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• Tunisia manager fired after one game

  16-06-2026 01:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Tunisia is reported to have parted ways with manager Sabri Lamouchi after its convincing 5–1 defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.
  Despite being just seven places behind Sweden in FIFA’s world rankings, Tunisia were embarrassed as Graham Potter’s side ran out convincing winners through goals from Yasin Ayari (two), Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres and Mattias Svanberg.
  “The World Cup is a major competition that does not forgive any team making serious mistakes,&rdqu
  
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• Premier League: Why Hull City could face points deduction after winning promotion

  17-06-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeHull City’s return to the Premier League could be overshadowed by the threat of a points deduction, with the newly-promoted club reportedly needing to raise funds before the end of June to avoid breaching financial regulations.According to the BBC, Hull have exceeded the English Football League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) threshold by around £6 million, largely due to promotion bonuses paid to players after their Championship play-off final vic
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Portugal vs DR Congo match

  17-06-2026 14:52 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Portugal will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Wednesday with a Group K clash against DR Congo in Houston, Texas, as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates look to make a strong start in their bid for a first-ever World Cup title.
  The encounter marks the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations and promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening round in Group K.
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  The match will be played at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium
  
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• U.S. Celebrates 250 Years Independence Anniversary With Novelty Match In Lagos

  17-06-2026 14:06 via completesports.com
  
  As part of celebration to mark its 250th independence anniversary, the United States Consulate General in Lagos organised a football tournament tagged ‘Freedom Cup’. The tournament which was held on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, took place at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos. It brought together U.S. government exchange alumni, students, journalists, representatives of the [...]
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• Top Ascot 2026 Races Drawing Early Betting Attention

  17-06-2026 13:18 via completesports.com
  
  Ascot does not build slowly. The meeting opens on June 16 and immediately puts major races in front of bettors before the week has settled into rhythm. Across five days and seven races per card, early attention is already clustering around a few obvious pressure points. Platforms such as https://1xbet.ie/en/line/horse-racing can sit beside form guides [...]
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• Football Betting Tips For Beginners: The Essential Foundations You Need To Build

  17-06-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Starting in football betting without a clear foundation is one of the most reliable ways to lose money quickly and become discouraged before developing any genuine understanding of what it takes to do the activity well. The difference between a beginner who improves consistently and one who cycles through the same mistakes is almost never [...]
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• Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer after nine years at Manchester City

  17-06-2026 12:45 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has completed a free transfer to Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract at Manchester City, bringing an end to a highly successful nine-year spell at the Premier League club.
  The 31-year-old’s move to the La Liga giants was confirmed on Wednesday, with Silva signing a two-year deal that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 2028.
  Silva departs City after making 459 appearances across all competitions since
  
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• World Cup tactical preview: How Portugal can beat DR Congo

  17-06-2026 12:43 via thesun.ng
  
  By John Ogunsemore
  As Portugal kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston’s NRG Stadium, Roberto Martínez’s side enter as overwhelming favourites.
  A Seleção boast world-class talent and recent form, while the Leopards make a historic return to the tournament after a 52-year absence.
  This Group K opener presents a classic mismatch in quality, but tactical discipline will be key for Portugal to avoid any upset and secure a confident start.
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• ‘It’s bad, we’ve missed out twice in a row’ – Osimhen on World Cup absence

  17-06-2026 12:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the disappointment as painful for both himself and his teammates.
  The expanded 48-team tournament, which began last week, has brought together nations from across the globe.
  However, Nigeria are absent despite Africa receiving nine automatic qualification slots and an additional playoff place.
  The Super Eagles fell short after finishing se
  
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• OFFICIAL: Silva Joins Real Madrid On Two-Year Deal After Man City Exit

  17-06-2026 12:10 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. Silva has signed a two-year deal at Real, who have already added Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a £51.8m and extended the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger following the return of head coach Jose Mourinho. The 31-year-old’s contract at City expired [...]
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• World Cup tactical preview: How England can beat Croatia

  17-06-2026 12:07 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday knowing that a strong start could set the tone for their entire tournament.While the Three Lions enter the contest as favourites, Croatia’s reputation as a resilient and tactically disciplined tournament side means victory is far from guaranteed.
  The match brings back memories of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, when Croatia came from behind to eliminate England and progress to the final.
  Now, eight years la
  
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• Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid

  17-06-2026 11:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday.Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old’s contract expired at the end of last season.His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2028.Silva made 459 appearances for City in total, scoring 76 goals, since joining from Monaco in 2017.He has won 15 major trophies with the club, including four successive Premier League titles fr
  
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Braces Nasarawa United For Difficult Ikorodu City Test

  17-06-2026 11:16 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut is expecting a difficult duel against Ikorodu City in their President Federation Cup semi-final encounter, Completesports.com reports. The high-stakes encounter is slated for the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday (today). Mangut Ready For Tough Test Mangut said his side is concentrating on delivering a winning performance in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Eyes Winning Start For Ghana Against Panama

  17-06-2026 10:00 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is targeting a positive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama at the Toronto Stadium on Thursday morning. Queiroz Optimistic Of Victory Queiroz said his team is well prepared for the Group L encounter. “We’re strong and we’ll showcase [...]
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• I feel bad not playing at 2026 World Cup – Osimhen

  17-06-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the disappointment has been difficult for both him and his Super Eagles teammates.The expanded 2026 tournament, which features 48 teams for the first time in history, got underway last week, bringing together nations from across the globe.
  However, Nigeria is notably absent from the competition despite Africa being allocated nine automatic qualification spot
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about England vs Croatia match

