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• FIFA defends controversial VAR decision on hair flick

  04-07-2026 03:31 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA have defended what is arguably the most controversial decision of the World Cup so far.
  Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had levelled the scores at 2-2 as fans went into frenzy in the clash between Croatia and Portugal on Friday morning.
  However, the goal was ruled out by waveform technology named Snicko which is inside the ball and allows precise data to be immediately sent to VAR in real time.
  The goal was ruled out because Croatia’s Mario Pašalić was s
  
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• World Cup: Colombia edge Ghana to reach Round of 16

  04-07-2026 07:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Colombia secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in their Round of 32 clash.
  The South Americans struck early through Jhon Arias, who finished from close range in the 14th minute after an inviting cross from Luis Suárez, giving Colombia the lead they would ultimately protect until the final whistle.
  Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities, Colombia were unable to add to their advantage, with G
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Best Team Won The Game’ –Queiroz Reacts To Ghana’s Loss Vs Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:24
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed immense pride in his team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Colombia ⁠beat ⁠Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup round of ⁠16, as Jhon Arias scored the only goal ⁠and set up a clash with Switzerland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow Out After Slim Defeat To Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:01
  The Black Stars of Ghana bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal early in the contest as Colombia produced a composed and dominant display to book their place in the Round of 16. Ghana threatened inside [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Scores As Argentina Edge Cape Verde In Five-Goal Thriller

  04-07-2026 05:42
  It was a thrilling and unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match as underdog Cape Verde narrowly lost, 3-2, to the reigning champion, Argentina, on Friday. Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa, will stand as one of the most remarkable stories [...]
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• Nigeria fails to emulate Italy, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, South Korea, Scotland, others

  04-07-2026 04:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomIn other climes, the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation would have become history. They would have either resigned or kicked out through legally approved means. For failing to qualify his country for the ongoing World Cup, the head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina resigned. The Italy men’s team failed to qualify for a third World Cup consecutively.His announcement came a day after Sport Minister Andrea Abodi called on him to resign.Fo
  
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• Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup

  04-07-2026 04:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *Failure to vote out NFF now will lead to another World Cup failure•⁠  ⁠We must rid NFF of scavengers who have nothing to offer – Odegbami*Football leaders resigned for qualification failure, not in Nigeria*Even finalists have sacked coaches, federations for first round defeats*Govt’s indifference raises concern in NigeriaBy Tony Ubani‎The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, F
  
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• Australia 1 – 1 (4-2 AP) Pharaohs makes Round of 16 history

  04-07-2026 03:37 via thesun.ng
  
  •Survives Socceroos scare
   
  The Socceroos have crashed out of the World Cup after a shattering loss to Egypt on penalties in Dallas on Saturday morning (AEST).
  After the scores were deadlocked at 1-1, Australia rode their luck in extra-time before the match was decided in a dramatic shootout.
  Veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan was subbed on for the shootout and took the captain’s armband.
  But it was the stand-in skipper in Harry Souttar who faulted first, blazing the opening spot kick h
  
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• World Cup: Argentina survive Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller

  04-07-2026 03:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Defending champions Argentina survived a major World Cup upset after edging spirited debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a gripping Round of 32 encounter at Miami Stadium on Friday night.
  Lionel Messi’s first-half strike appeared to have put Argentina on course for a routine victory, but Cape Verde twice fought back to force the South American giants to the brink before an unfortunate own goal from Diney Borges nine minutes from the end of extra time finally settled an unforgettab
  
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• Fans question Ronaldo’s Man of the Match award

  04-07-2026 03:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Most fans at the stadium in Toronto or watching on TV were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named the best player in the Portugal vs Croatia World Cup playoff clash.
  Commentators on the British TV channel BBC kept insisting that the coach should take the lacklustre legend off the pitch.
  Data and ratings from Flashscore, where the striker received an average score of 6.6, back them up.
  According to both, Ronaldo was among the worst players on the field. He on
  
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• … Why he wore Portugal’s No. 21 jersey

  04-07-2026 03:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to an impressive late comeback, defeating Croatia 2-1 to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
  Beyond being a crucial match to keep Portugal‘s hopes alive of winning their first title, the game carried extra significance, coming just a day before the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota’s passing.
  That’s why, after securing the win in stoppage time, Portugal’s players made their way to their fans to celebrate the victory
  
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• Vinicus equals rare World Cup goalscoring record

  04-07-2026 03:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Ascending to the realm of the soccering gods, Vinicius Junior has claimed a World Cup milestone previously conquered only by titans like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The 2026 tournament has already produced memorable individual displays, but few have generated as much excitement as his performances throughout the group stage.
  Brazil has relied heavily on Vinicius Jr. during the opening phase of the tournament, and the winger has responded with a series of match-winning performances. He ha
  
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• Why I called time on national team –Mahrez

  04-07-2026 03:31 via thesun.ng
  
  After Algeria’s World Cup exit, Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football.
  Switzerland rewrote history by winning a knockout match at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 88 years, beating Algeria 2-0 on Friday morning.
  Mahrez, a five-time Premier League title winner, was subbed off in the second half with 20 minutes to go and revealed after the game that the defeat would also be his final appearance for the national team.
  “The goal was to progress, an
  
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• Unusual facts … Unusual facts

  04-07-2026 03:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Mexico’s Triple Feat: Mexico made history as the first nation to host men’s World Cup matches in three different tournaments (1970, 1986, and 2026). The legendary Estadio Azteca became the only stadium globally to host three different World Cup editions.
  Extreme Climate Challenges: Due to the vast geographical and climatic differences spanning from the sweltering humidity of Miami to the high altitude and dry air of Monterrey, FIFA had to officially mandate 3-minute “hydration
  
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• Man Utd tips Ndidi to replace Casemiro

