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target=_blank>Iwobi dives into music, to release EP April 9
The midfielder, who nears his 100th cap as a Super Eagles player, was shown a straight red card for misconduct during Nigeria’s 2-2 draw versus Jordan on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Confirmed: Top stars who won’t play at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Many of these stars’ absences are a result of the national teams’ collective failings rather than their own bad performance.
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target=_blank>FULL LIST: 10 African teams at 2026 World Cup
Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Democratic Republic of the Congo’s qualification, sealing an extra slot for the continent.
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target=_blank>Nigeria, Italy, other top-ranked countries missing from 2026 World Cup
As the final play-offs for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 have been concluded, it promises to be the most inclusive in history, featuring 48 teams across North America.
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target=_blank>Tuchel calls for calm after Japan shocked England
Kaoru Mitoma’s first-half goal at Wembley condemned England to their first-ever loss against an Asian nation at the 11th attempt.
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target=_blank>Tiger Woods ‘stepping away’ to focus on health after DUI arrest
Woods crashed his SUV into a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck near his Jupiter Island home last Friday.
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target=_blank>FULL LIST: 48 teams that qualified for 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup, the first edition to be jointly hosted by three countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to be the largest in the tournament’s history.
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target=_blank>DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
At the 1974 finals in West Germany, the team competed as Zaire and were beaten by Scotland, Yugoslavia and Brazil.
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target=_blank>Gattuso asked to stay on as Italy coach after World Cup disaster
Gennaro Gattuso has been asked to stay on as coach of the national team, Italy’s football chief said moments after Tuesday’s play-off defeat to Bosnia and Hercegovina which meant the Azzurri will miss out on a third straight World Cup.
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target=_blank>DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
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target=_blank>What Ancelotti told Modric after Brazil beat Croatia
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was seen joking with AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric following Selecao’s friendly 3-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday Ancelotti’s side bounced back from their recent 2-1 friendly defeat to France with a 3-1 victory over Croatia. Goals from Danilo, Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli gave Brazil the win against Croatia
What Ancelotti told Modric after Brazil beat Croatia
target=_blank>Otele delighted to make Super Eagles debut against Jordan
Philip Otele has shared his excitement after making his debut for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Otele featured in the Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Al-Nashama of Jordan on Tuesday night. The winger replaced Frank Onyeka in the 89th minute of the encounter. The Hamburg star alongside Emmanuel Fernandez, and Yira Collins Sor all
Otele delighted to make Super Eagles debut against Jordan
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 10 top countries that will not be at tournament
At least 10 countries which previously played at the World Cup, will not be part of the 2026 tournament. From Africa, the notable absentees will be Cameroon and Nigeria. The two West African nations both lost to Congo DR at the African play-offs, while the Leopards have become the 10th team from the continent to
2026 World Cup: 10 top countries that will not be at tournament
target=_blank>Haaland, Osimhen lead list of most valuable players yet to play at World Cup
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen are among the players leading the list of the most valuable footballers yet to play at a FIFA World Cup tournament. According to Transfermarkt, Haaland’s current market value is €200m. The Norway international is €60m higher than any player on the list. Liverpool stars Alexander Isak and
Haaland, Osimhen lead list of most valuable players yet to play at World Cup
target=_blank>Bundesliga: Boniface bullish on Werder Bremen comeback
Victor Boniface is keen to return to the pitch again after his injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international is currently on loan with Bundesliga club Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface returned to training this week after a three-month injury layoff. The striker sustained the injury during training last December. The 25-year-old is
Bundesliga: Boniface bullish on Werder Bremen comeback
target=_blank>Turkey: Boost for Galatasaray as Osimhen begins indoor recovery work
Victor Osimhen has returned to training with Galatasaray after undergoing surgery for an arm injury, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool two weeks ago. The Nigeria international undergone surgery last week, and is expected to be out of action for around one month. The striker has
Turkey: Boost for Galatasaray as Osimhen begins indoor recovery work
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: ‘My blood is finished’ – Gattuso reacts as Italy fails to qualify for tournament
Italy’s coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has spoken after the four-time World Cup winners failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. They lost the playoff final in a penalty shootout to Bosnia-Herzegovina at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica on Tuesday. Substitutes, Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante both shot from 12 yards and missed, as the 10-man
2026 World Cup: ‘My blood is finished’ – Gattuso reacts as Italy fails to qualify for tournament
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, have both hailed the Democratic Republic of Congo after they qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congolese edged Jamaica 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff final on Wednesday morning. Axel Tuanzebe proved to be the hero for the Leopards as they became the 10th team from
2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed Full List
The 48-team line-up for the 2026 World Cup has been determined. This follows the completion of the European and intercontinental play-offs on Tuesday/Wednesday. The final six teams to book their spots are Congo DR, Iraq, Sweden, Czech Republic, Turkiye and Bosnia & Herzogovina. They will all join 42 other countries who have already qualified for
2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed Full List
target=_blank>Brazil legend, Zico names player that has more talent than Messi, Ronaldo
Brazilian football legend, Zico has revealed that Neymar has more talent than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He stated this while speaking on the ongoing debate over Neymar’s legacy. According to Zico, while the Santos forward is immensely talented, he lacks the dedication to football shown by Messi and Ronaldo. His comments come after Manchester
Brazil legend, Zico names player that has more talent than Messi, Ronaldo
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