Enzo Maresca Apologises to Chelsea After Man City Move
Enzo Maresca has apologised to Chelsea after Manchester City confirmed him as their new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola, following his mid-season resignation.
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Chelsea Statement on Enzo Maresca's Exit to Man City
Chelsea published a statement clarifying Enzo Maresca resigned; Manchester City paid £17m compensation. Xabi Alonso named new manager.
Chelle: Zimbabwe Draw Cost Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Ticket
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says the 1-1 home draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo was the exact moment that cost Nigeria the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.
Sierra Leonean Predicts 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Winners
A Sierra Leonean man with 15 correct past predictions forecasts winners for all 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matches, including Brazil, Germany, and England.
Troost-Ekong, Broos Agree on South Africa World Cup Exit
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and South Africa coach Hugo Broos agree that failing to seize chances in the final 30 minutes led to Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup elimination by Canada.
Charles Ndawurum Mocks South Africa After World Cup Exit
Nigerian actor Charles Ndawurum mocks South Africa's Bafana Bafana after their World Cup knockout by Canada, referencing tensions over xenophobia.
Polymarket User Wins ₦3.1bn on Canada World Cup Bet
A Polymarket user turned a $1.2M bet into ₦3.1bn after Canada beat South Africa in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 via a 92nd-minute winner by Stephen Eustaquio.
CAF Praises South Africa After World Cup Elimination by Canada
CAF praised South Africa after their 2026 World Cup elimination by Canada, with a 92nd-minute goal ending Bafana Bafana's historic knockout run.
Drake Wins $1 Million Betting on Canada vs South Africa
Rapper Drake won $1 million after betting $770,000 on Canada to beat South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 32, netting a $231,000 profit.
Ugochukwu Plays Street Football in Imo State, Fans React
A viral video shows former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu playing street football in Imo State during his summer break, reigniting debate about a potential Super Eagles switch.
France, Senegal Shine in FIFA World Cup Group I Matches
France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I, while Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0. Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick for France, and Senegal's Papa Gueye netted twice.
Cape Verde coach vows to face Argentina with right attitude
Cape Verde coach Bubister says his team will approach their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match against Argentina with the right attitude after reaching the knockouts in their debut.
Adegboye Onigbinde Buried in Modakeke with Tributes
Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde, 88, was buried Friday in Modakeke, Osun State, with NFF, ex-players, and traditional rulers paying tribute to the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria to AFCON final and World Cup.
Niger Governor Appoints Abubakar Kuso as Tornadoes Chairman
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State appoints Abubakar Kuso as chairman of Niger Tornadoes FC, effective immediately, tasking him with restoring the club's glory.
NLO Playoff Controversy: FC Ebedei Walks Off After Injury
A Nationwide League One promotional playoff between Yewa Football Academy and FC Ebedei ended in controversy after FC Ebedei players walked off the pitch following a serious injury to Yewa goalkeeper Olalere Ridwan.
England Top Group L After 2-0 Win Over Panama
England finished top of Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, while Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 32. Ghana advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
Bafana Bafana Chase History Against Canada
South Africa faces Canada in the World Cup Round of 32, aiming for a historic last-16 spot. Coach Hugo Broos credits team unity for their success.
Africa's Historic 2026 World Cup: 9 Teams Reach Knockouts
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, nine of Africa's ten representatives advanced past the group stage, marking the continent's best collective performance in history.
Drake Wins N1.3 Billion Bet on Canada World Cup Win
Canadian rapper Drake won over N1.3 billion after betting $770,000 on Canada to beat South Africa in the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
Balotelli Backs Ghana at 2026 World Cup After Italy Miss Out
Former Italy star Mario Balotelli has declared his support for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing his Ghanaian heritage after Italy failed to qualify.
Declan Rice Returns for England vs DR Congo World Cup Clash
Declan Rice is fit and set to start for England in the Round of 32 against DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after missing the Panama match due to a calf injury and yellow card caution.
Drake Places N1bn Bet on Canada vs South Africa World Cup
Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $770,000 (over N1 billion) bet on Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, motivated by a message from DJ Black Coffee.
Messi Breaks 56-Year-Old World Cup Record After Goal vs Jordan
Lionel Messi scored in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, breaking a 56-year-old record, as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to top Group J with nine points.
2026 World Cup: FIFA hails Africa as 9 teams reach Round of 32
Nine African countries reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, a continental record. FIFA celebrated CAF's historic achievement, and DR Congo stars believe Africa can now dream of winning the World Cup.
Messi Sets New World Cup Record Against 13 Teams
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup record for most nations scored against (13) after netting for Argentina vs Jordan, extending his scoring streak to 7 consecutive matches.
Harry Kane Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's Goalscoring Record
England captain Harry Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal against Panama, surpassing Gary Lineker and Cristiano Ronaldo's single-season record of 69 goals.
Arthur Okonkwo Reacts to Nigeria Debut at 2026 Unity Cup
Arthur Okonkwo made his Super Eagles debut at the 2026 Unity Cup. He aims to win the 2027 AFCON and praises Uzoho and Okoye.
FIFA Boosts Ghana Ahead of Croatia Clash at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has released a video tribute celebrating Ghana's World Cup history ahead of their crucial Group L match against Croatia, with Opta favouring Croatia.
Supercomputer Predicts Croatia Win Over Ghana at 2026 WC
Opta supercomputer predicts Croatia (56.3% win probability) will defeat Ghana in their final 2026 World Cup group match; Ghana already through to Round of 32.
Salah Injury Scare Hits Egypt World Cup Hopes
Mohamed Salah suffered a hamstring injury during Egypt's Group G draw with Iran, raising fears ahead of the Round of 32 clash with Australia. Coach Hossam Hassan says the star is 'going to be OK'.
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