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Tuchel Considers Keeping England Substitutes Indoors to Beat Extreme Heat
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering unconventional strategies to help his team cope with the sweltering heat expected during the tournament. Speaking ahead of the World Cup draw in Washington D.C., Tuchel suggested that he may keep his substitutes in the dressing room during matches to protect […]
Trump Set to Dominate Spotlight as 2026 World Cup Draw Unfolds in Washington
The countdown to the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup intensifies as the draw for the 2026 tournament takes place in Washington, with US President Donald Trump expected to overshadow much of the ceremony. The expanded World Cup, the most logistically complex in the competition’s history, will be staged across 16 cities in the United States, […]
Iran to Boycott World Cup Draw After U.S. Denies Visas to Delegation Members
Iran has announced that it will boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington due to the United States’ refusal to issue visas for several members of its delegation.
Osimhen Leads Nigeria’s Charge in Crucial World Cup Play-Off
The winner progresses to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico, keeping hopes alive of reaching an expanded 48-team World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nigeria and DR Congo earned second chances after finishing as the best runners-up in African qualifying. In the semi-finals, Osimhen struck twice in extra time to seal […]
Oliseh Hails Fredrick as Super Eagles’ Standout Performer in Gabon Victory
The victory secured Nigeria’s spot in the next phase of the African qualifiers, following their success as one of the top runners-up. The Super Eagles had previously thrashed Benin Republic 4-0, with a memorable hat-trick from Victor Osimhen. In the semi-final against Gabon, Nigeria’s Akor Adams opened the scoring, but Gabon quickly equalized, sending the […]
Nigeria, Gabon Set for Crucial World Cup Playoff Clash
Nigeria earned their playoff spot as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, boosted by a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon secured their place after finishing second in Group F behind Ivory Coast. The winner of the encounter will go on to face either Cameroon […]
21 Super Eagles Hit Camp Ahead of Gabon clash
Among the players present were the African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The session, led by head coach Eric Sekou Chelle and his technical staff, also saw goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Nwabali in action, alongside Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke. The squad has been further bolstered by […]
Morocco Shatters U-17 World Cup Record with 16-0 Victory Over New Caledonia
The result not only shattered the previous record of 13-0 set by Spain against New Zealand but also kept Morocco’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive. The Moroccan team displayed relentless attacking play throughout the match, with Abdelali Eddaoudi leading the charge. Eddaoudi, who was named Player of the Match, contributed significantly to […]
Onuachu Scores in Turkey After Super Eagles Snub for World Cup Playoffs
Onuachu was notably omitted from the 24-man roster announced by head coach José Peseiro on Saturday, despite his strong form in Turkey. With eight goals in the Turkish Süper Lig this season, the forward recently clinched the October Player of the Month award, making his exclusion all the more surprising. The decision has raised eyebrows, […]
Indonesia Ends 9-Month Stint With Kluivert After World Cup Miss
Indonesia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week. The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, was in charge for just eight matches. He won three of his games in charge, losing four and drawing one. Writing on Instagram, Kluivert called it “an […]