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• Morocco World Cup win sparks joy, arrests in Netherlands

  30-06-2026 12:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco’s dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands sparked scenes of joy Tuesday in The Hague, home to a large Moroccan community, but also violent arrests amid clashes with police.In the Schilderswijk district of the city, AFP reporters saw fans draped in Moroccan flags dancing and cheering in the streets, as car horns blared and firecrackers exploded.Several hundred supporters gathered at a crossroads in the district, kicking a ball in the air and celebrating wildly with pass
  
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• Senegal Set Unwanted World Cup Record In Defeat To Belgium

  02-07-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  Teranga Lions of Senegal set an unwanted record following their dramatic defeat to Belgium in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. Senegal were ahead 2-0 with less than five minutes left to play before Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to turn the game around and won 3-2 after extra-time. According to Stats Foot, [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Senegal coach Thiaw reveals why Belgium won 3-2

  02-07-2026 08:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has admitted his side’s desperation to protect their lead contributed to their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Teranga Lions looked on course for the Round of 16 after racing into a two-goal lead through Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.
  However, Belgium mounted a late comeback, with Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scoring in the closing stages of the second half to force the match into extra time, where the Eur
  
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• Schweinsteiger Backs Klopp To Replace Nagelsmann As Germany Coach

  02-07-2026 08:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Bastian Schweinsteiger has backed Jürgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team following Germany’s shock Round-of-32 exit to Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following the historic penalty shootout loss, Schweinsteiger voiced his confidence that a managerial change is imminent, noting that Klopp would [...]
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• ‘It Hurts’ — Thiaw Reacts To Senegal’s Painful Defeat To Belgium

  02-07-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  Pape Thiaw has reflected on Senegal’s disappointing defeat to Senegal in their Round of 32 encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 against Rudi Garcia’s side. Habib Diarra gave Thiaw’s side the lead five minutes before the half hour mark, tapping home [...]
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• England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane rescues Three Lions from brink of exit

  02-07-2026 05:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Harry Kane scored twice late on to rescue England from an embarrassing World Cup elimination against DR Congo in the round of 32, setting up a tricky tie with hosts Mexico in the next round.
  England were stunned by the African minnows after Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo ahead in the seventh minute, setting up a horribly tense and nervous last-32 clash.
  As Thomas Tuchel’s side prodded and probed for a way back into the game, they kept falling on the wrong side of dramatic goal line clearance
  
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• Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought

  02-07-2026 05:16 via thesun.ng
  
  The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore.
  Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.
  Quiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Jim&
  
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• Kane breaks Pelé World Cup goals total

  02-07-2026 05:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Harry Kane has broken Pelé’s World Cup goals total after scoring two goals against Congo DR on Wednesday to bring his goal tally to 13.
  Just minutes after drawing England level in the 75th minute after Congo DR’s early lead, Kane rifled in a spectacular shot to hand the Three Lions a 2-1 lead.
  Kane broke Gary Lineker’s record to become England’s all-time top World Cup scorer when he netted during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Panama and now celebrates a new milesto
  
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• Mbappe topples Messi, beats Ronaldo record

  02-07-2026 05:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Kylian Mbappé headlined another fascinating round of matches in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup as France and Norway advanced.
  France hammered Sweden 3-0, propelled by an Mbappe brace and set up a round of 16 date with Paraguay. A late Erling Haaland winner, meanwhile, saw Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and they are all set to meet Brazil in the next round. Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in the final clash of the day.
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• World Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as USA eliminate Bosnia

  02-07-2026 05:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Co-hosts United States booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Thursday, overcoming the second-half dismissal of striker Folarin Balogun.
  Balogun opened the scoring just before half-time before being sent off after the break, but Malik Tillman’s late free-kick sealed victory at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium and sent the Americans into a last-16 showdown with Belgium.
  The victory also ended a long wait for the Unite
  
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• Bielsa takes full blame for Uruguay’s failure

