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• Qatar stun Switzerland with late fightback in World Cup draw

  13-06-2026 23:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Qatar snatched a dramatic late draw with Switzerland in San Francisco to earn their first ever World Cup point.
  Breel Embolo scored the opening goal from the penalty spot after Mahmoud Abunada brought Remo Freuler down in the box.
  The Swiss looked to be heading to victory, but Boualem Khoukhi struck in the fifth minute of injury time to earn a famous draw.
  Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but solid defending and missed opportunities ensured the match ended level.
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• Courtois: My Relationship With Mourinho Has Always Been Good

  13-06-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has disclosed that he is anticipating his reunion with José Mourinho, who was recently appointed as Los Blancos manager. Despite admitting to having had occasional clashes with Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea, Courtois praised the Portuguese manager’s directness and bravery, stating that their shared honest characters mean they [...]
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For Coaching Job Of Former UCL Title Winners

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For AC Milan Coaching Job

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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• Aribo Linked With Rangers Return

  13-06-2026 21:15 via completesports.com
  
  Joe Aribo has been linked with a sensational return to Scottish Premiership giants Rangers following his departure from Southampton, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international recently became a free agent after his contract with Southampton expired, bringing an end to his four-year stay at St Mary’s. Aribo joined the Saints from Rangers in a £10 million [...]
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• Buruk Optimistic Over Osimhen’s Galatasaray Future

  13-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has addressed growing speculation surrounding the future of star striker Victor Osimhen, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from the Turkish Super Lig champions. Osimhen has attracted interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Atletico [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Ghana Government To Pursue Legal Action After Partey Denied Entry To Canada

  13-06-2026 20:15 via completesports.com
  
  The government of Ghana says it intends to pursue legal action before Canada’s federal court against the “extremely unfair” decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to the country, The Athletic reports. Ghana are set to play their opening World Cup game at Toronto’s BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17. The Athletic exclusively revealed [...]
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• Rooney: Man United Must Re-sign McTominay

  13-06-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has advised the Red Devils to re-sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer expressed disbelief and shock that the Red Devils ever let the academy graduate leave in 2024. Read Also:Man United Preparing To Make Opening Offer For West Ham Midfielder He praised McTominay’s [...]
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• Rangers coach, Ilechukwu signs one-year contract extension

  13-06-2026 16:54 via thesun.ng
  
  From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
  Rangers International F.C. have confirmed that Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has signed a new improved one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.
  The contract renewal follows another successful campaign in which the 46-year-old guided the Flying Antelopes to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League title, securing Rangers’ ninth league crown and further strengthening his reputation as one of the country’s top football mana
  
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• NPFL: Ilechukwu Pens New One-Year Contract With Rangers

  13-06-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Fidelis Ilechukwu has put an end to speculation over his future after signing a new one-year contract with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers International, Completesports.com reports. Ilechukwu’s contract extension is expected to provide continuity and stability for the Flying Antelopes as they gear up to defend their NPFL title and compete in the [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Decomposing Body Found Outside Iran’s Training Camp In Tijuana

  13-06-2026 16:29 via completesports.com
  
  Mexican authorities in Tijuana has discovered a severely decomposed body wrapped in a bag in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle. The car was parked in a supermarket lot directly across from Estadio Caliente, where the Iranian national football team holds their 2026 World Cup training sessions. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Watkins Must Be Ruthless [...]
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• Man United Preparing To Make Opening Offer For West Ham Midfielder

  13-06-2026 15:17 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United are preparing an opening offer worth around £65M for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Sky Sports reports. Michael Carrick has turned his attention to the 21-year-old as the latest piece in the club’s midfield rebuild. Manchester United have cooled interest in Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest demanding a British record fee for [...]
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• NWFL Playoff: Championship Race Set For Dramatic Final-Day Finish

  13-06-2026 14:49 via completesports.com
  
  The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six Playoffs will reach a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons all still in contention for the title. Edo Queens currently lead the standings with nine points, while Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons trail closely behind on seven points [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles’ Failure Still Hurts; I’m Ashamed Watching 2026 FIFA World Cup — Ikhana

