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Portugal has officially secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an emphatic 9-1 win over Armenia at Estádio do Dragão on Sunday. The victory makes Portugal the latest nation to qualify for the tournament, joining 30 other teams that had already booked their places. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended after receiving a red […]
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Nigeria’s journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Sunday night after the Super Eagles fell to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic CAF playoff final decided by penalties. The highly anticipated fixture, played with World Cup qualification on the line, saw Nigeria draw first blood. Midfielder Frank Onyeka gave […]
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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The national team missed out on the last edition held in Qatar and is now relying on the playoff route to reach next year’s finals after failing to qualify automatically. The West African side demonstrated their […]
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Nigerian forward Gift Monday played a pivotal role in Washington Spirit’s qualification for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship final after scoring in their victory over Portland Thorns. Monday put the Spirit ahead in the 23rd minute, continuing her standout season with what became her 12th league goal. The 24-year-old has been one of […]
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Nigeria’s football fraternity is grieving the passing of Lawrence Onweazu Okonji, a former Green Eagles striker, who died at the age of 83. Okonji, regarded as one of the prominent forwards of his era, earned his first call-up to the national team in 1963 and remained an active international until 1973. His decade-long stint with […]
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Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that any potential fight with Jake Paul would be a proper heavyweight contest under Queensberry rules and not an exhibition. Hearn emphasized that nothing has been finalized, but the bout would feature 10-ounce gloves, agreed-upon rounds, and negotiable weight limits if necessary. “This isn’t an exhibition. We’re not […]
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Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, as the 25-year-old continues to attract interest from across the Premier League. Semenyo signed a new five-year deal with Bournemouth over the summer, despite reported approaches from clubs including Tottenham and Manchester United. His decision […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s night turned sour in Dublin as Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with the 40-year-old superstar receiving a red card that could jeopardize his participation in the start of the tournament. The Portugal captain was dismissed in the second half for elbowing Irish defender […]
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Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker is under investigation after traces of cocaine were detected in a routine drug test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) on the day he lost to Britain’s Fabio Wardley in October. The 33-year-old New Zealander, who had previously held the world title and was competing in some of […]
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Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha has officially closed the door on any future with the Super Eagles after making his competitive debut for the Netherlands. The 22-year-old striker featured for the Dutch national team in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Poland in Warsaw on Friday night. Emegha, who captains Strasbourg and is set to […]
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