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Egypt make World Cup history after penalty shootout victory over Australia
Egypt made history on Friday after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties to record their first-ever victory in a FIFA World…
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Switzerland end 88-year wait with historic World Cup knockout victory over Algeria
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a FIFA World Cup knockout victory after beating Algeria 2-0 to book their place…
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Morocco’s long game: How a nation learned to turn migration into belonging By Prof. Hsain Ilahiane
Football occasionally performs this miracle. It turns spectators into participants and strangers into companions. For a few hours, it creates…
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World Cup: Belgium stun Senegal 3-2 with late comeback
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, July 1, 2026 Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World…
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World Cup tragedy of South Africa By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The urge in the beginning had been to entitle this piece “The Death of African Solidarity”. It took no time…
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NMDPRA boss urges Nigerians to embrace golf, hails 2026 Upstream Invitational Tournament.
Mr. Rabiu Umar, the Authority Chief Executive (ACE) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has advised…
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Mbappe makes World Cup history as France cruise past Sweden
Kylian Mbappe wrote another chapter in his remarkable career after becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout history,…
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Paraguay kick Germany out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating four-time champions Germany 4-3 on…
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How Brazil fought back to eliminate Japan from 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brazil produced a dramatic comeback to beat Japan 2-1 and secure a place in the last 16 of the 2026…
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Nine African nations set for historic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 battles (See who plays who here)
The stage is set for an exciting Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record nine…
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DR Congo make history, set up World Cup last-32 showdown with England
DR Congo made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after fighting back to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and secure a…
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England, Croatia and Ghana progress from Group L as Panama exit World Cup
England sealed top spot in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama,…
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World Cup: Dembélé’s hat-trick sinks Norway, as Senegal maul Iraq 5-0
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, June 26, 2026 France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with…
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Pepe double sends Ivory Coast into first-ever World Cup knockout stage
Ivory Coast reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after Nicolas Pepe scored…
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Ecuador fight back to beat Germany, reach first World Cup knockout stage
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a thrilling…
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Morocco set new African World Cup record after thrilling win over Haiti
Morocco became the most successful African nation in FIFA World Cup history after defeating Haiti 4-2 in their final Group…
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Neymar makes emotional Brazil return in World Cup win over Scotland
Neymar made his long-awaited return for Brazil as the five-time world champions defeated Scotland 3-0 to secure top spot in…
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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in tight world cup contest
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, June 24, 2026 Colombia defeated DR Congo with a narrow 1-0 in a closely fought Group…
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Abia rallies sports associations for grassroots development, talent hunt
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, June 23, 2026 The Abia Government has charged sports associations in the state to intensify efforts…
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Ghana hold England to boost World Cup hopes
Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display to earn a valuable 0-0 draw against England in their Group L World Cup…
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina reach last 32
Lionel Messi made World Cup history on Monday night after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria to become…
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Nigeria’s shameful absence from 2026 FIFA World Cup By Martins Oloja
Football is diplomacy. It is big business. It is public relations. It is identity. But when the 48-nation World Cup kicked off…
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Yamal stars as Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia in 4-0 World Cup win
Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, scoring and playing a key role…
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Iran’s record-breaking veteran side hold Belgium to stalemate
Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI ever recorded at the tournament, but their experienced squad…
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Room’s heroics earn Curaçao historic First World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced one of the greatest performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Curaçao held Ecuador to…
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