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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has linked up with the Uruguay national team for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Ecuador, Afrosport reports. This comes after his five-match ban, imposed following a brawl involving Uruguay players and Colombian fans during the Copa America semi-final, was temporarily lifted. Nunez had already served two games of the suspension, but the case has now been referred to...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Enoh demands swift action from NFF & Finidi George

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Enoh demands swift action from NFF & Finidi George

Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded urgent steps be taken from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Enoh also demanded that the issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football be sorted out in an emergency meeting held at his office alongside the NFF top executives. The meeting...