  02-07-2026 05:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Marcelo Bielsa took full responsibility for the Uruguay national team’s group-stage elimination from the 2026 World Cup, calling the experience frustrating and painful.
  Bielsa’s three-year contract with the federation expired with Uruguay’s exit from the World Cup.
  “My responsibility for what happened is very clear. I cannot justify the position we finished in. In short, my management of the players I had was insufficient. We did our best, both my colleagues and I, and th
  
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• Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

  02-07-2026 05:11 via thesun.ng
  
  This is Mexico’s second KO Stage win in a World Cup, and the first since 1986 vs Bulgaria (2-0) at the Azteca (same stadium, 40 years ago).
  At 17 years and 259 days old, Gilberto Mora is the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout-round match, behind only Pelé in 1958 (17 years and 239 days).
  Mexico is set to become the 3rd team in FIFA World Cup history to win its first 4 games by shutout in a single tournament after 1990 Italy (5) and 1986 Brazil (4)
  Mexico has played
  
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• Ivory Coast 1 – 2 Norway

  02-07-2026 05:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway is the first ever country to make 10+ changes to their starting XI in consecutive World Cup matches in a single edition.
  Antonio Nusa’s opener was Norway’s first World Cup knockout stage goal since 1938 (Arne Brustad vs Italy).
  Note — The 1938 World Cup did not have a Group Stage; it began with the Round of 16.
  Martin Odegaard is only the third player on record (from 1966) to assist a goal in each of his first three World Cup appearances, after Igor Belanov for USSR in 1
  
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• Turkish clubs queue up for Iheanacho

  02-07-2026 05:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho could be set for a transfer move away from Celtic Park, after his option for an automatic extension ran out on June 30, leaving the 29-year-old attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe as he weighs up his next move.
  According to The Scottish Sun, several top Turkish clubs have been alerted to Iheanacho’s availability, with recent reports from suggesting that he already has offers on the table to move to the Super Lig.
  Iheanacho has ha
  
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• Godbless, Onojuvwevwo withdraw from Team Nigeria

  02-07-2026 05:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been dealt a setback following reports that sprinters Tima Godbless and Ella Onojuvwevwo have withdrawn from the country’s athletics contingent, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  According to Ohis Asein, a reliable source and Personal Assistant to the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), both athletes have pulled out of Team Nigeria ahead of the Games.Sports
  The reported withdrawals are understood to be
  
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• Six Nigerian athletes set for Prefontaine Classic Diamond League

  02-07-2026 05:08 via thesun.ng
  
  The world-class event, which will take place at Hayward Field, will feature some of the biggest names in global athletics, with Nigeria’s top stars aiming to make a strong impression.
  The competition begins on Friday, July 3, with Ella Onojuvwevwo competing in the women’s 400m event.
  Action continues on Saturday, July 4, as five more Nigerians take to the track and field.Favour Ofili and Kanyinsola Ajayi will contest the women’s and men’s 100m respectively, while Ezekiel
  
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• NFAF to field teams at 2026 NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship

  02-07-2026 05:07 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has announced that Nigeria’s men’s, women’s, and U-13 youth national teams will compete at the 2026 NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship, taking place between July 9 and 11 in Nairobi, Kenya.
  The tournament marks the third NFL Flag continental championship held in Africa, following events in Nigeria in 2024 and Egypt in 2025. This year’s competition will, for the first time, bring together men’s and women&rsquo
  
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• African Games 2027 dates confirmed as Cairo prepares to host continental showpiece

  02-07-2026 05:06 via thesun.ng
  
  The official dates for the 14th African Games have been confirmed, with the continental multi-sport event set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from August 27 to September 10, 2027, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The confirmation was made in a statement released by the African Union  Sports Council, which announced that the Egyptian capital will stage Africa’s biggest sporting event over the two-week period.
  “The 14th African Games will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt, from 27 August to 10 Se
  
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• Trabzonspor sets €30m-€35m fee for Eagles star

  02-07-2026 05:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor have made a major decision on the future of Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu amid growing transfer interest this summer, Soccernet.ng reports.
  Nwaiwu has become one of the hottest defensive prospects on the market, attracting interest from Fulham, as well as several other Premier League clubs, and Napoli.
  The Nigerian centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past year. He only joined the Turkish club during the winter transfer window from Austrian s
  
