Tag: soccer
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers face ejection from their hotel in Angola
By Pius Ayinor D’Tigers may have beaten Tunisia 84-81 in their first match in Angola on Thursday as they make a real push for the 2027 FIBA World Cup ticket, but the good run can be truncated any moment from now as they face ejection from their hotel and the World Cup qualifiers. We learnt…
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Africa has everything needed to produce a World Cup winner – Abel Xavier
Former Portugal international Abel Xavier believes African football has all the ingredients needed to produce a future FIFA World Cup winner, but says the continent must reflect on why its national teams have not consistently matched the success of its players at club level. Speaking to SuperSport during the FIFA World Cup, the former Liverpool,…
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Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16
Editor Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner late in injury time to give five-time champions Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in Houston. Martinelli, who had come on as a second-half substitute, scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as the match on Monday appeared to be heading…
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World Cup knockout picture takes shape, live on SuperSport
Admin The World Cup group stage is entering its decisive phase, with qualification places, group winners, and knockout-stage positions still to be determined across several groups. Every match is aired live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv. Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, and Morocco have already secured qualification after completing their group campaigns. They…
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Former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, is buried in Modakeke
Editor The final burial rites of former Nigeria Coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, took place on Friday at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Modakeke, in Osun State. Prominent Nigerians, among them top government officials, royal fathers, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, political bigwigs, leading figures in the ivory tower, philanthropists, religious leaders, retired civil servants, business…
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Maybe Nwabali should have hung on with Chippa United, says Troost-Ekong
Editor Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes that the decision of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to leave his club, Chippa United, without first having another ready contract elsewhere was a huge mistake by the former Super Eagles number one. Nwabali came to the national limelight and became Nigeria’s first-choice goalie during the 2023 AFCON. He…
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Fatai Atere: From Principal’s Cup to World Cup
By Ojomu Idowu How Fatai Atere went from being an Igbobi College hero to Nigeria’s first FIFA cadet champion In 1985, Fatai Atere did what no Igbobi College team captain had done in 38 years: he lifted the Principal’s Cup. The boy from Mushin, captained Igbobi, Yaba to glory on the Lagos school fields. He…
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Federation Cup: El-Kanemi beat Wikki Tourists 3-1, to face Ikorodu City in final
By Emmanuel Chinedu Three-time winners El-Kanemi Warriors have advanced to the President Federation Cup final, after they beat Bauchi-based side, Wikki Tourists 3-1, in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The game was played at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Bashir Musa broke the deadlock inside 15 minutes, with a brilliant finish outside the box to give…
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FIFA World Cup breaks broadcast records across the board
Admin More than 54 million viewers tuned in across Canada, Mexico, and the United States for the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches featuring the three Host Nations, highlighting the tournament’s unparalleled ability to bring people together and captivate audiences across North America With a combined 27.5 million viewers, the United States’ opening match against…
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Mbappe bags a brace as France beat Senegal 3-1
Editor Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 – just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose – and Bradley Barcola was also on…
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