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• World Cup: Turkey stun USA 3-2 with last-gasp winner despite exit

  26-06-2026 06:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Turkey ended their FIFA World Cup campaign on a high after Kaan Ayhan struck with virtually the final kick of the match to hand the United States a dramatic 3-2 defeat in their final Group D fixture at Los Angeles Stadium.Despite the defeat, the USA advanced to the Round of 32 as group winners, while Australia claimed second place after a goalless draw against Paraguay.
  The hosts made a dream start when Auston Trusty headed home after just three minutes from a Sebastian Berhalter delivery. Howev
  
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• Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely

  26-06-2026 12:55 via vanguardngr.com
  A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.The news followed ESPN reporting that a planned Mayweather exhibition in Greece had been called off after an events company connected to the Pacquiao bout had sought an injunction.The two hall of famers, whose 2015 bout drove 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, have been at loggerheads since Mayweather stunned the boxing worl
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ecuador President Declares National Holiday After Historic Win Over Germany

  26-06-2026 12:53 via completesports.com
  Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has declared Friday a national holiday following La Tri’s famous 2-1 win over Germany. The victory confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockouts as one of the best eight third-placed teams. The South Americans have reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for only the second time in their history, matching their [...]
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• 2026 World Cup knockouts: Four Round of 32 fixtures confirmed

  26-06-2026 12:43 via thesun.ng
  
  At least four Round of 32 matches for the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed.
  The Netherlands qualified as Group F winners and will face Morocco in the knockout stage.
  The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in their final group encounter, while Morocco overcame Haiti 4-2.
  Brazil will play Japan in the Round of 32. Carlo Ancelotti’s men also qualified as group winners, while the Asians drew 1-1 with Sweden.
  Co-hosts USA take on Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Africa will play Canada.
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• Mills: Ronaldo Will Be Portugal’s Manager In World Cup 2030

  26-06-2026 12:00 via completesports.com
  
  England legend Danny Mills has disclosed that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s playing days are highly fragile and could be ended by a single injury. Speaking to betTOM, Mills asserted that it would be incredibly difficult to justify starting a 41-year-old Ronaldo in four years, suggesting that he is far more likely to transition into a [...]
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• World Cup: Ecuador declares public holiday after shocking win over Germany

  26-06-2026 11:42 via thesun.ng
  
  President Daniel Noboa has declared Friday a nationwide public holiday after Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The declaration came shortly after Ecuador sealed a historic victory at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for only the second time in the country’s history.
  Announcing the holiday on X, Noboa praised the players and coaching crew for overcoming criticism to deliver one
  
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• Team Nigeria Athletes To Embark On Three-Week Overseas Training Camp Ahead Commonwealth Games

  26-06-2026 11:11 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria athletes will embark on a three-week overseas training camp ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Few days ago the Athletic Federation (AFN) of Nigeria unveiled the 29 athletes that will represent Nigeria at this year’s games. The invited athletes, drawn from various track and field events, will continue preparations alongside [...]
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• Benfica Confirm Exit Of Super Falcons Midfielder

  26-06-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has parted ways with Portuguese champions Benfica following the expiration of her contract, Completesports.com reports. Ucheibe spent six successful years with the Eagles after joining from Swedish side Assi IF in 2020. The 25-year-old made 179 appearances across all competitions for Benfica, scoring 11 goals during her spell at the [...]
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• Enugu, Abia in early wins as maiden South-East Amateur Boxing Championship opens in Umuahia

  26-06-2026 10:56 via thesun.ng
  
  From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
  The maiden edition of South-East Amateur Boxing Championship has opened in Umuahia, with Enugu and Abia states in early wins after the opening bouts.
  Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba while declaring open the Championship sponsored by the State Government, restated her commitment towards reviving boxing in the South East region and discovering future champions.
  Ananaba said the championship marked a significant milestone in gra
  
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• Man City Agree Club Record For England World Cup Star

  26-06-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have agreed a deal worth around £116 million to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. According to BBC Sport (via Shoot) City are insisting that the fee is £116 million – which would represent a club record signing for the Citizens – however other sources are claiming that the deal is actually [...]
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• Man City Agree Club Record Deal For England World Cup Star

