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Mbappe Confident Neymar Will Play for Brazil in 2026 World Cup

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7 months ago

March 26, 2026

Victory Emmanuel

Kylian Mbappe says he can’t imagine the 2026 World Cup without Neymar and is confident the Brazilian star will be ready despite his omission from recent friendlies

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said he cannot picture the 2026 FIFA World Cup without Neymar in Brazil’s squad.

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Although Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti recently announced squads to face France and Croatia without including Neymar, citing fitness concerns, Mbappe expressed confidence the forward will be ready for the tournament.

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Mbappe told Ge.Globe, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, “Neymar is Neymar. The World Cup is for world stars, and he will be there. I cannot imagine a World Cup without Ney, but I won’t go against Ancelotti. I’m sure Ney will get ready.”

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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15 hours ago

October 27, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.