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• Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League CEO

  02-07-2026 05:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his role as CEO of the Saudi Pro League.
  The former Nigeria international spent three years in the role.
  Sky Sports News understands Emenalo has already been sounded out by owners of clubs in England and Europe over high profile roles.
  In a statement, he said: “When I joined SPL’s transformation journey in 2023, what struck me most was the audacity of its ambition. We set out to do something few believed possible, on a timeline fewer still though
  
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• Nigeria Customs dominate first phase of 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League

  02-07-2026 05:03 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) asserted its dominance in the 2026 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League, finishing the first phase of the competition at the top of both the men’s and women’s standings after the final round of matches in Abuja.
  The Customs men’s team completed a perfect campaign, winning all 12 of their matches to collect the maximum 36 points. They sealed their unbeaten run with a commanding 3-0 victory over COAS Spikers, claiming th
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium Stage Dramatic Comeback To Edge Out Senegal In Five-Goal Thriller

  02-07-2026 01:23 via completesports.com
  
  Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute ​penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last ‌32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried, Reuters reports. Senegal’s Lamine Camara slid in on Tielemans as the ball [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: 5 African countries eliminated from tournament

  02-07-2026 01:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senegal became the fifth African country to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Belgium in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday.Belgium, who had trailed 2-0 with four minutes of normal time remaining, advanced to the last 16 thanks to a Youri Tielemans penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time at the end of extra-time.Also on Wednesday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Engl
  
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• World Cup: Belgium complete stunning comeback to knock out Senegal 

  02-07-2026 01:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after fighting back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their Round of 32 clash at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.
  The Red Devils looked headed for elimination after Senegal dominated for much of the contest, but late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced extra time before the Belgian captain converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal a remarkable victory.
  Belgium will now face the w
  
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• Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time to reach World Cup last 16

  02-07-2026 00:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Belgium completed an incredible late comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra-time with a hotly contested penalty to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.Belgium, who had trailed 2-0 with four minutes of normal time remaining, advanced to the last 16 thanks to a Youri Tielemans penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time at the end of extra-time.
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• Tottenham agree club record £100m move for Newcastle’s Tonali

  01-07-2026 23:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday.Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi appears set to win the race for the services of his fellow Italian despite interest in the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the club’s arch north London rivals, and Manchester City.Wednesday’s reports said an initial fee of £92.5million plus
  
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• World Cup 2026: Well Deserved Victory –Tuchel Hails England Win Against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  England coach Thomas Tuchel has praised his team’s relentless work ethic and belief in their 2-1 win over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. The Three Lions went behind inside the opening seven minutes thanks to Brian Cipenga’s strike, but a Harry Kane brace means the England will play Mexico [...]
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• Kane Surpasses Pele’s World Cup Tally In England’s Nervy Win Against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 21:25 via completesports.com
  
  Harry Kane surpassed Pelé’s World Cup goal tally courtesy of his late brace against Congo DR to salvage England’s spot in the round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback, ESPN reports. With full time fast approaching, the Three Lions looked on course for a shocking tournament exit after Congo DR had taken a seventh-minute [...]
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• World Cup: Tuchel reveals reason behind England comeback win against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 21:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had never stopped “believing” after making a terrible start in their come-from-behind World Cup win against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.Brian Cipenga had fired the Congolese into a shock lead after seven minutes in Atlanta, but Harry Kane scored twice in the second half of a nervy contest to send England into a last-16 meeting with tournament co-hosts Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.“We kept believing. We had the worst s
  
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• World Cup: Kane’s brace fires England past DR Congo into Round of 16

  01-07-2026 21:00 via thesun.ng
  
  England captain Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to rescue the Three Lions from a shock exit, securing a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo and booking a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  More than 68,000 fans at Atlanta Stadium watched England recover from an early setback after Beni Cipenga stunned the favourites with a seventh-minute strike that exposed England’s sluggish start.
  After struggling to break down the resilient Congolese defence for
  
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