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• Brighton Launch €34m Move For Nigerian-Born Defender

  27-06-2026 16:11 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor by submitting a bid worth around €34 million (£30 million) for the highly rated teenager. According to transfer experts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, the Premier League club have formalised their interest after being linked with the Nigerian-born defender earlier this [...]
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• Fernandez Attracts Interest From Ligue 1 Club

  27-06-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes have joined the race to sign Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez, who joined the Scottish giants from League One side Peterborough United for around £3.5 million last summer, has quickly established himself as one of the standout defenders in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers are expected to demand a [...]
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• The Highest-Ranked Nations Not At The 2026 World Cup

  27-06-2026 15:36 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, yet even with more places than ever, some of the biggest names in international football are missing. Italy, ranked 12ᵗʰ in the world, are the highest-ranked absentee, left out for a third tournament in a row. Their absence, along with several other established sides, [...]
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• Arsenal Plan £80m Bid For Brazil World Cup Star

  27-06-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are ready to make their move for Bruno Guimaraes after receiving all the encouragement they needed from the Brazilian’s camp, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are understood to be prioritising the Brazilian star ahead of his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali, who they have also spoken to. Arsenal have long admired Guimaraes and are now [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready For Ivory Coast Physical Approach –Solbakken

  27-06-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that his team is ready to face the physical challenge of the Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Solbakken benched 10 starters, including star striker Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, in their final group stage match against France to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Nice To See What African Teams Are Doing In This Tournament –France Legend Henry

  27-06-2026 15:02 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Thierry Henry has praised the performances of African nations, at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Henry is part of Fox Sports’ broadcast team, serving as a pundit for the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Speaking this week, the French football legend singled out South [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rivals Malawi Announce Provisional Squad

  27-06-2026 14:13 via completesports.com
  
  Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has unveiled a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Comppletesports.com reports. The squad is led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who returns to the team after missing their recent matches. Fazil has also included two U-20 players, Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali, [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Dembele makes history with hat-trick against Norway

  27-06-2026 13:06 via thesun.ng
  
  France striker Ousmane Dembele made history on Friday by scoring a hat-trick in his team’s World Cup final group game against Norway.
  Dembele was outstanding in France’s 4-1 victory over Norway, scoring three goals and Desire Doue adding one.
  According to OptaJoe, Dembele’s hat-trick came only 32 minutes into the game, making it the second earliest a FIFA World Cup hat-trick has been scored in a contest.
  The Paris Saint-Germain star is only behind Erich Probst in 1954 for Austr
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Ready To Take On Any Opponent — Hassan

  27-06-2026 12:21 via completesports.com
  Egypt boss Hossam Hassan has declared his team’s readiness to face any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs booked their spot in the Round of 32 following a thrilling 1-1 draw with IR Iran on Saturday. The Pharaohs made the perfect start with Mahmoud Saber slotting home from close range after Alireza [...]
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• Luis Suarez names favourite striker

  27-06-2026 12:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Uruguay ex-international, Luis Suarez has named England and Bayern Munich ace, Harry Kane as his favourite active striker in world football, while also paying tributes to Erling Haaland.
  Suarez, who retired from international football in September 2024, praised Kane’s tactical intelligence and excellent reading of the game.
  He also expressed admiration for Norwegian striker, Haaland, who is currently joint second highest goalscorer at the ongoing World Cup.
  However, he named Kane as his to
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Will Relish Chance To Face Argentina –Bubista

  27-06-2026 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that nothing is impossible after guiding the Blue Sharks to a historic Round of 32 clash against Argentina on July 3 in Miami. Cape Verde sealed their historic advancement by finishing as runners-up in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, remaining undefeated following draws against Spain, [...]
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• World Cup 2026 Is A Disaster –Iran Star Slams FIFA

