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• Kano Pillars appoint Ogunmodede as technical adviser

  03-07-2026 14:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season.According to a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the club’s Media Director, Isma’eel Tangalashi, the club appointed Ogunmodede, popularly known as “Ijaball,” to take charge of its technical affairs as preparations intensify for the new league season.It added that the appointment is part of ongoing restruct
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Overcome Australia On Penalty Shootout To Reach Round Of 16

  04-07-2026 00:16 via completesports.com
  
  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 via completesports.com
  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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• U-17 WWCQ:Flamingos Aim To See Off Benin, Book Finals Spot

  03-07-2026 21:29 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will take another significant step towards the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they host neighbours Benin Republic in the first leg of the final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. A place at the global showpiece is now within touching distance, with only two [...]
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• Palhinha Confirms Departure From Tottenham

  03-07-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  
  João Palhinha has confirmed his Tottenham exit after the club decided not to trigger the £22 million (€30m) permanent purchase option following his loan spell from Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder posted an emotional farewell message expressing heartfelt gratitude to the fans and staff. Read Also:World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude [...]
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• He’s An Extraordinary Player –Simeone Hails Alvarez

  03-07-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has described Julian Alvarez as an extraordinary player amid an ongoing transfer saga, with the striker strongly linked to Barcelona. Simeone stated that the 26-year-old should focus on upcoming matches, confirming he remains their best player and a focal point if he stays.  Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t [...]
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• Man United Send Onana Back On Loan To Trabzonspor

  03-07-2026 20:23 via completesports.com
  
  Andre Onana is heading back to Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United for a second consecutive season, beIN Sport reports. Onana first joined the Turkish side in September last year for a season-long loan and has now returned for the 2026-27 campaign. There is reportedly no option to buy within the agreement, with Onana, who [...]
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• D’Tigers Clinch Nervy Win Against Guinea To Reach World Cup Qualification Second Round

  03-07-2026 19:51 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak, after securing a hard-fought 80-79 triumph to record their victory in Group C, first round at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Friday in Luanda. The victory means D’Tigers qualify for the second round of the World Cup qualifiers alongside Guinea. The Nigerian men’s team went into the contest [...]
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• Al Nassr appoint Postecoglou as new head coach on two-year deal

  03-07-2026 19:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSaudi Pro League champions Al Nassr have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year contract.The club confirmed the appointment on Friday through its official social media pages, announcing: “It’s official. Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr. He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome, Gaffer!”
  It's official:Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new Head Coach of @AlNassrFCHe signed a cont
  
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• Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout after injury

  03-07-2026 19:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Egypt’s talisman and captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the last-32 World Cup encounter with Australia in Texas on Friday following a hamstring niggle.The former Liverpool attacker came off in Egypt’s final group game, a 1-1 draw with Iran a week ago.Egypt coach Hossam Hassan had said on Thursday that he was “not sure” if the 34-year-old would be fit to start.But Hassan named him in a starting XI that also includes Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush in attack.Sa
  
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• World Cup: Mexican president urges responsible celebrations after deaths following last win

  03-07-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has appealed to supporters to celebrate responsibly if Mexico defeat England in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, following the deaths of at least four fans during celebrations after the team’s last victory.According to Reuters, Sheinbaum urged supporters to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and overcrowded public spaces after celebrations following Mexico’s 2-0 win over Ecuador ended in tragedy in Mexico City
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Group Opponent Zambia Line Up Algeria Friendlies

  03-07-2026 18:37 via completesports.com
  
  The Copper Queens of Zambia will play two friendlies against Algeria as part of the their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The two friendlies will be played on Sunday, 19 July, and Wednesday, 22 July before the two teams jet out to Morocco on the same flight for the [...]
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• Man Utd’s Andre Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on season-long loan

  03-07-2026 18:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejoined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign.According to the BBC, the agreement does not include an option to buy, although Trabzonspor will cover the Cameroon international’s wages in full while also paying Manchester United a loan fee, with additional performance-related bonuses included in the deal.United said the transfer remains subject to international clearance
  
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• OFFICIAL: Ake Joins Turkish Giants Fenerbahce

  03-07-2026 17:54 via completesports.com
  Dutch defender Nathan Ake has completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, bringing an end to a six-year spell at Manchester City, Tribal Football reports. Fenerbahce announced the signing on Friday, but kept the contract length and transfer fee undisclosed. Ake, 31, joined Manchester City from Bournemouth in 2020 for a reported fee of €45 [...]
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• Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but ‘respectful’ – Ancelotti