  04-07-2026 03:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfried Ndidi as a potential replacement for Casemiro ahead of the new season, Soccernet.ng reports.
  The Red Devils are planning for life after the experienced Brazilian, who left the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season.
  The 34-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 after a hugely successful spell at Real Madrid and quickly established himself as a key figure in United’s midfield. Du
  
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• Osimhen’s agent lands in Atletico Madrid

  04-07-2026 03:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with an exit from Galatasaray despite the club and the Nigerian forward insisting he sees his immediate future in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports.
  The rumour mills have hit a new buzz in the unfolding Osimhen saga after his representative, George Gardi, was spotted in Spain this week.
  According to a Haber report, Gardi travelled to Madrid for fresh discussions over a possible Osimhen move to Atlético Madrid.
  Although Real Madrid have often been linked
  
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• NFF lauds FG on inauguration of Nigeria Anti-Doping Board, congratulates Illo

  04-07-2026 03:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation has commended the Federal Government on Thursday’s inauguration of the Technical Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre, following the enactment of the National Anti-Doping Act 2025, which established the Centre as a statutory body empowered to implement Nigeria’s anti-doping obligations in line with the World Anti-Doping Code.
  NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said the action further underscores the iron commitment of the President Bola Ahme
  
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• Joshua: Lessons I learned from Usyk

  04-07-2026 03:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Anthony Joshua has a plan. It will start with “hurting” Kristian Prenga on July 25. It will gather pace with victory over nemesis Tyson Fury later in the year. And it will be complete when the 36-year-old is undisputed heavyweight champion.
  Joshua, 29-4 (26 KOs), takes on Prenga in Saudi Arabia and victory there, which is widely expected, would appear the easiest to achieve from the former champion’s three-point plan.
  Albania’s Prenga, 20-1 (20 KOs), is not expected to be
  
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• Onana signs Man Utd exit contract

  04-07-2026 03:25 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has reportedly signed a contract for a second successive loan at Trabzonspor. The two clubs are finalising a deal that includes a loan fee and salary coverage, ending any hopes of the Cameroon international reintegrating into the Red Devils squad.
  According to Daily Mail Sport, Onana has signed paperwork to spend another season on loan at Trabzonspor, with the clubs finalising a £1.3 million fee. The Turkish club have agreed to cover the majority of
  
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• Ogunmodede named Kano Pillars head coach

  04-07-2026 03:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Kano Pillars have secured the services of highly regarded Nigerian tactician Daniel Ogunmodede as their new Head Coach/Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign, BSNSports.com.ng reports.Soccer
  Ogunmodede, widely respected for his tactical discipline and modern coaching philosophy in Nigerian football, arrives in Kano with a strong reputation for team building and competitive consistency.
  The appointment marks a significant step in the club&rsq
  
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• 26th Milo Basketball Championship: King Amakree, GSS Gboko crowned champions

  04-07-2026 03:23 via thesun.ng
  
  The 26th Nestlé Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship concluded on a spectacular note on Thursday, with King Amakree Academy, Obuama, Rivers State, and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, emerging champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
  While GSS Gboko produced a commanding display to win the girls’ title, the boys’ final delivered one of the most memo
  
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• FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers edges Guinea, seals second round spot

  04-07-2026 03:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s unbeaten run with a dramatic 80-79 victory on Friday to boost their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers campaign and secure qualification for the second round.
  Fresh from their impressive win over Tunisia, the rejuvenated Nigerian side produced another spirited display to hand Guinea their first defeat of the qualifiers, improving their record to 3-2 while Guinea slipped to 4-1.
  Nigeria started the game with great intensity, domin
  
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• Colombia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  04-07-2026 03:00
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Growers) of Colombia and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Kansas City Stadium, Missouri, USA.
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• Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

  04-07-2026 02:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away.Deroy Duarte’s strike on the hour mark forced Argentina to expand more energy than they would have wanted in the sapping Miami heat.
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Overcome Australia On Penalty Shootout To Reach Round Of 16

  04-07-2026 00:16
  
  Mohamed Salah coolly tucked away a panenka penalty as Egypt beat Australia to clinch their first win in a World Cup knockout match, in their round of 32 match on Friday. The game was decided via penalty shootout with Hossam Abdelmaguid scoring the deciding kick as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 in a [...]
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• France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

  03-07-2026 23:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps promised Friday his team would be able to adapt to the potential impact of extreme weather on their World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday as a brutal heatwave hits the northeastern United States.The sides are due to meet Saturday in Philadelphia, the same time as the city celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence, and with weather warnings in place in the area due to the conditions.“We knew it would be very hot. I think tomorrow it
  
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• Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

  03-07-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas.Lionel Messi’s Argentina loom next for Egypt, as long as the reigning champions avoid a massive upset against tournament debutants Cape Verde in their last-32 encounter.The Pharaohs will celebrate
  
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• World Cup: Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach Round of 16

  03-07-2026 22:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium on Friday.
  The Pharaohs made the brighter start and took the lead in the 13th minute when Emam Ashour rose to head home a pinpoint cross from Karim Hafez, giving the African side a deserved advantage before half-time.
  Australia responded after the break and drew level in the 55th minute when Egyptian defender M
  
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar Unhappy With Bench Role –Brazil Coach

  03-07-2026 21:53
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Neymar is unhappy with his limited bench role at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Neymar has made just one substitute appearance so far, playing the final 14 minutes in a 3-0 group-stage win over Scotland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t Be Easy Game For Argentina [...]
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• Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 21:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday.Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal Roger Federer’s men’s singles record for most match wins at Wimbledon.Martina Navratilova (120) is the only player to have won more singles matches at Wimbledon than Djokovic and Federer.Djokovic a
  
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