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Late Uruguay strike denies Saudi Arabia famous win
By Tosin Omojola Maxi Araújo scored a late equaliser as Uruguay fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saudi Arabia appeared on course for another famous World Cup opening-game victory after taking the lead shortly before half-time against the South American side. The breakthrough came…
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Heroic Vozinha inspires Cape Verde to famous World Cup upset
By Tosin Omojola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was overcome with emotion after helping his country secure a historic 0-0 draw against World Cup favourites Spain in their opening Group H match at Atlanta Stadium. As the final whistle sounded, cameras captured the 40-year-old veteran in tears as the significance of the result began to sink in. The draw marked one…
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Egypt hold Belgium to stunning World Cup draw
By Tosin Omojola Egypt opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a spirited performance, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener on Monday night at Seattle Stadium. The Pharaohs took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour after a brilliant piece of play from Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool star, celebrating his 34th birthday,…
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Tunisia axe Coach over 5-1 Sweden defeat
By Tosin Omojola Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night. Lamouchi’s side were outclassed by the Swedes in Monterrey, conceding four second-half goals as they suffered a crushing loss to begin their campaign on a disappointing note. The…
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Underdog Cape Verde hold Spain to shock stalemate
By Tosin Omojola Debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup so far, holding Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match in Atlanta. Coming into the tournament as one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for the World Cup, Cape Verde were widely regarded as underdogs against the…
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NSC dissolves para-sports federation boards ahead elections
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has dissolved the boards of the National Para Sports Federations with immediate effect as part of efforts to ensure a transparent, credible and seamless electoral process leading to the emergence of new leadership across the federations. The affected federations are the Amputee Football Federation, Para Athletics Federation, Para Powerlifting Federation, Para Swimming…
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Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with 90th-minute winner
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United winger Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero, scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a hard-fought victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia. The decisive moment came in the closing stages when Amad, introduced from the bench, calmly guided the ball into the bottom corner with his left…
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Isak shines as Sweden crush Tunisia in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Alexander Isak marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and two assists as Sweden cruised to a commanding victory over Tunisia in their Group F opener in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward, who has battled injury setbacks since completing a £125 million move to Anfield in September, showcased his quality with a clinical finish…
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Joe Aribo set for Rangers reunion in transfer twist
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has been linked with a sensational return to Scottish giants Rangers following his departure from Southampton. The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Southampton at the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his three-year stay at St Mary’s Stadium. Aribo joined Southampton from Rangers in a £10 million…
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Napoli Manager Benitez laments Osimhen’s World Cup absence
By Tosin Omojola Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Napoli manager Rafael Benítez has expressed disappointment over Victor Osimhen’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the Nigerian striker as one of the standout attacking talents missing from the tournament. Osimhen will not feature at this year’s global showpiece after Nigeria failed to qualify for the competition being co-hosted by…
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