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• Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely

  26-06-2026 12:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.The news followed ESPN reporting that a planned Mayweather exhibition in Greece had been called off after an events company connected to the Pacquiao bout had sought an injunction.The two hall of famers, whose 2015 bout drove 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, have been at loggerheads since Mayweather stunned the boxing worl
  
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• Cape Verde Equals Super Eagles, Ghana’s World Cup Feat After Historic Knockout Round Qualification

  27-06-2026 08:34 via completesports.com
  
  The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde made history as they reached the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in their final Group H in the early hours of Saturday. With the result, Cape Verde finished second on three points and qualify automatically to the round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal Deserved Big Win Over Iraq — Thiaw

  27-06-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believed his team fully deserved the big win over Iraq, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq at the Toronto Stadium on Friday night. Thiaw’s side could seal a last 32 spot [...]
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• World Cup: Egypt survive VAR scare to reach knockout stage

  27-06-2026 07:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after holding Iran to a dramatic 1-1 draw, with a stoppage-time Iranian winner ruled out by VAR.
  The Pharaohs made a dream start in Seattle as Mahmoud Saber fired them ahead after just five minutes from Trezeguet’s assist. Iran responded quickly, with Ramin Rezaeian levelling nine minutes later after Mehdi Taremi had earlier seen a penalty saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier.
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• Wimbledon: Serena To Face Maya Joint In Opening Round

  27-06-2026 07:11 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round of the Wimbledon Championships. The 44-year-old seven-time Wimbledon champion accepted a wild-card entry for her highly anticipated return to singles play, marking her first singles match in nearly four years. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach The first-round matchup sets up a [...]
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• World Cup: Belgium thrash New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G

  27-06-2026 07:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium sealed top spot in Group G with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group match on Saturday, setting up a favourable Round of 32 tie.
  Leandro Trossard starred for the Red Devils with two goals, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net in an emphatic display in Vancouver. Elijah Just scored New Zealand’s consolation goal late in the second half.
  Belgium took the lead in the 28th minute through Trossard a
  
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• The World Cup 2026: So Far, So Dramatic! —Odegbami

  27-06-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  A new Super Eagles! I am missing Nigeria at the ongoing World Cup 2026. If Nigeria had managed, somehow, to qualify and to be participating, the Super Eagles, under Eric Chelle, and with the increasing number of gifted Nigerian players caught in Eric’s scouting web around Europe these past few months, would have been one [...]
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• World Cup: Cape Verde seal historic knockout spot

  27-06-2026 05:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Cape Verde etched their name into World Cup history after battling Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw that secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Blue Sharks finished second in Group H with three points, becoming the first team since Chile in 1998 to reach the knockout stage with three consecutive draws. The result also saw Cape Verde become the first African nation since Ghana in 2006 to progress beyond the group stage on its World Cup debut.
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• World Cup: Spain edge Uruguay 1-0 to finish top, send Bielsa’s side crashing out

  27-06-2026 05:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain secured top spot in Group H and dumped Uruguay out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Estadio Guadalajara on Friday night.
  Álex Baena scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute, firing home after Marcos Llorente’s cross slipped through the grasp of veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. The goal proved enough to hand Spain all three points and seal a last-32 clash with the runners-up from Group J.
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• Kehinde Obareh Boxing Show debuts with 24 female boxers in Lagos

  27-06-2026 05:31 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  No fewer than 24 of Nigeria’s finest female boxers will step into the ring on Sunday as the inaugural Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show takes centre stage at the Brai Ayonote Gym, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
  The event, themed “She Fights, She Wins,” is expected to attract hundreds of boxing enthusiasts and sports lovers when action begins at 2:00 p.m. on June 28.
  According to a statement issued by organiser Kehinde Joy Obareh on Friday, the championship is des
  
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• 2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament

  27-06-2026 01:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The ​2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring ‌edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on ​Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener ​producing the record-breaking 173rd goal and eclipsing the previous mark of 172 ​set at Qatar 2022.
  Four more goals were ​scored after Trusty’s opener, with Turkey snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win to lift the tournament total ​to 177 goals.
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• Do you know that…

