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FIFA World Cup
Lessons Learned: Dembele’s Hat-Trick Shows France Have More Than Just Mbappe at the World Cup
Ousmane Dembele delivered a statement performance as France defeated Norway 4-1 on Friday, and the match offered several important lessons…
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Player Ratings as Senegal Thrash Iraq 5-0 to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
Senegal’s substitutes stole the show as the Teranga Lions kept their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes alive with a commanding…
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Off the Pitch
Former Akwa United Forward Edem Akakatang Dies After Collapsing During Match in Oron
The football community in Akwa Ibom State has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Akwa United striker…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Opinion: Is Taking Kano Pillars Away from Ahmed Musa’s Leadership the Right Decision?
The decision by the Kano State Government to appoint a new management board for Kano Pillars, while moving Ahmed Musa…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands Finish Top of Group F as Sweden Join Japan in Knockout Stage
The Netherlands secured top spot in Group F after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia, while Sweden booked their place…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: USA Top Group D Despite Turkey Defeat as Australia Reach Knockout Stage
The United States finished top of Group D despite suffering a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Turkey, while Australia secured their…
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Ecuador Shock Germany to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
Ecuador produced a stunning comeback to beat Germany 2-1 and book their place in the knockout stage of the 2026…
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Pepe Double Sends Ivory Coast Into First-Ever World Cup Knockout Stage
Ivory Coast reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after Nicolas Pepe scored…
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World Cup 2026: Broos Hits Back at Critics as South Africa Reach Historic Knockout Stage
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has fired back at his critics after Bafana Bafana secured a place in the…
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2026 World Cup: Mexico Finish Perfect Group Campaign as Czech Republic Crash Out
Mexico completed a flawless group-stage campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over the Czech…
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2026 World Cup: South Africa Make History, Reach Knockout Stage for First Time
South Africa secured a historic place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time…
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Sorry Nigeria! Morocco Set New African World Cup Record After Thrilling Win Over Haiti
Morocco became the most successful African nation in FIFA World Cup history after defeating Haiti 4-2 in their final Group…
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Neymar Returns as Brazil Beat Scotland to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
Brazil star Neymar made his long-awaited return to international football as the Seleção defeated Scotland 3-0 in their final Group…
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9ja Flavour
Vincent Enyeama’s Brother Appointed Assistant Coach at French Club USM Merville
Aniekan Enyeama, the elder brother of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has been appointed as assistant coach of French…
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2026 World Cup: Switzerland Top Group B as Canada Reach Historic Knockout Stage
Switzerland finished top of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Canada, while…
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Super Eagles
Troost-Ekong Explains Mistake That Left Nwabali Without a Club
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has suggested that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali may have made a costly decision by leaving…
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DR Congo Risk World Cup Exit After Defeat to Colombia
DR Congo’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia…
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Modric Marks 200th Croatia Appearance With World Cup Win Over Panama
Croatia kept their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive after a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto…
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England Frustrated by Ghana as Tuchel’s Side Settle for Draw
England failed to reproduce the attacking display that saw them beat Croatia in their opening World Cup match as they…
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FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new World Cup record after scoring twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Champions to Receive N1 Billion Prize From 2026/27 Season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will introduce a record prize money package from the 2026/27 season, with the league…
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Super Eagles
NSC Confirms New Deal for Chelle, Hands Him U-23 Eagles Job
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will continue in his role and…
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Super Falcons
NFF slams fake news on Ashley Plumptre, appeals to journalists to verify stories
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday passionately appealed, once more, to media owners, media workers and persons in the public…
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FIFA World Cup
Mahrez Sets World Cup Record as Algeria Keep Knockout Hopes Alive With Comeback Win Over Jordan
Algeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive and celebrated a historic milestone for Riyad Mahrez after fighting back…
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Five Lessons Senegal Must Learn From Painful Defeat to Norway
Senegal’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback after a 3-2…
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Football
Lightning Delay Fails to Stop France as Mbappe Inspires Win Over Iraq
France overcame a lengthy weather delay to defeat Iraq 3-0 and strengthen their position at the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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Man City
Manchester City Close to Appointing Enzo Maresca as New Manager
Manchester City are close to appointing former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a three-year contract.…
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Football
Is Lionel Messi the Greatest? Troost-Ekong Gives Verdict After World Cup Record
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has declared that Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all time following the…
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Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record as Argentina Reach Last 32
Lionel Messi made World Cup history on Monday night after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria to become…
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Iran Leave Message of Peace After World Cup Draw With Belgium
Iran’s national team left a touching message calling for peace, respect and friendship after their World Cup group match against…
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