France have officially ushered in a new era by appointing Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national team, ending Didier Deschamps’ successful 14 year reign in charge of Les Bleus. The French football legend, who captained his country to the 1998 FIFA World Cup title and...
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France and Spain are battling devastating wildfires that have forced about 267,000 people to flee their homes as emergency crews struggle to contain the fast-moving flames. In France, nearly 197,000 residents and tourists were evacuated from areas around Bordeaux, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez describing it as “probably” the...
England ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high by defeating France in the third place playoff to claim the bronze medal, but beyond the result, the match will be remembered for a remarkable series of individual records that rewrote the tournament’s history books. Jude Bellingham capped...
The famous photograph showing Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal has been officially confirmed as genuine by FIFA and UNICEF, ending months of speculation that it was generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence. The image, which has repeatedly gone viral across social media platforms, sparked widespread debate after...
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final, producing a disciplined display to end Les Bleus’ title hopes and move within one win of lifting football’s biggest prize. Details later…
The lineup for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed following the conclusion of the Round of 16, with the dates, kick-off times and venues for the last-eight clashes now confirmed. The Round of 16 wrapped up on Tuesday night, paving the way for the...
France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla over racist remarks she made after France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. The incident followed Saturday’s tense encounter in Philadelphia, where Mbappe scored the match-winning penalty to send France into...
France eased into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday night as Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise continued his impressive tournament with two more assists. The French had been on top for most of the...
2026 FIFA World Cup enters a new phase on Sunday as the race for the title intensifies with the start of the Round of 32. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the expanded 48-team competition features a 32-team knockout stage. The round is made up of the...
France finished top of Group I after brushing aside Norway 4-1 on Friday, while Senegal kept their World Cup hopes alive with a thumping 5-0 victory over Iraq. The French had already secured a place in the Round of 32 before their final group game, but they made another...
France has confirmed its first-ever case of Ebola after a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus. The patient was identified shortly after arriving in France and was immediately placed in isolation as a precaution. Health authorities said this is the...
Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th appearance for France with a brace as Les Bleus took control of their Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the score at 3–0 as the game continues. The France captain opened the scoring before adding a second, taking...
Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday as Les Bleus defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain scored twice in the Group I clash to move to 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57. After...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a new analysis has recorded the Instagram follower counts of all 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, revealing which players and nations command the greatest social media — and what that reach is worth in estimated commercial earnings per sponsored post. HIGHLIGHTS You can...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and economic tour of France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at deepening Nigeria’s international partnerships. In a statement issued on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery. With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion...
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled the commencement of his planned three-nation trip, shifting his departure date from Saturday to Sunday. The adjustment marks a change from an earlier announcement that the President would leave Abuja on May 2 for official visits to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The Special...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja He said President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after...
Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) has enhanced economic viability and empowerment as part of its strategic approach to combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kano. This initiative operates through the Women Against Violence Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) partnership with the Kano State Government, the Embassy of France in Nigeria, and...