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• Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles

  05-07-2026 02:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon won’t get a second chapter.
  The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion was forced to withdraw from her doubles match with her sister Venus on Saturday because of a right knee injury, she announced on Instagram.
  Sunday was supposed to be the first time the sisters teamed up since the 2022 U.S. Open, as they were set to face Solona Sierra and Camila Osorio.
  Serena, who lost to Maya Joint, 3-6, 7-6 (8), 3-6, on June 30 in her singles return, posted a vi
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Unveil New Technical Adviser Ahead Super Falcons Opener

  05-07-2026 11:04 via completesports.com
  
  The Football Association of Malawi ,FAM, has appointed Sudesh Singh as technical adviser to the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Singh will join the coaching crew led by head coach Lovemore Fazili, with Tyrese Steyn continuing in his role as performance analyst. FAM said the appointment was made [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: 2 countries crash out of Round of 16

  05-07-2026 10:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada and Paraguay have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering defeats in their Round of 16 matches.
  Canada’s campaign came to an end following a 3-0 loss to Morocco at Houston Stadium on Saturday.
  The North Africans secured a convincing victory through a brace from Azzedine Ounahi, while Soufiane Rahimi added the third goal to seal Morocco’s place in the quarter-finals.
  Paraguay also exited the tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat to France.
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• World Cup 2026: Guéhi Labels Mexico Favourites Ahead Of England Clash

  05-07-2026 10:32 via completesports.com
  
  Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England’s World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. The reward for Wednesday’s 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo is Sunday’s mouthwatering last-16 tie in Mexico City. A hostile atmosphere and high altitude await Thomas Tuchel’s men in Mexico, where England [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Brazil vs Norway match

  05-07-2026 09:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Five-time world champions Brazil will continue their quest for a sixth FIFA World Cup title when they face Norway in a blockbuster Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, July 5.
  The knockout tie will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with both nations battling for a place in the quarter-finals.
  Brazil head into the contest as favourites, but Norway’s impressive campaign and the goalscoring form of Erling Haaland make the Europeans dangerous opponents capable of causing
  
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• England, Mexico face off in Round of 16 blockbuster

  05-07-2026 09:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up.A day after France and Morocco sealed their places in the last eight of the tournament, two more spots are up for grabs in round-of-16 duels in Mexico City and New Jersey.England’s encounter with Mexico has been one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, with the Three Lions returning to the Azteca 4
  
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• World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter final fixture

  05-07-2026 09:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, and will now face Morocco in the next round.
  The match remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from finding a breakthrough.
  The decisive moment came after the restart when France were awarded a penalty after Desire Doue was brought down inside the box.
  Captain Kylian Mbappe conv
  
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• World Cup 2026: We Know How To Play Ugly Football —Mbappe On Paraguay Tactics

  05-07-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  
  France star Kylian Mbappé has said the French team also know how to play ugly football, after their hardfought 1-0 win against Paraguay in Saturday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. Mbappé broke through against a physical, defensive-minded Paraguay side when he converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute, following a foul [...]
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• EPL: Fulham suffer fresh setback as Trabzonspor reject Nwaiwu bid

  05-07-2026 07:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have rejected an improved bid from Premier League club Fulham for Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, maintaining they will not sell the Super Eagles star below their valuation.
  According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fulham’s latest offer, worth about €28 million, including a guaranteed €25 million and an additional €3 million in performance-related bonuses, was turned down by the Turkish club. Trabzonspor are reportedly holding out for betwee
  
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• World Cup 2026: We’ll Do Everything To Bring More Joy To Moroccans –Ounahi

  05-07-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi has disclosed that the Atlas Lions’ biggest reward is seeing the Moroccan people celebrate, emphasizing that the players are determined to do everything to bring more joy to their country. He made these remarks after leading Morocco to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Coach Ouahbi Talks Up Win Over Canada

  05-07-2026 07:34 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has reacted to his team’s victory over Canada, Completesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions thrashed the co-hosts 3-0 in Houston to earn a place in the quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada dominated the opening half, but second-half braces from Azzedine Ounahi and a late goal by Soufiane Rahimi powered [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Mexico Coach Shrugs Off Altitude Factor Against England

