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• Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit

  01-07-2026 00:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.“Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch National Team,” Koeman said in a statement on Instagram.“We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am.“As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me.”The Ne
  
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• Ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League football chief

  01-07-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down as the Saudi Pro League’s chief football executive.The Saudi Pro League confirmed on Tuesday that Emenalo, who also headed the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), will leave at the expiration of his contract after joining the organisation in 2023.In a statement, the Saudi Pro League thanked Emenalo for his contributions and wished him success in his fu
  
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• Emenalo Leaves Role As Chief Football Executive Of Saudi Pro League

  01-07-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo is leaving his role as chief football executive of the Saudi Pro League (SPL),The Athletic reports. The former Chelsea technical director, who is also leaving his position as head of the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), departs at the end of a three-year contract having arrived in [...]
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• Christensen signs new two-year deal at Barcelona

  01-07-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona have extended Danish defender Andreas Christensen’s contract until June 2028, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.The 30-year-old centre-back, whose previous deal expired at the end of June, has been frequently sidelined by injuries during his time at Camp Nou.The defender has accepted a significant pay cut to stay at the club, according to Spanish reports.“FC Barcelona and Andreas Christensen have reached an agreement for the extension of the Danish defender’s cont
  
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• Brentford Chief Explains Onyeka’s Permanent Move To Coventry City

  01-07-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford director of football Phil Giles has explained the decision to sanction Frank Onyeka’s permanent transfer to Coventry City. Onyeka initially moved to Coventry City on loan in February, helping the Sky Blues win the Sky Bet Championship title and return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. The Nigeria international [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ibrahimovic picks five best players in football

  01-07-2026 11:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has named the five players he believes are currently the best in world football.
  Ibrahimović made the selection while working as a pundit for Fox Sports following 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash on Tuesday, in which France national football team defeated Sweden national football team 3-0.
  The former Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and Manchester United F.C. forward included Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Erlin
  
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• Blankson Leaves Rivers Angels With ‘Fond Memories’, Set For ‘Fresh Challenges’

  01-07-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers Angels Head Coach, Tosan Blankson, has exclusively confirmed to Completesports.com that he has left the club with ‘Fond memories’ after a two season stint with the club. Blankson is understood to have left Rivers Angels With his backroom staff. The 56-year-old gaffer steered the club to two Rivers State Women FA Cup successes, one [...]
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• Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

  01-07-2026 10:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry.Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media.The celebrations came after Mexico beat Ecuador to record their first World Cup knockout win since 1986, sending the co-host
  
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• World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan Star Shomurodov Claims Best Group Stage Goal

  01-07-2026 09:42 via completesports.com
  Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov has been voted the winner of the Best Group Stage Goal award at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Shomurodov, 31, won the award for his inch-perfect lob from a tight angle against Democratic Republic of Congo in Uzbekistan’s final group stage outing in Atlanta on 27 June. The [...]
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• Why I resigned as Netherlands coach – Koeman

  01-07-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Netherlands head coach, Ronald Koeman has resigned his appointment, citing disappointment over the European nation’s early exit from the World Cup and family commitments.
  Koeman cut short his second stint as Oranje coach after his team lost on penalties to Morocco in the round of 32.
  He became the fourth manager to step down after early exit at the ongoing tournament, following in the footsteps of Czechia’s Miroslav Koubek, Scotland’s Steve Clarke, and Hong Myung-bo of South Ko
  
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• Super Eagles Will Learn From Morocco, Others To Shine At 2030 World Cup — Senator Nwoko

  01-07-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Ned Nwoko, has lamented the absence of the Super Eagles from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, but believes the impressive performances of Morocco and other African teams will inspire Nigeria to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and make a significant impact, [...]
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• World Cup: England face DR Congo hurdle, USA set eyes on Round of 16 place

  01-07-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively — and England don’t want to be next.The Three Lions are aiming to end a 60-year wait to collect a major trophy,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Dutch Players Suffer Racist Abuse After Penalty Shootout Defeat To Morocco

  01-07-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands players who missed penalties in Monday’s World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Morocco suffered ​racist abuse online, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on ‌Tuesday, Reuters reports. Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all failed to find the net as Morocco edged the Dutch 3-2 on penalties after ​their last-32 match in Monterrey [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Won’t Swap Haaland For Any Player –Norway Coach Reacts To Man City Star’s Winning Goal Vs Ivory Coast

  01-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Following Erling Haaland’s dramatic 86th-minute winner that secured a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that he won’t swap the Manchester City star for any player. The win over the Ivorian side marked Norway’s first-ever victory in the knockout stages of a major [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16, 3 fixtures confirmed

  01-07-2026 08:26 via vanguardngr.com
  Seven countries have now secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three knockout fixtures already confirmed.The latest team to book a place in the last 16 is co-hosts Mexico, who defeated Ecuador 2-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday.Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez scored in the first half to hand Javier Aguirre’s side a comfortable victory, while Ecuador finished the match with 10 men after Piero Hincapié was sent off in
  
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• World Cup 2026: Fae Laments Côte d’Ivoire’s Round Of 32 Exit

  01-07-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has lamented his team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Competesports.com reports. The Elephants were knocked out of the competition following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in their Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday night. Antonio Nusa gave Norway the lead with a superb finish from inside the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Possess Strongest Group Of Penalty Takers –Rice

  01-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has declared that the current England squad features the best crop of penalty takers the nation has ever had. Heading into their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match against DR Congo, Rice expressed absolute confidence in the team’s shootout capabilities under manager Thomas Tuchel. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Kane, Mbappe Will [...]
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• World Cup: Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to book last-16 place

  01-07-2026 06:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Mexico secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring first-half goals in front of a jubilant home crowd at Mexico City Stadium.
  The hosts, whose kick-off was delayed by an hour because of severe weather, took control early and never relinquished it, setting up a potential last-16 clash with either England or DR Congo.
  Ecuador threatened first when John Ye
  
