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Argentina stun Egypt with epic 3-2 comeback
By Tosin Omojola Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling Round of 16 clash at Atlanta Stadium. Egypt appeared on course for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico gave Hossam Hassan’s…
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Ahmed Musa donates N2m to Flying Eagles, inspires them ahead WAFU B championship
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has donated ₦2 million to the players of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, as they intensify preparations for the WAFU B U-20 Championship, scheduled to hold in Côte d’Ivoire from July 26 to August 9. Musa, Nigeria’s most-capped international with 111 appearances for the Super Eagles, presented the cash…
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NFF, FIFA launch capacity programme for women football administrators
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalised arrangements for a three-day FIFA capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of women football administrators across the country. The programme, organised at the instance of world football governing body FIFA, will take place in Abuja from July 17 to 19 and is expected to strengthen the capacity…
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Defending World Cup champions trail Egypt at halftime in Round of 16 clash
Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina faced an unexpected setback on Tuesday as they trailed Egypt 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 16 encounter after a spirited first-half performance by the North African side. Egypt took the lead in the 15th minute through defender Yasser Ibrahim, who finished off a well-worked header to give the Pharaohs an early advantage…
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Lagos hunts new sports stars for National Games
Lagos State has intensified preparations for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games by organising a Secondary School Sports Fiesta to discover talented athletes who will represent the state at the championship later this year. The open trials, held at the Tolu Secondary School Complex in Ajegunle, attracted students from public and private secondary schools competing for places in…
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Belgium set up Spain quarter final after beating USA 4-1
By Tosin Omojola Belgium defeated co-hosts USA 4-1 on Tuesday to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the backing of a vociferous home crowd at Seattle Stadium in Washington, the Belgians took an early lead in the ninth minute through Charles De Ketelaere. The USA restored parity in the 31st minute when Mark…
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Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ends as Portugal crash out to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in their Round of 16 clash, ending the veteran forward’s campaign and likely his final appearance at football’s biggest tournament. The fiercely contested Iberian derby remained goalless at halftime, with both sides producing disciplined defensive displays…
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Portugal, Spain deadlocked at halftime in World Cup last-16 clash
Portugal and Spain went into the halftime break locked at 0-0 after an intense and closely contested FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, with both European heavyweights unable to convert their chances into goals. The Iberian rivals produced an entertaining opening 45 minutes, combining disciplined defending with moments of attacking brilliance. Spain enjoyed more…
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Ronaldo starts as Portugal face Spain in last 16
By Tosin Omojola Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup. The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez’s side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in…
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Golden Eaglets fall 3-2 to Tanzania in China opener
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament with a spirited 3-2 defeat to Tanzania in an entertaining opening match at the Yinchuan Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium in Yinchuan, China. The four-nation invitational tournament forms a key part of Nigeria’s preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in September, where places…
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