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Super Eagles named biggest World Cup absentees
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria have emerged as the second-highest-ranked team to miss out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings. The Super Eagles are ranked 26th in the world, behind only Denmark, who sit in 21st place, among the highest-ranked nations that failed to secure a place at the tournament, which…
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DR Congo stun Portugal, hold Ronaldo’s men to draw
By Tosin Omojola Portugal and their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their FIFA World Cup clash in Houston, United States. Portugal made a dream start, taking the lead in the sixth minute when Pedro Neto delivered a precise cross for Joao Neves to head home…
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El-Kanemi face Ikorodu City in Federation Cup final
By Tosin Omojola Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will face giant-killers Ikorodu City in the men’s final of this year’s President Federation Cup. At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Nasarawa United once again suffered disappointment at the venue, losing 4-2 on penalties to Ikorodu City after both sides played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The…
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Haaland hits double as Norway sink Iraq 4-1
By Tosin Omojola Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut with a brace as Norway overcame a determined Iraq side in their opening Group I match at Boston Stadium. The 25-year-old striker increased his international tally to 57 goals in 51 appearances, helping Norway secure a winning return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Haaland came close…
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Messi hat-trick fires Argentina to winning World Cup start
By Tosin Omojola Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history with a stunning hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup title defence with an emphatic victory over Algeria. The Argentine captain, making his 200th appearance for the national team, scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick and equalled the all-time World Cup scoring record in…
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Iran coach blasts World Cup travel chaos after draw
By Tosin Omojola Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has described his side as perhaps the “most oppressed team in the whole World Cup” after revealing that the team was forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately after their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran began their campaign with a…
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Mbappe breaks record as France sink Senegal 3-1
By Tosin Omojola France overcame a sluggish start and a controversial penalty decision to defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Kylian Mbappe inspired Les Bleus with a brace, opening the scoring after being denied a penalty despite a VAR review. Bradley Barcola then doubled France’s advantage with a delightful chipped finish. Senegal…
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4 teams, 1 dream as Federation Cup reaches semi-final
By Tosin Omojola The Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina and the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City will host the semi-final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup on Wednesday, with four teams battling for places in the final. One of the standout fixtures will take place in Katsina, where Wikki Tourists of Bauchi will face El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.…
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Renard replaces Lamouchi as Tunisia coach
By Tosin Omojola Tunisia have appointed Hervé Renard as head coach after sacking Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamouchi, appointed in January, became the tournament’s first managerial casualty. Tunisia still have Group F matches against Japan and the Netherlands remaining. The 54-year-old managed one win in five…
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Iran fight back twice to deny New Zealand historic win
By Tosin Omojola Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in an entertaining Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, denying the Kiwis their first-ever World Cup victory. New Zealand made a dream start to the match through Motherwell forward Elijah Just. The striker opened the scoring after Chris…
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