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Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother fulfils lifelong dream of watching son at the World Cup

Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother fulfils lifelong dream of watching son at the World Cup

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For years, she watched her son’s career unfold from thousands of miles away, following match results and highlights on a small screen. Now, Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally set to make the journey to the United States to see her son represent the island nation at the World […]

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DR Congo fans celebrate historic draw against Portugal amid Ebola concerns

DR Congo fans celebrate historic draw against Portugal amid Ebola concerns

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national football team marked a milestone moment at the World Cup on Wednesday, holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw and sparking jubilant celebrations among supporters back home and in the stands. The result was widely regarded as one of the most notable achievements in the country’s football

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Senegal Captain Koulibaly Urges Unity After Opening World Cup Defeat to France

Senegal Captain Koulibaly Urges Unity After Opening World Cup Defeat to France

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Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has called on the Lions of Teranga to stay united and look ahead with confidence, despite a 3-1 defeat to France in their opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The loss in their first match of the tournament has put the West African side under pressure to respond in

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Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada amid sexual abuse allegations

Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada amid sexual abuse allegations

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against the government’s refusal of his visa. The decision, linked to ongoing sexual abuse allegations against the Ghanaian international, has once again placed the player’s off-field troubles in the spotlight. The ruling came just days after Canadian authorities

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Yoane Wissa's Header Marks DR Congo's Historic First World Cup Goal

Yoane Wissa’s Header Marks DR Congo’s Historic First World Cup Goal

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Yoane Wissa has etched his name into the history books of African football by scoring the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup. The striker’s well-timed header marked a watershed moment for the Leopards, who returned to the world’s biggest football tournament after a long absence. A moment years in

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