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• World Cup: Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1 to top Group B

  18-06-2026 23:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Switzerland moved to the top of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday, as a late flurry of goals transformed a tense contest in Los Angeles.
  For more than an hour, the match appeared destined for a stalemate.
  Bosnia-Herzegovina matched the Swiss side throughout the opening stages and looked the more threatening team at times, frustrating Murat Yakin’s men with a disciplined defensive display.
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• World Cup 2026: ‘This Is My Last Tournament’ —Neuer

  18-06-2026 22:51 via completesports.com
  
  Germany’s veteran keeper Manuel Neuer will go back into international retirement after the end of the World ‌Cup, having returned to the team just for the tournament, he said on Thursday. Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner who is 40 years old and playing his fifth consecutive World Cup as Germany’s starting keeper, had retired [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Delighted With Bafana’s Performance In Czechia Stalemate

  18-06-2026 22:36 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos praised his side’s resilience and overall performance after they battled to a draw with Czechia, Completesports.com reports. Bafana Bafana held Miroslav Koubek’s side to a 1-1 draw in their second Group A game at the Atlanta Stadium on Thursday night. Just as they did against Mexico in their opening [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Netherlands Star To Miss Sweden Clash After Suffering Concussion In Training

  18-06-2026 22:10 via completesports.com
  
  Quinten Timber will miss the Dutch national team’s second group match at the World Cup against Sweden this Saturday. According to Reddit, the Olympique Marseille midfielder suffered a mild concussion during training on Thursday. The collision occurred during the closed-door portion of the training session on the pitch of Kansas City Current, out of sight [...]
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• Liverpool agree deal to sign Newcastle interest Munoz from Osasuna

  18-06-2026 21:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 million).Munoz, who is currently on World Cup duty, completed a medical at Spain’s base in Tennessee and has agreed a six-year contract with the Premier League club.The 22-year-old will become the first signing for Reds boss Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.“Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, subject to a suc
  
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• Liverpool agree deal to sign Munoz from Osasuna

  18-06-2026 21:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 million).Munoz, who is currently on World Cup duty, completed a medical at Spain’s base in Tennessee and has agreed a six-year contract with the Premier League club.The 22-year-old will become the first signing for Reds boss Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.“Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, subject to a suc
  
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• World Cup 2026: Udeze, Ideye Hail South Africa’s 1-1 Draw Vs Czechia

  18-06-2026 21:08 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian internationals Ifeanyi Udeze and Brown Ideye have commended South Africa’s impressive 1-1 draw against Czechia in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty kick goal salvaged a point for South Africa during a 1-1 draw with Czechia on Thursday. Shaky Start For South Africa It didn’t start [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Keeps Knockout Qualification Hopes Alive After Czech Draw

  18-06-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa salvaged a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty, keeping their FIFA World Cup hopes alive, The South African reports. The result came after Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos reshuffled his side, making two enforced changes and one tactical switch. Suspended midfielder Sphephelo Sithole dropped out, while Nkosinathi Sibisi [...]
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• World Cup: South Africa earn late draw against Czech Republic

  18-06-2026 20:24 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after battling to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in a tense Group A encounter at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday.
  Both sides entered the match seeking their first points of the tournament after losing their opening fixtures, making the contest crucial to their qualification ambitions.
  The Czech Republic made a dream start, taking the lead just six minutes into the game. Michal Sadílek finished from close range after being picked o
  
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• Messi family confirms Lionel’s father is battling health issue

  18-06-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star’s father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.
  In a statement sent to ESPN, they sought to clarify his status and calm growing speculation.
  “He is currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition,” the family said.The update comes amid a wave of unverified reports regarding Jorge’s medical status, which the family directly addr
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Eyes Historic Upset Against Flamingos

  18-06-2026 19:35 via completesports.com
  
  Benin U-17 Women’s head coach Idah Azonsou has expressed confidence that the Young Amazons can overcome Nigeria’s Flamingos and secure a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Young Amazons will face the Flamingos in a decisive qualifying tie next month, with a spot at the global tournament at stake. Azonsou’s side [...]
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• Tchouaméni Tips Senegal To Make Positive Impact At World Cup 2026

