Tag: #WorldCup2026
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NEYMAR HITS BACK WITH BRACE TO REVIVE WORLD CUP HOPES
Written off by critics just days ago, Neymar answered in the only way he knows how — with goals. The 34-year-old winger ended his goal drought in style, scoring twice in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama — a performance that could reignite his push for Brazil’s World Cup squad. Before Thursday’s clash,…
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CRISTIANO RONALDO SETS RETIREMENT TIMELINE: ONE TO TWO YEARS LEFT
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he plans to retire within the next one or two years, putting a timeline on his previous hints about hanging up his boots soon. The 40-year-old Portugal forward, who has scored over 950 goals for club and country since his debut in 2002, is currently with Saudi Arabian…
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ATLETICO MADRID TRIO DROPPED FROM ARGENTINA’S ANGOLA FRIENDLY OVER YELLOW FEVER VACCINE DELAY
Argentina will be without Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone for their upcoming friendly against Angola due to their failure to complete yellow fever vaccination procedures on time. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) clarified that the health protocols are mandatory for entry into Angola, a region where yellow fever is prevalent.…
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SUPER EAGLES CAMP OPENS IN RABAT WITH KEY PLAYERS ARRIVING FOR 2026 WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS
The Nigerian Super Eagles officially kicked off their camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, with 10 players arriving early to prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. Early arrivals include stars like Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and captain William Troost-Ekong. Coach Eric Chelle has…
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CHAIRMAN OF NSC CALLS ON SPORTS JOURNALISTS TO PRIORITIZE TRUTH AND UNITY
At the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko urged sports journalists to avoid sensationalism and focus on accurate reporting. He stressed that media credibility directly impacts national unity and the growth of sports in Nigeria. Dikko reminded reporters that speed must never trump truth in…
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TROOST-EKONG PRAISES BELIEF AND RESILIENCE AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ 4-0 WIN
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Benin Republic as a true testament to belief and resilience, securing the team’s spot in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I’m proud to be part of this team, part of this family,” Troost-Ekong said, praising coach Eric Chelle and forward Victor…
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NFF UNFazed BY FIFA SANCTION ON SOUTH AFRICA OVER INELIGIBLE PLAYER
FIFA’s ruling boosts Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes amid South Africa’s penalty. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed no surprise over FIFA’s decision to sanction South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their March 21 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. FIFA’s disciplinary committee awarded a 3-0 forfeit win to Lesotho, fined the South…
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KEFFI FANS URGE SUPER EAGLES TO FOCUS ON WINNING AFCON AMID SLIM WORLD CUP HOPE
With World Cup qualification fading, Nigerian fans rally behind AFCON victory as the priority. Football enthusiasts in Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Super Eagles to give their all to win the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after recent poor World Cup qualifying results. Fans acknowledge the slim chance of automatic World Cup qualification but see…
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NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
Disappointing 1-1 draw puts Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification on a knife-edge. Fans and analysts are concerned after Nigeria’s stalemate against South Africa, severely weakening their chances for Qatar 2026. Experts say Nigeria must win upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin with strong goal differences while hoping for South Africa’s slip. A possible point…
