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Morocco follow Egypt into exit following Dembele and Mbappe’ strikes
Morocco have been ousted from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2-0 to France to follow Egypt in exit on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe struck in the 59th minute to break the resilience of the African side after previously missing several chances, including a penalty. Ousmane Dembele then scored the second goal by unleaching a powerful shot into the right bottom-corner of the net after outwitting his marker. The French team who booked their place in the semifinals have now twice stopped Morocco from proceeding after a similar situation occured at the 2022 World Cup. Mbappe who won the Man-of-the-match for his efforts was substituted before the end of the game. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claims foul after Argentina defeat Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed that the match between his side and Argentina was not fairly played after losing 3-2 in the round of 32. Hassan revealed that the officiating was subjective and claimed that Mohammed Salah’s strike that hit the back of the net should have been regarded as a goal after the centre referee ruled it out. The Egyptian legend also claimed that the third goal for Argentina should not have stood for a previous infringement.
Politics
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President Tinubu on a two-day visit to Japan and Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Nigeria for a working visit to Japan and Brazil on Friday, August 15, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo …
Education
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Federal Government halts establishment of new higher institutions for seven years
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has announced its decision to halt the establishment of new higher institutions, so as to improve the existing ones. The minister of education, Dr. …




