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The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabrina Chikere, has attributed Edo Queens’ triumph in the 2025/26 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership to teamwork, resilience and unwavering determination. READ ALSO: RIYE U15 Athletics Circuit Organizers Express Satisfaction With Egba Zone Revelations, Hope For More Revelations To Come Edo Queens clinched …

Norway coach Stale Solbakken described striker Erling Haaland as the best goalscorer in the world ahead of the country’s opening match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their first Group I match, they will face Iraq in Boston on Tuesday, in a tough group that also includes two-time world champions France and Senegal. However, Norway will enter …

Egypt produced one of its most memorable FIFA World Cup performances on Monday, drawing Belgium 1-1 in their opening Group G match at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Pharaohs looked on course for a famous victory after Emam Ashour gave them the lead in the 19th minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area. The goal, Ashour’s first …

Abayomi Ademola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced the performance of his career as the World Cup debutants shocked Spain with a historic 0-0 draw in Atlanta, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven crucial saves to frustrate the European champions, with Ferran Torres, Aymeric Laporte and Mikel Oyarzabal denied as Cape …

BOCHUM, GERMANY – DECEMBER 20: Francis Onyeka of VfL Bochum celebrates the second goal during the 2. Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and Karlsruher SC at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on December 20, 2025 in Bochum, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has intensified his search for a new number 10 for the team, …

Renowned track and field guru, Akin Afolarin, is celebrating the recent achievements of Nigeria’s latest sprinting sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi, and five of his compatriots at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) outdoor events in the United States. READ ALSO: ‘France is much tougher’: Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi opens up about difficult transfer Sports247 reports that Afolarin, who is an …

Egypt began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a strong performance, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their first Group G match today, Morocco World News reports. The draw means Egypt is still searching for its first World Cup victory since its debut in 1934. The Pharaohs took the lead in the 19th minute at Seattle Stadium thanks …

On a night when almost everyone expected Spain to emerge victorious, World Cup debutants Cape Verde put on a performance for the ages, holding the European champions to a surprising 0-0 draw and announcing themselves on football’s biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced its first true fairy tale: the Blue Sharks defy the odds, frustrate the tournament …

Debutant Cape Verde have made a strong statement at the 2026 World Cup after they held heavyweights Spain to a goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday. More to follow…

Abayomi Ademola The Carthage Eagles became the first 2026 FIFA World Cup team to change coaches after Sabri Lamouchi was fired following a tough loss to Sweden in their first Group F match. Tunisia was defeated by Sweden 5-1 on Sunday at the Monterrey Stadium, a result that prompted immediate action from the Tunisian Football Federation. Lamouchi’s departure was confirmed …