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• NPFL: Abd’Allah Appointed New Ranchers Bees Head Coach

  24-06-2026 20:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL , newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Usman Abd’Allah as their new head coach, reports Completesports.com reports. Abd’Allah has signed a two-year contract with the Kaduna-based club ahead of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The 51-year-old returns to the dugout after a brief stint with Remo Stars last season, where he [...]
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• Croatia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 3; Group L)

  27-06-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 3 clash between Vatreni (The Blazers) of Croatia and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Philadelphia Stadium, Pennsylvania, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Saber Confident Egypt Can Overcome Australia

  27-06-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Mahmoud Saber believes Egypt will be fully prepared for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Australia, Completesports.com reports. The Pharaohs sealed a place in the knockout stages following a 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday. Mahmoud Saber gave Hossam Hassan the lead in the fifth minute Saber converted from close range [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Coach Gives Fitness Update On Bayern Star Davies Ahead South Africa Clash

  27-06-2026 20:53 via completesports.com
  
  Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has provided an update on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies ahead of his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa. Tournament co-hosts Canada will face Bafana Bafana on Sunday at 9pm at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, with both teams battling for a place [...]
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• Wimbledon: Serena’s Comeback Is Inspirational –Djokovic

  27-06-2026 20:01 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran tennis star Novak Djokovic has praised Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis as truly inspirational and epic, highlighting the intense effort and gym work the 44-year-old is putting into her preparations for the tournament.  23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is making a sensational return to Wimbledon after a nearly four-year absence. Read Also:Wimbledon: [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Will Start From Bench Against Jordan –Argentina Coach

  27-06-2026 19:33 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially confirmed that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the final FIFA World Cup 2026 group game against Jordan. With Argentina having already secured the top spot and qualification for the Round of 32, the decision was made to rest the team’s talisman, though he is expected [...]
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• Chelsea Submit £26m Bid For Former Arsenal Star

  27-06-2026 19:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have submitted a £26m bid to sign Sunderland midfielder and former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka in the summer transfer window. This is according to a report from journalist Luca Cerchione (via GIVEMESPORT). The potential signing is believed to have been personally requested by Alonso, who managed Xhaka during his time at Bayer Leverkusen. It [...]
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• World Cup: Argentina coach confirms Messi won’t start against Jordan

  27-06-2026 19:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that captain, Lionel Messi would be missing from his starting lineup against Jordan in their final Group J game at the ongoing World Cup.
  This was confirmed in a video shared by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.
  As shown in the video, the confirmation came during an interview with legendary 91-year-old journalist, Enrique Macaya Márquez, who is covering his 18th World Cup.
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• ‘I still send Diogo Jota messages’ — Reuben Neves

  27-06-2026 19:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ruben Neves has revealed that he still sends WhatsApp messages to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, nearly a year after the Liverpool forward died in a tragic car crash.Speaking on SIC’s Alta Definição, the Portugal midfielder said he and Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, have kept a WhatsApp group that includes Jota’s account, using it to share special moments and preserve his memory.“I still talk to him. Few people know this,” Neves said.&ld
  
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• Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

  27-06-2026 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams’ sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon.Williams has returned to tennis at the age of 44 and will play her first singles match in four years when she faces Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round next week.The American legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her remarkable career, just behind Djokovic’s men’s record tally of 24.Djokovic, 39, is chasing an all-time rec
  
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• Fernandez Attracts Interest From Ligue 1 Club

  27-06-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes have joined the race to sign Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez, who joined the Scottish giants from League One side Peterborough United for around £3.5 million last summer, has quickly established himself as one of the standout defenders in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers are expected to demand a [...]
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• Brighton Launch €34m Move For Nigerian-Born Defender

  27-06-2026 16:11 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor by submitting a bid worth around €34 million (£30 million) for the highly rated teenager. According to transfer experts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, the Premier League club have formalised their interest after being linked with the Nigerian-born defender earlier this [...]
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• The Highest-Ranked Nations Not At The 2026 World Cup

  27-06-2026 15:36 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, yet even with more places than ever, some of the biggest names in international football are missing. Italy, ranked 12ᵗʰ in the world, are the highest-ranked absentee, left out for a third tournament in a row. Their absence, along with several other established sides, [...]
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• Arsenal Plan £80m Bid For Brazil World Cup Star

