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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 …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro has lost his bid to become one of the assistants to new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Peseiro helped Mourinho at the club during his first spell and was among the names touted in the media to join him on a further tour against the Spanish giants. However, Mourinho has …

Tunisia have reportedly parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the Carthage Eagles’ crushing 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Comoletesports.com. The North Africans were overtaken by the Swedes on Sunday night, prompting the Tunisian Football Federation to make a quick change of direction. Former coach Mondher Kebaier is …

Post views: 24 Coal City Blazers Basketball Club has resumed training ahead of the second round of the Nigeria Men’s Premier Basketball League, with the Enugu-based team focused on improving their performances in the next phase of the competition. The Blazers’ young players, who had been on break after the first round, have returned to the pitch as the …

Abayomi Ademola Curacao had a difficult start to their first FIFA World Cup campaign after suffering a 7-1 defeat to Germany in their first Group E match at Houston Stadium on Saturday. The World Cup debutants briefly threatened to spring an upset when Livano Comenencia canceled out Félix Nmecha’s opening goal with a deflected shot past veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has reacted to his team’s 1-2 loss to Portugal in a friendly match in Lisbon, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria were narrowly defeated by the World Cup-bound team and Akor Adams scored Nigeria’s only goal in the match. It was the first defeat that the team suffered in regulation time under José Peseiro. However, the …

The Nigerian Fencing Federation made its mark at Invest Lagos 3.0, one of Africa’s largest investment gatherings, where conversations about the future of the continent took place between government leaders, global investors, policymakers, diplomats and business executives. READ ALSO: DO OR DIE ON SHOWTIME: Warriors eye last place as knights and rebels prepare for winner-takes-all showdown Representing the Federation was …

Universitatea Cluj of the Romanian Super League has announced the signing of Friday Adams. completesports.com information. Adams previously played for another Romanian club, FC Botoșani, where he spent three seasons. The 23-year-old began his career in Nigeria at the Ikon Allah Kaduna academy and his development was noticed by the Russian youth team at FDC Vista. His first breakthrough came …