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• Super Eagles: Missed At The World Cup! — Odegbami

  20-06-2026 06:30 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria are badly missed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although, this ongoing edition of the world’s biggest single sports event has been a feast of unexpected results, drama and suspense-filled matches, it has also being a great revelation for those keeping a close eye on things happening around it. Super [...]
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• 2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC

  24-06-2026 13:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting of the commission and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday at the National Sports Commission Headquarters in Abuja.Dikko, who also disclosed a series of landmark
  
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Must Bounce Back From Colombia Setback — Desabre

  24-06-2026 13:30 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has said it is important for the Leopards to move on from the defeat to Colombia. The Leopards fell 1-0 to the South Americans in their second Group K game at Guadalajara Stadium. The first half largely belonged to Colombia, who were thwarted by DR Congo’s goalkeeper [...]
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• Infantino: Trump Will Attend World Cup 2026 Final

  24-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Infantino stated that both of them will watch the match together and jointly present the trophy to the winning team. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go [...]
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• World Cup: Doku returns to Belgium camp after son’s birth

  24-06-2026 11:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium winger and Manchester City star, Jérémy Doku, has rejoined the national team’s training camp in Seattle after briefly leaving the squad to be present for the birth of his first child.
  The 24-year-old returned to the United States on Wednesday following a short stay in London with his family after the arrival of his son, Praise. His return was confirmed by the Belgian Football Federation through a video shared on its official channels.
  Doku had been absent from Belgium
  
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• NPFL: Enyimba Hotshot Chidera Reflects On Breakthrough Season

  24-06-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports. Chidera joined the two-time African champions from Ozalla Football Academy, Onitsha, prior to the [...]
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• World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps loses mum, to miss Norway clash

  24-06-2026 10:41 via thesun.ng
  
  France coach, Didier Deschamps will miss his team’s final 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Norway following the death of his mother.
  The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Tuesday that Deschamps learned of his mother’s passing that morning and has returned to France to attend her funeral.
  Deschamps, 57, will not be on the touchline for Friday’s game in Boston.
  Long-time assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the team in his absence.
  The FFF issued a
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Morocco vs Haiti match

  24-06-2026 10:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco and Haiti meet in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night, with the Atlas Lions aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32.
  Morocco also aim to potentially finish above Brazil, while Haiti will be playing for pride and a historic first point of the tournament.
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  The game will be played at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, United States, with kick-off scheduled for 11 pm in Nigeria. It is the first senior competitive meeting between the two countri
  
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• Nigerian Players Who Dominated Europe | Super Eagles Stars In Top Form 2026

  24-06-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian footballers are making a huge impact across Europe’s top leagues this season. From Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in the Premier League to Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, and more, we break down the performances of Super Eagles stars and what their club form means for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Scotland vs Brazil match

  24-06-2026 09:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Scotland and Brazil will meet in a decisive Group C encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams still chasing a place in the Round of 32.
  The match comes at the end of a tightly contested group campaign. Brazil enter the fixture needing a positive result to secure qualification, while Scotland know victory could seal one of the biggest achievements in their recent football history.
  Brazil opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before defeating Haiti 2-0 in their second m
  
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go All Out For Victory Against Switzerland –Marsch

  24-06-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  
  Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has disclosed that he’s targeting a win against Switzerland in their final World Cup Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver to secure the top spot in the group and keep his team playing on home soil. Canada currently sits at the top of Group B with 4 points. [...]
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• Danjuma Confident Nasarawa Amazons Will Reach President Federation Cup Final

  24-06-2026 09:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons head coach Chris Danjuma is optimistic his side will secure a place in the final of the women’s President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club will face Sunshine Queens in the semi-final of this year’s edition of the competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday (today). Danjuma’s side defeated current [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Seven countries seal Round of 32 qualification

  24-06-2026 09:05 via thesun.ng
  
  At least seven countries have advanced to the Round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup competition.
  They include Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.
  Colombia became the latest country to qualify for the knockout stage, defeating DR Congo in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  A second half goal from Daniel Muñoz gave Colombia a 1-0 against DR Congo.
  They now top Group K with six points, and are ahead of Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan.
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• World Cup 2026: Deschamps To Miss France’s Final Group Game Following Death Of Mother

  24-06-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother. According to BBC Sport the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the sad news. Deschamps, 57, learned of his mother’s passing on Tuesday morning and has been given permission by FFF president Philippe Diallo to fly [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Defender Spence Snubs Partey During Pre-match Handshakes

  24-06-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Djed Spence snubbed Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Ghana, The Sun reports. The 33-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder, who is currently facing a criminal trial and several rape charges, walked past Spence as the Spurs defender stared ahead and kept his hands down. It comes after Partey was refused [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Hold Me Responsible For Uzbekistan’s Heavy Loss To Portugal –Cannavaro

  24-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he will take responsibility for his team’s crushing 5-0 loss to Portugal in their second Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, Texas. Cannavaro defended his players’ efforts, blaming himself for the tactical approach and mistakes in the heavy loss. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup Final: Trump, Infantino to present trophy to champions

  24-06-2026 07:44 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  US President Donald Trump will be part of the trophy presentation at the 2026 World Cup final, joining FIFA president Gianni Infantino to hand the prize to the tournament’s champions.
  Infantino disclosed the plan on Tuesday, saying Trump would attend the July 19 final in New Jersey and share the presentation duties after the match.
  “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” Infantino sa
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Were Excellent —Rooney Praises Black Stars After Draw With England

