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• Haaland Cools Norway’s World Cup 2026 Expectations

  23-06-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations regarding Norway’s chances of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite securing their first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that reaching the latter rounds alone is a massive achievement. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can [...]
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• Ronaldo makes history as Portugal thrashes Uzbekistan 5-0

  24-06-2026 02:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name further into football history on Tuesday, scoring twice as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan to secure their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The veteran forward became the first men’s player to score in six different World Cup tournaments after opening the scoring just six minutes into the contest. Ronaldo powered home a half-volley from a Joao Cancelo cross, setting Portugal on course for a dominant display.
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• Rule change means Scotland can reach last 32

  24-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Members of the Tartan Army have found themselves doing mental mathematics as the World Cup group stage progresses. The national team has never qualified for the knock-out phase of a major tournament before.
  But the expanded competition in 2026 has opened a route to the last 32, with the eight best third-placed teams also advancing alongside the top 24 sides. The opening match victory over Haiti means Steve Clarke’s men are in with a great chance of qualifying, regardless of what happens in
  
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• Belgium’s Doku rejoins squad after son’s birth

  24-06-2026 02:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is preparing to fly back ​to join the national team ‌at the World Cup after the winger returned to England to be with his wife, ​who gave birth to a ​boy on Monday.
  Doku and his wife Shireen welcomed a boy called Praise.
  The ​24-year-old was criticised by a L’Equipe television​presenter for leaving the team midway through the tournament to attend the birth.
  Doku had ​already missed Belgium’s 0-0 draw with Iran ̴
  
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• Algeria keeps World Cup hopes alive

  24-06-2026 01:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday and keep its hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.
  Playing at Levi’s Stadium in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, Algeria overturned a first-half deficit to claim a crucial victory in Group J.
  Jordan opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Nizar al-Rashdan and held the lead until midway through the second half.
  Nadhir Benbouali leveled the score in the 69th minute before Amine Gouiri com
  
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• World Cup thrills light up Nigerian screens as StarTimes delivers full tournament coverage

  24-06-2026 01:58 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have kicked off thousands of kilometres away in Mexico City, but Nigerian football fans have been able to follow every major moment live through StarTimes’ comprehensive tournament coverage.
  Less than two weeks into the competition, the expanded 48-team World Cup has already produced several landmark moments involving some of football’s biggest stars.
  At 39, Lionel Messi has extended his World Cup legacy by taking his tally to 18 goals, becoming the highes
  
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• NFF to pay Chelle $100,000 monthly

  24-06-2026 01:56 via thesun.ng
  
  The NFF have agreed a new and improved contract with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
  This comes following a strategic decision reached during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at the National  Sports Commission headquarters in Abuja.
  The meeting was attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, and Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle.
  With this development, Ch
  
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• AFN CWG Trials: Ashe blazes to 9.93s, as George dominates Women’s 400m

  24-06-2026 01:47 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Favour Ashe stole the spotlight on the final day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials, producing a personal best performance and revealing the challenges he faced in recent years as the three-day event concluded at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos on Tuesday.
  The Delta State sprinter stormed to victory in the men’s 100m final, clocking a legal 9.93 seconds to claim the national title and lower his previous personal best of 9.94 seconds, set in the
  
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• Ajunwa gets German Consular backing for Anti-drug campaign

  24-06-2026 01:46 via thesun.ng
  
  The Chioma Ajunwa Foundation, in partnership with the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Community in Nigeria, has concluded arrangements for the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking scheduled to hold at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, June 26.
  Convener of the programme, retired Deputy Commissioner of Police and Olympic gold medallist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, disclosed
  
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• JOF U-13 Cup grand finale for June 28 in Lagos

  24-06-2026 01:44 via thesun.ng
  
  For over four months, football pitches across Lagos have echoed with cheers from parents, coaches, scouts, and supporters as hundreds of young footballers chased a dream bigger than themselves.
  On Sunday, June 28, 2026, that journey will reach its climax as the 7th edition of the JOF U-13 Cup Football Tournament concludes at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Arena.
  The grand finale will see VI Foot of Ijora battle Fortune Football Academy of Oshodi in the championship match at 3 p.m., whil
  
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• President Federation Cup: Fierce battles in Benin, Enugu as four teams seek final tickets

  24-06-2026 01:40 via thesun.ng
  
  FC Robo Queens of Lagos, conquerors of multi-titlists Rivers Angels in the quarter finals, will fancy their chances against Heartland Queens of Owerri in the first semi final of this year’s President Federation Cup women’s competition at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday.
  However, the girls from Owerri have the mettle to put up their own arguments in the 90-minute encounter, having eliminated Dragon Fury Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens and Ibom Angels on their way to t
  
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• It’s Always Tough When You Play Against 11 Behind The Ball –Rice Laments England’s Draw With Ghana

  24-06-2026 01:10 via completesports.com
  
  England midfielder Declan Rice said it was difficult to beat Ghana’s Black Stars because they had all their eleven players behind the ball Ghana produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold England to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group L. The result means Ghana remain firmly in contention for a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Unlucky Not To Score Against Ghana –Tuchel

  24-06-2026 00:44 via completesports.com
  
  England coach Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that the Three Lions were unlucky not to have scored against Ghana in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 game. Recall that England and Ghana played out a frustrating 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Earn Valuable Draw Against England