  13-06-2026 13:44 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international and coach, Kadiri Ikhana, says he feels ashamed watching the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in Mexico, the United States and Canada while the Super Eagles remain absent from football’s biggest stage, Completesports.com reports. The 74-year-old CAF Coach of the Year (2003) lamented Nigeria’s failure to qualify for a second consecutive [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: It’s A Dream Come True –Balogun Reacts After Scoring Two Goals Vs Paraguay

  13-06-2026 13:34 via completesports.com
  USA striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that his brilliant brace in their 4-1 opening match victory against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup was a real dream. Balogun scored a sensational first-half brace, leading the USMNT to a dominant victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Watkins Must Be Ruthless [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: It’s A Dream Come True –Balogun Reacts After Netting Brace For USA Against Paraguay

  13-06-2026 13:34 via completesports.com
  
  USA striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that his brilliant brace in their 4-1 opening match victory against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup was a real dream. Balogun scored a sensational first-half brace, leading the USMNT to a dominant victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Watkins Must Be Ruthless [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Watkins Must Be Ruthless On The Pitch For England –Owen

  13-06-2026 13:02 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Michael Owen has advised Ollie Watkins to shed his overly nice attitude on the pitch and play with a ruthless, aggressive edge for England at the 2026 World Cup. In a chat with Daily Mail, Owen stressed that Watkins is at his absolute best when he plays aggressively, making him a true nightmare [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Morocco Ready For Brazil Test — Hakimi

  13-06-2026 12:52 via completesports.com
  
  Achraf Hakimi has declared Morocco ready for their Group C clash against Brazil, Competesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a daunting encounter against Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil on Saturday night. Hakimi, who helped Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Champions League title last month, is eagerly anticipating the blockbuster [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil Star Forward Ruled Out Of Morocco Clash

  13-06-2026 11:26 via completesports.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will miss Brazil’s opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday. The 34-year-old has been struggling with a calf injury and is yet to return to full training. Manager Ancelotti says the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward will start training with the squad next week, making his [...]
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• England hit by bizarre setback as World Cup boots go missing

  13-06-2026 11:25 via thesun.ng
  
  England suffered a security breach when the team’s match boots were stolen before their first World Cup training session in Kansas City.
  The theft is believed to have occurred as the squad’s equipment was being moved from its pre-tournament headquarters in Florida to their training camp at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri.
  Boots belonging to England’s key players were understood to have been stolen, along with official tournament balls and training equipment.
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• Aribo Ends Four-Year Stay At Southampton

  13-06-2026 09:58 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Joe Aribo has departed Sky Bet Championship side Southampton following the expiration of his contract. Aribo spent four years at St Mary’s Stadium after joining the Saints from Scottish Premiership club Rangers in 2022. The 29-year-old midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Leicester City, where he made six [...]
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• I’d gladly exchange my Ballon d’Or for World Cup trophy – Rodri

  13-06-2026 09:46 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri said he would gladly trade the individual honour for a World Cup title.
  The Spain and Manchester City midfielder stated this as the 2026 World Cup got underway in Mexico on Thursday, June 11.
  Rodri secured the 2024 award with 1170 points, narrowly beating Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, who finished with 1129 points.
  He became the first Manchester City player and the second male Spanish player in history to win it.
  However, he said he w
  
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• World Cup: Rooney names expected finalists, winner

  13-06-2026 09:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Former England and Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney has tipped England and Spain to reach the finals of the 2026 World Cup.
  He also named France as another team to perform well at the tournament.
  According to him, The Three Lions and Spain will slug it out in the final but Thomas Tuchel’s side will eventually carry the day.
  Rooney made the predictions on BBC Sport.
  He said, “I think you have to look at Spain, France and England.
  “I think they are probably favourites for thi
  
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• U.S rout Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

