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target=_blank>Real Madrid sign Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid signed Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on Sunday for a reported 20 million euros ($23 million)
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 2 countries crash out of Round of 16
Canada and Paraguay have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering defeats in their Round of 16 matches
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target=_blank>England, Mexico face off in Round of 16 blockbuster
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up. A day after France and Morocco sealed their places in the last eight of the tournament, two more spots are up for grabs in
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter final fixture
The victory sets up the tournament’s first confirmed quarter-final fixture, with France set to face Morocco.
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target=_blank>Cutting down NFF’s fig tree, by Patrick Omorodion
The Bible tells us that there is seed time and harvest time. It also tells us that what you sow you must surely reap. And one of Nigeria’s greatest reggae crooners, Majek Fashek put it in his popular song, “Send down the rain” thus: “You don’t expect to plant corn and reap cassava, cocoyam, you
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target=_blank>Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit
Renard had been appointed by the federation on June 16 to succeed Lamouchi, who was sacked after Tunisia’s 5–1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening match.
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target=_blank>Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report
The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, FIFA World Cup continues to generate interests from USA, Mexico and Canada, the three countries co-hosting the expanded World Cup of 48 national teams.
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target=_blank>Morocco rout Canada 3-0 to wake co-hosts from World Cup dream
Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston.
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target=_blank>Wimbledon defending champion Swiatek crashes out of tournament
The 25-year-old Swiatek failed to bounce back from a disappointing last-16 defeat at the French Open, where she is a four-time winner.
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target=_blank>Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup
The Super Eagles’ inability to secure a spot at the global tournament has diminished the international marketability of Nigeria’s top talent and stunted the growth of the domestic game.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers boss Ilechukwu to undergo UEFA B Licence course
Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu is set to begin his UEFA B Licence coaching course. The Flying Antelopes tactician arrived Glasgow, Scotland this week to undertake his professional development coaching programme. The course will boost the young tactician’s football knowledge. The UEFA B Licence is a key step for African coaches seeking international accreditation and
NPFL: Rangers boss Ilechukwu to undergo UEFA B Licence course
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Morocco make history after thrashing Canada
Morocco on Saturday made history after thrashing Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter at the Houston Stadium. A brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi gave the Atlas Lions the win against the co-host nation. The win against Canada means Morocco becomes the first African team to score three goals
World Cup 2026: Morocco make history after thrashing Canada
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Malawi appoint technical adviser ahead Super Falcons clash
The Football Association Malawi, FAM, has appointed Sudesh Singh technical adviser to the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Singh will work alongside head coach Lovemore Fazili and performance analyst Tyrese Steyn. According to FAM, the move follows a directive from the Confederation of African Football, CAF, requiring
WAFCON 2026: Malawi appoint technical adviser ahead Super Falcons clash
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Mbappe makes history after France’s 1-0 win against Paraguay
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, made history after his side’s World Cup 1-0 win against Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward scored from a penalty as France progressed to the quarter-final stage. Mbappe’s goal against Paraguay was his 55th goal in total for the national team and La Liga in the
World Cup 2026: Mbappe makes history after France’s 1-0 win against Paraguay
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Mbappe, Messi in fierce battle for Golden Boot
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, netted his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, to ensure qualification into the quarter-final. Mbappe calmly slotted home a second-half penalty, in what was a tight and feisty affair against Paraguay. The Real Madrid man is now ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, only because he has two assists to his
2026 World Cup: Mbappe, Messi in fierce battle for Golden Boot
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: His reality is different – Deschamps on Mbappe being labelled ‘dictator’
France head coach, Didier Deschamps, has dismissed claims that his captain, Kylian Mbappe is a dictator. Mbappe has earned the reputation in football circles, over what is perceived to be a strong influence on teams he plays for and coaches. But Deschamps has insisted that his “reality is different”. He said: “You guys make Kylian
2026 World Cup: His reality is different – Deschamps on Mbappe being labelled ‘dictator’
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘We must keep him’ – Spain goalkeeper warns of dangerous Ronaldo
Spain goalkeeper, Unai Simon, has said that Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is still dangerous within the penalty area, despite his advancing age. This is as the two European giants prepare for their Round of 16 encounter on Monday (July 6) at Dallas Stadium, Arlington. At 41 years, Ronaldo is the oldest captain participating in this summer’s tournament
World Cup 2026: ‘We must keep him’ – Spain goalkeeper warns of dangerous Ronaldo
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘I would’ve got red cards’ – Ibrahimovic reacts to Paraguay’s display against France
Former Sweden international, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reacted to Paraguay’s physical approach to their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter with France. The Swedish icon acknowledged that such physicality would have posed significant challenges for him had he participated in the match, as Les Bleus narrowly overcame the resilient South American team. France exhibited
World Cup 2026: ‘I would’ve got red cards’ – Ibrahimovic reacts to Paraguay’s display against France
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘He’s everything’ – Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal names best striker
Ahead of their upcoming match against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain forward, Mikel Oyarzabal has identified Lionel Messi as the best striker in the tournament. The Real Sociedad captain discussed the iconic Argentine playmaker during an appearance on the Spanish radio program El Partidazo
World Cup 2026: ‘He’s everything’ – Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal names best striker
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Two countries eliminated from Round of 16
Two countries, Canada and Paraguay, have been eliminated from the World Cup Round of 16 stage. This follows the conclusion of Saturday’s World Cup Round of 32 fixtures. Canada lost 3-0 against Morocco at Houston Stadium to exit the tournament. A brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi gave the North Africans the
World Cup 2026: Two countries eliminated from Round of 16
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