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<title><![CDATA[Former Nigeria goalkeeper reveals why Germany's big win is good news for Bafana Bafana]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:07:50 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi believes Germany's emphatic 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday could work in Bafana Bafana's favour in their bid to qualify for the round of 32.For the first time since 1994, teams finishing third in their World Cup grou...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Two former Super Eagles-eligible attackers inspire Germany to 7-1 rout of Curacao]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:19:31 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Germany began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their Group E opener, but the biggest talking point after the match was the impact of two former Super Eagles-eligible players Felix Nmecha and Jamal Musiala, who both chose to represent Germany instead of Nig...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['They could have won 3-1' - Oliseh insists Morocco needed Osimhen, Lookman-like forwards to beat Brazil]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:13:06 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has praised Morocco's impressive display against Brazil in their 2026 World Cup opener, insisting the African champions could have secured a convincing victory if they had forwards with qualities similar to Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.The Atlas Lions ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[After World Cup defeat to Australia, Sancak highlights Onuachu qualities Turkey are missing]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:20:32 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Turkey's disappointing start to the World Cup has reignited debate over the team's long-standing search for a reliable centre forward, with Trabzonspor’s Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu being highlighted as the type of player the national side lacked in their opening match.Turkey suffered a 2-0 defe...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['I made the right decision' - Monaco forward reveals why he chose USMNT over Nigeria and England]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:17:01 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to represent the United States men's national team ahead of Nigeria, crediting the unwavering support of American fans for influencing his international allegiance.Balogun made the revelation after delivering a match-...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Eagles strikers react to Balogun's MOTM performance in USMNT's win over Paraguay]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:07:54 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles strikers Akor Adams and Terem Moffi have reacted to Folarin Balogun’s outstanding display for the United States Men’s National Team after the striker inspired a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.Balogun delivered a memorable performance for the co-...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['He didn't do that badly' - Former Super Eagles GK Akpeyi defends Abuja-born forward after Canada draw]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:43:13 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has insisted Tani Oluwaseyi did not perform poorly in Canada's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday night despite the Abuja-born forward failing to mark his World Cup debut with a goal.The Villarreal star attempted two shots with one on targe...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Former Nigeria U23 striker bags assist on World Cup debut as Canada held 1-1 by Bosnia]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:22:17 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Nigeria U23 star Promise David made his World Cup debut as Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia &amp;amp; Herzegovina in a tightly contested Group B encounter. Tani Oluwaseyi, who is of Nigerian descent and was born in Abuja, also featured for the Canadian side, marking a significant moment f...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Play South African football' - Akpeyi sends message to Bafana Bafana coach after defeat to Mexico]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:51:46 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has advised South Africa head coach Hugo Broos to return to the team's traditional style of play as they prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A encounter against the Czech Republic.Akpeyi made the recommendation during his post-match analysis o...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mexico wonderkid overtakes Ogbeche as 6th youngest player in World Cup history]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:34:46 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mexico began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa in the tournament's opening match at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11.Julian Quiñones opened the scoring for the hosts before veteran striker Raúl Jiménez sealed the win with a second goal in the 6...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bafana Bafana leave Mexico City empty-handed in World Cup opener against Mexico]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:03 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bafana Bafana of South Africa began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after falling 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico in their opening Group A fixture on Thursday at a packed Mexico City Stadium.The African side made a nervous start and were punished early when Julian Quiñones capital...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[African teams at the world's premier tournament: AfroPari assesses the chances of all the continent's representatives]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:58:42 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ten African teams at the biggest football competition is a historic milestone. The expansion of the tournament to 48 participants has opened the door for new names, but traditional giants such as Nigeria and Cameroon have been left on the sidelines. AfroPari analyzes all African teams World Cup 2026...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[African nations at the World Cup: a continent ready to deliver in 2026]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:17:41 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nine African nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the largest contingent the continent has ever sent to a major tournament. That milestone arrives on the back of (anchor), and with Morocco's run to the semi-finals in Qatar still fresh, the expectation on African football has never been hig...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[African journalists among accredited reporters facing 2026 World Cup hurdles]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:36:25 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has called on Fifa to intervene urgently after numerous accredited journalists encountered visa-related difficulties ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.With only a few days remaining before the tournament begins, AIPS described the...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[PSG's Champions League-winning quartet link up with Portugal squad before Nigeria clash]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:43:08 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain quartet Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves and Gonçalo Ramos are reportedly set to link up with the Portugal national team on Saturday, four days before their high-profile friendly against three-time African champions Nigeria.The four players had yet to report for international d...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 10 youngest players in World Cup history: Two Nigerians join Pele on prestigious list]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:59:41 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two former Nigerian internationals, Femi Opabunmi and Bartholomew Ogbeche, rank among the 10 youngest players ever to appear at the FIFA World Cup, joining legendary Brazilian forward Pelé on a prestigious list of teenage prodigies who graced football's biggest stage before reaching adulthood.Just ...]]></description>
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