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Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will depart the shores of the country on Thursday night for China, to participate in the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament taking place in Yinchuan, 5th -11th July 2026. While the Chinese Football Association, Ningxia Hul Autonomous Region Administration of Sport and Yinchuan Municipal People’s Government are the hosts, the competition is organized by Ningxia Football Association in conjunction with the Yinchuan Sports Bureau, and promoted by the China Football Industry Development Corporation. The team of 20 players is led by Coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse, alongside his assistants Kalli Mohammed Kachalla and Abdullahi…

The list of teams heading home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow, with Bosnia and Herzegovina becoming the latest nation to bow out of the tournament following a 2 nil defeat to co hosts the United States in the Round of 32. The Americans secured their place in the last 16 through goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman in a hard fought victory. Balogun opened the scoring before Tillman wrapped up the result with a superb second half free kick, ensuring Mauricio Pochettino’s side progressed despite finishing the game with ten men after Balogun was sent…

For almost an hour and a half, Belgium looked like a team heading home. Senegal had controlled the contest, built a deserved two goal advantage and appeared to have one foot firmly in the World Cup round of 16. Then, in one breathtaking finale, the Red Devils reminded everyone why knockout football remains the sport’s greatest theatre, recovering from the brink of elimination to claim a remarkable 3 to 2 victory after extra time. The decisive moment arrived with virtually the final kick of an unforgettable evening in Seattle. After an extended VAR review deep into extra time, Belgium were…

The United States overcame adversity, controversy and a tense finish to secure their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 nil in a match that swung dramatically from controlled confidence to anxious survival. What initially looked like a comfortable evening became a stern examination of Mauricio Pochettino’s side after Folarin Balogun’s dismissal, but Malik Tillman’s superb second half free kick ultimately ensured the co hosts advanced to a meeting with Belgium. Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived determined to seize the initiative and almost did exactly that during an energetic opening spell. Ermedin…

Momentum is a powerful thing at the FIFA World Cup, and both Belgium and Senegal head into Wednesday’s Round of 32 clash in Seattle hoping to build on emphatic Matchday 3 victories. Belgium topped Group G after a commanding win over New Zealand, while Senegal booked their place in the knockout rounds with a five-goal demolition of Iraq. Now, both sides are chasing a place in the last 16. The Opta supercomputer makes Belgium favourites, but not by an overwhelming margin. Across 25,000 pre-match simulations, Belgium won inside 90 minutes in 45.6% of outcomes. Senegal claimed victory in 27.0% of…

England will be expected to book their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 when they face tournament debutants DR Congo in the Round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. On paper, the Three Lions are overwhelming favourites, but the Congolese will believe they can produce one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. According to the Opta supercomputer, which ran 25,000 pre-match simulations, England have a 73.9% chance of winning the match inside 90 minutes. DR Congo emerged victorious in just 11.3% of those simulations, while the remaining 14.8% ended in a draw, meaning extra time would…

South Africa’s remarkable World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday, but head coach Hugo Broos still walked away having etched his name into football history. The 74-year-old Belgian became the oldest coach ever to manage a team in the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Uruguay’s Oscar Tabárez, who was 71 during the 2018 quarter-finals in Russia. Broos was 74 years and 79 days old when South Africa faced co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32, setting a new benchmark for longevity at the highest level of international football. Unfortunately…

Harry Kane keeps breaking records. Wayne Rooney is more concerned about what happens if he keeps playing every minute. England’s all-time leading goalscorer believes Thomas Tuchel must begin managing Kane’s workload more carefully if the Three Lions are to maximise their chances of lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rooney fears England could once again reach the latter stages only to find their captain running on empty. The warning came after England wrapped up top spot in Group L with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock shortly after the restart before Kane powered home a…

South Africa’s remarkable World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday, but head coach Hugo Broos still walked away having etched his name into football history. The 74-year-old Belgian became the oldest coach ever to manage a team in the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Uruguay’s Oscar Tabárez, who was 71 during the 2018 quarter-finals in Russia. Broos was 74 years and 79 days old when South Africa faced co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32, setting a new benchmark for longevity at the highest level of international football. Unfortunately…

Daniel Ogunmodede’s next chapter in Nigerian football is beginning to attract serious attention. After emerging as one of the brightest young coaches in the Nigeria Premier Football League over the past few seasons, the former Remo Stars manager is now the subject of interest from two of the country’s biggest clubs. Both Enyimba and Kano Pillars are looking to appoint a coach capable of leading ambitious rebuilding projects, and Ogunmodede has quickly become one of the leading candidates. It is little surprise. Ogunmodede’s reputation has grown steadily through his work at Remo Stars, where he transformed the Ikenne-based club into…