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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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• 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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• 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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• World Cup: Mexico maintain flawless run, eliminate Czech Republic

  25-06-2026 05:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Mexico completed the group stage with a flawless record after a dominant 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday, securing top spot in Group A and ending the Europeans’ World Cup campaign.
  After a goalless first half at the Mexico City Stadium, Javier Aguirre’s side stepped up the tempo after the break and struck three times to underline their superiority.
  Mateo Chávez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, firing home from Luis Romo’s assist to finally break Cze
  
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• World Cup: Morocco survive Haiti scare with 4-2 win

  25-06-2026 04:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage after fighting back twice to beat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining Group C encounter in Atlanta on Wednesday.
  The Atlas Lions finished second in the group behind Brazil and advanced to the last 32, where they will face one of the top teams from Group F. Haiti, already eliminated before kick-off, bowed out with a spirited display that pushed the African side all the way.
  In front of a crowd of 68,239, Haiti stunned Morocco by taking the lead in
  
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• World Cup: Brazil cruise past Scotland 3-0 to top Group C

  25-06-2026 04:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Scotland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time remain in the balance after a commanding 3-0 defeat to Brazil in their final Group C match in Miami on Wednesday.
  The five-time world champions secured top spot in the group with an impressive display, while Scotland must now wait for results in other groups to determine whether they can advance as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
  Brazil struck early through Vinicius Junior after a costly def
  
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• Messi hints on 2030 World Cup

  25-06-2026 03:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina legend Lionel Messi has suggested he will feature at the 2030 World Cup.
  Messi became the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer as his double against Austria sent Argentina into the last 32 as they top Group J.Argentina, with six points, now join Mexico, the United States and Germany in having qualified for the last 32 and will hope that Messi can continue to shine bright at the World Cup at 39 years old.Reports suggested before the tournament that this would be Messi’s fi
  
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• Round of 32 race: 7 teams through, 5 out, and 36 nations still fighting for survival

  25-06-2026 03:43 via thesun.ng
  
  The second round of the group stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is over. 48 matches have been done so far, and the tournament is beginning to take shape for the knockouts. With 48 teams in the competition this time, the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup will begin the knockout stage with the Round of 32, which will be played between June 28 and July 3. And ahead of the start of the final round of the group stage, we take a look at where all 48 teams stand.
  Of the 48 teams in this World Cup, 16 will be
  
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• Argentine, Ronaldo keep breaking records

  25-06-2026 03:41 via thesun.ng
  
  It will surely be their final World Cup.
  Although Lionel Messi – who celebrates his 39th birthday today – and Cristiano Ronaldo – aged 41 – show no sign of letting up on the biggest stage.
  Two goals from Messi against Austria on Monday took him to 18 goals at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscoring charts. Meanwhile, Ronaldo became the first player to score at six different World Cups with a double against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
  After Messi’s hat-trick against
  
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• Canada’s Ismael Kone gets visit from Qatari who broke his leg

  25-06-2026 03:40 via thesun.ng
  
  He won’t be patrolling Canada’s midfield for Wednesday’s big World Cup match against Switzerland, but Ismael Kone will still be a strong presence at Vancouver Stadium.
  But it’s not just Canadians who are rallying around the injured young star.
  In photos shared by the Qatar Football Association, Assim Madibo — the player who ended Kone’s World Cup — recently paid a visit with the fallen 24-year-old to check on his health.
  Kone, sitting in a wheelchair, wa
  
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• Canada makes history despite 2-1 loss to Switzerland

  25-06-2026 03:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Canada will now move on to the Round of 32 for the first time in men’s program history, as they get ready to leave home for a match in Los Angeles.
  It’s a bittersweet moment for Team Canada, as they fell 2-1 to Switzerland in their final group stage match at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the loss, the men’s team will advance to the Round of 32 for the first time in their history.By losing the game, it means that Canada will make the journey to Los Angeles on June 28. A win or a d
  
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• Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing with win over Qatar

  25-06-2026 03:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in a Group B match on Wednesday.
  With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field. The eight best third-place finishers across the 12 groups advance.
  Should Bosnia-Herzegovina advance to the knockout round, it would mark the first time in national team history at the World Cup. Bosnia-Herzegovina has pla
  
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• Celtic legend demands new deal for Iheanacho

  25-06-2026 03:34 via thesun.ng
  
  Charlie Mulgrew, a five-time Scottish Premiership winner with Celtic, believes keeping Kelechi Iheanacho at the club should be a priority, insisting the Hoops need to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.
  With the Scottish champions set to resume pre-season training, the future of the Nigeria international remains uncertain, with the versatile striker having less than a week remaining on his contract.
  However, Celtic hold an option to extend his stay for an additional seaso
  
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• Milo basketball championship finals tip off in Lagos June 26

  25-06-2026 03:31 via thesun.ng
  
  The 26th edition of the Nestlé Milo Secondary School Basketball Championships national finals will dunk off on June 26 in Lagos.
  The organisers on Wednesday expressed excitement ahead of the competition, describing the championship as a major platform for youth development.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lanreleke Academy, Ileogbo, Osun, will face St. Jude’s Amarata Girls Secondary School, Bayelsa, in the opening match.
  Other girls’ category teams include Govern
  
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