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Super Eagles to battle Madagascar, two others en route to AFCON 2027 competition
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Akor Adam, Victor Osimhen and Chidera Ejuke during the Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Gabon Copyright: ImagoxSulaimanxPoojaxAdebayox
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been...
3 Super Eagles stars Xabi Alonso can sign for Chelsea to beat Arsenal to EPL title
Soccer
Chelsea have officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, handing the 44-year-old Spaniard a four-year contract that runs until 2030, Soccernet.ng reports.The...
Flying Eagles new boss Maikaba sends strong message to Nigerians as WAFU B mission begins
Soccer
New Flying Eagles head coach Abdul Maikaba has spoken publicly for the first time since his appointment as the man charged with leading...
Super Eagles watch: Alhassan Yusuf rated high as New England Revolution beat Minnesota at home
Soccer
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf delivered an impressive performance to help New England Revolution secure a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United, Soccernet.ng reports.Carles Gil handed...
Super Eagles watch: How Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic to 56th Premiership title after Hearts-break
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Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates after his goal wins the match. Photo by: ImagoxVagelisxGeorgariou
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Scottish Premiership...
Big blow for Super Eagles as Brentford’s Michael Kayode decides International future
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Michael Kayode of Brentford. Copyright: ImagoxLeexDurkin
Brentford‘s right-back Michael Kayode has decided on his international future after a long-drawn-out saga about a potential switch...
Super Eagles watch: Adams missing, Ejuke rated high as Sevilla beat Real Sociedad at home
Soccer
Chidera Ejuke delivered an impressive performance, while Akor Adams remained an unused substitute as Sevilla boosted their survival hopes with a hard-fought 1-0...
Super Eagles watch: Ehizibue, Okoye ratings in Udinese’s win over Torino
Soccer
Udinese climbed back into the top half of the Serie A table after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Torino in their Matchday 35...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
Foreign
UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...