In a stunning upset that will be remembered for years, Erling Haaland produced a moment of magic in the final minutes to lead Norway to a 2-1 victory over five-time World Cup champions Brazil in the round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. The Manchester City superstar’s late double not only secured Norway’s place in the quarter-finals for the first time …
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England have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling last-16 encounter at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The high-stakes contest, which was briefly delayed by adverse weather conditions, lived up to expectations as the Three Lions overcame a spirited Mexican team, a second-half red card …
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his illustrious career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary journey that has seen him become one of the greatest players in the history of world football. The 41-year-old football icon made the announcement on Sunday ahead of Portugal’s last-16 clash …
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Post views: 15 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Representative of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Chief Ugo Udezue, has congratulated the D’Tigers for their outstanding performance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Africa Qualifiers after the team completed a flawless qualification window with three wins from three matches. Nigeria sealed their campaign in emphatic fashion with a thumping …
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By Canadian Press Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2026 17:16 Updated July 5, 2026 17:48 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deals have an average annual value of US$1.75 …
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Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has supported the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s sports sector under the leadership of the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, describing its reforms as a plan to build a sustainable sports economy and strengthen the development of university sports. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor …
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Erling Haaland scored a late brace as Norway produced one of the biggest successes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals. The victory in East Rutherford marks the first time Norway have reached the quarter-finals of a FIFA World Cup and extends their impressive unbeaten run …
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Agent Philip Otele, who recently made his debut for the Nigerian senior team, is not happy with the player’s current rating, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Otele spent last season on loan to German Bundesliga side Hamburg from Swiss side FC Basel. The Germans had the option of signing him permanently after the loan, but there have been no talks about it. However, …
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Five-time champions Brazil were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in their last-16 encounter on Sunday night. In an entertaining match in New Jersey, Norwegian midfielder Patrick Berg managed to score in the fourth minute, but his celebrations were cut short when Alexander Sorloth was flagged for offside. Erling Haaland scored twice for …
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Two of Nigeria’s brightest medal prospects at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – Tobi Amusan and Kanyinsola Ajayi – achieved contrasting results on ‘Eugene’s favorite tracks’, where both achieved the highest records so far in their respective careers. READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2026: AFN invites Tobi Amusan, Kanyinsola Ajayi and 27 others to camp in Abuja Sports247 reports …
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