  27-06-2026 11:12 via completesports.com
  
  Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the FIFA World Cup 2026 a logistical disaster following a 1-1 draw with Egypt. In a chat with reporters, he condemned the unfair conditions, citing mandatory grueling commutes between their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, and US match locations, missing recovery staff, and ongoing visa issues for [...]
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• Neymar treated me like little brother – Lamine Yamal

  27-06-2026 09:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish sensation, Lamine Yamal has again expressed admiration for Neymar, saying the Brazil star treated him like a “little brother” despite his legendary status.
  The 18-year-old spoke as Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to finish as Group H leaders at the ongoing World Cup.
  Asked who has impressed him the most, Yamal said, “Neymar. Even though he is a legend among footballers and someone I’ve always admired, .”
  In April, the Barcelona star described Neymar as his football i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 21 teams seal knockout stage spots

  27-06-2026 09:04 via thesun.ng
  
  At least 21 countries have confirmed their participation in the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32 knockout stage.
  Egypt and Belgium are the latest countries to reserve their slots.
  Egypt played 1-1 with Iran to qualify for the round of 32, finishing second in Group G behind leader Belgium.
  Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to advance to the knockout stage.
  Both teams now join the likes of Australia, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Colombia in the
  
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• Cape Verde Equals Super Eagles, Ghana’s World Cup Feat After Historic Knockout Round Qualification

  27-06-2026 08:34 via completesports.com
  
  The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde made history as they reached the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in their final Group H in the early hours of Saturday. With the result, Cape Verde finished second on three points and qualify automatically to the round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal Deserved Big Win Over Iraq — Thiaw

  27-06-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believed his team fully deserved the big win over Iraq, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq at the Toronto Stadium on Friday night. Thiaw’s side could seal a last 32 spot [...]
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• World Cup: Egypt survive VAR scare to reach knockout stage

  27-06-2026 07:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after holding Iran to a dramatic 1-1 draw, with a stoppage-time Iranian winner ruled out by VAR.
  The Pharaohs made a dream start in Seattle as Mahmoud Saber fired them ahead after just five minutes from Trezeguet’s assist. Iran responded quickly, with Ramin Rezaeian levelling nine minutes later after Mehdi Taremi had earlier seen a penalty saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier.
  The second half pro
  
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• Wimbledon: Serena To Face Maya Joint In Opening Round

  27-06-2026 07:11 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round of the Wimbledon Championships. The 44-year-old seven-time Wimbledon champion accepted a wild-card entry for her highly anticipated return to singles play, marking her first singles match in nearly four years. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach The first-round matchup sets up a [...]
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• World Cup: Belgium thrash New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G

  27-06-2026 07:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium sealed top spot in Group G with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group match on Saturday, setting up a favourable Round of 32 tie.
  Leandro Trossard starred for the Red Devils with two goals, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net in an emphatic display in Vancouver. Elijah Just scored New Zealand’s consolation goal late in the second half.
  Belgium took the lead in the 28th minute through Trossard a
  
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• The World Cup 2026: So Far, So Dramatic! —Odegbami

  27-06-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  A new Super Eagles! I am missing Nigeria at the ongoing World Cup 2026. If Nigeria had managed, somehow, to qualify and to be participating, the Super Eagles, under Eric Chelle, and with the increasing number of gifted Nigerian players caught in Eric’s scouting web around Europe these past few months, would have been one [...]
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• World Cup: Cape Verde seal historic knockout spot

  27-06-2026 05:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Cape Verde etched their name into World Cup history after battling Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw that secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Blue Sharks finished second in Group H with three points, becoming the first team since Chile in 1998 to reach the knockout stage with three consecutive draws. The result also saw Cape Verde become the first African nation since Ghana in 2006 to progress beyond the group stage on its World Cup debut.
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• World Cup: Spain edge Uruguay 1-0 to finish top, send Bielsa’s side crashing out

  27-06-2026 05:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain secured top spot in Group H and dumped Uruguay out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Estadio Guadalajara on Friday night.
  Álex Baena scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute, firing home after Marcos Llorente’s cross slipped through the grasp of veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. The goal proved enough to hand Spain all three points and seal a last-32 clash with the runners-up from Group J.
  Uruguay entered the match needing a positive result to
  
