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• Date change for South Africa-Jamaica clash

  06-06-2026 01:41 via vanguardngr.com
  Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is clearly keen to keep his cards close to his chest as South Africa prepare for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on June 11.Broos had previously told reporters that Bafana would be playing Jamaica on Friday,Jamaica have not qualified for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but are ranked 71st in the world, and Broos has said he is happy with the quality of opponent Bafana are facing before their World Cup opener.The Regg
  
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• Olise tipped to follow Mbappé’s path at 2026 World Cup

  08-06-2026 11:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Former France defender Gaël Clichy has backed Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise to emerge as one of the standout players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the winger possesses the quality and temperament to make a defining impact on football’s biggest stage.
  Clichy, who worked closely with Olise during the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of Thierry Henry’s coaching staff, believes the 24-year-old is approaching a breakthrough moment in his international career despite being relat
  
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• Best Guest Post Marketplace For SEO Growth

  08-06-2026 11:04
  
  In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, businesses, bloggers, startups, and eCommerce brands are constantly searching for effective ways to improve their online visibility. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains one of the most powerful digital marketing strategies for driving organic traffic and increasing brand authority. Among the many SEO techniques available today, guest posting continues to [...]
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• Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return

  08-06-2026 09:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.The 79-year-old Perez, president for 23 years across two spells, took 65 percent of the votes of around 100,000 “socio” members to vanquish his 37-year-old challenger, Enrique Riquelme, the club announced late Sunday.“We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles,” Perez said in his victory speech.The
  
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• Perez Re-Elected As Real Madrid President

  08-06-2026 08:40
  
  Florentino Pérez has been reelected as president of Real Madrid and will continue leading the club for another four-year term, beIN Sports. The election day marked a historic moment for the organization, as it was the first contested presidential election in two decades after years in which Pérez had been ratified without opposition. The results [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Switzerland Team Warned Of Snakes At US Training Camp

  08-06-2026 08:21
  
  The Switzerland Football Association has revealed unusual details about the official training and accommodation site for the national team as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. According to the official map released by the Swiss team, their base is located at the Jewish Academy in San Diego, California. The facilities [...]
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• NWFL: Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons Renew Rivalry In Crucial Fixture

  08-06-2026 08:03
  
  Bayelsa Queens Target First Win Holders Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons will renew their rivalry on matchday two of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff, Completesports.com reports. Bayelsa Queens were held to a 1-1 draw by Abia Angels in their opening fixture on Saturday. Recent history between both sides suggests a closely [...]
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• Rice To Be England’s Vice-Captain At 2026 World Cup

  08-06-2026 07:56
  
  Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England’s vice-captain for the World Cup. Rice has earned 72 caps for the Three Lions and will be one of the most experienced players in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up. The 27-year-old has just helped Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time since 2003-04 and reach the Champions [...]
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• My First Grand Slam Title Gives Me Freedom –Zverev Reacts After Winning French Open

  08-06-2026 07:18
  
  Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open gives him freedom and calms his mind for future finals. Recall that Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set men’s final (6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1) at Roland-Garros to shed his unwanted tag as the [...]
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• Florentino Pérez wins Real Madrid election with commanding majority

  08-06-2026 07:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Florentino Pérez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid after securing a commanding victory in the club’s presidential election, extending his long-standing leadership of the Spanish giants.
  The club’s Electoral Board announced on Saturday that Pérez’s candidature won 21,741 votes, representing 65 per cent of the total ballots cast, while challenger Enrique Riquelme received 11,814 votes, accounting for 35 per cent.
  The result confirms continued backing from
  
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• Bayern Munich Won’t Sell Olise For Any Amount –Hainer

  08-06-2026 07:06
  
  Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has reiterated that the club won’t sell Michael Olise for any amount this summer. The German club has made it clear that they consider their star French winger completely untouchable, indicating that even massive, record-breaking transfer offers will be rejected. Recall that Olise is securely locked into a long-term deal [...]
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• Wrestling: Team Nigeria wins one silver, two bronze in Mongolia

  08-06-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Team Nigeria wins one silver and two bronze, concluding its competition at the ongoing Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) 3rd Ranking Series on Saturday in Mongolia
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole won silver and bronze in their categories.
  NAN reports also that Ojo and Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in securing medals at the ongoing competition.
  The championship allows athletes to earn crucial seeding points for upcoming global
  
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• Super Falcons targets stronger display against Senegal in second friendly

  08-06-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to adopt a more aggressive approach when they face Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly on Monday, following a closely contested encounter between both sides in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
  Head Coach Justine Madugu revealed on Sunday that the nine-time African champions will be more purposeful in attack as they continue preparations for next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
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• Ogbu ruled out of Portugal friendly, to undergo scan today in Lisbon

  08-06-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria defender Igho Ogbu has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Portugal after sustaining an injury during training on Saturday evening.
  According to the team’s medical staff, the defender is suspected to have suffered a rupture of his left Achilles tendon, an injury that will require further assessment to determine its full extent.
  Ogbu’s absence comes as a setback for the Super Eagles ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Portugal,
  
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• Jordan Nwora Elite Basketball Camp Ends in Lagos

  08-06-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  •As campers, organisers celebrate growth, talent development
  By Joe Apu
  Jordan Nwora Elite Basketball Camp Ends in Lagos as Campers, Organisers Celebrate Growth and Talent Development
  LAGOS – The sixth edition of the Jordan Nwora Elite Basketball Camp concluded on Saturday at the Warriors Basketball Court in Ilupeju, Lagos, with participants and organisers celebrating another successful outing marked by record participation and impressive talent discovery.
  Several campers expressed sa
  
