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Thomas Partey’s challenging week takes another turn as Villarreal reportedly decide not to renew his contract, leaving the Ghana midfielder without a club after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Partey’s difficult week continues as Villarreal decide against new deal

Thomas Partey’s difficult week has taken another twist, with reports indicating that Villarreal have decided against offering the Ghana midfielder a new...

A Canadian court has upheld the decision to deny Thomas Partey entry into the country, ruling the Ghana midfielder out of the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama.

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Canada rejects Partey appeal, leaving Ghana without key midfielder

Ghana’s hopes of having Thomas Partey available for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback...

Meta Description: France overcame a stubborn Senegal side with late goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola to secure a 3-1 victory in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Group stage encounter watched by over 80,000 fans.

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Mbappe and Barcola help France survive Senegal scare to begin World Cup campaign with victory

France eventually proved too strong for Senegal, scoring three times in the final 24 minutes to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory in...

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets have opened camp ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship, with coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere leading preparations for the tournament that serves as qualification for the 2027 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.

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Golden Eaglets open camp as Nigeria begin preparations for WAFU B U17 Championship

Nigeria’s U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have officially opened camp ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Boys Championship scheduled for...

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed why he broke down in tears after his historic World Cup debut against Spain, where he produced a man-of-the-match performance and made tournament history.

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From 50,000 to 7.6 million followers: Emotional Vozinha explains tears after Spain draw

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed the emotional reason behind the tears that followed his historic FIFA World Cup debut, admitting he...

Curaçao have been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup after securing a place at the 2026 tournament.

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Guinness World Records honours Curaçao as smallest nation ever to reach FIFA World Cup

Curaçao have officially entered the Guinness World Records after becoming the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for a FIFA World...

CAF President Patrice Motsepe says the FIFA World Cup feels incomplete without Nigeria and Cameroon, praising both nations' historic contributions to African football while pledging greater investment in the game.

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Motsepe praises Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde, overlooks South Africa after World Cup openers

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has singled out Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde for praise...

Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has urged the Tunisian Football Federation to conduct a thorough review of the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, warning against making rushed decisions after their group-stage exit.

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Tunisia appoint Herve Renard to rescue World Cup campaign after Lamouchi sacking

Tunisia have moved swiftly to revive their FIFA World Cup campaign, sacking head coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointing experienced French manager Herve...

Tunisia have reportedly dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their 5-1 defeat to Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Eagles of Carthage now searching for a new manager ahead of a crucial clash with Japan.

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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after World Cup humiliation as Japan clash looms

Tunisia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has been thrown into fresh turmoil after reports emerged that head coach Sabri Lamouchi has been...

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FIFA honours Omar Artan with full World Cup pay despite tournament absence

FIFA has moved to support Somali referee Omar Artan after confirming that he will receive the full financial package allocated to World...

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Partey’s difficult week continues as Villarreal decide against new deal

Canada rejects Partey appeal, leaving Ghana without key midfielder

Mbappe and Barcola help France survive Senegal scare to begin World Cup campaign with victory

Golden Eaglets open camp as Nigeria begin preparations for WAFU B U17 Championship

From 50,000 to 7.6 million followers: Emotional Vozinha explains tears after Spain draw

Guinness World Records honours Curaçao as smallest nation ever to reach FIFA World Cup

Motsepe praises Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde, overlooks South Africa after World Cup openers

Tunisia appoint Herve Renard to rescue World Cup campaign after Lamouchi sacking

Tunisia sack Lamouchi after World Cup humiliation as Japan clash looms

FIFA honours Omar Artan with full World Cup pay despite tournament absence

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