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• Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

  10-07-2026 09:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.The Atlas Lions were hoping to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022, but once again their World Cup hopes were ended by Les Bleus.The 2-0 defeat at the Gillette Stadium near Boston was a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the semis four years ago
  
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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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• World Cup 2026: I’ve Played Against Everyone Except England –Messi

  12-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has disclosed that England is the only major football powerhouse he has never played against in his entire career. The Argentine star expressed excitement about facing them in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, calling the historic match-up a unique game.  Read Also:World Cup 2026: Messi Can Be Weakness Defensively For [...]
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• Norwegian Air renames Instagram account after losing World Cup bet

  12-07-2026 19:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Norwegian Air has temporarily rebranded its Instagram profile as “British Air” after losing a friendly social media wager with British Airways following England’s dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
  The airline announced the light-hearted move on Sunday, saying the bet had been agreed before Saturday’s last-eight encounter, in which England ended Norway’s impressive World Cup campaign to secure a place in the semi-finals
  
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• OFFICIAL: Chippa United Re-sign Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali

  12-07-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Chippa United just days after being spotted in training at the club. Nwabali retuned to Chippa as they begin preparations for the 2026/27 campaign under the guidance of coach Brandon Truter. Nwabali’s departure from Chippa earlier this year shocked many [...]
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• Mbappe overtakes Messi in FIFA’s latest Golden Boot standings

  12-07-2026 18:53 via thesun.ng
  
  France captain Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA released its latest top scorers’ standings ahead of the semi-finals.
  Both players have scored eight goals in the tournament, but Mbappe currently leads the rankings by virtue of a superior assist record.
  FIFA confirmed on Sunday that the French forward has provided three assists, while Messi has registered one, giving Mbappe the edge under the
  
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• Nwabali returns to Chippa United five months after mutual exit

  12-07-2026 18:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a return to South African side Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 season.The 30-year-old rejoins the Chilli Boys after spending the last seven months away from competitive football, a spell that affected his international career and saw him lose his place in Nigeria’s senior national team.Chippa United announced the goalkeeper’s return on Sunday through its official social media channels, expressing delight at welcoming him back
  
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• U-17 WWC: Flamingos To Face Poland, Puerto Rico, Korea In Group B

  12-07-2026 18:09 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Poland, Puerto Rico and Korea DPR in Group B at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Akeem Busari’s side qualified for the competition following a 8-5 on aggregate victory over the Young Amazons of Benin. The Flamingos claimed a 3-2 first-leg win at the Remo Stars Sports Complex [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: FIFA issues Golden Boot update as Mbappe, Messi chase award

  12-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA has confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappé currently holds the advantage over Argentina skipper Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The world football governing body clarified the standings on Sunday as the tournament heads into the semi-final stage, with both stars locked on eight goals.Despite being level on goals, Mbappe occupies the top spot because he has registered three assists during the competition, compared to Messi’s one.Norw
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Have An Uphill Task Against Argentina –Ex-Man City Star

  12-07-2026 17:25 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has disclosed that England have a mountain to climb against Argentina in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Three Lions reached this stage by defeating Norway in the quarter-finals, while Argentina advanced with a gritty 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland. Read Also:Alvarez: Argentina Will Do Everything [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Former Spain Prime Minster Criticised For ‘Racist’ Comments About France Team

  12-07-2026 17:12 via completesports.com
  
  Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been accused of racism by several leading French politicians after saying the France national team “does not have any French players.” Rajoy, who served as the leader of the country’s government between 2011 and 2018, made the comment in a column for Spanish outlet El Debate previewing Tuesday’s [...]
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• Africa could get more slots as FIFA mulls 64-team World Cup

  12-07-2026 16:27 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams from the 2030 tournament, a move that could significantly increase Africa’s representation on football’s biggest stage.
  If approved, the expansion would add 16 more teams to the competition, following the increase from 32 to 48 teams introduced for the 2026 World Cup.
  Infantino disclosed this during an interview with Swiss media out
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why Haaland Was Substituted Against England —Norway Head Coach

  12-07-2026 15:21 via completesports.com
  Norway boss Stale Solbakken has revealed he was forced to take off Erling Haaland during the 2-1 defeat to England due to fitness issues. Solbakken’s decision would have led to relief across the country, as the Three Lions were freed of the constant danger of Haaland. Of course, taking off Norway’s all-time top goalscorer and [...]
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• Alvarez: Argentina Will Do Everything To Help Messi Win World Cup 2026

