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• Messi’s magic gifts Argentina win over Egypt

  08-07-2026 01:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged an amazing comeback with three late goals to earn a ‌3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday that sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.
  After a cagey start, the Pharaohs took a shock lead with their first shot of the contest, as Yasser Ibrahim powered home a 15th-minute header from a well-worked corner routine.
  But after the centre-back scored at one end, a forward found himself defending at the other, and a clumsy challenge from Hais
  
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• World Cup: England need ‘bigger push’ to beat Argentina – Kane

  13-07-2026 11:16 via thesun.ng
  
  England captain, Harry Kane said the Three Lions need a “bigger push” to overcome defending champions Argentina in their semi-final clash at the ongoing World Cup.
  Both sides clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Argentina hoping to secure a back-to-back World Cup final appearance.
  Kane, 32, admitted England have not played their best football in North America, noting the side could yet hit forms that got them into back-to-back Euros finals in 2020 and 2024.
  He said, &ldquo
  
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• Super Eagles Striker Rules Out Move To Turkey

  13-07-2026 10:27 via completesports.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare has ruled out a move to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international is expected to leave Molineux this summer following Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League. Trabzonspor have revived their long-standing interest in the 25-year-old and have already submitted an official offer in a bid to [...]
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• Yamal aims to steal Mbappe’s World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown

  13-07-2026 10:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday’s semi-final.When Mbappe scored in France’s win over Croatia in the deciding match of the 2018 tournament, he was just 19 years and 207 days old. He therefore became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final after a 17-year-old Pele in 1958.Mbappe’s love affair with the World C
  
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• Colombia Midfielder Receives Death Threats After World Cup Elimination

  13-07-2026 08:55 via completesports.com
  
  Colombia midfielder Jáminton Campaz and his family have received death threats following the national team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Why Campaz Received Death Threats Colombia’s tournament ended Tuesday in a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16. During extra time, Campaz — who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central [...]
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• Portuguese Club Sporting Braga Sign Nigerian Defender From Inter Lagos

  13-07-2026 08:33 via completesports.com
  
  Portuguese side, Sporting Braga have signed Nigerian Defender Adebisi Olamikun from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Inter Lagos. Inter Lagos confirmed the move on their official X handle on Sunday. According to reports, Olamikun joined Sporting Braga in a long-term deal believed to be worth €50,000. The 18-year-old has already arrived in Portugal and [...]
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• FIFA To Consider Expanding World Cup 2030 To 64 Teams

  13-07-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has disclosed that the organization is actively exploring a proposal to expand the World Cup 2030 to a staggering 64 teams. Building on the 48-team format in the 2026 North American tournament, this massive change would allow almost a third of all FIFA-affiliated countries to qualify. Read Also:World Cup 2026: England [...]
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• Super Falcons Open Casablanca Camp Ahead WAFCON 2026

  13-07-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with the opening of their training camp in Casablanca on Monday (today), Completesports.com reports. Head coach Justine Madugu named a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s title defence last Friday, with all invited players expected to arrive in camp on Monday. The nine-time [...]
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• Police To Investigate Death Of Bafana Bafana World Cup Star Adams

  13-07-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Town police have opened an inquest into Jayden Adams’ sudden death after his body was found at a property in Schotschekloof on Saturday morning, MSN reports. Officials, including sport minister Gayton McKenzie, have confirmed the cause remains unknown and urged the public to avoid speculation while investigations proceed. Unverified local media reports suggested possible [...]
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• Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali completes Chippa United return

  13-07-2026 07:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African club Chippa United after leaving the club earlier this year.
  Nwabali parted ways with Chippa United in February after requesting the termination of his contract as he sought a move elsewhere.
  However, the former Enyimba goalkeeper has returned to the Chilli Boys after failing to secure a transfer to another club.
  Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s return in a statement posted on their X account on Sunday.
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• World Cup 2026: France Won’t Focus On Yamal Alone –Konate

  13-07-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  New Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate has disclosed that France will not specifically tailor their tactical plan around Lamine Yamal ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against Spain. He dismissed suggestions that France fears the Spanish teenager, warning that focusing exclusively on one player would be a mistake because of La Roja’s [...]
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• World Cup: Konate dismisses Yamal’s warning ahead of Spain semi-final