  05-07-2026 07:30 via completesports.com
  
  Mexico’ coach Javier Aguirre has dismissed concerns and discussions about the altitude at Estadio Azteca being an advantage for his team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 clash against England. Aguirre stated that the physical condition will not decide the game, noting, “It’s 11 against 11,” and stressed that Mexico will need to [...]
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• World Cup: Mbappe penalty sends France into quarter-finals

  05-07-2026 07:23 via thesun.ng
  
  France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday.
  Didier Deschamps’ side dominated possession for long periods but were forced to work tirelessly against a disciplined Paraguay defence before Mbappe finally broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 70th minute.
  The victory keeps France’s quest for a third World Cup tit
  
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• Cutting down NFF’s fig tree, by Patrick Omorodion

  05-07-2026 03:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Bible tells us that there is seed time and harvest time. It also tells us that what you sow you must surely reap.And one of Nigeria’s greatest reggae crooners, Majek Fashek put it in his popular song, “Send down the rain” thus: “You don’t expect to plant corn and reap cassava, cocoyam, you don’t expect to sow rice and reap up cassava.”No man would be happy after sowing rightly and when it is harvest time, he doesn’t get the reward for his labo
  
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• Palmer: I know what I would’ve offered Three Lions

  05-07-2026 02:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Cole Palmer has spoken on England boss Thomas Tuchel leaving him out of the World Cup squad.
  Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton and Morgan Gibbs-White were famously left out of England’s World Cup squad this summer as fans scratched their head at Tuchel’s selection.
  Despite scoring in the final of Euro 2024, Palmer who is just 23 years old was left at home in what was arguably the biggest omission from a Three Lions side which has reached the
  
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• Mexican fans welcome England squad with boos

  05-07-2026 02:47 via thesun.ng
  
  England have arrived in Mexico as fans make their voices heard ahead of Monday’s clash.
  The Three Lions face Mexico 2,200 metres above sea level at the Estadio Azteca in their Round of 16 clash on Monday morning in what is their toughest test yet.
  England’s team coach was surrounded by security staff as they arrived in Mexico City, with fans jeering, booing and whistles from Mexican fans who were keen to make a hostile atmosphere.
  Jude Bellingham and his team-mates were also heckled
  
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• Canada 0-3 Morocco: Atlas Lions zooms into quarterfinals

  05-07-2026 02:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston on Saturday to become the first team at the World Cup to progress to the quarterfinals.
  Two goals from Azzedine Ounahi in the 50th and 82nd minutes and one from Soufiane Rahimi at the death made the difference for the Atlas Lions, who will go on to play the winner of France and Paraguay in Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium on Thursday.
  With the win, Morocco continues its great form at major tournaments, having made the 2022 World Cup semifinals and being &nda
  
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• Messi remains atop the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings

  05-07-2026 02:45 via thesun.ng
  
  The individual awards are among the accolades players pursue, even if the ultimate goal is lifting the trophy, making the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot one of the tournament’s most closely followed races. After the Round of 32, Lionel Messi remains at the top of the scoring standings.
  Messi has scored seven goals for Argentina. He began the tournament with an outstanding group stage, helping his team win all three matches while scoring three goals against Algeria, two against Austria and one
  
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• Kuwait honours Somali referee, Artan

  05-07-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Celebrated Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan has bagged yet another honour, building on his international reputation.
  The young referee has become a global sensation after being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the 2026 World Cup.
  The latest recognition came from Kuwait where he was given an award of excellence on 30 June.
  The Kuwait Football Association said the honour was in recognition of Artan’s achievements and contributions to international football.
  The 34-year-old off
  
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• Osimhen can’t play for Barcelona – Ex- Fenerbahce striker

  05-07-2026 02:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Fenerbahçe striker Serdar Dursun has questioned whether Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has the technical qualities needed to play for Spanish giants Barcelona, despite praising the Nigerian’s overall ability.
  Osimhen enjoyed another outstanding campaign with Galatasaray, playing a pivotal role in the club’s successful Super Lig title defence.
  The Nigerian striker finished the season with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, further strengthening his
  
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• NPFL names Yakmut, Enakhena, GTI’s Ine in commercial committee reform

