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target=_blank>Critics have gone too far on Mbappe — Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Lamentation galore as Nigeria misses out again
The football world stood still as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, Canada and USA, yesterday. Forty eight nations are participating in the quadrennial global showpiece.
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target=_blank>Nigeria female YellowGreens split results in Kwibuka T20I double header
By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria Female YellowGreens yesterday endured a mixed day at the ongoing Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, suffering a morning defeat to Brazil before producing a strong response with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe Women High Performance later in the day. In the first match, Nigeria won the toss
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target=_blank>Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.
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target=_blank>Man City’s £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest
Anderson is understood to favour a move to the Etihad Stadium, while personal terms are not expected to present any difficulties.
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target=_blank>FIFA rankings: Super Eagles retain 26th spot after June international window
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.
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target=_blank>UEFA appoints Somali referee for Super Cup after World Cup snub
“Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee, who has proven himself at the highest competition level of the Confederation of African Football,” Čeferin said.
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target=_blank>Mexico shuts schools, orders remote work ahead of World Cup 2026 opener
The Mexican government has ordered schools in Mexico City to suspend classes and directed federal employees to work remotely as the country prepares to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup
New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff, according to the City Council.
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target=_blank>Kylian, Neymar lead football-inspired baby names across South America
Across South America, a legion of pint-sized Kylians and Neymars will be following the fortunes of the stars to whom they owe their names when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal eye €40m move for Christos Tzolis amid interest in Morgan Rogers
Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. According to The Athletic, a move for Tzolis would not impact the Gunners’ interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers or an alternative target. The club’s sporting director, Andrea Bertea, continues to work in the market to strengthen their attack. Sources believe a
Transfer: Arsenal eye €40m move for Christos Tzolis amid interest in Morgan Rogers
target=_blank>NNL: Sunshine Stars unveil Udi as new technical adviser
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Duke Udi, has been unveiled as the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Sunshine Stars. The Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, announced Udi’s arrival in a brief unveiling ceremony on Friday. Udi previously managed Firstbank FC in the NNL last season. The former Nigeria international was unveiled alongside
NNL: Sunshine Stars unveil Udi as new technical adviser
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA releases statement as Partey is denied entry into Canada
FIFA has confirmed that Ghana’s Thomas Partey will not be able to travel to Canada for their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama. Partey has been denied visa into the North America over allegations of rape. He will now sit out the Black Star’s first game at the tournament. FIFA said in a statement on
2026 World Cup: FIFA releases statement as Partey is denied entry into Canada
target=_blank>Dembele names best player he has ever seen, upmanager he wants to coach France
France forward, Ousmane Dembele, has named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever seen in his career. Dembele also identified Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane as the manager he wants to coach the French national team. The Ballon d’Or winner stated this during an interview with Marca ahead of France’s World
Dembele names best player he has ever seen, upmanager he wants to coach France
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: People should stop criticizing him – Dembele defends Mbappe
France forward, Ousmane Dembele, has defended his teammate Kylian Mbappe, saying that people should stop criticizing the Real Madrid star. Mbappe has been the subject of intense scrutiny since taking over the France captaincy in 2023. Also, since he failed to win any major trophy at Real Madrid last season. Speaking to Marca ahead of
World Cup 2026: People should stop criticizing him – Dembele defends Mbappe
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Giresse names African country to reach semi-finals
Former Senegal coach, Alain Giresse, has tipped his country to go all the way to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. At the 2022 edition in Qatar, Morocco became the first African team to achieve the feat. In an interview with Wiw Sport, Giresse noted that the Teranga Lions have the raw potential to
2026 World Cup: Giresse names African country to reach semi-finals
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Ghana suffer major blow as Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada
Ghana has suffered a major blow ahead of their first World Cup game in Toronto as their midfielder Thikas Partey has been denied entry to Canada, The Athletic reports. Ghana is set to face Panama on Wednesday in their World Cup opener at Toronto’s BMO Field. However, Partey cannot travel to Canada and therefore will
World Cup 2026: Ghana suffer major blow as Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada
target=_blank>Real Madrid: Militao gives verdict on Mourinho’s return
Real Madrid defender, Eder Militao, has given his views on the return of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid announced on Thursday the appointment of Mourinho as the club’s new manager. The Portuguese signed a three-year contract with the Los Blancos, having previously coached the club in the past from 2010 to 2013.
Real Madrid: Militao gives verdict on Mourinho’s return
target=_blank>World Cup: Van der Vaart knocks Tuchel over Chelsea star, two overrated Arsenal players in England squad
Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Rafael van der Vaart, has criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for his ‘strange’ choice to include two ‘overrated’ Arsenal players – Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze – in his World Cup squad and dropping Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. Van der Vaart feels the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach made a mistake
World Cup: Van der Vaart knocks Tuchel over Chelsea star, two overrated Arsenal players in England squad
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Ogenyi delighted with Wikki Tourists win over Flight FC
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi has expressed satisfaction with his team’s win over Flight FC in the quarter-final of the President Federation Cup. The Bauchi Elephants defeated the Benue-based side 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Jos on Thursday. The fiercely contested match ended 1-1 after regulation time. Ogenyi described the victory as hard-fought
President Federation Cup: Ogenyi delighted with Wikki Tourists win over Flight FC
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