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• FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference

  25-06-2026 12:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  World football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association, officials said Thursday, barring the country from all international competitions.Nepal is currently ranked 175th in FIFA’s world rankings. The women’s national team ranks 88th.FIFA said in a letter to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) that the decision came after “undue interference by a third party”, referring to arguments between ANFA and Nepal’s National Sports C
  
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• Mourinho Tips England To Win World Cup 2026

  25-06-2026 20:02 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has backed England as a top contender to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. England has played two matches so far in Group L of the tournament: a 4-2 opening victory against Croatia and a 0-0 draw against Ghana. Their final group stage match is against Panama. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Sharapova Declines Making Comeback To Professional Tennis

  25-06-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran tennis star Maria Sharapova has completely ruled out joining her former rival Serena Williams on the professional circuit, viewing her retirement as permanent. While their on-court rivalry was legendary, Sharapova has shifted her focus entirely to family, wellness, and business ventures post-retirement, rather than returning to a demanding sport. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Coach Faé Cautions Against Underestimating Curaçao

  25-06-2026 19:24 via completesports.com
  
  Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has warned his players against underestimating Curaçao ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup clash, Completesports.com reports. The Elephants will be aiming to book their place in the Round of 32 when they take on the World Cup debutants on Thursday night. Faé’s side opened their campaign with a [...]
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• Plumptre debunks corruption, WAFCON omission claim

  25-06-2026 17:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabSuper Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre described the viral verified Facebook page peddling fake news about her as frustrating and unsettling.The defender further dismissed reports claiming she was dropped from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing the stories as completely false and the product of a fake Facebook page impersonating her.In a personal statement released on Thursday, Plumptre revealed that a Facebook a
  
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• Valencia: Alexander-Arnold Will Be Perfect Fit For Man United

  25-06-2026 17:40 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has advised the Red Devils to make a sensational move for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold. Speaking with Hajper, Valencia stated that bringing a player of his caliber to Old Trafford would be a massive statement. Read Also:Cucurella Urges Chelsea Star To Join Him At Real Madrid “He would [...]
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• Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal

  25-06-2026 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePremier League champions Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen after activating an option in his loan agreement.The 24-year-old centre-back spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Arsenal, playing a key role as Mikel Arteta’s side clinched the Premier League title.Hincapie made 39 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners and started 20 league matches as Arsenal finished the campaign with one of the div
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mofokeng Confident Bafana Bafana Can Make More History

  25-06-2026 17:04 via completesports.com
  
  Relebohile Mofokeng insists Bafana Bafana are fully focused on extending their memorable run at the FIFA World Cup 2026. South Africa reached the Round of 32 for the first time after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic at the Monterrey Stadium. Substitute Tshepang Moremi set up Thapelo Maseko for the winning goal in the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA Dismisses South Africa FA’s Appeal Against Zwane’s Three-Man Suspension

  25-06-2026 17:03 via completesports.com
  
  The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) appeal against Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane’s three-match suspension has been dismissed by the FIFA Disciplinary committee. SAFA disclosed this in a statement released on their website on Thursday. Zwane is serving a three-match suspension he was handed by the FIFA disciplinary committee following the red card he received [...]
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• NBA Draft 2026: Over 10 Players Of African Heritage Selected, Nigeria Produces Six Draftees

  25-06-2026 16:51 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft showcased the growing influence of African basketball talent on the global stage, with more than 10 players from Africa or with at least one African parent selected across the two rounds held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Nigeria emerged as the most represented African nation in the draft, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea Coach Takes Responsibility For Defeat To South Africa

  25-06-2026 16:38 via completesports.com
  
  South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has reflected on his side’s disappointing defeat to Bafana Bafana after their FIFA World Cup hopes suffered a major setback. The Asian giants went down 1-0 to South Africa in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A clash on Thursday morning, South African time. Korea needed only a [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Hincapie Joins Arsenal In Permanent Deal

  25-06-2026 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Ecuador international Piero Hincapie has made his loan move from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent. The deal was confirmed by Arsenal in a statement on their official website on Thursday. The Gunners agreed a fee of £45m for the Hincapie when he initially joined on loan last summer. “We are delighted to have [...]
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• Winners Emerge At Rexona Consumer Promotion, Get Tickets To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches

  25-06-2026 15:32 via completesports.com
  
  Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially announced the winners of the Rexona FIFA World Cup 2026™ Consumer promotion, giving loyal consumers of its leading deodorant brand, Rexona, the chance to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live in Vancouver, Canada. The ticket presentation ceremony, held at Prince Ebeano Supermarket, Ikeja, marked the successful [...]
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• We’d Love To Be First African Country To Win The World Cup —Senegal Legend Henri Camara

  25-06-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Former Senegal star forward Henri Camara has said the wish of everyone in his country is to see the Teranga Lions become the first African country to win the FIFA World Cup. Henri Upbeat About Senegal Despite Struggles At World Cup 2026 Senegal are one of the 10 African countries featuring at this year’s tournament [...]
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• At 59, Japan’s King Kazu extends career for another season

  25-06-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeJapanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing professional football into his 60s after extending his loan spell with Fukushima United until June 2027.The 59-year-old forward, popularly known as “King Kazu”, will enter his 42nd season as a professional player after the J3 League club confirmed the extension of his stay on Thursday.Miura joined Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC at the end of December and will remain with the third-tier side
  
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• WAFCON 2026: NSC, NFF Set Up Welfare Committee For Super Falcons

  25-06-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission, NSC, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a Welfare Committee to ensure the well-being of the Super Falcons throughout their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence campaign in Morocco. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF Executive Board member Aisha Falode, with Ruth David [...]
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• Wolves to face Blackburn in 2026/27 Championship opening week

