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• FIFA gives update on English referee pulled from match

  18-06-2026 01:11 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA have announced that referee Michael Oliver is set to return to World Cup duty this week, having been forced to withdraw from his first scheduled fixture through injury. The English official had been due to take charge of the clash between Ecuador and the Ivory Coast in the early hours of Monday morning, but was replaced by French referee Francois Letexier.
  The injury appears to have been relatively minor, with FIFA confirming he would be available for selection ‘in the coming days&rsq
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘We Battle Like Warriors’ –Queiroz Reacts To Ghana’s Win Vs Panama

  18-06-2026 04:31 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his squad’s resilience, stating that they battled like warriors to secure a gritty and hard-fought victory against Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that the Black Stars claimed a vital 1-0 win in their opening group-stage match, navigating a tense battle against a compact and highly [...]
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• World Cup: Ghana stun Panama 1-0 with dramatic stoppage-time winner

  18-06-2026 04:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny the Central Americans a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup point in Toronto.
  In a match that produced few clear-cut opportunities, the Black Stars snatched all three points deep into stoppage time when Brandon Thomas-Asante surged down the left flank, beat his marker and squared a precise pass for Yirenkyi, who calmly tapped home from close range.
  The late strike was a cruel blow for Panama,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Overcome Panama 1-0 in Tight Contest

  18-06-2026 04:06 via completesports.com
  Caleb Yirenkyi scored the decisive goal as Ghana recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at Toronto Stadium. Panama threatened early in the contest, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare came to Ghana’s rescue with an impressive diving save to keep out Cecilio Waterman’s effort. Panama continued to press and carved out another clear opportunity after Benjamin [...]
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• Fulham preparing offer of over N16bn for Super Eagles defender

  18-06-2026 02:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Premier League club Fulham are preparing an offer worth more than €10 million (approximately N16 billion in Nigerian currency) for Super Eagles centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu, according to Turkish newspaper Milliyet.
  Nwaiwu played a key role in Trabzonspor’s defence last season, helping the club with his performances at the back while also making an impact in attack.The 22-year-old defender scored three headed goals in sixteen Turkish Super Lig appearances.
  Fulham have identified Nwaiwu
  
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• Lagos gears up for Commonwealth Games Trials as athletes flood Yaba Tech

  18-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  The stage is set for an exciting showdown as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games Trials scheduled to take place at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) Sports Complex. With the trials fast approaching, Lagos has begun to witness an influx of competitors, coaches and officials from various states, all eager to secure places on Team Nigeria for the next Commonwealth Games.
  Athletes from Akwa Ibom State were among the first conti
  
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• Joshua makes new offer to Fury ahead of mega-fight

  18-06-2026 02:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Anthony Joshua has invited Tyson Fury to face off with him after his return to the ring next month.
  Joshua and Fury have signed to fight each other but no date or venue has been announced. And after Eddie Hearn insisted the fight would be staged in the UK, it has now emerged that the USA is the frontrunner with Las Vegas a possible destination for the all-British fight 10 years in the making.
  Fury called on Joshua to join him in the ring following his win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April but hi
  
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• Khadijat leads charge into quarter-finals at CBN Senior Tennis Championship

  18-06-2026 01:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Top seed Mohammed Khadijat underlined her title credentials at the ongoing 47th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championship with a commanding victory to book her place in the women’s singles quarter-finals.
  Khadijat brushed aside wildcard entrant Agunbiade Toluwalose 6-1, 6-0 in a one-sided second-round encounter, reaffirming why she is the tournament’s top-ranked player. She will now face Godwin Favour in Thursday’s quarter-final clash.
  Also advancing to the last
  
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• Partey lied on Canada entry form

  18-06-2026 01:55 via thesun.ng
  
  Thomas Partey lied on his application for a temporary visa to visit Canada ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener, a court has found.
  In his application to enter the country the ex-Arsenal star claimed he had never been charged with a crime.
  But Partey, 33, has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police.
  He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  The midfielder had his visa request to enter Canada ahead of the clash with Panama in Toronto on
  