  24-06-2026 00:30 via completesports.com
  Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash in Boston on Tuesday night. Carlos Queiroz’s side put up a solid display at the back, and stood tall against relentless pressure from England. Declan Rice had England’s best chance in the first half but his looping header hit [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Delights In Portugal’s Dominant Win Over Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 22:20 via completesports.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo has celebrated Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. Ronaldo scored a brilliant brace in the Group K encounter to erase the memory of his poor showing in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo last week. The 41-y became the first player to score in six World Cups and he also [...]
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• Ronaldo Scores Twice, Sets World Cup Record As Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0

  23-06-2026 21:41 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal reaffirmed their World Cup credentials with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Ronaldo is now the first player to score at six different World Cups, and also he is now his nation’s outright top scorer at World Cups with 10 goals, moving one ahead of the late [...]
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• England Vs Ghana Live Blogging — FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 2; Group L)

  23-06-2026 21:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 2 clash between The Three Lions of England and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Gillette Stadium [Boston Stadium], Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
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• President Federation Cup: Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Two Others Battle For Final Berths

  23-06-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  FC Robo Queens will face Heartland Queens of Owerri in the first semi final of this year’s President Federation Cup women’s competition at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday. Heartland Queens will head into the game in confident mood having eliminated Dragon Fury Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens and Ibom Angels on their way to [...]
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• World Cup: Ronaldo silences critics with brace as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 21:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a timely response to his critics on Tuesday, scoring twice as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston.
  The emphatic win revived Portugal’s World Cup campaign after their opening draw against DR Congo and moved Roberto Martínez’s side into a strong position in the race for a place in the Round of 32.
  Ronaldo wasted little time making his mark. The 41-year-old forward op
  
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• Ronaldo makes history as first player to score in six World Cup tournaments

  23-06-2026 20:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name further into football history on Tuesday after becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
  The Portugal captain achieved the milestone by finding the net in his side’s Group K clash against Uzbekistan, extending his unique scoring record across the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
  The goal also took Ronaldo’s tally for Portugal to 145 goals in 230 international appearances, strengthening his positi
  
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• Chelle Gets New Super Eagles Contract, To Handle U-23 Eagles

  23-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after an agreement was reached on a new contract. Salary Increase, NFF To Also Pay Chelle’s Assistants Dikko revealed this to journalists on Tuesday, following a meeting between officials [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Is A Role Model To Portugal –Martinez

  23-06-2026 18:47 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a role model and an invaluable leader for the national team. Addressing the media ahead of today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Uzbekistan, the Portuguese manager defended the 41-year-old forward against critics. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden [...]
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• Plumptre Disowns Fake Facebook Account Accusing NFF Officials Of Demanding Bribe

  23-06-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has distanced herself from a Facebook account impersonating her and making allegations that Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials demanded bribe from her. The Facebook page bearing Plumptre’s name claimed that she had been dropped from the Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) because she [...]
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• World Cup: I was very angry — Messi opens up on missed penalty against Austria

  23-06-2026 17:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, expressed his displeasure after missing a penalty against Austria during the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
  Messi missed a penalty against Austria in Monday’s World Cup match, but scored twice as Argentina triumphed 2-0.
  The Inter Miami attacker told the press after the game that he kicked the ball badly.
  “Today, there was a moment where I was very angry about the penalty because I missed it,” Messi said as quoted by GOAL.
  “I kicked it ve
  
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• Why Atletico Madrid Must Sell Alvarez –Agüero

  23-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has advised Atlético Madrid to sell Julián Álvarez, stating that keeping an unhappy player is detrimental to everyone. Following Álvarez’s public admission that he wants to leave the club, Agüero believes offloading the forward is the best solution for the player and the club’s locker room atmosphere. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Silva [...]
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• Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim

  23-06-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona officially announced on Tuesday the permanent signing of teenage Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, after exercising their option to buy.On loan from Al Ahly, his formative club, Abdelkarim arrived at Barca in the last January transfer window, playing the final stretch of the season with the club’s Juvenil A side (under-16 to under-18 category).He scored six goals in 11 matches, a level of performance that finally convinced the club to trigger the purchase option, with a contrac
  
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• World Cup: Watching Lionel Messi gives incredible pleasure – Declan Rice

  23-06-2026 16:15 via thesun.ng
  
  England midfielder, Declan Rice has heaped praise on Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, following the latter’s latest record in the World Cup.
  Messi grabbed a brace against Austria on Monday night to push his goal tally to 18 in the competition and become its highest goal scorer ever.
  The latest performance comes following another sterling one against Algeria in which he grabbed a hat-trick.
  The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has received praise for his performance at 39, with Rice join
  
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• Dele-Bashiru Set To Join Greek Club Aris FC

  23-06-2026 16:08 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Greek Super League side Aris FC. According to Greek outlet ATHLOS, Aris have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship club Watford for the transfer of the 26-year-old. The deal is reportedly worth €1.5 million, and rising to €2 million through [...]
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• Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

  23-06-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.Italian media report that Gattuso has signed a two-year deal with Lazio, with an annual net salary of 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million).Gattu
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mandi Hails Algeria’s Resilience In Victory Over Jordan

  23-06-2026 14:45 via completesports.com
  Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has reflected on the team’s hard-fought victory over Jordan, Completesports.com reports. The Desert Foxes came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to keep alive their hopes of a place in the next round at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nizar Al Rashdan gave Jordan the [...]
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