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FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup: Three Talking Points From Qatar’s Surprise Draw Against Switzerland
Qatar earned their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup finals after scoring a dramatic late equaliser to secure a…
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FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup: Folarin Balogun and the Lessons from USA’s Dominant Win Over Paraguay
The United States could hardly have asked for a better start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. In front…
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Football
England Suffer Equipment Theft Ahead of World Cup Opener
England’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after some of the team’s training equipment was…
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FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup: Partey Ruled Out of Ghana’s Opener Against Panama After Canada Denies Entry
Ghana have been dealt a major blow ahead of their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder…
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Football
2026 FIFA World Cup: How Canada Earned a Historic Draw Against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, earning…
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9ja Flavour
Female Yellow Greens Fall Agonisingly Short Against Rwanda
Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens suffered a heartbreaking two-run loss to hosts Rwanda in their latest match at the 2026 Kwibuka…
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Transfer
Schalke Sign Austria Forward Junior Adamu on Long-Term Deal
German club FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their attack with the signing of Austrian forward Junior Adamu from SC Freiburg.…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Remain Unbeaten in WAFU U-20 Championship Preparations
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have stepped up their preparations for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Championship…
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Football
Korea Republic 2-1 Czech Republic: Talking Points and What Made the Difference in This 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Clash
South Korea produced a stunning comeback to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 in an entertaining Group A clash at the 2026…
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FIFA World Cup
Mexico Vs South Africa: Three Reasons Why Bafana Bafana Lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener
South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment as Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts…
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FIFA World Cup
Meet Julián Quiñones: The Man Who Scored the First Goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico striker Julián Quiñones made history on Thursday by scoring the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…
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Football
2026 FIFA World Cup: Can an African Country Finally Win the Title?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, I find myself asking a question that millions of…
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Football
Historic Decision: UEFA Hands Super Cup Final to Somali Referee Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa…
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Football
World Cup 2026 Begins as FIFA Defends Ticket Prices and Entry Issues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on Thursday, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the famous Estadio Azteca…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Hailed Despite Narrow Friendly Defeat to Portugal as Iwobi Reaches 100 Caps
Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a spirited performance but suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly match…
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FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026: The Nigerian Stars Who Will Shine For Other Nations
The absence of Nigeria from the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains one of the tournament’s biggest disappointments. For a nation…
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9ja Flavour
South-South Tennis Champions Present Trophy to Akwa Ibom Sports Commissioner
Players and officials of the Chapel of Grace Sports Club who beat 21 other clubs in the South South at…
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Football
Why I Don’t Think Argentina Will Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Argentina head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions and one of the favourites to lift the trophy…
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9ja Flavour
NWFL Super Six: Nasarawa Amazons Stay Perfect as Abia Angels Shock Rivers Angels
Nasarawa Amazons maintained their perfect start to the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six after coming from behind…
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Football
Christian Eriksen Stable After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly Against Ukraine
Christian Eriksen is conscious and in stable condition after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday. The…
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Transfer
Former Akwa United Forward Inemesit Sunday Joins Rwandan Club Gorilla FC
Nigerian forward Inemesit Sunday has signed for Rwanda Premier League club Gorilla FC on a two-year contract ahead of the…
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9ja Flavour
Rangers International and Rivers United Ban Critics from Stadiums: Should Clubs or the NFF Make That Decision?
The past few days have produced an interesting debate in Nigerian football. Almost back-to-back, two of the biggest clubs in…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
The Rise of Zadok Yohanna and Why More Nigerians Are Getting European Breakthroughs
The rise of Zadok Yohanna has been the most talked-about football transfer story in Nigeria in recent days. Across social…
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Transfer
Brighton Snap Up Nigerian Wonderkid Zadok Yohanna in £21.5m Transfer Deal
Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to bring Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna to the club from Swedish side…
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9ja Flavour
NLO Hands Green Beret FC Heavy Punishment Over Referee Attack
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has slammed Green Beret FC with a ₦1.5 million fine and suspended the club and…
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Football
My Top Three Players in Europe for the 2025/2026 Season
Choosing the best three players in Europe is never an easy task. Football is full of outstanding talents, and every…
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Super Eagles
Iwobi, Akpan Join Super Eagles Camp in Portugal
Nigeria’s preparations in Portugal have received a major boost with the arrival of midfielder Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Beat Senegal in WAFCON Warm-Up Match
Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Senegal’s…
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Football
FIFA Bans Refillable Water Bottles at 2026 World Cup Stadiums
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a decision that…
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Super Eagles
Poland Coach Urban Praises Team After 2-2 Draw Against Nigeria
Poland head coach Jan Urban praised his players after their 2-2 draw with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly…
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