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target=_blank>FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference
World football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association, officials said Thursday, barring the country from all international competitions.
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target=_blank>Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
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E2%82%A61bn-prize-money-nsc/ target=_blank>2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC
The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.
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target=_blank>Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim
Currently at the World Cup with the Pharaohs, the 18-year-old Abdelkarim has seen playing time in both of his national team’s matches, against Belgium and New Zealand.
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target=_blank>Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.
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target=_blank>Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor
The Italian coach is set to return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.
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target=_blank>Italy elect new football chief after third straight World Cup no-show
Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Monday, defeating Giancarlo Abete with 68.58 per cent of the vote at the federation’s assembly in Rome.
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target=_blank>Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium
United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home.
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target=_blank>Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.
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target=_blank>190 players jostle for N8m at Prime Atlantic Squash tournament
190 players registered for this year’s tournament, representing a significant increase from the 150 participants recorded in the 2025 edition
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why we beat South Korea 1-0 – South Africa coach, Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has explained why his team defeated South Korea 1-0 at the World Cup. Broos watched as South Africa beat South Korea on Thursday, thanks to Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal. The result means the Bafana Bafana advanced to the World Cup Round of 32 and will face co-host nation Canada this weekend. Speaking
World Cup 2026: Why we beat South Korea 1-0 – South Africa coach, Hugo Broos
target=_blank>Troost-Ekong reveals Nwabali’s mistake that cost him Super Eagles shirt under Chelle
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has spoken about Stanley Nwabali losing his shirt as the number one goalkeeper in the team. Nwabali has not been invited to the national team by head coach Eric Chelle since his contract with Chippa United was terminated. Troost-Ekong believes that is the reason why Chelle has turned to
Troost-Ekong reveals Nwabali’s mistake that cost him Super Eagles shirt under Chelle
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: South Africa becomes sixth African country to win match
South Africa, on Thursday, became the sixth African country to win at least one match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 in their final Group A clash at Mexico City Stadium, thanks to a second-half goal from Thapelo Maseko. The win also ensured South Africa finished in
World Cup 2026: South Africa becomes sixth African country to win match
target=_blank>Golden Eaglets to participate in China invitational tournament
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will participate in an invitational tournament in China next week as part of their preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship. The former world champions started preparations for tournament in Abuja last week Tuesday under the guidance of Eboboritse Uwejamomere. The players were majorly selected from the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) U-15 held
Golden Eaglets to participate in China invitational tournament
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA hands Madibo five-match ban
Qatar’s midfielder, Assim Madibo, has been given a five-game ban because of a challenge he made on Ismael Kone. The tackle caused the Canadian player to break both the tibia and fibula bones in his left leg during the 2026 World Cup. Madibo was shown a red card during Qatar’s 6-0 loss last Thursday. Now,
2026 World Cup: FIFA hands Madibo five-match ban
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Third-place table ahead of Thursday’s group matches Full List
Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently top of the third-place table at the 2026 World Cup. They finished behind Switzerland and co-hosts Canada in Group B, despite their 3-1 win over Qatar. The result meant they havr recorded one win, one draw and one defeat so far, with a -1 goal difference. Sweden, Croatia, South Korea,
2026 World Cup: Third-place table ahead of Thursday’s group matches Full List
target=_blank>World Cup: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ – Ian Wright slams Canada coach
Former England striker, Ian Wright, has criticized Canada coach, Jesse Marsch following his team’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland at the 2026 tournament. Before the match played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada was leading the Group A standings and a draw would have been enough for them to secure their place in the knockout stage
World Cup: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ – Ian Wright slams Canada coach
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘I cried alone’ – Neymar speaks after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland
Brazil forward, Neymar has disclosed that he cried alone after featuring in his side’s World Cup win against Scotland last night. Neymar replaced Matheus Cunha in the second half of the encounter as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to top Group C with seven points. The 34-year-old had missed Brazil’s first two World Cup matches against
World Cup 2026: ‘I cried alone’ – Neymar speaks after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: I tried to convince him to play for Super Eagles – Troost-Ekong on Canada striker, David Promise
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he made efforts to persuade Canada striker, Promise David to dedicate his international career to Nigeria rather than Canada. The Ontario-born player considered representing Nigeria before ultimately choosing to switch allegiance to his nation of birth after playing for Nigeria’s Olympic national team in a 2023
World Cup 2026: I tried to convince him to play for Super Eagles – Troost-Ekong on Canada striker, David Promise
target=_blank>Abia defeats Ebonyi as South East boxing championship begins in Umuahia
The maiden South East amateur boxing championship, being hosted by Abia State, has kicked off at Umuahia township stadium, with Chidiebere Chukwuemeka of Abia State, defeating his opponent, Chigbo Aguiyi of Ebonyi State. Also, Israel Ogbodo of Enugu State defeated Ayu Jonah of Imo State during a fierce encounter, and was declared winner through a
Abia defeats Ebonyi as South East boxing championship begins in Umuahia
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