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target=_blank>Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion
The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that
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target=_blank>‘I still send Diogo Jota messages’ — Reuben Neves
Ruben Neves has revealed that he still sends WhatsApp messages to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, nearly a year after the Liverpool forward died in a tragic car crash.
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target=_blank>Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams’ sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup failure: Who is accountable?
.Failures in U17, U20, U23, Super Eagles too heavy to keep current NFF board .Five benchmarks for new board; change must begin with structural reforms By Douglas Baye-Osagie The Nigeria Football Federation elections are set for September, and the anger is louder than ever. Nigerians are still in pain over missing the 2026 World Cup
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target=_blank>Why Gusau-led NFF board must go – Editors
By Jacob Ajom What happened to the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria? It hurts to note that Nigeria’s legacy in age group football competitions has become a distant history. The Golden Eaglets, with five FIFA World Cup titles and three runners up medals are the most successful international team in the world in that category. They
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target=_blank>Sports & Society: World Cup 2026: Africans are balling, Chief Suo is bossing, and Afrobeat is king!
Forget the tactical drawing boards and the clinical European analysis. The ongoing 2026 World Cup has officially turned into a vibrant, high-octane African festival. If the first few weeks of football have revealed anything, it is that Africa is driving the pulse of this tournament. Here is how the continent is stealing the show across
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target=_blank>South-East Basketball getting a new life with court and championships
By Pius Ayinor Basketball in the South East has continued to show growth and development with every passing month in the last few years. It was indeed a full weekend of activities from June 5 to 7, 2026, for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about
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target=_blank>Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so that the guys who are in line for them can box”. Usyk’s announcement came just
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target=_blank>2026 NBA Draft: Six players of Nigerian heritage earn selections
Six players of Nigerian descent were among those selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, further highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence on basketball’s biggest stage.
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target=_blank>Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
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.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with most matches played in history
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, currently tops the list of players with the most matches ever played in the history of the World Cup tournament. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward has now played in 28 matches at the World Cup. This comes after Messi made an appearance for Argentina in their final Group J encounter against
World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with most matches played in history
target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf’s contract terminated by Coton Sport
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf has left Beninoise club Coton Sport, DAILY POST reports. Yusuf’s contract was mutually terminated by Coton Sport. The experienced tactician guided the modest side to second position in the Championnat National du Bénin in his first season at the club. Coton Sport also earn a spot in the
NPFL: Yusuf’s contract terminated by Coton Sport
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after scoring against Jordan
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, made history after scoring a goal in his side’s World Cup final group game against Jordan earlier today. Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final group game encounter. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward now has 6 goals at the World Cup tournament so
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after scoring against Jordan
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Harry Kane now England’s all-time leading scorer Top 11
England striker, Harry Kane, has become the country’s all-time leading goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup with 11 goals. The Bayern Munich attacker overtook Gary Lineker, who has 10 goals for the Three Lions. Kane achieved this feat after he scored a goal during England’s 2-0 win against Panama on Saturday. England’s World Cup top
World Cup 2026: Harry Kane now England’s all-time leading scorer Top 11
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 16 countries eliminated ahead of Round of 32 fixtures
Sixteen countries have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup ahead of the Round of 32 fixtures. This follows the conclusion of the final group stage fixtures played earlier today. Recall that Algeria played a 3-3 draw with Austria, while Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1. The likes of Panama, Tunisia, Turkey and Haiti have been eliminated
2026 World Cup: 16 countries eliminated ahead of Round of 32 fixtures
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: African countries continue to shine, set for Round of 32
Africa did not come to the 2026 World Cup to make up the numbers. For the first time in the history of the competition, 10 countries represented the continent at the tournament. FIFA had allocated nine slots, but the Democratic Republic of Congo ensured they qualified via the intercontinental play-off route. Nine of them are
2026 World Cup: African countries continue to shine, set for Round of 32
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: All Round of 32 fixtures confirmed Full list
Following the completion of the group stages at the 2026 World Cup, we now have the Round of 32 fixtures. Colombia played out a goalless draw with Portugal, ensuring they qualified as Group K winners. DR Congo came from a goal behind to defeat Uzbekistan and claim their spot in the knockouts. Croatia edged Ghana
2026 World Cup: All Round of 32 fixtures confirmed Full list
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘We’re in danger now’ – Rooney begs Tuchel to rest England star
Former Manchester United forward, Wayne Rooney has pleaded with England boss, Thomas Tuchel to consider resting Harry Kane ‘when possible’ to prevent the England captain from becoming fatigued in the later stages of the World Cup. The Three Lions secured first place in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday night, with
World Cup 2026: ‘We’re in danger now’ – Rooney begs Tuchel to rest England star
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Top scorers ahead of Round of 32 fixtures
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is currently the top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament ahead of the Round of 32 fixtures. Messi has six goals to his name at the World Cup after scoring a goal in his side’s 3-1 win against Jordan today. The Inter Miami forward is two goals ahead of
World Cup 2026: Top scorers ahead of Round of 32 fixtures
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: All African countries that qualified for Round of 32
Nine out of the ten African countries have qualified for the Round of 32 stage at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. They are DR Congo, South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, and Algeria. Only Tunisia was eliminated from the competition after finishing bottom in Group F with zero points. DAILY
World Cup 2026: All African countries that qualified for Round of 32
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