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Senegal Sack Pape Thiaw After World Cup Exit

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July 12, (THEWILL) — The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions' exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes after Senegal's disappointing Round of 32 elimination, with the federation...
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Nasarawa Amazons Beat Heartland Queens on Penalties to Win President Cup

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July 12, (THEWILL) — Nasarawa Amazons have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women's President Cup after defeating Heartland Queens 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta...
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Argentina Beat Switzerland In Extra Time To Set Up England World Cup Semi-Final

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July 12, (THEWILL) — Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming a resilient Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a gripping quarter-final at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in...
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Bellingham Double Fires England Past Norway Into World Cup Semi-Finals

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July 12, (THEWILL) — England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a dramatic extra-time winner, to inspire a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway in Miami on...
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Africa’s W/Cup Report Card: What Morocco, Egypt and Cape Verde Proved in 2026

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July 12, (THEWILL) — Africa's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended this week in familiar fashion painfully close to history, yet filled with reasons for pride. There will be no African nation lifting football's most coveted trophy this...
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South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25 Weeks After World Cup Campaign

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July 11, (THEWILL) — South African football has been plunged into mourning following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA...
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Super Falcons Unveil 25-Player Squad for WAFCON Title Defence

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July 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Super Falcons have unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as they prepare to defend their continental crown in Morocco. Head coach Justine Madugu announced the squad through...
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Merino’s Late Strike Sends Spain Past Belgium Into World Cup Semi-Finals

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July 11, (THEWILL) — Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino emerged as...
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NBBF President Kida Rallies Nigerians To Back D’Tigers Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers

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July 10 (THEWILL) — The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, has called on Nigerians to throw their full support behind D'Tigers as the senior men's national team prepares to begin the second round of...
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‘No Regrets Over Choosing Morocco After World Cup Exit’ – Bouaddi

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July 10 (THEWILL) — Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has reaffirmed his commitment to the Atlas Lions, insisting he has no regrets about choosing to represent the North African nation despite their quarter-final exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...
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Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
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