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• Trabzonspor Plot Move For Super Eagles Winger

  28-06-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor are weighing up a move for Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze returned to the San Siro this summer after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham. The Cottagers decided against activating the option to make the move permanent despite the Nigerian enjoying a fairly productive spell in [...]
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• Expect best of Team Nigeria in Glasgow – Aliyu

  29-06-2026 02:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Head Coach of Team Nigeria Athletics, Solomon Aliyu, has expressed confidence that the country’s athletes will deliver even stronger performances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an impressive outing at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials.
  Aliyu, who sport to AFN media described the trials as a successful first phase of the team’s preparations, saying the performances witnessed were only a glimpse of what Nigerians should expect when
  
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• Ize Sezuo wins maiden top 12 Women’s Table Tennis Championship in Lagos

  29-06-2026 02:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Fourteen-year-old table tennis sensation, Ize Sezuo, announced herself as one of Nigeria’s brightest emerging stars after overcoming more experienced opponents to win the maiden edition of the Nigeria Women’s Top 12 Table Tennis Championship held at the Not Bad Sports Arena, Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Lagos.
  The energetic Kogi State youngster produced a string of remarkable performances, upsetting higher-ranked players before defeating Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) play
  
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• Global Golfers laud Ibom Golf Course standards in Uyo

  29-06-2026 02:17 via thesun.ng
  
  From Akanimo Kufre, UyoThe traveling golf fraternity, Global Golfers, has expressed strong satisfaction with the quality and playing conditions of the Ibom Golf Course in Uyo following their recent visit last Saturday, 27th June 2026.
  Speaking during the tour, the group’s Captain, Tayo Babalakin, a former captain of Ikoyi Golf Club, praised the course and the overall golfing environment, describing it as one of the finest alternatives for international-level play. He noted that the club, e
  
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• Broos Blames South Africa’s World Cup 2026 Exit To Lack Of Speed, Power

  29-06-2026 00:39 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed disappointment after their 1-0 round of 32 loss to Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Eustaquio Reflects On Heroics In Canada’s Win Over South Africa

  29-06-2026 00:02 via completesports.com
  Stephen Eustaquio has reflected on his stunning match-winning goal in Canada’s hard-earned victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Completesports.com reports. The co-hosts booked their place in the Round of 16 after edging Hugo Broos’ side 1-0 at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday night Eustaquio fired home the decisive goal in the second minute of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada’s Late Winner Sends South Africa Packing

  28-06-2026 23:27 via completesports.com
  
  A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio earned Canada a 1-0 win against South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round, CNN reports. It’s the first knockout round victory in Canadian history as they became the first World Cup co-host to play [...]
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• Amusan wins women’s 100m hurdles at Paris Diamond League

  28-06-2026 23:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her impressive run of form by claiming victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday with a season-equalling time of 12.27 seconds.The performance marked the third time this year the world record holder has clocked 12.27s, underlining her consistency on the Diamond League circuit.Competing at Stade Charléty, Amusan crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of the field. American Grace Stark finished second in 12.38 s
  
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• World Cup: South Africa defeated by Canada in tense 1-0 encounter

  28-06-2026 23:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Canada booked a historic place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.
  The dramatic win, secured in the 92nd minute, sent the tournament co-hosts into the knockout stage for the first time in their history, while ending South Africa’s impressive World Cup campaign.
  For much of the contest, both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in a ca
  
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium Possess The Quality To Overcome Senegal –Debast

  28-06-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  Belgium defender Zeno Debast has disclosed that the Red Devils are prepared for a tricky Round of 32 clash against Senegal. The unexpected matchup in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage takes place on Wednesday, July 1, in Seattle. Read Also:World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia Following a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson

  28-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden legend and assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes his side can cause an upset against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in New Jersey on Tuesday.  Despite entering the knockout fixture as heavy underdogs, the former midfielder is backing manager Graham Potter’s squad to deliver a giant-killing performance against the tournament [...]
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• South Africa Vs Canada Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  28-06-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Les Rouges (The Reds) of Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), California, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Step Up Your Game In Knockout Stages –Tuchel Tells England Players

  28-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confidently declared that his squad will step up for the bigger challenges as the team enter the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After topping Group L, England is preparing to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Atlanta round of 32. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian-Born Winger Joins Dutch Club FC Utrecht

  28-06-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Dutch club FC Utrecht have announced the signing of Emmanuel Chigozie Owen on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Owen, who joined FC Utrecht from Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen penned a four-year contract. Several clubs showed interest in the striker, but he ultimately opted for FC Utrecht’s project and long-term plans. Read Also:Nigerian Defender Set To [...]
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• Robert Lewandowksi agrees to join MLS side Chicago Fire

  28-06-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Poland captain Robert Lewandowski is set to leave European football after reaching an agreement to join Chicago Fire FC from FC Barcelona.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday that the veteran striker has agreed to join the Major League Soccer side, with all details of the deal finalized.According to the report, Lewandowski is expected to sign his contract in the coming weeks before officially completing the move to the United States.The transfer will bring an end to the 37-year-ol
  
