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• EPL: Enzo Maresca returns as Manchester City manager

  29-06-2026 16:59 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach, with the Italian signing a contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until June 2029.
  The appointment marks Maresca’s third spell with the Premier League champions, having previously served in coaching roles at the club before taking up managerial opportunities elsewhere.
  Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced the deal on Monday, revealing that the agreement had be
  
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• Paripesa Nigeria: Best Licensed Bet App And Online Casino Guide For Nigerian Players In 2026

  30-06-2026 13:49 via completesports.com
  
  Paripesa Nigeria is a licensed sports betting and online casino platform regulated by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), accepting naira as the primary currency for all deposits and withdrawals, with over 7,000 daily sports events and a casino library of more than 3,000 titles from providers including Pragmatic Play, Evolution and Spribe. Nigeria is [...]
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• Nagelsmann says won’t ‘run away’ after Germany World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 13:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent the four-time World Cup winners crashing out in the last 32 on Monday.Nagelsmann has a contract up to the 2028 European Championships but Germany’s premature exit from the World Cup will put the 38-year-old under intense scrutiny.“I’m not someone who runs away,” he told German broadcaster ZDF.“I want to continue, but in football you don’t al
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why we eliminated Netherlands – Morocco coach Ouahbi

  30-06-2026 12:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco’s penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands has won the team newfound respect on the world stage, according to coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who said his players drew their motivation from the millions of fans following the match back home.The Atlas Lions edged past the Dutch 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, securing their place in the round of 16, where they will take on tournament co-hosts Canada. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou proved decisive in the shootout, saving Crysencio Summ
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Morocco gets opponent in first confirmed Round of 16 fixture

  30-06-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The first confirmed Round of 16 fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see co-hosts Canada take on Morocco after both teams secured dramatic victories to book their places in the knockout stage.Canada advanced after edging South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 encounter, with captain Stephen Eustaquio scoring a late winner to end Bafana Bafana’s campaign.Jesse Marsch’s men have already made history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time and will now be aiming to extend
  
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• Morocco World Cup win sparks joy, arrests in Netherlands

  30-06-2026 12:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco’s dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands sparked scenes of joy Tuesday in The Hague, home to a large Moroccan community, but also violent arrests amid clashes with police.In the Schilderswijk district of the city, AFP reporters saw fans draped in Moroccan flags dancing and cheering in the streets, as car horns blared and firecrackers exploded.Several hundred supporters gathered at a crossroads in the district, kicking a ball in the air and celebrating wildly with pass
  
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• Top African Teams To Watch At World Cup 2026 | Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast & More

  30-06-2026 12:18 via completesports.com
  
  African football is entering a new era, with several nations ready to challenge the world’s best at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this video, we examine the top African teams to watch, including Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Ghana. Can an African nation surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semi-final run and make even more [...]
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• I Won’t Resign As Germany Coach –Nagelsmann Speaks After World Cup 2026 Exit

  30-06-2026 11:55 via completesports.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that he will not resign as Germany coach following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Germany suffered a shock elimination in the Round of 32 after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in Boston. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Am Ready To Step Up My Game Against DR Congo [...]
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• They’ll Make Life Difficult For Us —Argentina Coach Warns Messi, Teammates Ahead Cape Verde Clash

  30-06-2026 10:52 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has warned his Lionel Messi-led stars not to underestimate round of 32 opponent Cape Verde. The reigning world champions will face the Cape Verde who became the smallest country by population to ever make the knockout stage of a men’s World Cup. Making their World Cup debut, Cape Verde was [...]
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• World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo hurting Portugal – Forlan

  30-06-2026 10:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2010 World Cup Golden Ball winner, Diego Forlan has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in Portugal could be hurting the team in the ongoing tournament.
  Portugal face 2018 finalists Croatia in the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium on Friday after a lacklustre performance that saw them finishing as Group K runners-up behind Colombia.
  Ronaldo grabbed a brace in the 5-O demolition of bottom-placed Uzbekistan either side of quiet outings against DR Congo and Colombia.
  The 41-year-old
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Completes Move To Bulgarian Club Botev Plovdiv

