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Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Adams’ strike not enough as European heavyweights sink Super Eagles
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly match on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports.Akor Adams had restored parity...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Ndidi talks tough ahead of Selecao clash – “We don’t care who we are playing”
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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. Copyright: xshengolpixsxImago
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has insisted the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they take on...
Nigeria 3-0 Senegal: Nottingham Forest star nets brace as visitors crumble in Ikenne
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Nigeria and Nottingham Forest star Joy Omewa. Photo by IMAGO
Nigeria's Super Falcons delivered an impressive second-half performance to defeat Senegal 3-0 in...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Where to watch, live stream, TV coverage and kick-off time
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Super Eagles: Ryan Alebiosu, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze Copyright: ImagoxVincentxKAMTOx
Nigeria will take on Portugal in an international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Super Eagles warned about Cristiano Ronaldo – ’25 goals in 30 games’
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Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo. Copyright: xRitaxFrancaxIMAGO
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been given a clear warning about the threat posed by Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of...
Nigeria vs Portugal: Why Manchester City star may miss Super Eagles friendly
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Onyemaechi Bruno, Ogbu Igoh and Moses for Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxVincentxKAMTOx
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on Portugal next Wednesday at...
Nigeria 2-1 Senegal: Oshoala, Payne shine as Super Falcons send WAFCON title warning
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Nigeria and Al Hilal of Saudi star Asisat Oshoala. Photo by Mansa Ayoola Copyright: IMAGO
Nigeria's Super Falcons continued their preparations for the 2026...
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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
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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. ...