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FIFA World Cup
UEFA Slams FIFA Over Balogun Ban Reversal Ahead of Belgium Clash
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has strongly criticised FIFA after the world football body decided not to enforce Folarin Balogun’s…
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England Beat Mexico to Reach Quarter-Finals: Is the World Cup Finally Going Home?
England produced their finest performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16…
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Donald Trump Thanks FIFA After Balogun Ban Is Suspended Ahead of Belgium Clash
United States President Donald Trump has thanked FIFA after the world football governing body suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, allowing…
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Haaland Fires Norway Into Historic World Cup Quarter-finals as Brazil Crash Out
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to inspire Norway to a famous 2-1 victory over Brazil and send…
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Senegal Delegation Stranded in United States After World Cup Exit
Members of Senegal’s delegation have reportedly been left stranded in the United States following the cancellation of a special flight…
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Athletics
Kayinsola Ajayi Equals Nigerian 100m Record with Stunning Victory at Eugene Diamond League
Nigerian sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi delivered a career-defining performance after winning the men’s 100m race at the Eugene Diamond League,…
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9ja Flavour
Rangers Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Arrives in Scotland for UEFA B Coaching Course
Rangers International head head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has arrived safely in Scotland to begin his UEFA B coaching course as…
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Mbappe Sends France Into World Cup Quarter-finals After Tough Paraguay Test
World Cup favourites France survived a major scare to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian…
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Five Lessons Learned as Morocco Knock World Cup Co-Hosts Canada Out to Reach Quarter-Finals
Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts…
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Colombia Beat Ghana to Reach World Cup Last 16 as Black Stars Exit Tournament
Colombia secured their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Ghana 1-0 in a…
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7 Things Learnt from Cape Verde’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey
Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina…
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Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare After Extra-Time Own Goal in World Cup Thriller
Defending champions Argentina narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history after defeating heroic debutants Cape…
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What Was Said After Egypt Made World Cup History With Penalty Shootout Win Over Australia
Egypt captain and star forward Mohamed Salah could not hold back his emotions after leading the Pharaohs to a historic…
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Switzerland End 88-Year Wait With Historic World Cup Knockout Victory Over Algeria
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a FIFA World Cup knockout victory after beating Algeria 2-0 to book their place…
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Why VAR Disallowed Croatia’s Goal to Send Portugal into the World Cup Last 16
Portugal reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, but the…
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Spain End 16-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win as Several Records Fall
Spain finally ended their long wait for a FIFA World Cup knockout victory after beating Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles…
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9ja Flavour
How Nigerians Reacted to Daniel Daga’s Acquittal From Sexual Assault Allegations
Nigerians have taken to social media to react after Molde FK announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga had been acquitted…
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Why Pape Gueye is Taking a Break from Senegal Duty After World Cup Heartbreak
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced that he will take a break from international football while the current coaching staff…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Daniel Daga Wins Appeal, Cleared to Return for Molde FK
Molde FK have announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has won his appeal after the Frostating Court of Appeal acquitted…
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9ja Flavour
Bayelsa State Government Appoints Committee to Manage Bayelsa United
The Bayelsa State Government has set up a five-man committee to oversee the affairs of Bayelsa United for the next…
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FIFA World Cup
Balogun’s Red Card Casts Shadow Over USA’s World Cup Victory
Folarin Balogun’s red card overshadowed the United States’ impressive 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina as Mauricio Pochettino’s side booked…
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Belgium Complete Stunning Comeback to Knock Senegal Out of World Cup
Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they came from two goals…
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9ja Flavour
Sam Okwaraji U-16 School Football Championship Begins in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State preliminary stage of the Sam Okwaraji U-16 School Football Championship kicked off on Wednesday, July 1,…
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How DR Congo Crashed Out Against England Despite Brave Display
DR Congo’s dream of reaching the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreaking fashion after they…
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What We Learned as Mexico Stormed Into the World Cup Last 16
Mexico underlined their status as one of the strongest teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after brushing aside Ecuador…
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Mbappe Sets New World Cup Knockout Record as France Beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe etched his name further into football history after becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout…
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Lessons Learnt as Norway End Ivory Coast’s World Cup Dream
Norway booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Unveils 2026/27 Season Calendar, Sets August 28 Kick-Off Date
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the official calendar for the 2026/2027 season, with the new campaign set…
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FIFA World Cup
From Selling His Jersey to Becoming Paraguay’s World Cup Hero: The Emotional Story of Orlando Gill
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill produced one of the most memorable performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when he helped…
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FIFA World Cup
Key Moments: Morocco Fight Back to Knock Netherlands Out and Reach World Cup Last 16
Morocco produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they fought back from behind…
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