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Abayomi Ademola Canada secured a spectacular place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after Stephen Eustaquio scored an injury-time winner in a tense 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. With extra time looming in a largely complicated match, Eustaquio produced the decisive moment in the second minute of added …

Post views: 27 ..David Fizdale set to make his debut as D’Tigers head coach The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially unveiled the roster of 12 D’Tigers players who will represent Nigeria at the 2027 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers (Window 3) taking place in Luanda, Angola from 2 to 5 July 2026. The tournament marks the start …

David Hall International College of Lagos is aiming for its first national basketball title as the school prepares for the latest edition of the Milo National Basketball Championship scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Head coach Adekunle Samuel believes his team has learned valuable lessons from previous appearances and is ready to challenge for the crown. Speaking before …

The Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 players to camp ahead of the 2026 African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as preparations intensify for the continental qualifying tournament scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from July 13-23. The squad, announced by the federation on Saturday, comprises a mix of experienced national team players, emerging …

Europa League winners Aston Villa have joined the list of teams interested in signing 24-year-old Nigerian international winger Femi Azeez from English Championship side Millwall, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Azeez made his debut for Nigeria in the summer after scoring 11 goals and 8 assists in 34 games last season. He carried his form to the Nigerian team, where he scored a …

England completed an unbeaten run in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half to confidently send the Three Lions into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. Despite dominating possession and creating the best chances from the opening whistle at the MetLife Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s men …

South Africa captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says Bafana Bafana can leave the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their heads held high despite suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. South Africa’s impressive trip to the World Cup came to a cruel end Sunday at Los Angeles Stadium after Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic …

South Africa coach Hugo Broos expressed his disappointment after their 1-0 round of 32 loss to Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With both teams making their first appearance in the knockout phase, the game looked to be headed for extra time before Eustaquio broke the hearts of the South Africans with a well-aimed shot from outside the area. …

Stefano Eustachio Stephen Eustaquio’s last-gasp goal gave Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. Jesse Marsch’s men will now face the winners of Holland-Morocco at the Houston Stadium. Bafana Bafana produced some eye-catching moves in the first half at the Los Angeles Stadium but were let down by the final ball. …

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup offered a spectacle of goals and, as the round of 32 begins today, the race for the Golden Boot has transformed into a high-voltage international battle. African talents are making their mark alongside the world’s elite, creating drama in the knockout stage that could crown an unexpected champion. A fiercely competitive …