  27-06-2026 01:26 via thesun.ng
  
  •The FIFA World Cup was initiated by FIFA president Jules Rimet.
  •1930 Uruguay: Inaugural tournament featuring only 13 teams. It was won by host nation Uruguay who defeated Argentina 4–2
  •1942 & 1946: Tournaments canceled due to World War II
  •1950 Brazil: Uruguay claimed their second title in the decisive match against Brazil (known as the Maracanazo)
  It also witnessed the footwear fiasco as India famously withdrew from the 1950 tournament in Brazil. While a popular
  
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• South Korea Manager faces sack

  27-06-2026 01:25 via thesun.ng
  
  South Korean fans have rallied en masse in a bid to get their manager, Hong Myung-bo sacked. The Asian nation are in significant danger of crashing out of the World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by South Africa in their final group match.
  Their World Cup campaign began with a victory over the Czech Republic, but defeats to the host nation, Mexico, and South Africa ended their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages automatically. Their tournament is not over just yet because, at the time of
  
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• Eze piles praise on Saka ahead of Saturday game

  27-06-2026 01:23 via thesun.ng
  
  Eze, fresh from giving his thoughts on injured Declan Rice’s condition, has also taken a moment to pile praise on his Arsenal teammate, Bukayo Saka, ahead of their game against Panama today.
  The midfielder praised Saka as an “incredibly talented player”, and had kind words for his decision-making skills and efficiency on the field.
  He said: “He’s an incredibly talented player, and his level of understanding of the game is insane. I feel like he’s a player who
  
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• Knockout ties confirmed as Scotland suffer blow

  27-06-2026 01:22 via thesun.ng
  
  The United States were on the receiving end of a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Turkiye in their final World Cup group fixture, but have still managed to top their group.
  Elsewhere, Paraguay and Australia played out a goalless draw in San Francisco, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 to see the points shared in Dallas.
  The Netherlands claimed a 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their place at the top of their group.
  Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The South Americans
  
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• Ecuador President declares national holiday following Germany upset

  27-06-2026 01:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Ecuador’s ecstatic president has declared June 26 is a public holiday in his nation following the team’s incredible upset win against four-time World Cup winners Germany on Thursday.
  Daniel Noboa, who was among spectators attending the match at the MetLife Stadium, said in a post on social media that the team brought “immense joy” to Ecuador and gave the general public a day off to properly celebrate the landmark win.
  He wrote: “Thank you to the players and the coac
  
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• Ogazi turns professional after historic NCAA career

  27-06-2026 01:18 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s 400m sensation, Samuel Ogazi, has officially turned professional, ending a record-breaking collegiate career at the University of Alabama after establishing himself as one of the greatest quarter-milers in NCAA history.
  The 20-year-old, who celebrated his birthday last month, has opted to forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility following three outstanding seasons in the United States according to Athletic Station Management.
  His decision comes after a sensational 2026 cam
  
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• Nwabali set for Saudi Arabia move

  27-06-2026 01:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could be edging closer to securing his next club, with strong indications that a move to Saudi Arabia is gathering momentum, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The Super Eagles shot-stopper has been without a club since parting ways with Chippa United earlier this year, but his impressive performances for both club and country have continued to attract interest from several leagues.
  While clubs from different markets have monitored the 29-year-old’s
  
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• Patience Okon George: Choosing athletics over football was best decision of my life

  27-06-2026 01:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s veteran quarter-miler, Patience Okon George, has credited a life-changing decision to abandon football for athletics as the foundation of her illustrious career, saying the difficult choice transformed her into one of the country’s most decorated track stars.
  Speaking after winning the women’s 400m title at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials, the multiple-time African champion revealed that football was once her greatest passion before
  
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• Williams to face Australia’s Joint in Wimbledon comeback

