Football Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/football/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:32:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Football Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/football/ 32 32 86240109 Canada stun South Africa to reach historic World Cup last 16 https://sportsdayonline.com/canada-stun-south-africa-to-reach-historic-world-cup-last-16/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:32:28 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150235 Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time. In a scrappy game short of clear-cut chances, and with extra time looming, Eustaquio provided a rare moment of quality with a […]

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]]> 150235 African Teams Hold Their Own At 2026 FIFA World Cup https://sportsdayonline.com/african-teams-hold-their-own-at-2026-fifa-world-cup/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:17:35 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150227 With the group games at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico now done and dusted, African teams participating in the competition have shown that they are not at the summer global fiesta just to complete the numbers or participate but to also compete for the title. Going into the […]

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]]> 150227 Swedish Club Djurgårdens IF sign Angelo Agbejoye https://sportsdayonline.com/swedish-club-djurgardens-if-sign-angelo-agbejoye/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:13:12 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150141 The search for a professional football club for Grassrunners FC flying winger, Angelo Agbejoye has finally ended, as Swedish outfit,Djurgårdens IF has officially engaged the talented Nigerian youngster. Agbejoye joined the prominent, multi-sport club based in Stockholm, Sweden, after unsuccessful bids with Hannover, Nottingham Forest, Man City and most recently AIK where he was positioned […]

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]]> 150141 Ronaldo makes World Cup history as Portugal crush Uzbekistan 5-0 https://sportsdayonline.com/ronaldo-makes-world-cup-history-as-portugal-crush-uzbekistan-5-0/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:58:31 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150109 Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a stunning response to his critics on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cup campaigns as Portugal thrashed tournament debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in a dominant Group K encounter. The emphatic victory before 68,777 spectators at Houston Stadium moved Portugal to the brink of the knockout stage and […]

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]]> 150109 Dele-Bashiru gets fresh Lazio chance as Gattuso takes charge https://sportsdayonline.com/dele-bashiru-gets-fresh-lazio-chance-as-gattuso-takes-charge/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:57:57 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150113 Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could be set for a fresh chapter at Lazio following the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as the club’s new head coach. Gattuso’s arrival is expected to offer the Nigeria international a renewed opportunity to establish himself, with the Italian tactician renowned for his demanding style, high-intensity pressing and preference for […]

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]]> 150113 Chidi scores hat-trick as Flamingos thrash Royaltoms Queens 11-0 https://sportsdayonline.com/chidi-scores-hat-trick-as-flamingos-thrash-royaltoms-queens-11-0/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:57:37 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150116 Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, continued their preparations for the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers with a commanding 11-0 victory over Royaltoms Queens in a friendly match at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The Flamingos produced a ruthless attacking display, underlining their readiness for the crucial qualifying fixtures […]

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]]> 150116 Ten-man Belgium survive Iran scare in goalless World Cup draw https://sportsdayonline.com/ten-man-belgium-survive-iran-scare-in-goalless-world-cup-draw/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:12:38 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150046 Belgium were held to a goalless draw by Iran despite dominating possession, with the star-studded but ageing side fortunate to escape with a point in a tense Group G encounter in Los Angeles. The Red Devils, led by Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, controlled large spells of the match but struggled to convert possession […]

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]]> 150046 Mbappé to reach century mark for France against Iraq at World Cup https://sportsdayonline.com/mbappe-to-reach-century-mark-for-france-against-iraq-at-world-cup/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:08:53 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150045 Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year’s World Cup by becoming his country’s all-time top scorer, and tonight he will hit another when the France skipper wins his 100th international cap against Iraq. “It is always a pleasure to have the chance to play for your country. There is nothing bigger […]

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]]> 150045 Ghana target knockout berth in high-stakes England test https://sportsdayonline.com/ghana-target-knockout-berth-in-high-stakes-england-test/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:12:57 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150023 Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to embrace the demands of battle when they face England in a crucial Group L encounter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with a place in the World Cup knockout stage at stake. The experienced tactician said sacrifice and resilience would be essential against the Three Lions, […]

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]]> 150023 Colombia seek knockout berth as DR Congo target another upset https://sportsdayonline.com/colombia-seek-knockout-berth-as-dr-congo-target-another-upset/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:56:36 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150028 Colombia will aim to secure early qualification for the Round of 32 when they face DR Congo on Tuesday after opening their World Cup campaign with victory over Uzbekistan. Nestor Lorenzo’s side began Group K with a 3-1 win, although defensive lapses in the second half exposed areas of concern that the South Americans will […]

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