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• World Cup 2026: Spain Capable Of Beating France –De La Fuente

  11-07-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has disclosed that he is completely convinced his squad will beat France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. Recall that Spain advanced on a winning goal by substitute Mikel Merino in the 88th minute of the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium. La Roja conceded its only goal of [...]
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• England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

  11-07-2026 22:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.The two European rivals face off at the Hard Rock Stadium in a match that kicks off at 5:00 pm local time (2200 GMT), with the winner facing a semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.While the build-up has focused on the duel between in-form England striker Harry Kane and his Norway counterpart Erling Haaland,
  
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• Noskova Outclasses Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title

  11-07-2026 20:52 via completesports.com
  
  Czech youngster Linda Noskova was at her best form as she recovered from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s Wimbledon final. The 21-year-old ninth seed blew five championship points in the second set before holding her nerve to secure a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory and her maiden Grand Slam trophy. Read [...]
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• Noskova defeats fellow Czech Muchova to win first Wimbledon title

  11-07-2026 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.Noskova, seeded ninth, appeared to be on the brink of a devastating loss when she broke down in tears after squandering those match points in the second set of a Centre Court classic.But the 21-year-old somehow regained her composure in a final with more twists than a Hol
  
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• President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors Beat Ikorodu City To Win Fourth Title

  11-07-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City 1-0 in a tense final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Saturday. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Muktar Ismail calmly converted from the penalty spot, a goal that ultimately separated the two sides in a [...]
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• World Cup: Morocco goalie says Messi ‘capable of producing miracles’

  11-07-2026 20:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou has expressed admiration for how Lionel Messi carried Argentina following a missed penalty against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, saying the 39-year-old is still “capable of producing miracles” despite his age.
  Despite missing a 21st-minute penalty, Messi scored once and provided an assist as Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday.
  Bounou was full of praise for the eight-time Ballon d’
  
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Must Learn To Control Possession Against England –Ajer

  11-07-2026 20:10 via completesports.com
  
  Norway defender Kristoffer Ajer has disclosed that the squad will approach their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England with a Brentford mentality, a mix of humility, collective spirit, and taking each match one step at a time. Despite being considered the underdogs against the tournament favorites, the Norwegian camp is riding high on [...]
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• South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• Flamingos Edge Benin To Book Place At 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

  11-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. Akeem Busari’s side advanced 8-5 on aggregate, having won the first leg of the final qualifying round 3-2 in Ikenne. The Flamingos made a bright [...]
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• Arsenal Considering Re-signing Former Gunners Star

  11-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are interested in re-signing Dinos Mavropanos after the Greece international was relegated with West Ham. Mavropanos, 28, is wanted by several clubs and could be sold as part of a fire sale at the London Stadium. The defender is no stranger to the Gunners, who bought him from Greek club PAS Giannina for £1.8million [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Unveil New Technical Adviser Ogunmodede

  11-07-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede, Completesports.com reports. The 46-year-old was unveiled at the club’s secretariat by Chairman Ahmad Musbahu Garo on Saturday. The Sai Masu Gida recently appointed the young tactician as their new technical adviser, replacing Mohammed Babaganaru, who guided the club to safety last season. “We are delighted [...]
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• Benitez: Iraola Has Slight Edge Over Alonso In Premier League

  11-07-2026 18:17 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez believes newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has an edge over Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso because of his established Premier League experience. While Benitez praised Alonso’s tactical intelligence and success at Bayer Leverkusen, he noted that Iraola’s prior three-year stint at Bournemouth makes his transition to a massive club [...]
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• Garnacho Absent From Chelsea Pre-season Training

  11-07-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho has not joined up with the Chelsea squad for pre-season as the Premier League club actively look to sell the winger, BBC Sport reports. Chelsea began pre-season training on Thursday for those members of the first-team squad not at the World Cup, but Garnacho was absent from the sessions at Cobham. The situation [...]
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• Reigning champion Sinner to face revitalised Zverev in Wimbledon final

  11-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reigning champion Jannik Sinner takes a 13-match Wimbledon winning streak into Sunday’s final at the All England Club against French Open winner Alexander Zverev, unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties.Sinner goes into the final as the firm favourite, having won his last nine meetings with Zverev, including four this year, but this will be their first clash since the German finally became a Grand Slam champion.The pair have been the stand-out players in men’s tennis since Carlos Alcaraz was
  
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina Must Show Grit Against Switzerland –Scaloni

  11-07-2026 17:52 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has disclosed that the team must show more grit if they are to defeat Switzerland in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defending champions are facing resilient opposition in Kansas City but remain driven by their head coach’s emotional call for total devotion and fighting spirit. Read Also:World [...]
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• South African World Cup star dies At 25

  11-07-2026 17:35 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, less than two weeks after representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  South African police said they found a 25-year-old man inside a house in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
  South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, announced Adams’ death in a statement.
  The statement read, “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams.
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• Super Falcons Midfielder Payne Joins Inter Milan On Two-Year Deal

