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President John Dramani Mahama has promised that his government will not repeat the infamous incident of flying cash to pay protesting Black Stars players during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Mahama's administration airlifted $3 million to the Black Stars' camp in Brazil to resolve a
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Boubyan Bank has announced the launch of a digital and real-time payment card dedicated to the FIFA World Cup 2026, making it the first of its kind in Kuwait. The card is the result of the bank's strategy to provide non-traditional solutions and enhance its position as a
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Tunisia secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America with a narrow 1-0 win in Equatorial Guinea on Monday night. The victory marked a crucial moment for the Carthage Eagles, as they became the second African nation to qualify for the tournament after Morocco. The match
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Tunisia's National Team secured a crucial win in their qualifying match against Equatorial Guinea, earning them a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played in Malabo, saw the North Africans face intense pressure from the hosts, who needed a win to keep their own hopes
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South Africa's national soccer team is on the cusp of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a victory over Nigeria next Tuesday crucial in their bid to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. The team's coach, Hugo Broos, is optimistic about their chances,
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The Kenyan national football team, Harambee Stars, suffered a devastating 3-1 loss to Gambia at home, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The match, played at the 48,000-seater Moi International Sports Center (MISC) Kasarani in Nairobi, saw Gambia, nicknamed 'The Scorpions'
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The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed the final list of 23 players that will represent the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad, announced days before the matches, features a mix of experienced players and newcomers, showcasing the country&
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Uganda's head coach, Paul Put, has named a 28-man squad for the team's upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier matches against Mozambique and Somalia. The squad includes several experienced players, such as goalkeeper Denis Onyango, who has come out of retirement after a two-year absence from
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Government of Mexico City and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) have signed a landmark cooperation agenda to protect and promote the rights of transport workers throughout the tournament. The agreement aims to ensure fair treatment and decent work across the
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a historic visit to the White House in Washington, DC, where he met US President Donald Trump. The occasion marked a significant moment in the joint hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a first in the tournament&
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A high-level delegation from the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group visited Doha from August 10 to 15, as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the United States and Qatar to enhance major event security ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The visit underscored the strong partnership between
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The US delegation from the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) of the FBI visited Doha from August 10-15, marking a significant step in the bilateral co-operation between the US and Qatar in the field of security co-operation. The visit was hosted by Qatar's Safety and Security Operations Committee
