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England Beat DR Congo to Book Round of 16 Spot

England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Three Lions were stunned early in the contest when Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo ahead in the seventh minute, putting

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Galatasaray Receive €120m Saudi Offer for Osimhen

Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly received a €120 million offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The offer is said to be one of the biggest ever tabled for the Super Eagles striker, whose future has remained the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months. Osimhen, who enjoyed a prolific

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Atalanta Reject Brighton Bid for Honest Ahanor

Atalanta BC have rejected an initial bid from Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. for highly rated defender Honest Ahanor. Reports indicate that Brighton submitted an offer worth about €34 million (£30 million) for the 18-year-old defender, but Atalanta turned it down as they value the player significantly higher. The Serie A club are determined to

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Madugu Targets WAFCON Title Defence with Super Falcons

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has declared that Nigeria’s primary objective at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is to successfully defend its continental title and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Madugu said the team remains determined to retain the championship despite the heightened expectations that come with

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Michael Emenalo Steps Down as Saudi Pro League Football Chief

Former Super Eagles defender and football executive Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his role as Chief Football Executive of the Saudi Pro League following the expiration of his three-year contract. Emenalo, who joined the league in 2023, played a key role in overseeing its football operations and player recruitment strategy, helping drive the Saudi

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Liverpool Complete £60m Signing of Jérémy Jacquet

Liverpool F.C. have completed the signing of French defender Jérémy Jacquet in a deal worth £60 million. The highly-rated centre-back joins the Premier League champions as part of the club’s efforts to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season. Liverpool believe the French defender’s arrival will add quality, depth and long-term stability to

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Mexico Defeat Ecuador to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Mexico booked their place in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their Round of 32 encounter. The Mexicans delivered a disciplined performance to end Ecuador’s campaign and secure progression to the next stage of the tournament. Mexico will now face the winner of the

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France Cruise Into World Cup Round of 16

France have qualified for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after defeating Sweden 3-0 in their Round of 32 clash. Captain Kylian Mbappé starred for Les Bleus with a brace as the former world champions produced a dominant display to secure their place in the next round. The victory sets up

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Ivory Coast Eliminated from FIFA World Cup After Norway Defeat

Ivory Coast have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32. The Elephants bowed out of the tournament after Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner to hand Norway their first-ever victory in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The closely contested

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NPFL Targets August 27-29 for 2026/27 Season Kickoff

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively scheduled the weekend of August 27 to 29 for the commencement of the 2026/27 football season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the NPFL leadership and club owners to

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