By Christian Njoku IKOM (CONVERSEER) – Residents of Ikom and Agbokim have expressed disappointment over Governor Bassey Otu’s abrupt cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Agbokim Green Marathon 48 hours before kickoff, citing unclear security concerns. Speaking to some Local vendors on Friday at the Ikom Township Stadium, starting point of the marathon, they…
By Frank Ulom BRUSSELS (CONVERSEER) – Belgium and Wales went into their last group game in the European qualifying series knowing that a win would guarantee them an automatic place in the FIFA World Cup next summer, and both sides took advantage and scored seven each. Belgium scored 7-0 against Liechtenstein in Liège while Wales…
By Frank Ulom GLASGOW (CONVERSEER) – Scotland are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing one of the most dramatic qualifying victories in their modern history, defeating Denmark 4-2 in a pulsating play-off at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. The hosts needed nothing less than victory to book their ticket to the global…
By Frank Ulom LILLE (CONVERSEER) – Brazil will need significant improvement ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup after playing out a 1-1 draw with a well-organised Tunisia during an international friendly in Lille on Tuesday night. The South Americans, chasing their first World Cup trophy in 24 years, were forced to settle for a…
Akwa Ibom State has recorded another first far away in the federal capital territory. At the final of the female category of the Senate President’s Football Tournament, the Elegant Angels Football Academy of Ikono, Akwa Ibom State, defeated the FCT Ladies of Abuja to emerge champions. The pulsating encounter at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja,…
By Frank Ulom RABAT (CONVERSEER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo have defeated Nigeria in the CAF final playoff match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series. The Les Léopards edged the Super Eagles 4-3 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time in Rabat on Sunday. Both teams went into the…