  03-07-2026 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad.The country’s all-time leading goalscorer has made just one substitute appearance at his fourth World Cup, playing the final 14 minutes of Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland in the group stage.Neymar, 34, is again likely to be on the bench for Sunday’s last-16 match against Norway at MetLi
  
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• Kayode Pens New Long-Term Brentford Contract

  03-07-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Kayode has penned a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford, Completesports.com reports. Kayode only linked up with the Bees just one year ago from Fiorentina in a deal worth €18m. The new contract will see the versatile full-back remain with Brentford until June 2032, with the club keeping an option to extend [...]
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• Unai Simon becomes first goalkeeper to go 519 World Cup minutes without conceding

  03-07-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon etched his name into World Cup history on Thursday after setting a new record for the longest shutout streak, surpassing a mark that had stood for 36 years.The 29-year-old Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper achieved the feat during Spain’s 3-0 victory over Austria, recording his fourth consecutive clean sheet at the tournament.Simon has now gone 519 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal across the past two FIFA World Cups, breaking the previous record of 517 min
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 111: Kanu Nwankwo’s Football Sojourn At Arsenal

  03-07-2026 16:01 via completesports.com
  
  Born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Imo State, Kanu Nwankwo rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa and the world’s most decorated footballers, having won a plethora of trophies at both club and international levels.Few footballers have carried the hopes of a nation and inspired generations the way Kanu has done, with [...]
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• World Cup: Mahrez retires from int’l football after Algeria’s elimination

  03-07-2026 15:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday at BC Place.
  The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a post-match interview with beIN Sports, ending a 12-year career with Algeria.
  “This was my last match with Algeria,” Mahrez said. “Our aim was to go through, and I think it was a game we could have won. But we conceded twice from mistakes and, at
  
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• World Cup: 3 African countries seek to join Morocco in next round after 6 eliminated

  03-07-2026 15:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  3 African countries will be looking to extend the continent’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday as Egypt, Cape Verde and Ghana battle for places in the Round of 16.Morocco are currently the only African side to have progressed to the last 16 after edging the Netherlands in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter. The Atlas Lions held the Dutch to a 1-1 draw after extra time before winning the penalty shootout to book their place.Africa began the tournament with a record 10 teams foll
  
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• Real Madrid deny interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández

  03-07-2026 15:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid have publicly denied reports linking the club with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, insisting they have “no intention” of signing the Argentina international this summer.According to the BBC, the Spanish giants issued an official statement on Friday after speculation intensified following comments from Fernandez’s agent, Javier Pastore, who revealed he is exploring options for the midfielder’s future and suggested a mo
  
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• NPFL: Ogunmodede Takes Charge At Kano Pillars

  03-07-2026 15:41 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have confirmed the appointment of Daniel Ogunmodede as the club’s new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reports Completesports.com. The four-time NPFL champions announced the appointment in a brief statement posted on their official X account on Friday. “We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) [...]
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• EPL: Brentford complete permanent signing of Michael Kayode

  03-07-2026 15:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Brentford have secured the long-term future of defender Michael Kayode after handing the Italian youngster a contract that will keep him at the club until 2032.
  The Premier League side confirmed the agreement on their official website on Friday, revealing that the 21-year-old has signed a deal running until the summer of 2032, with an option to extend it by an additional year.
  Kayode initially joined Brentford on loan from Fiorentina in January 2025 before the move was made permanent.
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• World Cup: Riyad Mahrez announces retirement after Algeria’s elimination

  03-07-2026 14:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s exit from the FIFA World Cup.The North Africans were knocked out in the Round of 32 after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland on Thursday, bringing an end to Mahrez’s international career.Speaking after the match, the 35-year-old reflected on his journey with the national team.“There were good times and difficult times as well, of course. That’s part of a caree
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude Against Mexico –Mills

  03-07-2026 14:48 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills expressed serious concerns about the altitude during England’s World Cup clash in Mexico, stating that England will not be prepared for that. Playing in Mexico City, which sits at an elevation of roughly 2,200 meters (7,300 feet), creates a significant environmental challenge for visiting teams. Read Also:World Cup 2026: [...]
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• Interest in Nigerian Football Is Growing Amid The Popularity Of Online Gambling Services

  03-07-2026 14:47 via completesports.com
  
  Lagos, 9 p.m. on a Saturday. The referee hasn’t blown the whistle yet, but there are already 47 messages in the group chat. One guy posted his accumulator slip. Another pointed out a late change to the team list. Half the group isn’t watching the match. They’re watching the odds. That’s $3a.63 billion by the [...]
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