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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>Mayweather’s planned fight with Zambidis is off – Report
The pay-per-view event was to be held at the Telekon Center at the OAKA Olympic Complex in Athens.
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target=_blank>Plumptre debunks corruption, WAFCON omission claim
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre described the viral verified Facebook page peddling fake news about her as frustrating and unsettling.
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target=_blank>Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal
Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen after activating an option in his loan agreement.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ group opponents Malawi unveil provisional squad
Malawi head coach, Lovemore Fazili, has named a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Scorchers will open camp for the competition at the Mpira Village in Blantyre on Sunday. Fazil retained the core of the team that has represented the Scorchers throughout the year. Malawi will be making their maiden
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ group opponents Malawi unveil provisional squad
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi’s Argentina gets easy opponents in round of 32
Legendary forward, Lionel Messi and his Argentine team, will face tournament newcomers Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Spain topped Group H. The Blue Sharks secured second place in their group and challenge La Albiceleste in the next round of matches. The match will take place in Miami, as Lionel Scaloni’s team continues their
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi’s Argentina gets easy opponents in round of 32
target=_blank>Transfer: Onyedinma pens new contract with Wycombe Wanderers
Fred Onyedinma has penned a new contract with League One club, Wycombe Wanderers, DAILY POST reports. Onyedinma’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of this month. The length of the new contract was, however, not disclosed by Wycombe Wanderers. The 29-year-old made a big impact at the club last season, scoring 10 goals
Transfer: Onyedinma pens new contract with Wycombe Wanderers
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 12 teams eliminated from tournament
At least 12 teams have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup ahead of Saturday’s final group fixtures. Iraq, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand are the latest countries to be sent packing. Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 to take third place in Group I, while New Zealand lost 5-1 to a resurgent Belgium side. Uruguay
2026 World Cup: 12 teams eliminated from tournament
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: 21 countries qualify for knockout stages
At least 21 countries have confirmed their places in the Round of 32 knockout stage at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The latest countries to book their spots are Egypt and Belgium. Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran to qualify for the last-32 stage as they finished in second position behind leader Belgium in Group
World Cup 2026: 21 countries qualify for knockout stages
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Senegal becomes African team with most goals in one match
Senegal have become the first African team in history to score five goals in a men’s World Cup match. This follows their 5-0 thrashing of 10-man Iraq in their final Group I fixture. After both teams lost to France and Norway in their first two matches, only a win – and by a significant margin
2026 World Cup: Senegal becomes African team with most goals in one match
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Dembele makes history after scoring hat-trick against Norway
France forward, Ousmane Dembele, on Friday, made history after scoring a hat-trick in his side’s World Cup final group game against Norway. Dembele was impressive as France defeated Norway 4-1, thanks to his three goals and a goal from Desire Doue. Dembele’s hat-trick just 32 minutes into the game is the second earliest a player has scored
World Cup 2026: Dembele makes history after scoring hat-trick against Norway
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Six African countries qualify for Round of 32
Six of the 10 African countries at the 2026 World Cup have qualified for the Round of 32. Cape Verde and Ghana confirmed their spots after Saturday’s fixtures. Although the Black Stars are yet to play their final group game against Croatia, Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay means they are through. For Cape Verde, their third
2026 World Cup: Six African countries qualify for Round of 32
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: I will bench Messi against Jordan – Argentina coach, Scaloni
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has confirmed that he will leave captain Lionel Messi on the bench for their last 2026 World Cup group game against Jordan. The champions have already qualified for the Round of 32, thanks to victories over Algeria and Austria. Messi has scored all five goals for Scaloni’s men at the
2026 World Cup: I will bench Messi against Jordan – Argentina coach, Scaloni
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Uruguay goalkeeper, Muslera refuses to return after halftime in 1-0 defeat to Spain
Uruguay head coach, Marcelo Bielsa has disclosed that goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera refused to return to the pitch after the halftime break in their 1-0 defeat to Spain He said the goalkeeper asked to be substituted at halftime during La Celeste’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Friday. Muslera, who was playing his 19th match for Uruguay, made
World Cup 2026: Uruguay goalkeeper, Muslera refuses to return after halftime in 1-0 defeat to Spain
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