Kunle Mudasiru, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/kmudasiru/ ...express yourself Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Kunle Mudasiru, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/kmudasiru/ 32 32 FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt heartbroken as controversy overshadows thriller against Argentina https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-egypt-heartbroken-as-controversy-overshadows-thriller-against-argentina/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-egypt-heartbroken-as-controversy-overshadows-thriller-against-argentina/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280630 *Pharaohs bungle two-goal lead to bow 3-2 to defending champions Egypt’s inspiring 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a painful end in the Round of 16 as the Pharaohs fell 3-2 to defending champions, Argentina, in a match that will be remembered as much for its controversial officiating as for the football itself. Egypt […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-egypt-heartbroken-as-controversy-overshadows-thriller-against-argentina/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium cruise past U.S. to hit Q’finals, to meet Spain on Friday https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-belgium-cruise-past-u-s-to-hit-qfinals-to-meet-spain-on-friday/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-belgium-cruise-past-u-s-to-hit-qfinals-to-meet-spain-on-friday/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:23:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280567 Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States (U.S.) became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World Cup. It was a largely lethargic display by the US who had star striker Folarin Balogun in their starting line-up after President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to review his […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-belgium-cruise-past-u-s-to-hit-qfinals-to-meet-spain-on-friday/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Merino scores as Spain send Portugal packing https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-merino-scores-as-spain-send-portugal-packing/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-merino-scores-as-spain-send-portugal-packing/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:17:28 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280565 Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. The European champions will face the United States – the only one of the co-hosts remaining – or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front of an expectant […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-merino-scores-as-spain-send-portugal-packing/feed/ 0 Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA ban suspension on Balogun ahead of World Cup match https://freedomonline.com.ng/belgium-granted-right-to-appeal-fifa-ban-suspension-on-balogun-ahead-of-world-cup-match/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/belgium-granted-right-to-appeal-fifa-ban-suspension-on-balogun-ahead-of-world-cup-match/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:45:38 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280548 Belgium has obtained the right to appeal against FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on Folarin Balogun less than 24 hours before their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States, according to The Athletic. The situation arose after FIFA announced that Balogun’s automatic one-match suspension had been suspended under […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/belgium-granted-right-to-appeal-fifa-ban-suspension-on-balogun-ahead-of-world-cup-match/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: 10-man England defeat Mexico, roar into quarter-finals https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-10-man-england-defeat-mexico-roar-into-quarter-finals/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-10-man-england-defeat-mexico-roar-into-quarter-finals/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:55:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280478 Three Lions of England have roared into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, as the Thomas Tuchel boys defeated Mexico 3-2. Played at the majestic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the kick-off was delayed by an hour due to a storm. It was a game in which Jarell Quansah’s red card reduced England to […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-10-man-england-defeat-mexico-roar-into-quarter-finals/feed/ 0 Haaland’s goals send Brazil out of World Cup https://freedomonline.com.ng/haalands-goals-send-brazil-out-of-world-cup/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/haalands-goals-send-brazil-out-of-world-cup/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:30:28 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280467 *Haaland now on seven goals, same as Mbappe and Messi Norway, on Sunday, qualified for the Quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Its top striker, Erling Haaland, scored two goals in the 79th and 90th minutes to send the Samba boys out of the Mundial. The match was played at New York New […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/haalands-goals-send-brazil-out-of-world-cup/feed/ 0 R16: FIFA clears U.S. striker, Folarin Balogun, to play against Belgium https://freedomonline.com.ng/r16-fifa-clears-u-s-striker-folarin-balogun-to-play-against-belgium/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/r16-fifa-clears-u-s-striker-folarin-balogun-to-play-against-belgium/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:16:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280445 FIFA has cleared United States (U.S.) footballer, Folarin Balogun, to play in Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The global soccer’s governing body lifted the automatic one-match suspension and rescinded the controversial red card he received during U.S. Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/r16-fifa-clears-u-s-striker-folarin-balogun-to-play-against-belgium/feed/ 0 18 Days to Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria begins final preparations at World-Class Aberdeen Sports Village https://freedomonline.com.ng/18-days-to-commonwealth-games-team-nigeria-begins-final-preparations-at-world-class-aberdeen-sports-village/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/18-days-to-commonwealth-games-team-nigeria-begins-final-preparations-at-world-class-aberdeen-sports-village/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:58:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280442 *18 more athletes arrive as camp swells to 72 With just 18 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Team Nigeria has entered the final phase of preparations, settling into the world-class Aberdeen Sports Village, where the contingent will train for the next three weeks before heading to the Games […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/18-days-to-commonwealth-games-team-nigeria-begins-final-preparations-at-world-class-aberdeen-sports-village/feed/ 0 CAA U-18/U-20 Region II: Team Nigeria wins 8 gold, 6 silver medals in Day 1 https://freedomonline.com.ng/caa-u-18-u-20-region-ii-team-nigeria-wins-8-gold-6-silver-medals-in-day-1/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/caa-u-18-u-20-region-ii-team-nigeria-wins-8-gold-6-silver-medals-in-day-1/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:47:13 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280438 Team Nigeria to the ongoing CAA U18/U20 Region II Championships in Dakar, Senegal has won eight gold and six medals in day one of the event. Nigerian youngsters dominated the sprint events with Tejiri Godwin winning the 100m U-20 men’s event in 10.35secs just as Bright Gift also won the gold in the U18 Boys’ […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/caa-u-18-u-20-region-ii-team-nigeria-wins-8-gold-6-silver-medals-in-day-1/feed/ 0 Ajayi wins 100m men’s race at Eugene Diamond League https://freedomonline.com.ng/ajayi-wins-100m-mens-race-at-eugene-diamond-league/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ajayi-wins-100m-mens-race-at-eugene-diamond-league/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:31:22 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280435 Nigerian sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has won the 100m race in the Eugene Diamond League in the star-studded final equaling his national record of 9.84 seconds (0.1) to win the men’s 100m at the Prefontaine Classic. Ajayi, the reigning NCAA champion, beat World Champion, Jamaican Oblique Seville, to the second position. American Christian Coleman came third […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ajayi-wins-100m-mens-race-at-eugene-diamond-league/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: France break Paraguay resistance 1-0 to earn quarter-final berth https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-france-break-paraguay-resistance-1-0-to-earn-quarter-final-berth/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-france-break-paraguay-resistance-1-0-to-earn-quarter-final-berth/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:10:27 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280397 France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient performance. The encounter was expected to test France’s attacking quality against Paraguay’s resilience. It eventually lived up to expectations as both sides produced a competitive display. France started brightly and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-france-break-paraguay-resistance-1-0-to-earn-quarter-final-berth/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco outclass Canada 3-0 to secure quarter-final spot https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-morocco-outclass-canada-3-0-to-secure-quarter-final-spot/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-morocco-outclass-canada-3-0-to-secure-quarter-final-spot/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:36:35 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280392 Morocco delivered an impressive second-half display to defeat Canada 3-0 in the opening Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals in commanding fashion. The encounter began on a cautious note, with both sides showing discipline and determination as they battled for control in midfield. Canada attempted to impose […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-morocco-outclass-canada-3-0-to-secure-quarter-final-spot/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina pip hard-fighting Cape Verde in five goals thriller https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-argentina-pip-hard-fighting-cape-verde-in-five-goals-thriller/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-argentina-pip-hard-fighting-cape-verde-in-five-goals-thriller/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:57:03 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280358 A 111th-minute Diney Borges own goal saved holders Argentina from one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they scrapped past heroic debutants Cape Verde in the last 32. The team lying 64th in the Fifa rankings twice came back to equalise against opponents who are second in the world. With the score […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-argentina-pip-hard-fighting-cape-verde-in-five-goals-thriller/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Embolo, Ndoye fire Switzerland past Algeria into Round of 16 https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-embolo-ndoye-fire-switzerland-past-algeria-into-round-of-16/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-embolo-ndoye-fire-switzerland-past-algeria-into-round-of-16/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:09:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280260 Switzerland produced a disciplined display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, booking their place in the Round of 16. Switzerland made an impressive start and went ahead in the 10th minute through Breel Embolo. Embolo finished off a pass from Johan Manzambi to give his […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-embolo-ndoye-fire-switzerland-past-algeria-into-round-of-16/feed/ 0 FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain outclass Austria 3-0 as Oyarzabal nets brace https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-spain-outclass-austria-3-0-as-oyarzabal-nets-brace/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fifa-world-cup-2026-spain-outclass-austria-3-0-as-oyarzabal-nets-brace/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:41:47 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=280250 Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in a dominant Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice to inspire La Roja into the Round of 16 Spain controlled possession for most of the contest and showed their technical quality against an Austrian side that struggled to cope with their movement […]

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