Nigerian superstar Burna Boy claims global spotlight as his collaboration with Shakira edges Davido’s hit in all-time poll

Music and football fans have witnessed a new twist in the debate over the greatest FIFA World Cup anthem of all time, as Shakira and Burna Boy’s track ‘Dai Dai’ has been ranked above Davido’s ‘Hayya Hayya.’ The details of the poll or ranking process were not disclosed in the available report, but the result sees Burna Boy making history alongside international star Shakira.

‘Dai Dai,’ a collaboration that brought together Colombian icon Shakira and Nigeria’s own Burna Boy, has now been crowned ahead of Davido’s popular anthem, cementing its place as the fan favourite for World Cup soundtracks. Both tracks have enjoyed massive airplay and social media buzz, but it is ‘Dai Dai’ that has taken the top spot according to recent reports.

For Nigerian fans, this achievement is significant—not just as a win for Burna Boy, but for Afrobeat and the country’s influence on global sports culture. Davido’s ‘Hayya Hayya,’ which also received widespread attention during its release, falls just short of claiming the ultimate crown.

Neither Burna Boy nor Davido had issued a public reaction at press time. Details on how fans voted or how many participated were also not available from the report.

With this ranking, all eyes will be on future tournaments to see which Nigerian artist might next set the tone for football’s biggest stage.

Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/shakira-and-burna-boys-dai-dai-beats-davidos-hayya-hayya-to-be-crowned-the-greatest-world-cup-anthem-of-all-time-2026061113305359445

Nigeria’s mixed results see them retain 26th spot, while Morocco climb to a historic seventh ahead of World Cup

Argentina have maintained their grip on world football’s summit, topping the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday and laying down a marker ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American giants kept first place after a run of impressive international victories, with Spain and France following in second and third, respectively.

Spain’s recent draw and win were enough to hold off France, who dropped to third after a setback before recovering with subsequent wins. England and Portugal round out the top five, while Brazil sit just outside in sixth position.

For Nigerian fans, the Super Eagles remain Africa’s second highest-ranked side globally, holding on to 26th place despite a patchy run of form. Recent outings saw Nigeria triumph over Zimbabwe and Jamaica at the Unity Cup in London, but those highs were tempered by a 2-2 draw against Poland and a narrow 2-1 loss to Portugal in friendlies. The final scorelines and goal scorers for these matches were not fully detailed in available reports.

Morocco made headlines by climbing to seventh – the highest ranking ever for an African nation – as they continue their surge following last year’s global performances. This means only Morocco sits above Nigeria among CAF teams in the latest list.

Neither the Super Eagles coaching staff nor the Nigerian Football Federation had issued any statement reacting to the rankings at press time.

Attention now shifts toward preparations for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With a record 48 teams expected, Nigeria will be looking to improve on their current standing when qualification resumes later this year.

Source: https://punchng.com/fifa-ranking-argentina-retain-top-spot-as-nigeria-hold-26th-position/

The former Chelsea boss believes the unwanted star could bring fresh energy and experience to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have been advised by ex-manager Marcos Alonso to consider signing a 28-year-old player currently out of favour at his club, with claims that the move could help revive the Blues’ fortunes. Details about the specific player, club, or position were not provided in the available report.

Calls for reinforcements come as Chelsea continue to struggle for consistency in the Premier League, with many fans demanding changes ahead of the new season. The suggestion from Alonso signals growing pressure on the club’s hierarchy to act decisively in the transfer market, especially as Stamford Bridge faithful hope for a return to their former glory.

While neither Chelsea’s board nor current head coach have commented publicly on Alonso’s recommendation, it reflects ongoing debates around squad quality and depth. No further expert opinions or official reactions were available at press time.

Chelsea are yet to announce any major summer signings. Fans will be watching closely as pre-season approaches, eager for news that could signal a stronger campaign when the league resumes.

Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/he-will-improve-chelsea-alonso-advised-to-sign-28-year-old-unwanted-star-2026061112533052991