  30-06-2026 10:18 via completesports.com
  
  Bulgarian First League club Botev Plovdiv have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Chidera Michael Okoh from Greek side Asteras Aktor ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Yellow and Blacks confirmed the transfer on their official website, with the 23-year-old becoming the club’s latest addition as they continue preparations for the new campaign. Okoh joins [...]
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• Gusau Earns CAF Chieftain’s Praise Over NFF’s Landmark Legacy Project

  30-06-2026 10:02 via completesports.com
  
  Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, on Monday heaped plaudits on the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, following his inspection of the ongoing NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ibrahimovic Blames Koeman For Netherlands Defeat To Morocco

  30-06-2026 09:43 via completesports.com
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic has slammed Ronald Koeman for abandoning the Netherlands’ ‘identity’ in their World Cup defeat to Morocco. The Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday night. Despite taking a second half lead through Cody Gakpo, the three-time finalists could not hold on to secure victory. Instead, Issa [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about France vs Sweden match

  30-06-2026 09:29 via thesun.ng
  
  France and Sweden face off in one of the standout fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with a place in the last 16 at stake.
  France enter the contest as one of the tournament favourites after a flawless group-stage campaign, while Sweden will be aiming to produce one of the biggest upsets of the knockout rounds.
  Match details
  Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New JerseyKick-off: 10:00 p.m. Nigerian time.
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway match

  30-06-2026 09:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Côte d’Ivoire and Norway will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in one of the most intriguing fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
  The knockout encounter will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the Elephants chasing a historic place in the last 16, while Norway hope to continue an impressive return to football’s biggest tournament after nearly three decades away.
  The winner will advance to face Brazil, who edged Japan 2-1 to
  
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• World Cup: How Cote d’Ivoire can beat Norway

  30-06-2026 09:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Cote d’Ivoire vs Norway at Dallas Stadium later Tuesday looks set to be one of the most intriguing Round of 32 ties at the 2026 World Cup.
  The Elephants finished second in Group E with wins over Ecuador and Curacao despite a loss to Germany, and Norway qualified in similar fashion from Group I with wins over Senegal and Iraq despite a 4-1 thrashing by France, having rested several key players including Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, Antonio Nusa and Julian Ryerson.
  Norway returned to the
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why I Benched Neymar Against Japan –Brazil Coach

  30-06-2026 08:42 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that he benched Neymar from the 2-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 win over Japan as a tactical precaution. Speaking to host broadcasters after the game, Ancelotti said he had intended to bring Neymar on in the second half but chose to preserve him because the scores were level. Read [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Am Ready To Step Up My Game Against DR Congo –Madueke

  30-06-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  England winger Noni Madueke has expressed his readiness to step up his game against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages. Speaking from the Three Lions’ training base in Kansas City ahead of their knockout clash against DR Congo, the Arsenal winger asserted his belief that top players must [...]
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• World Cup 2026:Mazraoui Talks Up Morocco’s ‘Difficult’ Win Over Netherlands

  30-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  World Cup 2026:Mazraoui Talks Up Morocco’s ‘Difficult’ Win Over Netherlands Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui hailed the team’s hard-earned victory over Netherlands, Completesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions defeated Netherlands in a highly dramatic penalty shootout at Monterrey Stadium. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Netherlands 18 minutes from time with Crysencio Summerville providing the assist. The [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We Deserved To Be Eliminated —Germany Captain Kimmich On Shock Defeat To Paraguay

  30-06-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has admitted his side deserved to be eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 32. Paraguay produced one of the greatest shocks in recent World Cup history by inflicting a first penalty shootout defeat at the tournament on four-time champions Germany. After 90 minutes and regulation time ended 1-1, Germany who [...]
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• Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

  30-06-2026 07:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands’ fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning spot-kick that sealed a 3-2 shootout win.The victory sends Morocco into a last 16 clash with Canada in Houston on Saturday.An
  
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• Amusan dismisses season pressure after Paris triumph