  25-06-2026 15:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBurnley will host West Ham United while Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Blackburn Rovers in the opening week of the 2026/27 Championship season.The Championship fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign were released on Thursday, with the clash between relegated Premier League sides Burnley and West Ham among the highlights of the opening round of matches.Wolves will get the new season underway against Blackburn at Molineux on Friday, August 14, before Burnley welcome West Ham to T
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Ecuador vs Germany match

  25-06-2026 14:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Ecuador face Germany in a decisive final Group E fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the two teams arriving in sharply contrasting positions.
  Germany have already secured top spot and a place in the Round of 32 after winning their opening two matches. Julian Nagelsmann’s side began with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao before coming from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1.
  Ecuador, meanwhile, are under pressure after losing 1-0 to Ivory Coast and drawing 0-0 with Curaçao, leaving
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Japan vs Sweden match

  25-06-2026 13:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan and Sweden will face off in a crucial Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams still in contention for a place in the Round of 32.
  The match comes at a pivotal stage of the group campaign, with qualification spots still up for grabs.
  Japan head into the contest needing a positive result to strengthen their chances of advancing, while Sweden is targeting a victory that could secure their place in the knockout phase.
  Japan opened their World Cup campaign with a dramatic
  
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• World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo Are Best Players In The World –Klopp

  25-06-2026 12:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has hailed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as extraordinary, expressing awe at their enduring brilliance during the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a chat with Tribal Football, the German tactician praised Messi’s tactical genius and record-breaking scoring, while applauding 41-year-old Ronaldo’s relentless intensity and strong bounce-back mentality after facing early-tournament [...]
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• World Cup: We shut big mouths – South Africa boasts after win over South Korea

  25-06-2026 12:01 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa coach Hugo Broos says his side have answered their critics in the best possible way after securing a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
  Bafana Bafana booked their place in the next round with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday, finishing second in Group A behind co-hosts Mexico.
  The result capped a remarkable turnaround for the South Africans, who were heavily criticised after opening their campaign with a 2-0 de
  
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• World Cup 2026: Hakimi Relishes Morocco’s Hard-Fought Win Over Haiti

  25-06-2026 11:07 via completesports.com
  Achraf Hakimi was in high spirits after Morocco’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Haiti, Completesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions came back twice to defeat Les Grenadiers in their final match of group play at FIFA World Cup 2026. Yassine Bounou’s own goal gave Haiti the lead after 10 minutes. It was Sebastien Migne’s side first World [...]
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• NPFL: Champions To Earn Record N1bn Prize Money From 2026/27 Season

  25-06-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Beginning with the 2026/27 season, winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a record cash prize of N1 billion, while the runners-up will earn N500 million and the third-placed team will take home N300 million, Completesports.com reports. Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Executive Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), disclosed the massive financial [...]
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• AFN Lists Amusan, Brume, Ashe, 26 Other Athletes For Camping Ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games

  25-06-2026 08:37 via completesports.com
  
  Tobi Amusan, Favour Ashe and Ese Brume are among 29 athletes invited to camp by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The names of the 29 invited athletes was posted on the Making of Champions X handle. Other notable names on the list include Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Kanyisola Ajayi, Ezekiel [...]
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• My Family Is Not Going Through Financial Hardship –Raphinha’s Wife

  25-06-2026 08:06 via completesports.com
  
  Natália Belloli, the wife of FC Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha, has slammed claims that the couple is experiencing a financial crisis. Following rumours spread on a Brazilian podcast by ex-player Vampeta, she publicly dismissed the story as absurd, noting that even earning a fraction of his current income would leave their family extremely blessed. [...]
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• Real Madrid: Cucurella pledges support for Vinicius Jr

  25-06-2026 07:26 via thesun.ng
  
  New Real Madrid signing, Marc Cucurella has stated that he is willing to do the “dirty work” of defending for Vinicius Junior.
  Cucurella made the €55 million move from Chelsea to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
  One of the most intriguing aspects of the Spaniard’s arrival is how he will work alongside Vinicius Jr on the left side of the pitch.
  Cucurella has now vowed to help keep the Brazilian fresh to do damage in attack.
  He told Marca: “I think we’ll get al
  
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Historic –Broos Celebrates South Africa’s Qualification To Knockout Stages

  25-06-2026 06:07 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed delight after guiding the Bafana Bafana to their first knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. A goal from Thapelo Maseko in the 63rd minute was enough to help South Africa defeat South Korea 1-0 and finish in second place in Group A behind Mexico, which won [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Hails South Africa’s Win Over Korea

  25-06-2026 05:45 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has praised Bafana Bafana’s determined performance following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic, Completesports.com reports. The win at Monterrey Stadium secured South Africa’s place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in [...]
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• World Cup: South Africa stun South Korea to reach historic last 32

  25-06-2026 05:19 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa booked a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after edging South Korea 1-0 in a tense Group A encounter at Estadio Monterrey on Thursday.
  A second-half strike from Thapelo Maseko proved decisive as Bafana Bafana secured the victory they needed to finish second in the group behind Mexico and advance to the last 32.
  After a closely contested first half ended goalless, South Africa broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Tshepang Moremi carved o
  
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat South Korea To Reach World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time

  25-06-2026 05:15 via completesports.com
  
  A second-half strike from Thapelo Maseko proved decisive as Bafana Bafana pip South Korea 1-0 in Thursday’s final Group A clash in Mexico. The win means South Africa have reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since making their debut in 1998. Hugo Broos men finished second behind co-hosts Mexico, [...]
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