  18-06-2026 19:14 via completesports.com
  
  France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni believes Senegal possess the quality and courage to make a deep run at the World Cup 2026. Recall that the African champions lost 3-1 to France at MetLife Stadium in their Group I opener. Despite the loss, Tchouaméni, who anchored France’s midfield with three tackles and two interceptions, was highly complimentary [...]
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• World Cup: Ivorian striker denied Canadian visa amid spot-fixing probe in France

  18-06-2026 19:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Ivorian striker, Elye Wahi has been denied visa to enter Canada ahead of his country’s second group game against Germany in Toronto.
  The Ivorian Football Federation announced the development, saying the player would not travel with the delegation to Canada for Saturday’s game, but gave no reason.
  Wahi was a starter as Cote d’Ivoire defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their first Group E match on Monday.
  The 23-year-old player, who is on-loan at Lique 1 side Nice, is under probe in France f
  
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• What Cucurella, Silva, Konate add to Mourinho’s project at Real Madrid

  18-06-2026 18:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Since hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, Real Madrid have moved quickly to reinforce ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Los Blancos signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate to reshape their squad after going two straight seasons without winning a major trophy.AFP Sport looks at what the new additions can add and what might be next for the record 15-time European champions this summer.Cucurella’s intensityReal Madrid signed Chelsea left-back Cucurella for around 55 mi
  
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• NUGA 28th Edition: UNICAL to host 50,000 athletes from 50 universities

  18-06-2026 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ike Uchechukwu, CalabarNO fewer than 50,000 athletes drawn from 50 universities across Nigeria will converge on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 28th edition of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 24, 2026.The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, announced this Thursday during a press conference in Calabar, describing the event as a landmark moment not only for the institution but for the advan
  
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• World Cup 2026: He’s England’s Greatest Striker –Lineker Hails Kane

  18-06-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham legend Gary Lineker has described Harry Kane as the greatest England striker. The praise followed England’s opening tournament match, where Kane scored twice to secure a 4-2 victory against Croatia and equal Lineker’s national record of 10 World Cup goals. Kane’s standout performance comes after Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Cote d’Ivoire Star Denied Entry Into Canada Ahead Germany Clash

  18-06-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  
  Côte d’Ivoire international Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for his country’s World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday, BBC Sport reports. The Nice forward was reportedly, external arrested last month before the World Cup over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1. Wahi, 23 – who started Sunday’s World Cup win [...]
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• Czechia Vs South Africa Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 2; Group A)

  18-06-2026 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A matchday 2 clash between Repre (The Representatives) of Czechia and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Atalanta Stadium, Georgia.
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• It Will Be A Difficult Fight Between My Son, Joshua –Fury’s Father

  18-06-2026 16:58 via completesports.com
  
  Tyson Fury’s father has refused to back his son to beat former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The all-British heavyweight clash will be broadcast on Netflix, but both fighters are navigating interim bouts and personal milestones before stepping into the ring against one another. Expressing frustration over the 10-year delay and repeated fight collapses, John, in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Sports Minister Calls On Prayer Warriors To Help Bafana Defeat Czech Republic

  18-06-2026 16:42 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has called on prayer warriors in his country to help Bafana Bafana beat Czech Republic in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A tie. Bafana lost their opening game 2-0 to hosts Mexico and had two players sent off. Czech Republic also started on a wrong note as they [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ve Trained To Nullify South Korea –Mexico Coach

  18-06-2026 16:24 via completesports.com
  
  Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has disclosed that he’s enforcing strict discipline and tactical intensity as El Tri prepares for their second Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against South Korea. Coming off an opening 2-0 victory over South Africa, Aguirre has demanded zero tolerance for pre-match nerves while strategizing how to [...]
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• Green:Rivers United Will Recruit Quality Foreign Players For CAF Champions League