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• Kehinde Obareh Boxing Show debuts with 24 female boxers in Lagos

  27-06-2026 05:31 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  No fewer than 24 of Nigeria’s finest female boxers will step into the ring on Sunday as the inaugural Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show takes centre stage at the Brai Ayonote Gym, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
  The event, themed “She Fights, She Wins,” is expected to attract hundreds of boxing enthusiasts and sports lovers when action begins at 2:00 p.m. on June 28.
  According to a statement issued by organiser Kehinde Joy Obareh on Friday, the championship is des
  
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• Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup failure: Who is accountable?

  27-06-2026 05:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  .Failures in U17, U20, U23, Super Eagles too heavy to keep current NFF board.Five benchmarks for new board; change must begin with structural reformsBy Douglas Baye-Osagie The Nigeria Football Federation elections are set for September, and the anger is louder than ever. Nigerians are still in pain over missing the 2026 World Cup — the biggest World Cup in history with 48 teams and 10 African countries represented. This absence has forced every fan, ex-international, and stakeholder
  
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• Why Gusau-led NFF board must go – Editors

  27-06-2026 04:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomWhat happened to the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria? It hurts to note that Nigeria’s legacy in age group football competitions has become a distant history. The Golden Eaglets, with five FIFA World Cup titles and three runners up medals are the most successful international team in the world in that category. They have also won U17 AFCON twice. In the U20 class, the Flying Eagles used to be one of the best out of Africa with two silver medals from the FIFA U20 World Cup.In 1996, N
  
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• Sports & Society: World Cup 2026: Africans are balling, Chief Suo is bossing, and Afrobeat is king!

  27-06-2026 04:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Forget the tactical drawing boards and the clinical European analysis. The ongoing 2026 World Cup has officially turned into a vibrant, high-octane African festival. If the first few weeks of football have revealed anything, it is that Africa is driving the pulse of this tournament.Here is how the continent is stealing the show across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.1. The Players Are Balling (With Ultimate Motherly Backing!)On the pitch, African players are pulling off masterclasses, but
  
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• South-East Basketball getting a new life with court and championships

  27-06-2026 01:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Pius AyinorBasketball in the South East has continued to show growth and development with every passing month in the last few years.It was indeed a full weekend of activities from June 5 to 7, 2026, for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about this part of the country when it comes to the game of basketball.At best, the East had always served as a good scouting place for players, but without major clubs and events, the outloo
  
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• 2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament

  27-06-2026 01:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The ​2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring ‌edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on ​Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener ​producing the record-breaking 173rd goal and eclipsing the previous mark of 172 ​set at Qatar 2022.
  Four more goals were ​scored after Trusty’s opener, with Turkey snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win to lift the tournament total ​to 177 goals.
  The recor
  
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• Do you know that…

  27-06-2026 01:26 via thesun.ng
  
  •The FIFA World Cup was initiated by FIFA president Jules Rimet.
  •1930 Uruguay: Inaugural tournament featuring only 13 teams. It was won by host nation Uruguay who defeated Argentina 4–2
  •1942 & 1946: Tournaments canceled due to World War II
  •1950 Brazil: Uruguay claimed their second title in the decisive match against Brazil (known as the Maracanazo)
  It also witnessed the footwear fiasco as India famously withdrew from the 1950 tournament in Brazil. While a popular
  
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• South Korea Manager faces sack

  27-06-2026 01:25 via thesun.ng
  
  South Korean fans have rallied en masse in a bid to get their manager, Hong Myung-bo sacked. The Asian nation are in significant danger of crashing out of the World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by South Africa in their final group match.
  Their World Cup campaign began with a victory over the Czech Republic, but defeats to the host nation, Mexico, and South Africa ended their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages automatically. Their tournament is not over just yet because, at the time of
  
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