The Senegal trip is quickly turning into a nightmare. The reigning African champions now face a humiliating elimination in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a painful 3-2 defeat to Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Monday. Having lost 3-1 to France in their opening Group I match, the Teranga Lions remain entrenched …
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Abayomi Ademola Ghana put in a disciplined defensive display to hold England to a goalless draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Boston and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. The Black Stars frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s side for long periods, with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare putting in a standout performance that included a superb save …
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six different World Cups after he scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo scored the opener in the sixth minute, when he coolly converted João Cancelo’s low cross from the right with a first-time finish at the near post. The goal made the 41-year-old …
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Zimbabwe has introduced archery into the primary and secondary school curriculum, in a deliberate move to strengthen the development of the sport from amateur to elite level. In an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng, Zimbabwe Archery Association member Queenie Grawticke revealed this and said the association is focused on reviving the sport. “We are starting to get more young students. It is …
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Rivers Hoopers extended their winning streak to four games with an 82-62 victory over Kwara Falcons on Tuesday in phase two of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL). The Rivers Hoopers opened the game at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium with a 10-0 run, but the Kwara Falcons recovered to take an 18-17 lead at the end of the first …
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New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim will hand Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze a new role at full-back next season if he remains at the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chukwueze spent all of last season on loan to Fulham of the English Premier League, and the English team has the option of making the deal permanent, but a final …
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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has once again urged media outlets, journalists and members of the public to verify information obtained from social media before sharing or publishing it. The federation’s latest appeal follows the circulation of a false post on social media which claimed that Super Falcons defender Ashley Plumptre had expressed frustration over her alleged omission from Nigeria’s …
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Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations about Norway’s chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite achieving his first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that making it to the final rounds alone is a great achievement. Read also:World Cup 2026: I can compete with Messi, …
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The pre-match handshake between Thomas Partey and the England players has sparked a major debate ahead of Ghana’s Group L match against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recent reports confirm that the English players are expected to follow the traditional ritual and shake hands with the Ghanaian midfielder, with the FA leaving the decision to the players themselves. …
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Ranchers Bees have completed the signing of defender Kabiru Mohammed ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Kaduna club successfully concluded negotiations with the experienced left-back after several days of talks, with both parties reaching an agreement and signing a contract ahead of the new campaign. Mohammed became available following his departure from Kwara United at …
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