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• Four quarter-final fixtures set for President Federation Cup

  08-06-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  The quarter-final fixtures of the 2026 President Federation Cup have been confirmed, with four exciting encounters scheduled to take place across different venues on Thursday, June 11.
  In Kano, Sokoto United will take on El-Kanemi Warriors in a keenly anticipated clash, while Wikki Tourists face Flight FC in Jos.
  At the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja, Nasarawa United will battle fellow Nigeria Premier Football League side Plateau United for a place in the semi-finals.
  Meanwhile, Ikorodu City wi
  
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• Shaibu hails improved standards at Ibom Open

  08-06-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  By Akanimo Kufre, UyoDirector General of the Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has commended the organisers of the 2026 Ibom Open and the Akwa Ibom State Government for the remarkable improvement in course maintenance and tournament standards.
  Shaibu, a former Deputy Governor of Edo State who competed in the Men’s Handicap 0–18 category, described the tournament as a growing international sporting event and urged the state government to sustain investment in sports to
  
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• Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili returns strongly with season’s best at Lone Star Grand Prix

  08-06-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili produced a standout performance on Sunday, clocking a season’s best of 22.15 seconds to finish third in the women’s 200 metres at the Lone Star Grand Prix, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The 22-year-old, competing in just her second 200m race of the 2026 season, showed marked improvement from her opening outing, securing a podium spot against a strong international field.
   Her time underlines a promising start to the campaign as she continues to buil
  
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• Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly

  07-06-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday.Arsenal captain Odegaard swept in an emphatic finish from Oscar Bobb’s low cross on 75 minutes in Harrison, New Jersey, to cancel out Brahim Diaz’s early goal for Morocco.Morocco made history four years ago by becoming the first team from Africa ever to reach the last four of a World Cup, eventually losing a tense semi-final
  
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• Ogbu To Undergo Scan In Lisbon Monday

  07-06-2026 22:45
  
  Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon on Monday to determine the extent of the injury he sustained during the Super Eagles’ training session on Saturday, Completesports.com reports. The Slavia Prague centre-back suffered an Achilles tendon injury and has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal. Meanwhile, Super Eagles [...]
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• Nine Injured In Shooting Near England’s World Cup Base In US

  07-06-2026 22:30
  
  Nine people have suffered injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, Missouri, The Athletic reports. Police were called to reports of an incident on Troost Avenue, a short drive from the training base camp and a little further in the other direction to the team hotel England will use during [...]
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• Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Yamal

  07-06-2026 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé.The 18-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Barcelona and Spain, opened up about his feelings regarding the prestigious individual award during a recent interview.Reflecting on the ceremony, Yamal said: “Honestly, if I’m being sincere, I thought I was going to win it that day because of some things that happe
  
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• Feyenoord Part Ways With Van Persie

  07-06-2026 22:24
  
  Feyenoord has officially parted ways with manager Robin van Persie after a 16-month stint. Despite successfully guiding the Rotterdam giants to a second-place finish and a qualification spot in the UEFA Champions League, the club’s board opted to dismiss the Dutch icon following a season plagued by inconsistent domestic performances. The decision marks a swift [...]
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• Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly with Ukraine, match abandoned

  07-06-2026 22:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is recovering in hospital after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, forcing the match to be abandoned and sending shockwaves through the football world.
  The incident occurred in the 65th minute in Odense, with television footage showing Eriksen clutching his chest before falling to the ground. Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch as players from both teams formed a protective circle around the 34-year-old whil
  
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• Denmark vs Ukraine Friendly Abandoned After Eriksen Collapses On Pitch Again

  07-06-2026 21:31
  
  Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, Sky Sports reports. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute. The match was later abandoned. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and ​is doing ⁠well under the circumstances,” ⁠the federation said in a ‌statement on X. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten [...]
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• Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Ahead 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 21:22
  
  The Algerian Football Federation ,FAF, has announced the extension of national team head coach Vladimir Petkovic’s contract until 2028. The decision was confirmed by the federation on Sunday, rewarding the Bosnian tactician for the significant progress made by the Desert Foxes since his appointment in February 2024. Petkovic was originally contracted until the conclusion of [...]
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• Super Eagles World Cup Miss: Gusau Not To Blame — Gara-Gombe

  07-06-2026 20:59
  Attention is shifting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the falling of the curtain on the 2025/26 European Leagues season Countries have forwarded their team lists to FIFA, and the stage is getting set for the commencement of the mundial. This flashes before us light of the reminder of Super Eagles missing out of [...]
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• Breaking: Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch again

  07-06-2026 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Christian Eriksen is conscious and receiving medical attention after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Saturday.The incident occurred during the second half of the match, with television footage showing the Danish midfielder suddenly falling to the ground.
  Following the medical emergency, the match was abandoned.Providing an update on Eriksen’s condition, the Danish Football Federation said in a statement on X: “Christian Eriksen is consciou
  
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• I Want My Children To Watch Me Play Tennis –Serena

  07-06-2026 20:33
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that her decision to make a tennis comeback was because she wanted her children to watch her play. The American sport legend, now 44, is competing in a professional tournament for the first time in nearly four years next week at Queens in London. The 23-time Grand [...]
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• Lovren: There Was A Rift Between Salah, Slot At Liverpool

  07-06-2026 20:25
  
  Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot didn’t have a good relationship at Anfield. Lovren, who remains one of Salah’s closest confidants, stated in an explosive interview with WinWin that the toxic managerial dynamic directly triggered Salah’s departure from Anfield. Read Also:Liverpool Plan New Contract Talks With Ngumoha Amid [...]
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