  11-07-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfield star Toni Payne has left Everton and joined Inter Milan on a two-year deal. Inter announced the signing in a statement released on their official website on Saturday. “Internazionale Milano announces the arrival of Antionette Oyedupe “Toni” Payne at the Nerazzurri. The Nigerian striker, born in 1995, has signed a contract with [...]
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• Wolves Turn Down Fiorentina Bid For Arokodare

  11-07-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down an approach from Serie A club Fiorentina for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano also disclosed that Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor have submitted a proposal for the forward, but the player is not interested in joining the Black Sea Storm. “Understand Fiorentina had a [...]
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• South Africa Midfield Star Dies Just Weeks After Featuring At 2026 World Cup

  11-07-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the [...]
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• Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach

  11-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach.However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employer, the Red Bull Group.“DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held an initial in-depth discussion with Jurgen Klopp in New York on Friday regarding his potential appointme
  
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• Best Of The Best: All 100 Participants In 1xCup 2026 Are Known

  11-07-2026 16:42 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s biggest grassroots event kicks off on July 23. The application period has officially closed, and 1xBet has announced the 100 teams that will compete in the new 1xCup season. Experienced teams, already accustomed to the pressure of big matches, and daring newcomers will fight for the title and generous prize money. All the participants [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Nasarawa Amazons Beat Heartland Queens On Penalties To Win Women’s Title

  11-07-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons were crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup after edging Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday. The victory earned the Lafia-based club their third President Federation Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 2005 and 2019. Heartland Queens, [...]
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• I never planned “Here we go” catchphrase for football transfers — Fabrizio Romano

  11-07-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that his world-famous “Here we go” catchphrase was never part of a branding strategy but emerged accidentally while covering a lengthy Manchester United transfer saga nearly a decade ago.Speaking during Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party on Friday, Romano said the phrase first appeared after weeks of reporting on a transfer that had dragged on before finally being completed.“Many people think maybe I had a plan for t
  
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• Just In: South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• Just In: South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

  11-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• World Cup: Courtois takes Belgium team break after Spain loss

  11-07-2026 14:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has taken a year-long break from international duty following the Red Devils’ defeat to Spain in the World Cup quarter finals on Friday.
  “I want to rest for a year without any Belgium matches, and then play the EURO qualifiers and the 2028 EURO. I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this,” transfer expert Fabrizio Romano quoted the goalie as saying on Saturday.
  With the score at 1-1 at Los Angeles Stadium, Courtois was forced off in th
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ – Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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• 10 Greatest Nigerian Performers In WAFCON History

  11-07-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will get under way in Morocco on Sunday, 26 July, with defending champions Nigeria aiming to capture a record-extending 11th continental title. Over the years, a host of Super Falcons stars have left an indelible mark on Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament, producing iconic performances and setting the [...]
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• EPL: Manchester United deal for Ederson collapses

  11-07-2026 13:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United have called off their intended approach for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
  The Premier League made the decision after new injury concerns prompted them to schedule a more in-depth medical evaluation this week.
  Questions have been raised about Ederson’s recent meniscus injury and the prospect of long-term knee problems.
  United will now pursue alternative midfield targets.
  Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “More on Éderson deal off exclusive
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Confident Flamingos Will Overcome Benin Challenge

  11-07-2026 13:08 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari is confident his team will book a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup despite a stern challenge from Benin Republic. Nigeria will face the Young Amazons in the second leg of their final qualifying round tie at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday (today). The [...]
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup: Africa’s title challenge ends in a whimper

  11-07-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has exposed new realities patterning to the growth, development and spread football enjoys among other sports. When FIFA announced the new expanded 48-team format – with Africa getting 9 automatic slots – for its flagship tournament, skeptics, including yours sincerely felt the field was too large and feared the tournament would become boring with low standard matches.
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• World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu

  11-07-2026 11:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has urged FIFA to improve the quality of officiating at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, warning that persistent poor refereeing could undermine the integrity of the sport.In a post shared on his verified X account on Friday, Elumelu praised the African teams that featured at the tournament, saying they had proudly represented the continent and demonstrated the growing quality of African football on the global stage.“Well done to all the Afr
  
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• African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

  11-07-2026 11:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.“Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in an expanded 48-nation event.It became 10 when the Democratic Republic of Congo won an inter-continental play-off and returned to the World Cup after 5
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Plumptre Laments Absence From Super Falcons Squad

  11-07-2026 09:19 via completesports.com
  
  Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her disappointment after being left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Justine Madugu unveiled his 25-player squad for the tournament on Friday, with Plumptre among the notable absentees. The versatile defender has been sidelined since March after suffering a foot injury while on [...]
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• Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

  11-07-2026 09:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury, causing coach Thomas Tuchel a headache at right-back given his lack of other options in that position.Chelsea captain James looks set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday with Jarell Quansah suspended after the red card he received in a memorable 3-2
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Belgium coach Garcia reveals reason for loss to Spain

  11-07-2026 08:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Rudi Garcia, Belgium’s head coach, has blamed their 2-1 loss to Spain on “two mistakes”.
  Despite Charles Keletaere cancelling out Fabian Ruiz’s opener, Garcia’s team were eliminated by Mikel Merino’s goal.
  Spain will now face France in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
  Garcia has now bemoaned errors and injuries as his team fell short.
  He said: “We played very well against Spain.
  “But at this level, you simply cannot afford to make any mistakes
  
