Nigeria General Sport news

• Akpeyi Backs Nwabali To Make Eagles Return

  19-07-2026 06:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has backed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the national team following his return to competitive club football. Recall that Nwabali recently finalized a return to South African side Chippa United after about five months without competitive club football. Nwabali Rejoins Chippa United Akpeyi expressed that regaining [...]
  The post Akpeyi Backs Nwabali To Make Eagles Return appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• FULL list: World Cup all-time leading scorers

  20-07-2026 09:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFrance captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after ending the 2026 tournament with 22 goals.Mbappe scored 10 goals as the Les Bleus finished 4th after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place match.The French forward achieved the feat in only 22 World Cup appearances, compared with Messi’s 21 goals scored in 34 matches across six editions of the tournament.Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who previously held the
  
  Read more

• FIFA live rankings: Spain rise to world no 1 after World Cup final victory

  20-07-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeSpain have moved to the top of FIFA’s unofficial live world rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with the latest live standings on the top football body’s website showing the new world champions leading the table with 1,995.88 points.The rankings, updated on Monday, are live calculations and remain unofficial until FIFA releases its next official Men’s World Ranking.The World Cup champions gained 30.27 ranking points follo
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: ‘Proud Of This Squad’ –Argentina FA President Hails Players Despite Loss To Spain

  20-07-2026 09:11 via completesports.com
  
  Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia has expressed his gratitude to the team for their unwavering effort throughout the match, following Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey. The AFA president took to social media to express pride in the players, coaching staff, and everyone [...]
  The post World Cup 2026: ‘Proud Of This Squad’–Argentina FA President Hails Players Despite Loss To Spain app
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Messi Leads Argentina To Equal Unwanted Record After World Cup Final Heartbreak

  20-07-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates equaled an unwanted World Cup record, after the Albiceleste lost to Spain in Sunday’s final. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres was the hero for Spain after slotting home the winning goal on 106 minutes, to help Luis de la Fuente’s side clinch a second World Cup title since 2010. Torres [...]
  The post Messi Leads Argentina To Equal Unwanted Record After World Cup Final Heartbreak appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: Spain Sweep Major Individual Awards

  20-07-2026 08:45 via completesports.com
  Spain further highlighted their dominance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by claiming three of the tournament’s major individual awards. Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi was named the Best Young Player after producing a series of impressive performances at the heart of La Roja’s defence. The central defender was ever-present throughout their run to the final [...]
  The post World Cup 2026: Spain Sweep Major Individual Awards appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• Cucurella hails Spain’s defensive resilience after World Cup triumph

  20-07-2026 08:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain defender Marc Cucurella has credited his side’s collective defensive discipline as the foundation of their successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, following Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup title, ending a disciplined contest in which Luis de la Fuente’s side once again demonstrated the defensive org
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: Football Won —Kroos Taunts Argentina After Defeat To Spain

  20-07-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Former Germany international Toni Kroos has taunted Argentina, after they lost to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, beIN Sports reports. Spain were crowned world champions for the second time, and the first since 2010, as Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner proved to be the difference. La Roja were helped by Enzo [...]
  The post World Cup 2026: Football Won—Kroos Taunts Argentina After Defeat To Spain appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Burna Boy, Shakira thrill fans with unforgettable performance in World Cup halftime show

  20-07-2026 08:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy and Colombian global icon Shakira delivered a memorable performance during FIFA’s inaugural World Cup final halftime show on Sunday, entertaining millions of football fans worldwide as Spain defeated Argentina to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.
  The two award-winning artistes performed the tournament’s official anthem, Dai, Dai, at the New York New Jersey Stadium during the interval of the final, marking a historic moment as FIFA introduced a Su
  
  Read more

• Done Deal: Fenerbahçe Sign Nigerian Midfielder

  20-07-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Suliat Abideen, Completesports.com reports. The 24-year-old has signed a contract that will keep her at Fenerbahçe until the end of the season. Abideen linked up with Fenerbahçe from another Turkish club ABB Fomget. Fenerbahçe announced the player’s arrival in a statement on their X account. “Fenerbahçe Women’s [...]
  The post Done Deal: Fenerbahçe Sign Nigerian Midfielder appe
  