  18-06-2026 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United will recruit top-quality players from outside Nigeria as part of plans to make a significant impact in the CAF Champions League, the club’s chairman, Barrister Chris Green, has exclusively revealed to Completesports.com. The Pride of Rivers secured qualification for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after finishing second in the Nigeria Premier Football League [...]
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• World Cup tactical preview: How South Africa can beat Czech Republic

  18-06-2026 15:22 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  South Africa is up against the Czech Republic in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group A clash against Czech Republic.
  Anything less than victory for the Bafana Bafana could leave their hopes of reaching the knockout stage hanging by a thread.
  The Bafana Bafana kicked off their campaign with a disappointing defeat to Mexico, while the Czech Republic also suffered a setback after losing to South Korea.
  With both teams desperate for points, the encounter presents a high-stakes game of fo
  
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Proud Of Nasarawa United’s Run Despite Defeat To Ikorodu City

  18-06-2026 15:04 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, expressed pride in his team’s performance despite their defeat to Ikorodu City in the semi-finals of the President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Solid Miners were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Ikorodu City after both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Mangut Upbeat On Future Mangut [...]
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• NPFL: Rivers United Strengthen Squad With Kun Khalifat Trio Ahead 2026/27 Campaign

  18-06-2026 14:23 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United have completed the signing of three Kun Khalifat players as Finidi George bolsters the Pride of Rivers squad ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaigns, Completesports.com reports. The players are midfielders Chikamso Amaefula and Blessed Iyamu, as well as striker James Ekebuike. Rivers United Snap Up [...]
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• World Cup: South Africa’s Williams urges African unity amid political tension

  18-06-2026 14:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has responded to a surge of online criticism, asserting that he has been unjustly singled out due to false allegations concerning insufficient continental support during South Africa’s opening match against Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Williams allegedly voiced unhappiness with what he described as a lack of support from fellow African nations following Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener last Thu
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Highest goalscorers after Round 1 matches

  18-06-2026 14:07 via thesun.ng
  
  By Goli Innocent
  The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already taking shape, with Lionel Messi emerging as the leading scorer after the completion of the opening round of group-stage matches.
  The Argentina captain sits at the top of the standings with three goals following his hat-trick in La Albiceleste’s 3-0 victory over Algeria.
  The performance gave Argentina a flying start to their campaign and underlined Messi’s enduring influence on the global stage.
  A grou
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde’s Heroic Display Against Spain Proves There Are No Minnows Left in Football — Iroha

  18-06-2026 13:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has praised Cape Verde’s performance against Spain at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, describing it as clear evidence that there are no longer any minnows in world football, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke exclusively to Completesports.com from his base in Texas, United States, on Tuesday night. The African nation held [...]
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• World Cup: Why I didn’t substitute Ronaldo – Portugal coach

  18-06-2026 13:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez has defended his decision not to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo in the 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the ongoing World Cup on Wednesday.
  Portugal had gone ahead courtesy of Joao Neves in the 6th minute of the Group K encounter.
  A spirited DR Congo drew level shortly before the halftime whistle was blown and held on for a vital draw in the second half.
  Martínez faced criticism for not replacing Ronaldo, 41, despite limited impact.
  The Al Nassr forward’
  
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• Real Madrid sign Konate on four-year contract

  18-06-2026 13:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid have completed the signing of France international Ibrahima Konate following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool, the Spanish club announced on Thursday.
  In a statement, Real Madrid confirmed that the 27-year-old defender has signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2030.
  Konate joins Los Blancos after four successful seasons at Liverpool, where he made 183 appearances and helped the club win the Premier League title in 2025 and the FA
  
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• President Federation Cup: Wikki Boss Ogenyi Laments Semi-Final Defeat To El-kanemi Warriors

