSR)...

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South Africa's national team finally departed for Mexico on Monday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a visa delay forced the squad to postpone its scheduled departure by 24 hours...

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A dramatic path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reopened for the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has thrown the Congolese national team’s tournament preparations into chaos...

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With the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifying, Mexican authorities are working around the clock to complete a massive $500 million renovation project at Benito Juárez International Airport, the country’s busiest aviation hub.

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Here are some of our top stories for the morning that you shouldn’t miss

1. Foreign investors, local banks eye majority stakes in Nigerian insurance firms
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2. High-stakes battles, succession intrigues as APC holds gov'ship primaries today
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3. Naira holds steady after CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%
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4. Travellers lament as Air Peace, United Nigeria, Ibom Air raise base fares above N200,000
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5. Affordable education push facing security test in South West
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Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on reuniting with Marcus Rashford at Real Madrid as the Portuguese prepares to reshape the club’s attacking options.

Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, with the Catalan club holding an option to sign the England forward permanently for €30 million.

https://t.co/MdR0NkMvjS

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Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on reuniting with Marcus Rashford at Real Madrid as the Portuguese prepares to reshape the club’s attacking options.

Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, with the Catalan club holding an option to sign the England forward permanently for €30 million.

https://t.co/MdR0NkMvjS

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#Arsenal have been crowned #PremierLeague champions for the first time in 22 years after Man City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday. The result confirmed Arsenal as champions of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has described Galatasaray’s Turkish Süper Lig triumph as one of the greatest moments of his career after helping the Istanbul giants dramatically clinch the title...

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For this week’s edition of Weekender, the headlines are:

LAGOS ON A PLATE: BIG MOMENTS FROM THE 2026 GTCO FOOD &
DRINK FESTIVAL

ASAKE’S ‘M$NEY’ BREAKS STREAMING RECORDS IN NIGERIA.

FROM LAGOS TO WRESTLEMANIA: HOW NIGERIA’S OBA FEMI CONQUERED WWE.

Download the complete edition of The Weekender here.
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Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Antalyaspor 4-2 on Saturday to seal a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title...

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Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s blockbuster WrestleMania 42 showdown reportedly became WWE’s most-watched YouTube video for April, amassing 5.33 million views to dominate the company’s online traffic throughout the month...

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Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a hamstring injury, but is expected to recover in time for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Barcelona confirmed.

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Nigeria doesn’t lack gifted athletes, what’s missing is a system that consistently turns raw talent into lasting success.

Too many promising careers stall before they even begin, not for lack of ability, but for lack of structure, funding, and clear pathways.

On May 12, industry leaders across sports, business, and policy will gather at the BusinessDay Sports Conference 2026 to tackle this challenge head-on and map out what a sustainable sports ecosystem should really look like.

So if you’re invested in the future of sports; from grassroots development to commercial growth, this is a room you should be in.

Seats are limited.
Register now:
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Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League. But he still has ground to cover, with icons like Nwankwo Kanu, John Obi Mikel and Finidi George. https://t.co/QWlsqPw0rR

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Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League. But he still has ground to cover, with icons like Nwankwo Kanu, John Obi Mikel and Finidi George. https://t.co/QWlsqPw0rR

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Deontay Wilder has reignited talk of a long-awaited heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua after defeating Derek Chisora via split decision in London...

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Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title...

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World football governing body FIFA could fine Iran’s national team at least $320,000 if it follows through on plans to boycott matches at the 2026 World Cup.

The expanded tournament will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico...

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