  17-06-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  England and Croatia will renew their modern World Cup rivalry when both sides clash in a highly anticipated Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The fixture brings added intrigue following their famous 2018 semi-final meeting, where Croatia defeated England after extra time to reach the World Cup final, a result that still lingers in English football memory.
  England arrive as one of the tournament favourites, while Croatia continue to carry the reputation of a resilient, technically dis
  
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• My World Cup goals just a number – Messi on hat-trick against Algeria

  17-06-2026 09:25 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi has played down his latest milestone after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.
  He insisted his World Cup goal record is “just a number” despite equalling a major tournament landmark.
  The 38-year-old Lionel Messi delivered a brilliant performance in Kansas City on Tuesday.
  His three goals took him level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the joint all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals.
  It was also his first-ever World C
  
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• NOC President Gumel Launches Safeguarding Policy To Protect Athletes

  17-06-2026 09:24 via completesports.com
  
  President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has launched the Nigeria Safeguarding Sports Policy, describing it as a landmark framework designed to protect athletes and other participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination, exploitation reports Completesports.com. Speaking at the official unveiling in Abuja o.n Tuesday, Gumel said the policy aligns with global [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Football Fans Slam Referee, VAR As Messi Escapes Booking After Tackle On Algeria Player

  17-06-2026 09:08 via completesports.com
  
  World Cup fans took to social media to claim the tournament is rigged after Lionel Messi avoided a red card for a stamp on an opponent, Daily Mail reports. The superstar then went on to score a stunning hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night. But Messi quickly became [...]
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• World Cup: Austria secure first win since 1990 with 3-1 victory over Jordan

  17-06-2026 08:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Austria have recorded their first FIFA World Cup victory in 36 years after defeating debutants Jordan 3-1 in a Group J encounter at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday.
  Austria national football team took an early lead through Romano Schmid in the 21st minute, who produced a brilliant finish into the top corner after a well-timed assist from Xaver Schlager.
  Jordan responded strongly after the break and drew level in the 50th minute when Ali Olwan curled a composed effort beyond the A
  
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• NSC Sacks Boards Of National Para Sports Federations

  17-06-2026 08:37 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has dissolved the Boards of the National Para Sports Federations with immediate effect as part of the Commission’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, credible, and seamless electoral process leading to the emergence of new leadership across the federations. The affected federations are: • Amputee Football Federation • Para Athletics Federation [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I Cried After Netting Hat-Trick Against Algeria –Messi

  17-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has disclosed that the tears he shed immediately after scoring his opening goal against Algeria were due to difficult days regarding personal matters that were completely unrelated to football. The iconic playmaker opened up about his raw emotional display during his post-match press conference, where he kept the details of the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Tunisia Must Maintain High Level Of Concentration –Renard

  17-06-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  New Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has advised his players to maintain a high level of concentration ahead of their second game against Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Tunisia replaced former head coach Sabri Lamouchi immediately following an embarrassing 5-1 loss to Sweden. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I’m Ready To Go [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Algeria Captain Mandi Laments Defeat To Argentina

  17-06-2026 07:05 via completesports.com
  Algeria captain Aissa Mandi has lamented his team’s defeat to Argentina in their opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Desert Foxes went down 3-0 to the defending champions at the Kansas City Stadium on Wednesday morning. Messi Dominate Algeria Lionel Messi equalled the all-time FIFA World Cup goalscoring record with [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Deschamps Reveals Tactical Switch That Helped France Overcome Senegal

  17-06-2026 06:22 via completesports.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps has revealed that moving Michael Olise from left wing into a central position helped his side overcome a tough Senegal side. Deschamps men had to dig deep to see off Senegal side 3-1, in their World Cup 2026 opening group tie on Tuesday. While Kylian Mbappé finished the match with a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Hat-trick Record As Argentina Outclass Algeria

  17-06-2026 05:26 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina’s Lionel Messi recorded the first FIFA World Cup hat-trick of his career after scoring three goals against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday. With the treble, Messi, at 38 years and 357 days old, also became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s record. Ronaldo was 33 years and [...]
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• Peseiro misses chance to reunite with Mourinho at Madrid

  17-06-2026 04:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Nigeria head coach José Peseiro has reportedly missed out on an opportunity to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff at Real Madrid, amid growing speculation surrounding changes to the Portuguese manager’s backroom team, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Peseiro, who previously worked alongside Mourinho earlier in his coaching career, was said to be among the candidates considered for an assistant coaching role as plans emerged for a restructuring of Mourinho’s techn
  
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• Akpeyi charges Salah to deliver at 2026 World Cup

  17-06-2026 04:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has called on Mohamed Salah to step up and deliver strong performances for Egypt at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
  Salah began Egypt’s campaign on a positive note, providing the assist for Emam Ashour’s opening goal in the Pharaohs’ 1-1 draw against Belgium.
  Speaking on SuperSport, as monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, ahead of the encounter, Akpeyi reflected on Egypt’s disappointing o
  
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• St. Jude Girls, King Amakree Academy win Milo Atlantic Conference titles

  17-06-2026 04:25 via thesun.ng
  
  The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.
  For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school
  
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• President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi, Wikki clash for final ticket

  17-06-2026 04:24 via thesun.ng
  
  The race for a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final reaches a thrilling stage on Wednesday as former champions El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists battle in the first semi-final at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
  Both sides boast rich histories in Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious domestic football competition and will be eager to move one step closer to lifting the coveted trophy once again.
  El-Kanemi Warriors, who won the competition in 1991 and 1992 before addi
  
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