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Dembele hat-trick sends France past Norway to top Group
By Tosin Omojola Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat a heavily rotated Norway side 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway manager Stale Solbakken made 10 changes, resting Erling Haaland and several regulars, but Dembele stole the show with three goals in 32 minutes. He became the first player to…
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Australia reach last 32 after Paraguay stalemate
By Tosin Omojola Australia booked their place in the World Cup Round of 32, while Paraguay moved close to qualification after a goalless draw in San Francisco. The point was enough for Australia to finish second in the group, while Paraguay’s four points leave them well placed to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. The result did little…
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Nwabali closes in on Saudi move
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could be closing in on his next club, with strong indications that a move to Saudi Arabia is gathering momentum. The Super Eagles shot-stopper has been without a club since leaving Chippa United earlier this year, but his impressive performances for both club and country have continued to attract interest from several…
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Nigeria names 29 athletes for Commonwealth games push
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent will embark on a three-week overseas training camp in Scotland as part of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) recently unveiled the 29 athletes selected to represent the country at this year’s Games. The invited athletes, drawn from various track and field events, will continue…
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Elanga wonder goal sends Sweden into last 32
By Tosin Omojola Anthony Elanga’s stunning second-half strike earned Sweden a place in the World Cup Round of 32 as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Japan. The result leaves Graham Potter’s side third in Group F on four points, enough to secure qualification for the knockout stage, where they will face one of France, Norway, Germany or…
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Turkey end USA’s unbeaten World Cup run
By Tosin Omojola Already eliminated Turkey ended the United States’ unbeaten group-stage run with a stoppage-time winner in Los Angeles, claiming their first World Cup victory since 2002. Kaan Ayhan scored the decisive goal with virtually the last kick after Turkey had fallen behind inside three minutes. The hosts, backed by a lively crowd including Brad Pitt, Ed Norton and…
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Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F
By Tosin Omojola Two early goals inside the opening seven minutes powered the Netherlands to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia, securing top spot in Group F. The result sets up a Round of 32 clash with Group C runners-up and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Ronald Koeman’s side made a dream start, taking the lead…
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Ecuador stun Germany to book knockout spot
By Tosin Omojola Ecuador reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 in New Jersey, setting up a potential Round of 32 clash with England. Having failed to score in their opening two Group E matches—a goalless draw with Curacao and a defeat to Ivory Coast—Ecuador finally found their attacking…
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Pepe fires Ivory Coast into historic World Cup knockout stage
By Tosin Omojola Ivory Coast reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after Nicolas Pépé scored twice in a comfortable victory over Curacao. The Ivorians needed only a point to secure a place in the Round of 32, having failed to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous three World…
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OAU unveils ₦15m revamped tennis court ahead of West African University Games
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has unveiled a fully refurbished tennis court as part of its preparations for the 2026 West African University Games (WAUG), with exactly 100 days remaining before the opening ceremony of the regional sporting event. The renovated facility, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, was officially commissioned on Tuesday and is expected to serve…
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