  26-06-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have agreed a deal worth around £116 million to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. According to BBC Sport (via Shoot) City are insisting that the fee is £116 million – which would represent a club record signing for the Citizens – however other sources are claiming that the deal is actually [...]
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• Ronaldo Has A Lively Character –Ex-Man United Star

  26-06-2026 08:41 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo is significantly more approachable and humorous in the dressing room than his public reputation suggests. Butt, who played with Ronaldo during the 2003-2004 season, noted that many people remain standoffish simply because they are in awe of the global superstar. Read Also:Neymar: I’ve Strong Relationship [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ll Give Everything To Secure Qualification –Thiaw Speaks Ahead Senegal Vs Iraq

  26-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has disclosed that his team will not underestimate Iraq as they head into their decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in Toronto. Following back-to-back defeats to France and Norway, Thiaw has labeled the match a final, noting that the team must win to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Deserved Round Of 32 Spot — Faé

  26-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé says his team deserved a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Elephants confirmed their place in the Round of 32 following a 2-0 victory over Curaçao at the Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday night. Pepe Stars For Elephants Former Arsenal winger Nicolas [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Coach Fae Slams Schweinsteiger’s ‘Racist’ Remarks Against African Football

  26-06-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has slammed Germany legend midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, over ‘racial’ remarks against African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Speaking on German television network ARD prior to his country’s group-stage match against Côte d’Ivoire, Schweinsteiger warned viewers about what to expect from the west Africans. The 2014 World Cup [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: 19 teams reach Round of 32

  26-06-2026 07:47 via thesun.ng
  
  At least 19 teams have confirmed their participation in the World Cup’s Round of 32.
  Australia, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Colombia are among the most recent countries to book their spots.
  Australia finished second in Group D after being held to a 0-0 stalemate by Paraguay in their final match.
  Ivory Coast defeated debutants Curacao 2-0 in their final group game to finish in second place.
  Ecuador came from behind to stun Germany 2-1,
  
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• World Cup: Australia, Paraguay reach last 32 after goalless draw

  26-06-2026 06:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Australia secured second place in Group D after holding Paraguay to a 0-0 draw in their final group-stage match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, while Paraguay also advanced as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
  Australia only needed a draw to progress and successfully executed a disciplined defensive display despite coming under sustained pressure for much of the contest. Paraguay, meanwhile, required victory to automatically qualify but did enough to remain among the
  
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• World Cup: Netherlands beat Tunisia, set up Morocco showdown

  26-06-2026 05:14 via thesun.ng
  
  The Netherlands secured top spot in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday, booking a Round of 32 clash against Morocco.
  Ronald Koeman’s side wrapped up the contest inside the opening seven minutes after racing into a two-goal lead before eventually sealing a third straight group-stage victory despite Tunisia pulling one back after the interval.
  The Dutch took the lead in the third minute when Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri inadvertently t
  
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• World Cup: Japan, Sweden advance after thrilling 1-1 draw

  26-06-2026 05:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan and Sweden secured places in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after battling to a 1-1 draw in their final Group F fixture on Thursday.
  The result was enough for both teams to progress, with the Netherlands finishing top of the group following a convincing 3-1 victory over Tunisia in the other simultaneous match.
  Japan finished second in the standings and will now face five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 32, while group winners the Netherlands have been paired against Moroc
  
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• South Africa’s Zwane appeal dismissed, to miss Canada tie

  26-06-2026 03:39 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA has dismissed South Africa’s appeal against a three-match suspension for midfielder Themba Zwane, the country’s football association said on Thursday.
  “We are disappointed with the outcome of our appeal because we strongly believe that the punishment is far harsher than the offence that Themba is said to have committed,” the South African Football Association said in a statement.
  Zwane was sanctioned by FIFA’s disciplinary committee following a red card in Sout
  
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• Madibo given five-match ban after horror Kone injury

  26-06-2026 03:38 via thesun.ng
  
  It has been confirmed that Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been handed a five-match ban from international fixtures by FIFA after a challenge that left Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone with a fractured leg.
  Kone, who had been tipped for a big-money move away from Sassolo this summer, suffered a nasty fracture to his leg during an eventual 6-0 win for the Canada national team in their World Cup group stage match against Qatar.
  The offender, Madibo, was originally shown a yellow card for his chal
  