  30-06-2026 07:18 via thesun.ng
  
  World record holder Tobi Amusan has dismissed suggestions that she is under pressure to maintain her impressive form after securing victory at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday.
  The Nigerian sprint hurdler won the women’s 100m hurdles in a season’s best-equalling time of 12.28 seconds, finishing ahead of Americans Grace Stark, who clocked 12.38 seconds, and Alaysha Johnson, who crossed the line in 12.39 seconds.
  The victory marked another impressive outing for the 29-year-old, who h
  
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• World Cup: Morocco edge Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16

  30-06-2026 06:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in their Round of 32 clash at Estadio Monterrey on Tuesday.
  The Atlas Lions completed a remarkable comeback after trailing late in normal time, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou once again emerging as the hero in the penalty shootout to send Morocco through to a last-16 meeting with Canada.
  After a goalless first half, the Netherlan
  
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• World Cup: Paraguay shock Germany on penalties to reach last 16

  30-06-2026 03:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after eliminating four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their Round of 32 clash at Boston Stadium on Monday.
  The South Americans held their nerve in the tournament’s first penalty shootout after defender José Canale converted the decisive spot-kick to send Paraguay into the last 16, where they will face either France national football team or Sweden national footbal
  
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• Brazil stuns Japan, reaches Round of 16

  30-06-2026 02:58 via thesun.ng
  
  Brazil is through to the Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston.
  The shock of the match came in the 29th minute when Kaishu Sano opened the scoring for Japan, sending a shot from outside the box. The low strike skirted past a diving Alisson, placed perfectly in the bottom left corner just inside the post.
  It was the first goal that Brazil had allowed since Morocco scored first against the Seleção in the opening group match of the tournament.
  The Japan
  
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• Moises Caicedo named as Ecuador’s new captain

  30-06-2026 02:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Moises Caicedo is now Ecuador’s official captain as they prepare to face Mexico at the World Cup.
  Ecuador became only the second side in the 21st century to be goalless in their opening two group matches but still reach the knockout stages, matching Greece’s achievement in 2014.
  However, after a stunning win over Germany, Ecuador made history as they advanced beyond the group stage for the second time in what is an incredible achievement.
  The South American nation have only featured
  
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• Saka struggling at the World Cup, says Wright, Neville

  30-06-2026 02:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Ian Wright and Gary Neville have not held back as they believe Bukayo Saka is struggling at the World Cup.
  England boss did note that his side “desperately” needed Saka ahead of the Panama clash in which the Three Lions won 2-0 thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
  The Arsenal winger has been managing a persistent Achilles problem, meaning his minutes and impact have been limited under Tuchel at the World Cup so far.
  However, he has still featured in all three of Engla
  
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• Why Canada Captain dedicated match-winning goal to Sanusi

  30-06-2026 02:22 via thesun.ng
  
  Canada captain Stephen Eustaquio revealed that his dramatic stoppage-time winner against South Africa was dedicated to his FC Porto teammate, Zaidu Sanusi, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Eustaquio scored the decisive goal as co-hosts Canada secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Sunday to become the first nation to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Speaking after the match, Eustaquio explained the emotional significance behind his goal celebration after being asked why he shouted
  
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• Ugarte gives worrying update on injury

  30-06-2026 02:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte says he hit “rock bottom” after his World Cup was ended by a horrific knee injury.
  The Uruguayan, 25, is set to be out of action for the rest of the year with an anterior cruciate ligament problem.
  Ugarte was spotted fighting back tears as he was stretchered off during his country’s group stage defeat to Spain last week.
  And the former Paris Saint-Germain man has released a worrying statement on social media, conceding he is facing a l
  
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• Chelle vows to keep watch on Super Eagles players

  30-06-2026 02:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Eric Chelle has underlined his commitment to keeping a close eye on Nigeria national team players by revealing that he regularly attends matches to monitor their performances and show his support.
  The Malian tactician was among the 61,783 spectators at the Orange Vélodrome on February 3 as Marseille thrashed Rennes 3-0 in the Coupe de France.
  However, Marseille’s winter signing Tochukwu Nnadi was not included in the matchday squad, as the fixture came too soon for the midfielder fol
  
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