  18-06-2026 12:31 via completesports.com
  
  Wikki Tourists head coach Evans Ogenyi has reacted to his team’s President Federation Cup semi-final defeat to El-kanemi Warriors. The Bauchi Elephants lost 3-1 to Kabiru Dogo’s side at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Wednesday night. El-Kanemi Warriors raced into a commanding lead with three first-half goals, putting themselves firmly in control before the [...]
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• Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid

  18-06-2026 12:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield.Los Blancos and centre-back Konate “reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030,” said the Spanish giants in a statement.The 27-year-old moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig, playing 183 times and winning the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022 amongst other si
  
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• Munoz Joins Liverpool In £34.5m Deal After Reds See Off Real Madrid, Man United

  18-06-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Munoz has reportedly chosen Liverpool after the Premier League giants agreed a £34.5 million deal with Osasuna and beat off competition from Real Madrid, Manchester United and Newcastle United for his signature. Munoz, 22, underwent his Liverpool medical on Wednesday and will now pen a six-year deal to become the first signing of the [...]
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• Ivory Coast World Cup star Wahi under probe over alleged spot-fixing

  18-06-2026 12:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is under investigation by French authorities over allegations of spot-fixing linked to a Ligue 1 match, according to a report by The Athletic.
  The 23-year-old forward, currently representing the Elephants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was reportedly arrested and questioned by police in May as part of an inquiry into suspected organised sports corruption, fraud and money laundering.
  Investigators are examining claims that Wahi deliberately sought a yellow card during a
  
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• Can African Teams Surpass Morocco At World Cup 2026? | Africa’s Biggest Contenders

  18-06-2026 12:09 via completesports.com
  
  Africa will be strongly represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with ten nations aiming to make history. Can Morocco repeat or even surpass their remarkable 2022 semi-final run? In this video, we analyze the chances of Senegal, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, DR Congo, Cape Verde, and other African teams as they prepare [...]
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• Why Fast E-Bikes Are Becoming The New Choice For Active Urban Riders

  18-06-2026 11:46 via completesports.com
  
  The urban movement is changing. For years, city riders had to choose between crowded public transport, expensive ride-hailing, slow bicycles, or cars that often spend more time in traffic than on the move. Today, fast e-bikes are creating a new option for people who want speed, freedom, and a more active way to move through [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Canada vs Qatar match

  18-06-2026 10:39 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Co-hosts Canada will take on Qatar in a crucial Group B encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with both teams seeking their first victory of the tournament.
  The match will be played at BC Place in Vancouver after both sides opened their campaigns with 1-1 draws.
  Canada shared the points with Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Qatar earned a draw against Switzerland, leaving all four teams in Group B level on one point.
  A win for either side would put them in a strong posi
  
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• Complete Sports Earns YouTube Silver Play Button For Reaching 100,000 Subscribers

  18-06-2026 10:34 via completesports.com
  
  Complete Sports has been awarded the YouTube Silver Creator Award, popularly known as the Silver Play Button, after surpassing the 100,000-subscriber milestone on the video-sharing platform. The award, YouTube’s first official Creator Award, was accompanied by a congratulatory message from YouTube Chief Executive Officer, Neal Mohan, who commended Complete Sports for building a thriving audience [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Czech Republic vs South Africa match

  18-06-2026 10:07 via thesun.ng
  
  By Goli Innocent
  The Czech Republic and South Africa will battle for survival at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a crucial Group A encounter on Thursday.
  Both teams head into the match under pressure after losing their opening fixtures, making this one of the most important games in the group stage so far.
  A defeat for either side could leave their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds hanging by a thread, while a victory would reignite their qualification ambitions ahead of the final
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Losing A Game Like This Is Painful’ —Panama Star Laments Ghana Defeat

  18-06-2026 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Panama defender José Cordoba has described his team’s defeat to Ghana’s Black Stars as painful. Panama was close to earning its first ever point at the World Cup but conceded deep in stoppage time to a Caleb Yirenkyi’s, leaving the City defender heartbroken after an otherwise encouraging display. “Losing a game like this is painful,” [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Semenyo Reflects on Ghana’s ‘Hard-Fought’ Victory Over Panama