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• Injury tracker: Neymar, Rice, Pulisic updates

  26-06-2026 03:36 via thesun.ng
  
  One of the big injury sagas of World Cup 2026 appears to have come to a happy ending after Neymar made his long-awaited return for Brazil in their final group game against Scotland.
  Neymar, who had been out of action after suffering a calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament, came off the bench for a tearful cameo as the Selecao topped Group C, meaning the 34-year-old could be set to play a greater role in Brazil’s knockouts campaign.
  Christian Pulisic is meanwhile hoping to ma
  
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• Euro club ready to pay N187b for Osimhen

  26-06-2026 03:34 via thesun.ng
  
  Turkish journalist Burhan Can Terzi has revealed that an unnamed European club is prepared to table a massive €120 million (around N187 billion in Nigerian currency) offer for Victor Osimhen, but Galatasaray have so far shown no interest in opening negotiations.
  Osimhen enjoyed a sensational campaign in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring 22 goals and registering eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.
  His outstanding performances played a pivotal role in helping the Yellow-Reds
  
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• Clubless Nwabali deserves second chance –Ekong

  26-06-2026 03:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is still without a club several months after he parted ways with South African team Chippa United and now former Super Eagles skipper William Ekong has commented on the situation.
  Ekong said Nwabali has posted two solid AFCON outings back-to-back and ought not be in the situation he is now.
  However, he is confident the big goalkeeper will soon get a club so as to return to the Super Eagles.
  “Obviously I can’t speak for Stanley, but based on how things have
  
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• NSC, NFF establish WAFCON welfare committee

  26-06-2026 03:29 via thesun.ng
  
  The NSC and the NFF have jointly established a Welfare Committee for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, www.aclsports.com reports.
  The initiative followed a meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday between NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, and NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
  The committee will be led by NFF Executive Board member Aisha Falode, with Ruth David appointed as secretary. Other members include Margaret Icheen, Bab
  
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• Six Nigerians headline 2026 NBA Draft

  26-06-2026 03:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria recorded a significant presence at the 2026 NBA Draft as six players of Nigerian heritage were selected, highlighting the country’s growing influence on global basketball and reinforcing Africa’s expanding footprint in the world’s premier basketball league.
  The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft concluded in the early hours of Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with more than 10 players from Africa or with African parentage hearing their names called
  
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• Onyali commends AFN, NSC over successful trials

  26-06-2026 03:25 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian athletics legend Mary Onyali has hailed the organisation of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos, saying the competition showcased a new level of coordination and professionalism among the country’s sports administrators.
  The former Olympic medallist said the close collaboration between the National Sports Commission (NSC), the AFN and the Elite Podium Board, coupled with early preparations, was instrumental in delivering a hitch-free champi
  
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• World Cup: Ivory Coast beat Curaçao to reach historic knockout stage

  26-06-2026 01:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Ivory Coast booked a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after Nicolas Pépé scored twice in a commanding 2-0 victory over Curaçao in their final Group E match on Thursday.
  The Elephants needed only a draw to progress but wrapped up qualification in style, finishing second in the group with six points behind Germany. The result also marked the first time the West Africans have won two matches at a World Cup.
  Pépé gave I
  
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• World Cup: Ecuador stun Germany amid major VAR controversy

  26-06-2026 01:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, overcoming an early setback and a controversial refereeing decision that sparked widespread debate.
  Germany took the lead less than two minutes into the Group E encounter through Leroy Sané after Aleksandar Pavlović controlled a throw-in before setting up the attack. However, replays appeared to show Pavlović catching Ecuador midfielder Pedro Vite in the fac
  
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• World Cup 2026: Pepe Brace Vs Curacao Sends Côte d’Ivoire Into knockout Rounds For The First Time

  26-06-2026 00:35 via completesports.com
  
  Nicolas Pepe bagged a brace as Côte d’Ivoire beat Curaçao 2-0 in their final group match and book their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup. It is a historic result for the Elephants as they had never before managed to get past the first round of a World Cup. Emerse Fae’s men [...]
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