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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 …

Canada’s late win in their World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday night moved the North Americans into the last 16. After more than an hour and 30 minutes of back and forth wasting opportunities for both sides, the goal was finally created in the 92nd minute through Stephen Eustaquio’s neat shot. Also Read: …

Post views: 23 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association has commended teams, coaches, players, officials and stakeholders who participated in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The association, in a statement made available to the media, described the participation of the teams as an important factor for the success …

Nigeria Mariam Eniola Bolaji, on Sunday, put in another excellent performance on the international stage, winning silver at the British & Irish Para-Badminton International 2026 in Ireland. Bolaji put in an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, showing the resilience and fighting spirit that has made her one of the world’s leading para-badminton athletes. In a close SL3 women’s singles final, …

The General Director of the National Sports Commission (CSN), His Excellency. Bukola Olopade, praised the organizers of the first RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit, describing the championship as a great boost to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria. Speaking at the grand finale held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Olopade commended the Tunde Delu Initiative for creating …

Newly appointed Portuguese Benfica coach Marco Silva has handed over a first-team spot to 19-year-old Nigerian striker Peter Edokpolor for the start of pre-season training, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Fresh from signing a two-year extension to his stay at the club, Silva, who replaced Jose Mourinho, will use the pre-season matches to impose the rule on the Nigerian youngster. Signed from an …

Newly crowned national champion Abubakar Yusuf will be back in action today as he headlines the one-day Tswako Foundation UTR Tennis Tournament in Abuja. Sports247 reports that the tournament promises to deliver another thrilling spectacle, with 16 players battling for supremacy and a prize for the winner of ₦100,000 in a high-intensity competition scheduled to be completed in a single …

Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Pelé, Gerd Muller and Just Fontaine among the many greats present. Lionel Messi no. 10 of Argentina scores a goal later disallowed due to offside during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Lionel Messi has overtaken …