SPORTS
Sporting gists across the globe from the Nigerian perspective.
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Uruguay Equalise Late To Deny Saudi Arabia Victory
Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi…
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World Cup: Belgium Held By Egypt In 1-1 Draw
A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their Group…
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Vozinha: The 40-Year-Old Keeper Who Inspired Cape Verde’s Historic Debut
As the final whistle rang out around the Atlanta Stadium, the cameras cut to Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. Tears streamed…
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Amad Stars In Ivory Coast’s Narrow Win Over Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia. It was a…
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Isak, Gyökeres Shine As Sweden Beat Tunisia
Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match…
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Real Madrid Agree £51.8m Deal For Chelsea’s Cucurella
Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup. The 27-year-old…
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Gannon-Doak: The 20-Year-Old Who Stole The Show On Scotland’s World Cup Return
With 54 minutes on the clock, Ben Gannon-Doak let out a roar, clenched his fist and punched the air after…
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FIFA To Pay Somali Referee Artan Full World Cup Fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still…
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Four-Time Champions Germany Survive Curacao Scare To Win Group E Opener
Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their…
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“I No Fit Give Police Money”— Boniface Tells Officers
Nigeria striker Victor Boniface caused a stir at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after he refused to give money to police…
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