  13-07-2026 07:31 via thesun.ng
  
  France defender Ibrahima Konate has brushed aside Lamine Yamal’s confident pre-match comments as Les Bleus prepare to face Spain in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.
  The Barcelona youngster, speaking after Spain’s victory over Belgium, insisted France should be the side feeling the pressure.
  “If anyone should be afraid, it’s them, we’ve eliminated them. We are two great teams, for me the two best, but we have absolutely no fear. Since the World Cup sta
  
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• Jordan Pickford smashes World Cup record in Norway win

  13-07-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  England’s No.1 Jordan Pickford has set a new World Cup benchmark as the Three Lions edged out a 2-1 extra time win over Norway in Miami on July 11.
  Pickford has been ever-present for Thomas Tuchel’s team, starting all six games so far in North America, as part of his third World Cup for England.
  The Everton goal keeper was beaten by Andreas Schjelderup’s wonder strike, as Norway took a bold lead in Miami Gardens, before a double from Jude Bellingham secured England’s pass
  
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• Pape Thiaw sacked after Senegal’s World Cup exit

  13-07-2026 02:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Following the early elimination of the Lions of Teranga in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has decided to move on from manager Pape Thiaw.
  The Executive Committee has officially announced that it has decided “to initiate a procedure to terminate the duties of the national coach, Mr. Pape Bouna Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff”.
  This immediate sanction follows the results of the campaign at this 2026 World Cup. The governing
  
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• Haaland backs Three Lions after Norway’s dream run ends

  13-07-2026 02:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland says he hoped England would go on to win the World Cup after Norway suffered an agonising extra-time defeat in their quarter-final showdown in Miami on Saturday.
  Despite taking a first-half lead through Andreas Schjelderup, the Three Lions fought back with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send The Vikings crashing out of their first World Cup in 28 years.
  The Manchester City striker was born in Leeds, where his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played for Leeds United, and said it was onl
  
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• Julian Alvarez: Argentina must give everything to win another World Cup

  13-07-2026 02:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina are chasing FIFA World Cup history as they prepare to face England in the 2026 semi-finals on July 15.
  Lionel Scaloni’s team survived a few scares to edge out a 3-1 extra time win over Switzerland as England beat Norway 2-1 in their own quarterfinal.
  Victory over the Swiss means Argentina are through to a third semi from the last four World Cups on the back of lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022.
  That was a first world title since 1986 for La Albiceleste and it ended Lionel Messi
  
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• McGregor, devastated: “I’m beyond depressed

  13-07-2026 02:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon wasn’t what everyone expected. After five years away, the Irish fighter only lasted three seconds when he threw a kick, before injuring his right knee and having to retire in the first round. The referee stopped the fight, awarding the victory to a jubilant Max Holloway, who approached his opponent to ask about his condition after the bout. The Irish fighter explained what happened on his social media, putting an end to any rumors of a possible
  
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• France deploys extra police ahead of Spain World Cup semi-final

  13-07-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  France take on Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 14th with kick-off set for 9pm local time in both countries (8pm UK).
  Thousands of fans are expected to watch the game in public spaces across the country as France bid to reach a third consecutive World Cup final under Didier Deschamps.
  Ahead of the game, security and government officials have worked on a combined plan to add more police to the streets of Paris and other densely populated areas of France, as the match al
  
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• Egypt, Ivory Coast follow Morocco in African World Cup ratings

  13-07-2026 02:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco have been ranked Africa’s highest-performing team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording the continent’s best average player rating in figures released by football statistics platform FotMob, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The Atlas Lions finished with an average team rating of 7.02, reflecting another impressive campaign on the global stage. The quarter-finalists once again underlined their status as one of world football’s emerging powers following their historic run t
  
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• Nwabali returns to Chippa United

  13-07-2026 02:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Through their official channels, South African Premiership side Chippa United have confirmed the return of Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali to the Chilli Boys.
  The Super Eagles goalkeeper previously parted ways with the club by mutual consent after submitting a transfer request following his impressive performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where he kept four consecutive clean sheets in regulation time.
  Nwabali was subsequently linked with clubs in South Africa, North Africa and Sa
  
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• Spires 5-Aside Tourney: ASDI Academy Are Champions of Ikeja Division