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• Ronaldo left frustrated after shock draw against DR Congo

  18-06-2026 01:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match at Houston Stadium. An early goal from João Neves gave Portugal the perfect start, but Yoane Wissa struck before halftime to earn DR Congo a historic point.
  Despite enjoying 75 percent possession and controlling most of the match, Portugal struggled to break down a disciplined Congolese defense. The result left Roberto Martínez’s side disappointed after failing to
  
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• Why I cried after my goal –Messi

  18-06-2026 01:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi says he was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter “completely unrelated to football”.
  The Argentina captain claimed a magnificent hat-trick on his 200th appearance for his country as his side made the perfect start to their World Cup defence.
  After curling home a wonderful opener after 18 minutes, the 38-year-old was swarmed by team-mates in celebration before being spotted wiping away tears on hi
  
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• Haaland bags Norway’s first-ever brace in World Cup

  18-06-2026 01:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland’s breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was one of the most highly anticipated storylines of the tournament’s sixth matchday, and the striker did not disappoint. The Manchester City star netted a first-half brace against Iraq to become the headline act of the night in Boston, Massachusetts.
  The Norwegian attacker, who has racked up 51 goals this season for both club and country, not only led his team in their World Cup debut but also achieved an unprecedented milesto
  
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• Ghana Vs Panama Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 1; Group L)

  18-06-2026 00:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 1 clash between the Black Stars of Ghana and Los Canaleros (The Canal Men) of Panama at the Toronto Stadium, Ontario, Canada.
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• World Cup: England beat Croatia 4-2 in thrilling opener.

  18-06-2026 00:22 via thesun.ng
  
  England began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in a thrilling Group L encounter at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.
  Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame a spirited Croatian challenge to secure all three points before a crowd of 70,389 spectators.
  England took an early lead in the 12th minute after Kane converted a penalty before doubling their a
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Begins Campaign With Thrilling 4-2 Win Against Croatia

  18-06-2026 00:20 via completesports.com
  
  England began their campaign at this year’s World Cup thanks to thrilling 4-2 win against Croatia in Group L in Dallas. Harry Kane had twice put Thomas Tuchel’s side ahead in the first half, only for Croatia to draw level each time, through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa. Jude Bellingham restored England’s lead in the [...]
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• World Cup: Ronaldo reacts to 1-1 draw with DR Congo

  17-06-2026 23:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, has reacted to their 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday.
  Ronaldo was unable to add to his international goal record as they fell short against the Leopards.
  The 41-year-old had only two scuffed shots in the 90 minutes he played in Houston.
  Joao Neves scored for Portugal, before Yohan Wissa headed home the equalizer before half time.
  Ronaldo took to social media to write: “It’s not the start we wanted but
  
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• World Cup 2026: Blow For South Africa As FIFA Extends Midfielder’s Suspension To Three Games After Red Card

  17-06-2026 23:00 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa attacking midfielder Themba Zwane has been suspended for three matches for his red card against Mexico, subject to appeal, by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. Following a VAR check, Zwane was red-carded in the 84th minute of Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the opening game of the 2026 [...]
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• Van Bronckhorst: I’ll Take Feyenoord To Next Level

  17-06-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  
  New Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has promised the fans and the board members of the club that he will take them to the next level in club football. Bronckhorst was reappointed Feyenoord coach on a two-year contract, with a one-year option to extend. Recall that Feyenoord parted ways with Robin van Persie despite the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Optimistic Bafana Bafana Will Overcome Czechia

  17-06-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his side have what it takes to bounce from the opening day defeat to Mexico at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bafana Bafana fell 3-0 to the co-hosts last Thursday. The former African champions struggled to create chances in the contest , and finished the game with nine-men. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Marks World Cup Return With Impressive 1-1 Draw With Portugal