  13-06-2026 09:04 via vanguardngr.com
  The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna curler fired the co-hosts to a 4-1 drubbing of Paraguay in front of Hollywood royalty in Los Angeles on Friday.The hosts took the lead in the tournament’s first game on US soil within seven minutes thanks to an own goal, and by the end of an utterly dominant half the home fans were in dreamland, their side up by three.Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Paris Hilton were
  
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• Brazil’s World Cup hopes hit as Neymar fails to recover

  13-06-2026 08:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s head coach, has declared that Neymar will be unavailable for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Morocco.
  The Selecao will begin their competition at MetLife Stadium on June 13.
  Despite his recent injury, Neymar was called up to the 26-man team.
  Although he has not represented the national team since 2023, Ancelotti chose to support him.
  The 34-year-old was seen expressing his emotions as he boarded the plane to the United States, joining teammate
  
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• Joshua, Fury Are Both Old Fighters —Former Heavyweight Champion

  13-06-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman has described Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury as old fighters. The two Brits are expected to square off later this year, yet they must first come through their respective warm-up fights. Fury has already made his comeback by unanimously outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, but ‘The Gypsy King’ now [...]
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• Ex-Chelsea Star Appointed Assistant Manager At Premier League Club

  13-06-2026 08:02 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford have announced the arrival of ex-Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff as assistant manager, talkSPORT reports. Duff, who has been away from football since leaving his role as Shelbourne manager last year, will link up with Brentford boss and fellow Irishman Keith Andrews at the Premier League club. The pair will be [...]
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• Onyeka Set To Join Bundesliga Club On Loan

  13-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Francis Onyeka is set to join newly promoted Bundesliga club SV Elversberg on loan ahead of the 2026/27 season. According to transfer expert, Florian Plettenberg, talks between his club Bayer Leverkusen, and SV Elversberg are at an advanced stage. Onyeka On The Move Again “Francis Onyeka is on the verge of joining SV Elversberg. The [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: England Have Training Equipment Stolen

  13-06-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  England were victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association is trying to ascertain what was stolen, with balls and boots among the items feared to have been taken, after vehicles transferring equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City were broken [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: We’re Very Confident –Ouahbi Speaks Ahead Morocco Vs Brazil

  13-06-2026 07:28 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has expressed deep confidence and a fearless attitude ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener against Brazil in New Jersey. Ouahbi made it clear that while they highly respect the record five-time World Cup champions, the Atlas Lions are no longer underdogs. Despite missing key [...]
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• 2026 World Cup Is Incomplete Without Osimhen –Benitez

  13-06-2026 07:18 via completesports.com
  
  Renowned football manager Rafa Benítez has disclosed that the 2026 World Cup is incomplete without Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Recall that Nigeria suffered several setbacks during the group stages and final qualifying rounds of the 2026 World Cup, dropping points in crucial fixtures. Read Also:Senegal Can Reach Semi-Finals Of 2026 World Cup –Giresse Eagles [...]
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• USA open World Cup with convincing 4-1 defeat of Paraguay

  13-06-2026 05:50 via thesun.ng
  
  The United States began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion on Friday, brushing aside Paraguay 4-1 in front of a jubilant home crowd in Los Angeles.
  The co-hosts seized control of the contest early and never looked back, producing a dominant attacking display that underlined their ambitions in Group D.
  The breakthrough came in the seventh minute when Paraguay midfielder Damian Bobadilla turned the ball into his own net after sustained pressure from the Americans and a well-wor
  
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• Unusual FIFA World Cup, hostile reception

  13-06-2026 05:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie“If the stadiums are empty, the training pitches are poor, and even the airports feel like obstacles, then what are we really celebrating?” Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa’s frustration still echoes. Everyone is complaining about poor facilities, organization, and logistics replacing the discussion about the superstars and football teams participatingThe fears of football fans for about a year have come alive. America’s visa measures have made it diffi
  
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• Winner of 2026 Ibom Open golf tournament dedicates trophy to In-Motion firm as sponsor

