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The world football governing body has released the latest FIFA ranking, with the Super Eagles benefitting from their win against Sierra Leone. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up in the latest FIFA ranking released by the world football governing body on June 29, 2023.  The Super Eagles were ranked 40th …

Religious purists probably assert that a pilgrimage requires walking rather than taking a train. I wasn’t inclined to spend three weeks walking to Trondheim. So I decided to give the train a shot, showing up one morning at Sundsvall railway station in Sweden for a solo three-day pilgrimage by rail. …

Norwegian foreign minister has raised an alarm of Twitter handles of some of its top officials including Prime Minister, Jonas Store and its foreign affairs minister, Anniken Huitfeldt, getting the wrong labels on the social media platform. While the country's Prime Minister and foreign affairs minister got the label of "Nigeria government official" on the micro-blogging platform, …

Three minutes on the clock, 13 players to guess. Remember to tweet your scores @FourFourTwo (opens in new tab) and share with your mates. NOW TRY Quiz! Can you name the Scotland line-up from the 1998 World Cup match against Brazil? What a ride 1994 was for Irish fans. Led by Jack Charlton, the Republic of …

The Republic of Ireland will lock horns with Premier League sensation Erling Haaland and his team-mates when they return to friendly action in November. The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed Stephen Kenny’s side will host Norway at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 17 before travelling to Ta’ Qali …

British consumers could face even higher bills and potential energy shortages this winter after Norway threatened to ration electricity exports. The UK receives hydroelectric power from Norway through a subsea interconnector cable running beneath the North Sea. However, water levels in southern Norway have been so low this year that …

Minnows Austria have ended the dreams of former European and World Champions Norway at the WEURO2022 while England made it three wins in three. Austria narrowly defeated former European, World and Olympic champions Norway 1-0 to register the biggest upset of the 2022 Women’s European Championship so far. Nicole Billa …

Food Norway is known for its hearty stews and seafood, but Oslo also has an emerging foodie scene. For something traditional, try raspeball (potato dumplings) with salted meat at Kaffistova, just off Rosenkrantz’ gate, which has been around since 1901. Smalhans in the St Hanshaugen neighbourhood offers home cooking inspired …

Northern Ireland are now preparing to enter the fray after Euro 2022 got off to an electrifying start with an opening night victory for hosts England. Beth Mead scored the only goal as Sarina Wiegman’s side beat Austria 1-0 in their Group A opener in front of a raucous, record …