  Read more

• World Cup final: Scaloni says Spain were better team

  20-07-2026 07:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain deserved to win after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
  Ferran Torres, who came on as a substitute, scored in the second half of extra time to hand Spain victory over a 10-man Argentina at the MetLife Stadium.
  The result ended Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup title. Led by captain Lionel Messi, the South American champions had been aiming to become the first nation since 1962 to win cons
  
  Read more

• ‘Most Difficult World Cup Tournament Ever’ –Rodri Reacts After Spain’s Triumph

  20-07-2026 07:32 via completesports.com
  
  Spain’s captain Rodri has described the World Cup 2026 as the most difficult tournament ever after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot [...]
  The post ‘Most Difficult World Cup Tournament Ever’–Rodri Reacts After Spain’s Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• Cucurella praises Spain’s ‘incredible’ defence after World Cup win

  20-07-2026 07:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Marc Cucurella hailed Spain’s “incredible” defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina.Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina at the MetLife Stadium.Coach Luis de la Fuente’s team conceded just one goal in their eight games at the 2026 tournament — the fewest by any side in a World Cup-winning campaign.Belgium were the only team to breach their
  
  Read more

• Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight

  20-07-2026 07:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump basked in the attention at the end of a tournament he has called “the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world.”Trump briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to lead him
  
  Read more

• World Cup final hero Torres dedicates title to all Spaniards

  20-07-2026 07:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain forward Ferran Torres has dedicated his decisive goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to the entire Spanish nation after firing La Roja to a historic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.
  Torres came off the bench to score the only goal of the final in the 106th minute at the New York New Jersey Stadium, sealing Spain’s second World Cup title and ending Argentina’s hopes of retaining the trophy.
  Reflecting on the defining moment of his international career, the Barcelona forw
  
  Read more

• Superb Spain rule the world, overwhelm Argentina

  20-07-2026 05:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain finally broke Argentina’s dogged resistance in extra time to win the men’s World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory.The Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a disjointed game that was almost ruined by Argentina’s deliberate spoiling tactics, which backfired when they were reduced to 10 men for extra time by the late dismissal of Enzo Fernández for two yellow cards. Spain had dominated throughout, having 20 shots to an extraordinary two fr
  
  Read more

• Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Yamal emerges favourite after Spain’s World Cup triumph

  20-07-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain’s World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings.The Barcelona winger is now regarded as the leading contender for the prestigious individual award after playing a key role in Spain’s successful campaign.Yamal tops the list ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is ranked second, while England striker Harry Kane occupies third place.Former Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, who claimed the award in 2025, is
  
  Read more

• World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours

  20-07-2026 01:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium.
  Luis de la Fuente’s side claimed their second World Cup title, 16 years after lifting their maiden trophy in South Africa, while also making history by becoming the first team to win the tournament after conceding just one goal throughout the competition.
  T
  
  Read more

• Trump, Infantino greeted by boos after World Cup final

  20-07-2026 00:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino were met with resounding boos as they walked onto the pitch Sunday for the presentation ceremony after Spain won the World Cup.During the game, Trump sat next to close friend Infantino, watching Spain defeat holders Argentina 1-0 in front of a star-studded crowd of 80,000 people at the venue outside New York.
  The post Trump, Infantino greeted by boos after World Cup final appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
  Read more

• Mbappe makes World Cup history with back-to-back Golden Boot awards

  20-07-2026 00:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe has become the first player in history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer at the 2026 edition.The France forward scored 10 goals in eight matches to edge Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the award, adding to the Golden Boot he won at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with eight goals.Mbappe’s latest triumph makes him the first footballer to claim the Golden Boot at back-to-back World Cups.The 27-year-old a
  
  Read more

• Spain makes history after conceding only one goal in 2026 World Cup [Full list]