  24-06-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary England striker Wayne Rooney has described Ghana’s Black Stars display in their goalless draw with The Three Lions as excellent. England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana on Tuesday in their second group stage fixture at the World Cup. The Three Lions dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances against opponents [...]
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• Super Eagles: Chelle agrees new contract with NFF

  24-06-2026 07:39 via thesun.ng
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has revealed that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has accepted to a new contract, bringing an end to months of speculation over his future with the squad.
  NSC chairman Shehu Dikko announced this on Tuesday during a meeting in Abuja with NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and other federation officials. Chelle’s original two-year contract was due to expire at the end of 2026, and negotiations over an extension dragged on for quite some time.
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Joins Swedish Club Djurgården On Five-Year Contract

  24-06-2026 07:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian winger Angelo Agbejoye has joined Swedish Allsvenskan club Djurgarden, Completesports.com reports. Agbejoye, who joined Djurgarden from local club Grassrunners FC penned a five-year contract. The 18-year-old is the Blue Stripes’ first recruit of the summer transfer window. Agbejoye Ready For New Challenge Agbejoye was delighted after signing his contract with the club. Read Also:Getafe [...]
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• World Cup: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo, Congolese face elimination threat

  24-06-2026 06:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Colombia booked their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo in their Group K encounter at Estadio Guadalajara on Wednesday.
  A second-half strike from Daniel Muñoz proved decisive as the South Americans secured a second consecutive victory in the tournament to move to the top of the group and confirm their place in the knockout stage.
  Colombia dominated large periods of the contest and created several clear-cut chances before even
  
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Blasts Referee After Ghana Penalty Snub Vs England

  24-06-2026 06:37 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz launched a fierce criticism of the officiating after Ghana’s goalless draw with England, claiming VAR failed to intervene during two crucial second-half incidents. Queiroz believed England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender Ezri Konsa should both have been punished for challenges on Prince Adu, with neither incident resulting in disciplinary action despite strong protests [...]
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• World Cup: Panama 0-1 Croatia, Budimir strike sends Panama crashing out

  24-06-2026 03:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Croatia boosted their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Tuesday, a result that ended the Central Americans’ campaign and handed Zlatko Dalic’s side their first win of the tournament.
  A second-half goal from substitute Ante Budimir proved decisive in a tightly contested Group L encounter, as Croatia responded strongly after a disappointing opening defeat to England.
  The 2018 World Cup finalists struggled to f
  
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• World Cup: England 0-0 Ghana as Black Stars frustrate Three Lions

  24-06-2026 02:39 via thesun.ng
  
  England missed the opportunity to secure an early place in the Round of 32 after being held to a goalless draw by a disciplined Ghana side in their Group L encounter at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
  Thomas Tuchel’s men entered the match buoyed by their impressive victory over Croatia and knew another win would guarantee qualification for the knockout stage. Instead, they ran into a resolute Ghana team that defended with discipline, limited clear-cut opportunities and earned a valuable point i
  
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• Ronaldo makes history as Portugal thrashes Uzbekistan 5-0

  24-06-2026 02:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name further into football history on Tuesday, scoring twice as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan to secure their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The veteran forward became the first men’s player to score in six different World Cup tournaments after opening the scoring just six minutes into the contest. Ronaldo powered home a half-volley from a Joao Cancelo cross, setting Portugal on course for a dominant display.
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• Rule change means Scotland can reach last 32

  24-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Members of the Tartan Army have found themselves doing mental mathematics as the World Cup group stage progresses. The national team has never qualified for the knock-out phase of a major tournament before.
  But the expanded competition in 2026 has opened a route to the last 32, with the eight best third-placed teams also advancing alongside the top 24 sides. The opening match victory over Haiti means Steve Clarke’s men are in with a great chance of qualifying, regardless of what happens in
  
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• Belgium’s Doku rejoins squad after son’s birth

  24-06-2026 02:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is preparing to fly back ​to join the national team ‌at the World Cup after the winger returned to England to be with his wife, ​who gave birth to a ​boy on Monday.
  Doku and his wife Shireen welcomed a boy called Praise.
  The ​24-year-old was criticised by a L’Equipe television​presenter for leaving the team midway through the tournament to attend the birth.
  Doku had ​already missed Belgium’s 0-0 draw with Iran ̴
  
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• Algeria keeps World Cup hopes alive

  24-06-2026 01:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday and keep its hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.
  Playing at Levi’s Stadium in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, Algeria overturned a first-half deficit to claim a crucial victory in Group J.
  Jordan opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Nizar al-Rashdan and held the lead until midway through the second half.
  Nadhir Benbouali leveled the score in the 69th minute before Amine Gouiri com
  
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• World Cup thrills light up Nigerian screens as StarTimes delivers full tournament coverage

  24-06-2026 01:58 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have kicked off thousands of kilometres away in Mexico City, but Nigerian football fans have been able to follow every major moment live through StarTimes’ comprehensive tournament coverage.
  Less than two weeks into the competition, the expanded 48-team World Cup has already produced several landmark moments involving some of football’s biggest stars.
  At 39, Lionel Messi has extended his World Cup legacy by taking his tally to 18 goals, becoming the highes
  
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• NFF to pay Chelle $100,000 monthly

  24-06-2026 01:56 via thesun.ng
  
  The NFF have agreed a new and improved contract with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
  This comes following a strategic decision reached during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at the National  Sports Commission headquarters in Abuja.
  The meeting was attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, and Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle.
  With this development, Ch
  
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