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Araujo’s last-gasp goal lifts Barcelona over Girona
Ronald Araujo scored deep into stoppage time to hand Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Girona in the Catalan derby…
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Osimhen hails Troost-Ekong’s leadership despite reduced playing time
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has lauded team captain William Troost-Ekong for his influence and leadership within the Nigerian national…
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2026 WCQs: Rwanda coach hails South Africa, Nigeria as Africa’s pride
Rwanda’s national team coach, Adel Amrouche, has praised South Africa and Nigeria following their impressive finishes in the CAF World…
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How Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso
Nigeria will face Gabon in next month’s World Cup play-off semi-final after edging Burkina Faso to one of the four…
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2026 WCQs: Will Gabon striker Aubameyang play against Nigeria in play-off after red card?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to face Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon in a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off as…
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Gernot Rohr explains reasons behind Benin’s 4-0 defeat to Nigeria
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has mentioned reasons behind his team’s 4–0 loss to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2026…
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Rashford blames Manchester United for ‘difficulty’ finding consistent form
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has opened up on his recent struggles, claiming that Manchester United’s instability over the years has…
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Ronaldo nets brace, breaks record as Portugal held by Hungary
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set a new World Cup qualifying record, but Portugal were denied an early ticket to…
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Messi breaks international assist record as Argentina thrash Puerto Rico 6–0
Lionel Messi reached another height in his illustrious career on Tuesday night, becoming the all-time men’s international assists leader after…
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Osimhen fires hat-trick as Nigeria crush Benin 4-0 to reach World Cup Playoffs
Nigeria cruised to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in…
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2026 WCQ: Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk voices concern over Osimhen’s safety
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that the club feel uneasy whenever striker Victor Osimhen leaves for international duty…
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Robert Lewandowski fires back at critics who ‘always say I’m old”
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has pushed back against criticism over his form and fitness, insisting he still has plenty to…
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Super Eagles get World Cup lifeline as South Africa suffer setback
Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a boost following another blow to South Africa’s…
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2026 WCQ: Chelle labels Super Eagles vs Benin clash ‘most important game of my career’
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic as the most…
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2026 WCQ: Chelle laments poor preparation ahead of Benin clash
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over the team’s limited preparation time ahead of Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA…
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‘It’s not war’ – Rohr appeals for calm ahead of Nigeria vs Benin clash
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has called for calm and sportsmanship ahead of Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Nigeria…