  20-07-2026 00:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain’s defense has secured its place among the greatest in FIFA World Cup history after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.Luis de la Fuente’s side completed the tournament having conceded just one goal in seven matches, making Spain the first World Cup-winning team to allow only a single goal throughout an entire tournament.The only goal Spain conceded came against Belgium in the quarter-finals.
  They kept clean sheets in their other six matches, i
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: ‘It’s Better Than Nothing’ –Konsa Reflects On England’s Win Against France

  20-07-2026 00:18 via completesports.com
  
  England defender Ezri Konsa has described his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with the Three Lions as surreal and a dream come true. He scored a vital header in England’s thrilling 6-4 victory over France, helping the Three Lions secure their best tournament finish since 1966. Read Also:World Cup 2026: He Did Everything Right –Tuchel [...]
  The post World Cup 2026: ‘It’s Better Than Nothing’–Konsa Reflects On England’s Win Against France appeared first on Co
  
  Read more

• Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup

  20-07-2026 00:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense and closely contested final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, securing only the second World Cup title in the nation’s history.
  The victory ended Spain’s 16-year wait for football’s biggest prize, adding the 2026 World Cup crown to their 2010 triumph in South Africa. It also completed an impressive era of dominance for La Roja, who arrived a
  
  Read more

• Dominant Spain Beat Argentina To Clinch Second World Cup Title

  20-07-2026 00:07 via completesports.com
  
  An extra-time strike by Ferran Torres earned a dominant Spain a 1-0 win against 10-man Argentina, in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday. The reigning European champions have now clinched their second World Cup title after landing their first in 2010. Spain had dominated throughout, having 20 shots to an extraordinary [...]
  The post Dominant Spain Beat Argentina To Clinch Second World Cup Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

  20-07-2026 00:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.The breakthrough came in the early moments of the second period of extra-time when substitute Torres finished crisply following a brilliant knock-back by Nico Williams.Spain dominated the match, which changed complexion in second-half stoppage-time when midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card after a reckless tackle on Pau CubaThe pos
  
  Read more

• Man United Should Have Splashed £116m On Anderson –Robson

  19-07-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has disclosed that while Manchester City overpaid for Elliot Anderson, his former club should have matched the massive £116 million bid to secure the midfielder. In a chat with Hajper, Robson believes the Red Devils needed to meet the valuation to make a true statement in the market. Read Also:Arsenal [...]
  The post Man United Should Have Splashed £116m On Anderson–Robson appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• Video: Burna Boy, Shakira perform ‘Dai Dai’ at World Cup half-time show

  19-07-2026 22:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira delivered a live performance of Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament’s historic first-ever half-time show at the final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
  BURNA BOY AND SHAKIRA PERFORMING “DAI DAI” AT THE WORLD CUP HALFTIMEHIGHEST OF THEM ALLpic.twitter.com/km51MhIr2b— SB YANG (@REALYANG7G) July 19, 2026
  The duo lit up the stage at New York New Jersey Stadium with a
  
  Read more

• Trump arrives at stadium for World Cup final

  19-07-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump arrived on Sunday for the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium near New York where Argentina will take on Spain at the climax of the 48-team tournament.Trump’s helicopter set down next to the stadium as long lines of spectators waited to enter the venue through enhanced security checks.
  The post Trump arrives at stadium for World Cup final appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
  Read more

• WAFCON 2026: 19 Players In Camp As Super Falcons Intensify Preparations

  19-07-2026 20:57 via completesports.com
  
  Only six players of Cup-holders Nigeria’s Super Falcons were still being expected at the team’s camp in Casablanca on Sunday night, following the arrival of more players at the Hotel Marriott as 15 players trained at the La Noria Club in the evening. The BK Hacken FC of Sweden duo of Halimatu Ayinde and Joy [...]
  The post WAFCON 2026: 19 Players In Camp As Super Falcons Intensify Preparations appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Still Hungry For More Titles — Abiodun

  19-07-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  
  Deborah Abiodun says the Super Falcons are determined to add more silverware despite their unrivalled dominance in African women’s football. Nigeria are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, having won a record 10 titles. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to extend that record by claiming an [...]
  The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Still Hungry For More Titles — Abiodun appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
  Read more

Follow @SportNewsNGR on Twitter!