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July 1, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Koeman Resigns After Morocco’s Triumph over Netherlands

Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to “appalling” racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties. Koeman’s side were knocked out by Morocco4-3

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Mbappé Sets New Record as France Oust Sweden

Kylian Mbappébroke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches last night and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi‘s overall 19 tournament mark, as his two goals

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July 1, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

IN PRAISE OF IBRAHIM MASARI

He is a quiet force behind APC’s political stability, contends ADE SAMUEL With the APC primaries now concluded, one thing has become very clear. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains deliberate,

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June 30, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Martinelli Guns Down Japan for Brazil to Reach Last 16

*Paraguay knockout Germany in shootouts to berth Round of 16 Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and set up a

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Elephants Lay Ambush for Haaland in Texas

*As Côte d’Ivoire, Norway battle for Last 16 berth In what could genuinely be one of the toughest Round of 32 clashes to call, an enterprising Ivory Coast team will

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Wimbledon: ‘Old Man’ Djokovic through to Next Round

A resilient Novak Djokovic launched his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a battling win over China’s Wu Yibing in the first round at Wimbledon. The

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CAF’s Scribe, Adamu, Hails NFF on Landmark Legacy Projects

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, on Monday heaped plaudits on the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, led by Alhaji Ibrahim

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Davnotch Announces Prize Money Increase for Its Annual Tournament

Nigeria’s tennis players have been over the moon in response to Davnotch’s increased prize money of its sponsored annual national open tennis championship. Davnotch’s Managing Director, Emmanuel Ochei, unwrapped the

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June 29, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Paralympian, Oluwafemiayo, Named Team Nigeria’s Captain for 2026 C’wealth Games

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled for Glasgow, Scotland,

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June 29, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Round of 32 Begins with Expectations for Favourites and Dark Horses

The Group Stage of the 2026 World Cup were concluded in the early hours of yesterday with the eight best third placed teams emerging to join the group winners and