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• Spain’s goalie breaks World Cup record

  11-07-2026 08:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain goalkeeper, Unai Simón has set a new FIFA World Cup record for the longest time played in finals matches without conceding a goal.
  Guinness World Records confirmed on Facebook on Friday night that Simón played 649 minutes in World Cup finals matches without letting in a goal, breaking the 36-year-old record of 518 minutes held by Italy’s Walter Zenga since 1990.
  The run finally came to an end when Spain conceded a goal in the ongoing World Cup quarterfinal clash against
  
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• England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

  11-07-2026 08:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters.The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals.Kane has once again been England’s hero, dragging his teammates through an attritional last-16 meeting with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca that they won 3-2 despite having a man sent off.The Bayern M
  
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• World Cup 2026: Switzerland Will Sacrifice Everything To Beat Argentina –Xhaka

  11-07-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has disclosed that the team will sacrifice everything to overcome Argentina in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. While acknowledging the difficulty of stopping Lionel Messi, Xhaka stated that the Swiss squad is ready to push their limits and make historic strides to the semi-finals. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Enugu Rangers Denies Simon’s Discrimination Claim

  11-07-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers, have denied claims by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was not given a contract after a three-month trial because he was not Igbo. Simon, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris FC, made the claim in an interview with UrbanDwellSport. The 30-year-old disclosed [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Not Afraid Of France –Yamal

  11-07-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has disclosed that Spain has no fear of France ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash in Dallas. The teenage superstar made this known after Spain’s dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ten Hag Distances Self From Replacing Koeman As [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: African teams: Poor coaching or low self-esteem?

  11-07-2026 07:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Douglas Baye- OsagieEvery four years, the FIFA World Cup arrives with a familiar script for African football. Hope rises, talent shines, and for 70, 80, even 88 minutes, the continent believes. Then the final whistle comes, and with it another chapter of heartbreak. The story is no longer just about losing. It is about how we lose. This is the “Nearly Syndrome.” African teams do not just get beaten. They lead, they raise hopes, they control, they dominate, and then they let
  
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• Beyond the Goals: Life lessons hidden in 90 minutes of football

  11-07-2026 07:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Prisca Sam-DuruFor a good number of football lovers across the globe, football is simply about competition, just like every other game. For owners of the clubs or countries whose teams are playing in tournaments, be it local or international, and of course, the players themselves, it is about victory.Read Also: ‘Foul is foul’: FIFA reacts to allegations after Argentina-Egypt clashAnd for the spectators, many simply enjoy the game while those betting for their teams woul
  
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• NFF Elective Congress: Campaign against NFF board thickens

  11-07-2026 06:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomAs election for a new board of the Nigeria Football Federation draws near, stakeholders are perfecting their strategies to ensure members of the current board of the NFF are voted out for new faces and usher in a fresh breath to Nigeria football.One of the fiercest critic of the NFF and Chairman, Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative, Prince Harrison Jalla has thrown in his hat in the ring and volunteered to run for the Presidency of the NFF ‘on a level playing fie
  
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• Fredrick Delighted With New Brentford Deal, Eyes Premier League Debut

  11-07-2026 06:12 via completesports.com
  
  Benjamin Fredrick has expressed his delight after signing a new four-year contract with Brentford and earning promotion to the club’s first-team squad. The Premier League club announced on Friday that the Nigeria international has signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Bees. Fredrick also reserved special praise for his former Brentford B [...]
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• Venezia Reach Agreement With Sevilla For Adams

  11-07-2026 04:37 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A club Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Super Eagles striker Akor Adams, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla will receive a €16 million transfer fee for the Nigeria international. The Spanish club turned down earlier bids from Venezia before the Serie A side returned with an improved [...]
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• Spain sets up France semi-final clash

  11-07-2026 03:54 via thesun.ng
  
  •Dumps Belgium out
   
  Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Belgium 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday.
  Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino were on target for La Roja, while Charles De Ketelaere scored Belgium’s lone goal as Spain secured a last-four showdown with France.
  Ruiz handed Spain the lead in the 30th minute after the Spaniards dominated possession and dictated the tempo of the game. Belgi
  
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• Switzerland’s Manzambi out of Argentina clash

  11-07-2026 03:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Switzerland will be without leading scorer Johan Manzambi for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, coach Murat Yakin said ⁠on Friday, dealing a blow to the Swiss as they prepare to face the reigning champions in Kansas City.
  Manzambi, who has three goals and two assists at the tournament, also missed Switzerland’s ‌penalty shootout victory over Colombia in the last 16 after suffering a knee injury, and Yakin said the midfielder had failed to ‌recover
  
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• Portugal announces 71-year-old Jorge Jesus as new boss

  11-07-2026 03:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Jorge Jesus is the new national team coach. The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced on Friday the hiring of the 71-year-old coach, who has signed a contract valid for four seasons.
  The experienced coach succeeds Roberto Martínez as head of the national team and will have as his main objectives to defend the Nations League title, won in 2025, and to lead Portugal at EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, a tournament that will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco.The first m
  
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