  05-07-2026 02:42 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has moved to strengthen its commercial backbone, naming Alhassan Yakmut, Sporting Lagos Chairman Godwin Enakhena and representative of GTI, Nelson Ine as members of its newly inaugurated Committee on Commercial Reforms with Enakhena serving as secretary.
  The appointment was ratified today in Abuja during a high-level strategy session convened by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In attendance were the NPFL Board, Chairmen of NPFL C
  
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• Abuja to host CAA Region II elective congress

  05-07-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, will host the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II Elective Congress on December 12, as the 15-member regional athletics body prepares to elect new leadership that will steer its affairs for the next four years.
  The congress is expected to bring together delegates and athletics administrators from the 15 member nations of CAA Region II to deliberate on the future of athletics development across the region and elect a new executive council.
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• FWCQ: D’Tigers targets winning finish against Rwanda

  05-07-2026 02:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers will look to round off their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers Window 3 campaign on a winning note when they face bottom-placed Rwanda today, buoyed by a thrilling victory that ended Guinea’s unbeaten run.
  D’Tigers head into the clash with renewed confidence after edging Guinea 80-79 in a dramatic encounter on Friday, a result that improved their record to 3-2 while handing the previously unbeaten Guineans their first defeat of the campa
  
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• African Nations Cup: Nimrod welcomes teams to CAVB Zone 3 Beach Volleyball qualifiers

  05-07-2026 02:39 via thesun.ng
  
  President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has officially welcomed participating countries to the 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers, which are being held in Badagry, Lagos State, according to BSNSports.com.ng.
  Nimrod expressed his delight at hosting the regional qualification tournament in Nigeria, assuring all participating teams of a warm reception and a conducive environment for a successful competit
  
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• Commonwealth Games: Ezechukwu named to Nigeria’s flag bearer

  05-07-2026 02:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Team Nigeria has named 17-year-old sprinter Miracle Ezechukwu as its flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The young athletics sensation will have the honour of leading the Nigerian contingent into the stadium during the opening parade, becoming one of the youngest athletes to carry the nation’s flag at a major multi-sport event.
  Ezechukwu’s selection is seen as recognition of his rising profile in Nigerian athletics as h
  
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• Ogunsakin qualifies for Wimbledon Junior Championships

  05-07-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian tennis has reached another significant milestone as rising star, Seun Ogunsakin, secured a place in the Main Draw of the Wimbledon Junior Championships, after a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Canada’s Benjamin Azar.
  This outstanding achievement is another strong reflection of the remarkable progress Nigerian tennis has made in recent times.
  Ogunsakin’s qualification for one of the world’s most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments reflects the growing success of the spo
  
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• Fenerbahce complete deal to sign Ake from Man City

  05-07-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Fenerbahce have signed Netherlands defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth up to £8.5m.
  The Turkish club have paid around £7m up front with the fee rising if add-ons are met.
  Ake, 31, made three appearances for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup before their elimination by Morocco in the last 32.
  He won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League during a six-year stint at Etihad Stadium.
  “It’s been a
  
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• Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit

  05-07-2026 00:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Herve Renard, who took over from Sabri Lamouchi as Tunisia coach in the middle of the World Cup, announced on Saturday that he was stepping down after just two matches in charge of the Eagles of Carthage.“My adventure (with Tunisia) has come to an end,” the 57-year-old Frenchman posted on Instagram.“Before I leave, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Tunisian Football Federation for allowing me to take part in the 2026 World Cup.“It was an honour to represen
  
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• Osaka Targets Sabalenka Revenge In Wimbledon Last 16

  04-07-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Naomi Osaka will seek revenge against world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster Wimbledon last-16 showdown on Sunday. Sabalenka holds an active head-to-head advantage, having defeated the Japanese star in three consecutive meetings earlier in the year. Read Also:Wimbledon: Djokovic Gives Injury Update Ahead Safiullin Clash A coveted quarter-final spot at the All England [...]
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• Cape Verde Goalkeeper Now World’s Most Followed Goalkeeper on Instagram with Over 20m Followers

  04-07-2026 21:47 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has skyrocketed to over 20 million Instagram followers. This was as a result of the 40-year-old’s breakout performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped the Blue Sharks reach the round of 16. Entering the tournament with just 50,000 followers, Vozinha gained over 18 million new fans overnight and [...]
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