  17-06-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  
  Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup as the African side won their first ever point in the tournament by holding one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa struck Congo’s first goal at a World Cup deep into first-half stoppage time to [...]
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• World Cup: Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Group K opener

  17-06-2026 21:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, as the African side earned a valuable point in Houston.
  Portugal made a bright start and took the lead in the sixth minute through João Neves, who headed home from a cross by Pedro Neto to give Roberto Martinez’s side an early advantage.
  DR Congo responded strongly and found an equaliser in first-half stoppage time when Yoane Wissa rose highest to po
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘This Is Messi AI’ –Oliseh Lauds Argentina Star’s Hat-trick Heroics Vs Algeria

  17-06-2026 20:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain and manager, Sunday Oliseh, hailed Lionel Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026, by describing the Argentine superstar as “Lionel Messi AI”. Oliseh expressed awe at Messi’s unmatched precision, movement, and football intelligence, noting that his brilliance transcends standard human play. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: DR Congo’s World Cup [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City, El-Kanemi Warriors Reach Final

  17-06-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City will face El-Kanemi Warriors in the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup following victories for both sides in their respective semi-final matches. Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors secured a 3-1 win over Wikki Tourists at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina to book their place in the final. The Maiduguri-based club will be [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Should Have Been Sent Off Against Argentina —Ex-Bundesliga Referee

  17-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich has posited that Lionel Messi should have been sent off in Argentina’s World Cup 2026 group opener against Algeria on Tuesday. Messi was the hero for the reigning World Cup champions, as he netted all the three goals in the 3-0 win against the Algerians. The feat saw Messi broke [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Should Have Been Sent Off Against Algeria —Ex-Bundesliga Referee

  17-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich has posited that Lionel Messi should have been sent off in Argentina’s World Cup 2026 group opener against Algeria on Tuesday. Messi was the hero for the reigning World Cup champions, as he netted all the three goals in the 3-0 win against the Algerians. The feat saw Messi broke [...]
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• Hat-trick: World must accept Messi as GOAT – Ronaldo

  17-06-2026 19:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Brazil legend, Ronaldo De Lima said Lionel Messi’s hat-trick at the ongoing World Cup has further solidified his status as greatest of all time, a fact he said the world must accept.
  Ronaldo stated this after Messi netted three against Algeria, becoming the oldest player to do so at the World Cup.
  With 16 goals, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner also became World Cup joint topscorer, level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
  Ronaldo, who scored 15 at the World Cup for Brazil, said t
  
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• Bundesliga Club Step Up Interest In Fernandez

  17-06-2026 19:30 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen have intensified their pursuit of Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. According to TEAMtalk, the Bundesliga club have made fresh contacts with Rangers over the signing of the Nigeria international. Fernandez arrived Ibrox from English League One club Peterborough United last summer. The centre-back was named Rangers’ Player of the Season following a [...]
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• Musetti Withdraws From Wimbledon

  17-06-2026 19:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Wimbledon semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the 2026 Wimbledon Championships to recover from a lingering left thigh injury. Recall that Musetti sustained the injury at the Italian Open in May, and it has made him miss the French Open. Read Also:US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz Set To Team Up With Williams Sisters Despite rehabilitation [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why Bellingham Has Been Underappreciated In England –Parker

  17-06-2026 18:26 via completesports.com
  
  Former Fulham manager Scott Parker has disclosed that Jude Bellingham is severely underappreciated in England. Bellingham has previously admitted to feeling like a “scapegoat” following England’s Euro 2024 final defeat. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why I Cried After Netting Hat-Trick Against Algeria –Messi His starting spot for the England squad has been the subject of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Will Take Risk Against Portugal –Desabre

  17-06-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  
  DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has advised his team to play without fear and take calculated risks against Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture. He stated that the Leopards must impose their own style of play and exploit the pressure on the favored European side. “I want my team to play, [...]
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