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• Haaland sends Ivory Coast home

  01-07-2026 03:13 via thesun.ng
  
  •Norway sets up Brazil clash
   
  Norway triumphed 2-1 over Ivory Coast to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win at the third attempt. The African nation had their moments in their first appearance beyond the group stage, but a late Erling Braut Haaland goal ultimately meant they could not carry their impressive recent record (W6, D1) into the business end of the tournament.
  Norway started on the front foot, and Haaland got his first sight of goal within minutes, although his
  
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• Lukaku predicts tough game against Senegal

  01-07-2026 03:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku has warned his teammates against underrating Senegal while admitting the African side will be a difficult team when they clash in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.
  The Lions of Teranga, under coach Pape Thiaw, secured their qualification to the knockout stage following a 5-0 victory against Iraq to finish third in their Group I behind Norway, and France, who topped the pile.
  Senegal have now been drawn to face Belgium, who l
  
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• Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0, predicts president

  01-07-2026 03:11 via thesun.ng
  
  The president of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, predicts his country will defeat defending champions Argentina in the last 32 of the Fifa World Cup as the upstarts continue to “write their destiny”.
  “I think Cape Verde can beat Argentina 1-0,” he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC.
  “We are playing to win… when expectations are low regarding a team, and if that team has the urge to win, it is possible. A small nation like Cape Verde should make
  
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• Leboeuf: World Cup Golden Boot between Kane, Mbappe

  01-07-2026 02:51 via thesun.ng
  
  France and Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has revealed who he believes will go all the way for the World Cup Golden Boot.
  As many as 15 different players scored three or more goals during the group stage in what has been a World Cup jam packed full of shots that have found the back of the net.
  As it stands Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Junior are on 4 goals. At the top of the pile sits Lionel Messi on an incredible 6 after he became the World Cup’s highest score
  
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• Loss to Morocco difficult to analyse – Van Dijk

  01-07-2026 02:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Virgil van Dijk has hailed the Netherlands’ performance against Morocco despite their loss.
  The Netherlands missed three spot kicks as Morocco came from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 where they will face Canada in Houston on Saturday.
  It was a heartbreaking defeat as they join Germany as two European sides who fly home following defeat on penalties against teams from other continents.
  Speaking after the game, Van Dijk praised his side who he thinks
  
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• Ghana vs Colombia Clash Prophet drops prediction about Partey

  01-07-2026 02:48 via thesun.ng
  
  Prophet Kwabena Okumdom, a renowned Ghanaian seer, has released a prophecy for Thomas Partey ahead of the Ghana vs Colombia clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
  In a video shared on social media, Prophet Kwabena Okumdom said God was going to restore Thomas Partey, claiming the almighty would use Ghana’s match against Colombia for the upliftment.
  According to him, the Black Stars midfielder will be the saviour of the clash, explaining that he has already watched the match in the spiritual r
  
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• Kimmich says Germany deserved elimination

  01-07-2026 02:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Joshua Kimmich has spoken honestly about Germany’s World Cup exit to Paraguay this week.
  Paraguay triumphed 4-3 on penalties following the 1-1 draw on Monday night as Germany crashed out of the World Cup in dramatic fashion.
  Germany have not won a World Cup knockout tie since winning the competition for a fourth time in 2014 and failing in the Round of 32 will be particularly heartbreaking for fans who made the trip across the pond.
  The loss to Ecuador in the final group match prompted con
  
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• Iheanacho eager to remain at Celtic

  01-07-2026 02:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is keen to stay at Celtic for another season, with the forward prioritising a new contract despite interest from multiple clubs, according to a report by Football Insider.
  The 29-year-old, who is currently out of contract after Celtic allowed the option to extend his deal to expire, is now weighing up his next move after a mixed but impactful campaign in Scotland.
  The former Manchester City and Leicester City striker joined Celtic last season and quickly be
  
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• Izunaso unveils maiden Sam Okwaraji U-16 Secondary Schools football championship in Imo

  01-07-2026 02:43 via thesun.ng
  
  From George Onyejiuwa, OwerriSen. Osita Izunaso , representing Imo West senatorial district, on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo state capital  unveiled the maiden First Bank Sam Okwaraji memorial Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship in Imo.Senator Izunaso represented by the Secretary of the championship’s Organising  Committee, Mr Chidozie Achonwa, sponsored by First Bank , is organised by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation in  collaboration of the Nigerian School Sports Feder
  
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• Monaco signs Fati on permanent deal

  01-07-2026 02:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Monaco have completed the permanent signing of Spanish forward Ansu Fati from Barcelona in an €11 million deal.
  The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract that will keep him at the Ligue 1 club until June 2030.
  After arriving in France seeking a fresh start, Fati rediscovered his best form during the 2025/26 season, making 30 appearances across all competitions, including 13 starts.
  He established himself as a key player for Monaco, scoring 12 goals at an impressive rate of one every 1
  
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• NSC charges D’Tigers to roar in Angola

  01-07-2026 02:39 via thesun.ng
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has charged Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, to fly the nation’s flag with pride and determination as they prepare to compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers scheduled to take place in Angola from July 2 to July 5, 2026.
  The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make Nigeria proud, urging the players to approach e
  
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• Amusan shifts focus to Prefontaine Classic

  01-07-2026 02:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has revealed the mindset that drives her performances on the track as she turns her attention to the upcoming Prefontaine Classic, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Speaking after her latest outing, Amusan admitted she was not a fan of the warm conditions but remained determined to deliver a strong performance.
  “I do not like the warm weather at all, but whatever the weather, I was going to come out here and kill it. My execution was alright. I am just ha
  
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