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• Klopp: Iraola Needs Luck To Be Successful At Liverpool

  28-06-2026 19:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield but admitted the newly appointed Red boss will need some good fortune along the way. Speaking on the managerial transition, Klopp noted that for a project of this scale to work long-term, everything has to click, and luck is required to sustain [...]
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• World Cup 2026: African Teams Prove Worthy Ambassadors But Must Improve Tactically To Match France, Others — Akuneto

  28-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international and current Manchester City U-17 head coach, Chuks Akuneto, has described Africa’s representatives at the ongoing  2026 World Cup as worthy ambassadors of the continent, saying their performances have demonstrated the immense talent available across Africa, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto spoke exclusively to Completesports.com from his base in the United Kingdom on Saturday [...]
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• Nigerian Defender Set To Leave Udinese

  28-06-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue is on the verge of leaving Italian Serie A club Udinese after contract renewal talks reportedly hit a deadlock. Udinese had hoped to tie the versatile full-back down to a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2028. However, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have stalled and an agreement [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I’m Supporting Ghana —Balotelli

  28-06-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former Italy International Mario Balotelli has explained why he is supporting Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana progressed into the round of 32 after finishing as one of the third best placed teams in a group that had England, Croatia and Panama. After edging out Panama 1-0 in their opening [...]
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• Kane Is The Best England Player Of All Time —Bellingham

  28-06-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  
  Jude Bellingham described team-mate Harry Kane as the “best England player of all time” after the Bayern Munich striker became his country’s record goal scorer at World Cups, Yahoo Sports reports. Bellingham crossed for Kane to head in England’s second in their 2-0 win over Panama as Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed to the knockout stage [...]
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• Oluwafemiayo Named Team Nigeria Captain For 2026 Commonwealth Games

  28-06-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Completesports.com reports. The decision reflects the team’s deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism and exemplary character embody the values of Nigerian sport. Oluwafemiayo Merits Team [...]
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• Arsenal Are Two Signings Away From Dominating Premier League For Next Three Years —Terry

  28-06-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry has said that Arsenal are one or two signings from dominating the Premier League title in the next two to three years. Arsenal ended a long wait to be crowned Premier League champions after beating Manchester City to the title last season. Following their league success, the Gunners have been linked [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Lauds DR Congo’s Performance In Uzbekistan Victory

  28-06-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre has praised his team’s performance in the victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. The Leopards rallied to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their Group K clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. Uzbekistan took the lead through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Yoane Wissa DR Congo level from [...]
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• World Cup: Round of 32 fixtures confirmed after dramatic group-stage finale

  28-06-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The line-up for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed after an eventful end to the group stage, with 32 nations now set to begin the race for a place in the last 16.
  The final round of group matches produced several twists. Colombia finished top of Group K after holding Portugal to a goalless draw in Miami, while DR Congo secured a historic place in the knockout rounds with a remarkable comeback victory over Uzbekistan. Croatia also booked their place after edging Ghana t
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about South Africa vs Canada clash

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa and Canada will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
  The Round of 32 encounter will be played at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, with both countries seeking to reach the last 16 for the first time in their history.
  The winner will progress to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the next round.
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  The match will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Kick-off i
  
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• World Cup: Africa heads into knockout round with nine surviving teams [Full list]

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  African football has achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 representatives progressing to the knockout stage after an impressive group-stage campaign.
  The continent recorded its best-ever performance at the tournament, as 90 per cent of its participating teams secured places in the last 32, underlining Africa’s growing strength on the global football stage.
  Algeria became the final African side to confirm qualification after battl
  
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• World Cup: Austria, Algeria survive dramatic six-goal thriller to reach last 32

  28-06-2026 08:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Austria and Algeria secured places in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Kansas City, with both teams advancing from Group J following a breathtaking finish that ended Iran’s hopes of progressing.
  The result confirmed Austria as Group J runners-up, while Algeria claimed the final qualification spot among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams. The outcome also ensured Iran’s elimination despite the Asians remaining unbeaten throughou
  
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• Ghana Coach Queiroz Criticises Decision To Expand World Cup To 48 Teams

  28-06-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, saying it has devalued the qualification process and turned the tournament into something “vulgar and ordinary.” This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with the previous 32-team format being in place since 1998. But the [...]
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• World Cup: Messi scores again as Argentina complete perfect group stage

  28-06-2026 08:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi added another milestone to his remarkable career as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to finish the FIFA World Cup group stage with a flawless record and secure top spot in Group J.
  Already assured of qualification before kick-off, Argentina rested several regular starters, including Messi, who began the match on the bench. Even so, Lionel Scaloni’s side remained in control, with Giovani Lo Celso opening the scoring in the 19th minute after curling a superb free-kick into the top
  
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Makes History Again After Helping Argentina Over Jordan

  28-06-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven ​consecutive World Cup matches when he ‌netted for Argentina against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday, moving past Just Fontaine and Jairzinho, Reuters reports. Substitute ​Messi curled in a free kick ​from 25 metres in the 80th ⁠minute to make the score ​3-1. Messi’s hot streak [...]
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