  27-06-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are ready to make their move for Bruno Guimaraes after receiving all the encouragement they needed from the Brazilian’s camp, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are understood to be prioritising the Brazilian star ahead of his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali, who they have also spoken to. Arsenal have long admired Guimaraes and are now [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready For Ivory Coast Physical Approach –Solbakken

  27-06-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that his team is ready to face the physical challenge of the Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Solbakken benched 10 starters, including star striker Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, in their final group stage match against France to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Nice To See What African Teams Are Doing In This Tournament –France Legend Henry

  27-06-2026 15:02 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Thierry Henry has praised the performances of African nations, at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Henry is part of Fox Sports’ broadcast team, serving as a pundit for the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Speaking this week, the French football legend singled out South [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rivals Malawi Announce Provisional Squad

  27-06-2026 14:13 via completesports.com
  
  Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has unveiled a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Comppletesports.com reports. The squad is led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who returns to the team after missing their recent matches. Fazil has also included two U-20 players, Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali, [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Dembele makes history with hat-trick against Norway

  27-06-2026 13:06 via thesun.ng
  
  France striker Ousmane Dembele made history on Friday by scoring a hat-trick in his team’s World Cup final group game against Norway.
  Dembele was outstanding in France’s 4-1 victory over Norway, scoring three goals and Desire Doue adding one.
  According to OptaJoe, Dembele’s hat-trick came only 32 minutes into the game, making it the second earliest a FIFA World Cup hat-trick has been scored in a contest.
  The Paris Saint-Germain star is only behind Erich Probst in 1954 for Austr
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Ready To Take On Any Opponent — Hassan

  27-06-2026 12:21 via completesports.com
  Egypt boss Hossam Hassan has declared his team’s readiness to face any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs booked their spot in the Round of 32 following a thrilling 1-1 draw with IR Iran on Saturday. The Pharaohs made the perfect start with Mahmoud Saber slotting home from close range after Alireza [...]
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• Luis Suarez names favourite striker

  27-06-2026 12:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Uruguay ex-international, Luis Suarez has named England and Bayern Munich ace, Harry Kane as his favourite active striker in world football, while also paying tributes to Erling Haaland.
  Suarez, who retired from international football in September 2024, praised Kane’s tactical intelligence and excellent reading of the game.
  He also expressed admiration for Norwegian striker, Haaland, who is currently joint second highest goalscorer at the ongoing World Cup.
  However, he named Kane as his to
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Will Relish Chance To Face Argentina –Bubista

  27-06-2026 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that nothing is impossible after guiding the Blue Sharks to a historic Round of 32 clash against Argentina on July 3 in Miami. Cape Verde sealed their historic advancement by finishing as runners-up in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, remaining undefeated following draws against Spain, [...]
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• World Cup 2026 Is A Disaster –Iran Star Slams FIFA

  27-06-2026 11:12 via completesports.com
  
  Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the FIFA World Cup 2026 a logistical disaster following a 1-1 draw with Egypt. In a chat with reporters, he condemned the unfair conditions, citing mandatory grueling commutes between their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, and US match locations, missing recovery staff, and ongoing visa issues for [...]
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• Neymar treated me like little brother – Lamine Yamal

  27-06-2026 09:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish sensation, Lamine Yamal has again expressed admiration for Neymar, saying the Brazil star treated him like a “little brother” despite his legendary status.
  The 18-year-old spoke as Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to finish as Group H leaders at the ongoing World Cup.
  Asked who has impressed him the most, Yamal said, “Neymar. Even though he is a legend among footballers and someone I’ve always admired, .”
  In April, the Barcelona star described Neymar as his football i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 21 teams seal knockout stage spots

  27-06-2026 09:04 via thesun.ng
  
  At least 21 countries have confirmed their participation in the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32 knockout stage.
  Egypt and Belgium are the latest countries to reserve their slots.
  Egypt played 1-1 with Iran to qualify for the round of 32, finishing second in Group G behind leader Belgium.
  Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to advance to the knockout stage.
  Both teams now join the likes of Australia, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Colombia in the
  
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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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