Defending champions Argentina came from behind in the closing stages to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, booking their place in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain in New York New Jersey. The semi-final started cagily, with both sides struggling to create clear chances through the opening half hour. England’s John Stones headed narrowly […]
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Oyarzabal and Porro strikes send La Roja through to face England or Argentina in New York Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a controlled 2-0 win over France in Wednesday’s semi-final at Dallas Stadium, goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro securing a result that few inside the stadium […]
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Japan marked the 1,000th game in World Cup history with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday, closing in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group […]
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President Bola Tinubu has issued a strict directive to end the recurring embarrassment of unpaid allowances for Nigerian athletes, ordering the immediate release of sports funds starting from the 2026 fiscal year. In a statement released on Friday, the President mandated the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Budget Office of the Federation to ensure “adequate provisions” are made for Nigeria’s participation […]
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Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final. Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga. Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a commanding display to defeat Algeria 2–0 in a thrilling quarter‑final encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday evening in Marrakech, booking a mouth‑watering semi‑final clash against tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles combined clinical finishing with defensive solidity, leaving Algeria’s Desert Warriors with no answers throughout […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to lock horns with Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fixture was confirmed on Wednesday night following Mozambique’s 2-1 defeat to Cameroon. The loss consigned the Mambas to a third-place finish in Group F; however, they successfully advanced to the […]
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Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the 2025 Community Shield after a 2-2 draw. This is Palace’s first-ever Community Shield title. Last season’s FA Cup winners twice came from behind in 90 minutes and then won it in the shootout. Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson was the hero again for Palace, saving from […]
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Sponsors of the Women National Basketball League, Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday at a reception held at their Abuja head office in Maitama, rolled out the drums for the victorious D’Tigress of Nigeria after the team secured a record-breaking 5th back-to-back AfroBasket title. The bank rewarded the team with N200m. Each of the players will […]
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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo is poised to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria, SportsBoom.com can exclusively reveal. England Youth International Mulls Senior Decision Born in Manchester to Nigerian parents, Adarabioyo has been a prominent figure in England’s youth system, having represented the country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 levels. Despite his involvement at youth […]
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