  27-06-2026 01:11 via thesun.ng
  
  American great Serena Williams will face Australian 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round ​of her eagerly awaited return to Wimbledon, a potentially tricky tie for the seven-time champion playing at the tournament for ‌the first time since 2022.
  Williams, 44, was handed a wildcard by organisers. She last played a competitive singles match at the U.S. Open in 2022, after which she said she was “evolving away from tennis”. She will face 53rd-ranked Joint, who has won two
  
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• Davnotch pledges continual development support for Tennis in Nigeria

  27-06-2026 01:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Davnotch Nigeria Limited,has pledged to ensure the continual development of Tennis in Nigeria, through the sustenance of its perennial sponsorship of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship.
  This was revealed by its Managing Director, Mr Emmanuel Ochei at a media interaction, heralding the grand-finale of the ongoing sixth edition of sponsorship held at the Moshood Abiola national stadium Abuja.
  According to him, sports development requires consistent investment, innovation and deliberate
  
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal Thrash Iraq 5-0 To Keep Knockout Round Qualification Hopes Alive

  27-06-2026 00:04 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal took a huge step towards reaching the knockout rounds of the World Cup as they eased to an historic 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I game, 101 GreatGoals reports. Like their opponents in Toronto, Senegal had suffered defeats to France and Noway in their opening two matches, leaving them needing [...]
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• World Cup: France beat Norway 4-1 as Dembélé hits hat-trick

  26-06-2026 23:26 via thesun.ng
  
  France maintained their perfect start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway on Friday, thanks to a first-half hat-trick from Ousmane Dembélé that sealed top spot in Group I.
  The French winger struck in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes, with two of his goals set up by captain Kylian Mbappé and the third assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni. Désiré Doué added a fourth deep into stoppage time to complete another dom
  
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• World Cup: Senegal hammer Iraq 5-0, keep knockout hopes alive

  26-06-2026 23:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Senegal kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match, boosting their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
  Senegal took control almost immediately, with Habib Diarra opening the scoring in the fourth minute after being set up by Abdoulaye Seck. Iraq’s task became even tougher nine minutes later when defender Rebin Sulaka was sent off, forcing the Asian side to
  
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Victory Or Nothing –Sibo Speaks Ahead Ghana Vs Croatia

  26-06-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has declared that the Black Stars will go all out for a win against Croatia to secure top spot in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After playing out a 0-0 draw against England, both teams are tied on four points, putting Ghana in prime position to advance to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Semenyo Calls On Black Stars To Be More Aggressive With Referees After England Penalty Row

  26-06-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana must be more streetwise in dealing with match officials after feeling aggrieved by a controversial decision in their goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana were left frustrated after being denied what appeared to be a clear late penalty when England defender Ezri Konsa [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Uzoenyi Hails African Teams, Backs Continent’s Push For Global Football Supremacy

  26-06-2026 22:10 via completesports.com
  
  World Cup 2026: African Teams Justifying FIFA’s Expanded Slots Former Nigeria winger Ejike Uzoenyi believes Africa is well-positioned to emerge as a dominant force in global football, judging by the performances of the continent’s representatives at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Completesports.com reports. Uzoenyi, a member of [...]
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• With Our Display At The World Cup We Can Now Compete With Any Team In Africa —Ex-Cape Verde Star Pele

  26-06-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former Cape Verde star defender Pedro Miguel Cardoso Monteiro popularly known as, Pele, has said with the impressive performance of his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they can now compete with any team in Africa. Despite making their debut at this year’s World Cup, Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks have been one of the [...]
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• Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts

  26-06-2026 20:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring.The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so that the guys who are in line for them can box”.Usyk’s announcement came just a month after he came close to a shock upset defeat to Kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven.Usyk needed a highly-controversial 11th-round stoppage to turn the tables on the D
  
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• Done Deal: Danish Club Hobro IK Sign Nigerian Forward On Three-Year Deal

  26-06-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  Danish club Hobro IK have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Onyebuchi Obasi, Completesports.com reports. Obasi joins the Danish side from Norwegian outfit Vålerenga after signing a three-year contract. The 21-year-old becomes Hobro IK’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window. He moved to Vålerenga from Nigerian academy Beyond Limits in 2024 before spending last [...]
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