  12-07-2026 14:09 via completesports.com
  Atletico Madrid striker Julián Álvarez has declared that the Argentina squad will do everything to help Lionel Messi win another World Cup. Álvarez made the emotional comments following Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 quarter-final victory over Switzerland, in which he scored the decisive extra-time goal. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Messi Can Be Weakness Defensively For Argentina –Rooney [...]
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• FIFA to consider expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

  12-07-2026 14:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition following the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament.The current World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first to feature 48 teams after the competition was expanded from the previous 32-team format used between 1998 and 2022.Speaking to Swiss media outlet Bluewin, Infantino said the pr
  
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• Galatasaray Reach Agreement With Burnley For Ugochukwu

  12-07-2026 13:39 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship side Burnley for the signing of Nigerian-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the two clubs have finalised the deal, with the midfielder now set to complete the formalities before being unveiled by the Istanbul giants. According to Romano, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Can Be Weakness Defensively For Argentina –Rooney

  12-07-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Lionel Messi can be a defensive liability for Argentina ahead of Wednesday’s clash against England in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. While serving as a pundit for the BBC Sport coverage of the 2026 World Cup, Rooney highlighted that Messi rarely tracks back to defend. Read [...]
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• Senegal coach Pape Thiaw sacked after World Cup exit

  12-07-2026 13:11 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed Pape Thiaw as head coach of the Teranga Lions following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The federation announced the decision on Sunday after Senegal’s campaign ended with a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32, despite leading by two goals during the match.
  Thiaw, who took charge in December 2024, endured a difficult World Cup campaign. Senegal lost their opening group-stage match
  
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• Galatasaray agree €30m deal to sign Ugochukwu from Burnley

  12-07-2026 13:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Turkish champions Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Burnley to sign Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu in a deal worth just under €30 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
  The 22-year-old is expected to complete the formalities of the transfer in the coming days after the two clubs finalised the financial terms of the deal.
  Romano confirmed the development on Sunday via his official X account, writing: “Here we go, confirmed: Lesley Ugochukwu w
  
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• Former Flying Eagles Coach Takes Over At Sudan’s Al Ahli Madani

  12-07-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  Aliyu Zubairu has been appointed new head coach of Sudanese club Al Ahli Madani on a two-year contract, Completesports.com reports. Zubairu was recently the head coach of Egyptian second division club Telecom SC. The 62-year-old takes over from Sudanese coach Farouk Jabra, who left the club following the expiration of his contract. Zubairu enjoyed an [...]
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• England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 11:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals.The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.England and their key partnership of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane must win to have any hope of ending a 6
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Praises Flamingos’ Display In Win Over Benin

  12-07-2026 10:57 via completesports.com
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has reflected on his side’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria secured their place at the tournament after defeating Benin Republic’s Young Amazons 5-3 in the second leg of their final qualifying round tie at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. The Flamingos advanced [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Need To Get Better –Kane Reacts After Win Against Norway

  12-07-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  England captain Harry Kane has disclosed that the team must step up the standard of their football against Argentina in the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. A brace from Jude Bellingham ensured the Three Lions advanced to the semi-finals after Andreas Schjelderup had given Ståle Solbakken’s men the lead with a dipping [...]
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• World Cup: Tuchel demands more from England despite semi-final place

  12-07-2026 09:06 via thesun.ng
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted his side were fortunate to overcome Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-finals, warning that the Three Lions must raise their performance levels if they hope to reach the final.
  Jude Bellingham scored twice to cancel out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener and send England into only their fourth World Cup semi-final, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.
  Despite securing qualification, Tuchel expressed frustration with
  
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• World Cup 2026: Bellingham Dismisses Tuchel’s Criticism Of England’s Performance Against Norway

  12-07-2026 08:52 via completesports.com
  Jude Bellingham praised England’s fighting spirit and ability to “win dirty” after coach Thomas Tuchel criticized their performance in beating Norway on Saturday. The Three Lions came from a goal down to win 2-1 in extra time at Hard Rock Stadium as Bellingham scored twice to set up a semifinal showdown with Argentina, who beat [...]
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