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France delivered a commanding display on Tuesday, defeating Sweden 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. The victory secured France’s place in the Round of 16 after a dominant performance from Didier Deschamps’ side. Les Bleus controlled possession

Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The match looked set to go the way of

Brazil booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging a courageous Japan 2-1 in a pulsating Round of 32 encounter. Japan stunned the five-time world champions by drawing first blood through K. Sano in

For decades, African football pursued global relevance through isolated achievements rather than sustained collective success. From Egypt’s pioneering appearance in 1934, Africa has evolved into one of world football’s fastest-growing regions. The continent’s progress reflects decades of investment, improved coaching, stronger domestic

Hosts Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the first game of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 to qualify for the next round of the competition, in a match played at the Los Angeles Stadium. ​Neither team had ever gone past

Argentina finished top of Group J after beating Jordan 3-1, while Algeria and Austria played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in their final group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the defending champions, Argentina won Group J but will face

Nikola Vlasic scored a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia. Zlatko Dalic’s side needed to avoid defeat against the Black Stars to be sure of a place in

By Emmanuel Afonne The FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools Football Championship, also known as the Memoir Cup, has commenced in several states across the country. Chairman of the tournament’s steering committee, Sen. Osita Izunaso, said in a statement on Friday

By Vivian Ahanmisi France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with a commanding performance to secure top spot in the group, while Senegal stunned Iraq 5-0 in the final Group I matches of the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no

By Bashir Bello The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says it has strengthened measures to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs by jockeys during competitions. The National Coordinator of the federation, Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing Kano