  13-06-2026 03:23 via thesun.ng
  
  From Isaac Job, Uyo
  The overall winner of Ibom Open golf tournament Princewill Albert Akpan has lauded In-Motion estate firm for being his sponsor for the 2026 Ibom Open Golf tournament where 38 trophies were won by golfers in the weeklong event hosted at Ibom Golf and Country Resort, Uyo Akwa Ibom state
  Speaking shortly after clinching the trophies, Akpan said all the trophies have been dedicated to In – Motion Business Limited as his only sponsors that carter for all his expenses in the
  
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• Trabzonspor identifies potential replacement for Onuachu

  13-06-2026 01:55 via thesun.ng
  
  Trabzonspor have reportedly begun preparing for the possibility of losing Paul Onuachu by identifying Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov as a potential replacement for the Nigerian forward, according to Turkish newspaper Taka Gazete.
  Trabzonspor are keen to keep hold of Onuachu, who has attracted interest from several clubs following his impressive performances last season.
  However, with increasing offers for the Super Eagles striker, Trabzonspor’s management are believed to have started
  
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• Igoh Ogbu ruled out for three months after successful surgery

  13-06-2026 01:54 via thesun.ng
  
  Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu has undergone successful surgery after suffering an Achilles tendon injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles.
  The 24-year-old picked up the injury during the June international break, with medical assessments later confirming a torn Achilles.
  In recent days, Ogbu underwent surgery at the Central Military Hospital in Střešovice, where the procedure was reported to have gone well.
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• Anunoby eyes NBA glory as Knicks seeks title clincher

  13-06-2026 01:35 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will be looking to move one step closer to basketball immortality when the Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday night.
  The British-Nigerian star, whose family hails from Anambra State, heads into the crucial contest on the back of one of the most memorable performances of his career after helping the Knicks secure a dramatic 107-106 victory in Game 4.
  Anunoby scored 33 points and delivered the decisive basket
  
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• NPFL schedules orientation for newly promoted clubs

  13-06-2026 01:33 via thesun.ng
  
  A one day orientation workshop for the four newly promoted clubs to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026.
  Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, in the letter, explained that the purpose of the orientation session is to acquaint the clubs on the operations of the top-tier league.
  “We bring you compliments of the Board, Management and Staff of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and wish to congratulate you on your pro
  
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• Cricket: Nigeria suffers defeat to host Rwanda

  13-06-2026 01:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens suffered a narrow two-run defeat to hosts Rwanda in the ongoing Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 at the Gahanga Oval in Kigali on Thursday evening, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Despite heading into the encounter on the back of an impressive performance, the Nigerian side fell just short in a closely contested match as Rwanda held their nerve to secure a dramatic victory in front of their home supporters.
  The defeat means the Female Yellow Greens now ha
  
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• NOC to formally launch safeguarding policy on June 16

  13-06-2026 01:30 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced plan to launch its policy document on June 16, 2026.
  According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Tony Nezieanya, the event will hold at 11 am at the Secretariat of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).
  He said that as directed by the International Olympic Committee’s (I0C) Safe Sport Initiative, the NOC inaugurated its Safeguard Commission in February 2025 and since then, the Comm
  
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• Nigerian clubs among beneficiaries of FIFA’s enhanced club compensation fund

  13-06-2026 01:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba and Remo Stars are set to receive financial rewards following FIFA’s confirmation that clubs releasing players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign will benefit from its expanded Club Benefits Programme, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  FIFA announced on June 9 that the initiative, designed to compensate clubs for making players available for international duty, has been significantly expanded and will, for the first time,
  
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• European scouts court Fedan FC prodigy Onah David

  13-06-2026 01:27 via thesun.ng
  
  European scouts are actively seeking the next Nigerian midfield star in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) season across over 30 centers in Nigeria.
  Onah David Onyeka, an emerging attacking midfielder from Fedan Football Club in Lagos, has attracted attention. The club, competing in the NLO, drew scouts’ eyes after a remarkable performance at Alade Stadium, where they scored six goals against VINOD FC.
  During that match, Onyeka stood out as a key player in the 6-1 victory, which was s
  
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