  18-06-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has reflected on the team’s hard-earned victory over Panama, Completesports.com reports. Carlos Queiroz’s side started their campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 win against Los Canaleros. Caleb Yirenkyi scored the decisive goal for the West Africans deep into stoppage time. Semenyo Celebrates Black Stars’ Victory Semenyo, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Zwane’s Three-Game Suspension Too Severe —South Africa Coach Broos

  18-06-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the red card and three-match suspension of Themba Zwane is too severe – citing the incident of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, Idiski Time reports. Zwane, 36, was sent off with a straight red for what was described as violent conduct in an off the ball incident when he [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Showed Courage, Resilience Against Portugal –Wissa

  18-06-2026 07:57 via completesports.com
  
  DR Congo star Yoane Wissa has disclosed that the team showed immense courage and resilience after securing a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Wissa, who plays his club football for Newcastle United, scored the equalizer just before halftime at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘We [...]
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• World Cup: Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to start campaign strongly

  18-06-2026 07:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Colombia launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan in Mexico City, underlining their credentials as one of Group K’s strongest contenders.
  After a dominant first-half display, Daniel Muñoz broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, finishing a superb pass from Liverpool winger Luis Díaz to hand Colombia a deserved lead at the interval.
  Uzbekistan responded positively after the restart and levelled matters in the
  
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• World Cup: Kroos reveals why Ronaldo still starts for Portugal

  18-06-2026 07:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Toni Kroos, a former Real Madrid midfielder, has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo continues to start for Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Ronaldo, 41, started the match for Portugal in their 1-1 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday, June 17.
  Despite playing the full 90 minutes, the Al-Nassr attacker failed to make an impression as Roberto Martinez’s team was held to a draw by DR Congo.
  During the match, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded only 25 touches, with five occurring inside the penalty area.
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• World Cup 2026: ‘We Battle Like Warriors’ –Queiroz Reacts To Ghana’s Win Vs Panama

  18-06-2026 04:31 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his squad’s resilience, stating that they battled like warriors to secure a gritty and hard-fought victory against Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that the Black Stars claimed a vital 1-0 win in their opening group-stage match, navigating a tense battle against a compact and highly [...]
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• World Cup: Ghana stun Panama 1-0 with dramatic stoppage-time winner

  18-06-2026 04:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny the Central Americans a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup point in Toronto.
  In a match that produced few clear-cut opportunities, the Black Stars snatched all three points deep into stoppage time when Brandon Thomas-Asante surged down the left flank, beat his marker and squared a precise pass for Yirenkyi, who calmly tapped home from close range.
  The late strike was a cruel blow for Panama,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Overcome Panama 1-0 in Tight Contest

  18-06-2026 04:06 via completesports.com
  Caleb Yirenkyi scored the decisive goal as Ghana recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at Toronto Stadium. Panama threatened early in the contest, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare came to Ghana’s rescue with an impressive diving save to keep out Cecilio Waterman’s effort. Panama continued to press and carved out another clear opportunity after Benjamin [...]
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• Fulham preparing offer of over N16bn for Super Eagles defender

  18-06-2026 02:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Premier League club Fulham are preparing an offer worth more than €10 million (approximately N16 billion in Nigerian currency) for Super Eagles centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu, according to Turkish newspaper Milliyet.
  Nwaiwu played a key role in Trabzonspor’s defence last season, helping the club with his performances at the back while also making an impact in attack.The 22-year-old defender scored three headed goals in sixteen Turkish Super Lig appearances.
  Fulham have identified Nwaiwu
  
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• Lagos gears up for Commonwealth Games Trials as athletes flood Yaba Tech

  18-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  The stage is set for an exciting showdown as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games Trials scheduled to take place at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) Sports Complex. With the trials fast approaching, Lagos has begun to witness an influx of competitors, coaches and officials from various states, all eager to secure places on Team Nigeria for the next Commonwealth Games.
  Athletes from Akwa Ibom State were among the first conti
  
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