  13-07-2026 02:31 via thesun.ng
  
  ASDI Academy has emerged champions of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer divisional championship in Ikeja.
  The coach Richard Moses tutored side defeated Wasola football club 7-4 in the pulsating finale held at the EL Cesped Pitch in Opebi Ikeja on Saturday.
  In the third place match, Blood and Sand football club annihilated Zion FC 8-1 in a 9-goal thriller. All three teams from 1st to 3rd will represent Ikeja division at the state championship in November.This also includes a prize money of N
  
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• Mike Uma-Okoro Foundation 12th Basketball Camp ends in Lagos

  13-07-2026 02:29 via thesun.ng
  
  The Mike Uma-Okoro Basketball Foundation has successfully staged the 12th edition of its annual basketball camp, with participants describing the programme as a life-changing experience that has equipped them with valuable lessons on discipline, confidence and consistency both on and off the court.
  Held for the 12th consecutive year at the Warriors Courts, Ilupeju, the camp brought together young basketball enthusiasts for intensive training, mentorship and personal development sessions aimed at
  
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• Ex-Flying Eagles tactician appointed as Sudanese Club Head Coach

  13-07-2026 02:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Sudanese giants Al Ahli Madani have confirmed the appointment of Nigerian tactician Aliyu Zubairu as their new head coach on a two-year contract running until 2028, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The 62-year-old joins the Sudanese outfit following the end of his stint with Egyptian club Telecom SC, bringing a wealth of coaching experience to the club.
  Zubairu’s appointment represents another milestone in his managerial career as he takes charge of one of Sudan’s biggest clubs ahead of the
  
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• Nigeria Cricket Federation wins ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the year award

  13-07-2026 02:26 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has won the ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year Award, a prestigious global recognition celebrating outstanding innovation and impact in grassroots cricket development.
  A statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by Zeal Ibe, Media Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, said the award was presented in recognition of the federation’s transformative Criiio Cricket Festival held in Zamfara .
  He said the initiative demonstrated how cricket could
  
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• Uruguay announce Diego Forlan as new coach

  13-07-2026 00:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Uruguay has appointed legendary former striker Diego Forlan as interim head coach of the national team following Marcelo Bielsa’s resignation after La Celeste’s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Uruguayan Football Association announced the appointment on Sunday, ushering in a new era for the national team after a campaign that fell well short of expectations.Forlan, 47, takes charge at a difficult moment as Uruguay looks to recover from one of its poorest
  
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• ‘Let him say whatever he wants’ – Konate slams Yamal ahead of Spain clash

  12-07-2026 23:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France defender Ibrahima Konate has brushed aside Lamine Yamal’s bold pre-match comments as the reigning European champions prepare to face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
  The highly anticipated clash pits two of the tournament’s standout teams against each other, with Spain aiming to continue their recent dominance over Les Bleus.
  Yamal, speaking after Spain’s victory over Belgium, expressed complete confidence ahead of the showdown, insisting France&m
  
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• Senator Nwoko’s Bold Prediction: Will The Super Eagles Shock The World In 2030?

  12-07-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  A bold statement from Senator Ned Nwoko has sparked fresh debate about the future of Nigerian football. According to the senator, the Super Eagles can emulate the remarkable progress made by Morocco and other ambitious football nations to become a force at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Related: Can Nigeria Sustain Chelle’s $100,000 Monthly Salary? [...]
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• Sinner Beats Zverev To Retain Wimbledon Title

  12-07-2026 22:00 via completesports.com
  Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. The world No. 1 secured his second consecutive Wimbledon crown and the fifth Grand Slam of his career after a thrilling and hard-fought marathon match lasting three hours and 46 minutes. Read Also:Noskova Outclasses Muchova To [...]
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• Iheanacho Set To Sign New Two-Year Deal At Celtic

  12-07-2026 21:08 via completesports.com
  Kelechi Iheanacho is set to sign a new two-year contract with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at Celtic after joining the Scottish champions on a free transfer. The Nigeria international signed a one-year deal with the Hoops, with the club retaining the option to extend his stay by [...]
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• Venezia Chief Confirms Adams Move Nears Completion

  12-07-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Venezia sporting director Filippo Antonelli has confirmed that negotiations for the signing of Sevilla striker Akor Adams are at a very advanced stage, reports Completesports.com. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday that Venezia and Sevilla have reached an agreement on a €16 million deal for the Nigeria international. Antonelli On Adams Transfer Antonelli acknowledged [...]
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