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<title><![CDATA[How African national teams rewrote World Cup history - AfroPari review]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:07 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The World Cup 2026 was a historic milestone for African football, with nine of the continent’s ten teams reaching the knockout stage. Previously, only two sides had made it this far in nearly a century of the tournament. Africa's World&amp;nbsp;Cup record was rewritten, and the AfroPari explored what wa...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['They have a Lamine Yamal' - Oliseh explains why Spain's new world champions could surpass 2010 generation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:56:15 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles player and manager Sunday Oliseh has explained why he believes Spain’s current World Cup-winning team has the potential to create another dominant era in international football, highlighting the influence of Lamine Yamal and the work of head coach Luis de la Fuente.Speaking on Gl...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Former Nigeria captain Yobo warns Spain: Messi And Alvarez can destroy any defence]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:50 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has identified Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez as the two Argentina players capable of causing Spain major problems ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.Yobo, who is on punditry duty for Sporty TV, shared his thoughts while analysing the highly anticipated s...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saka hat-trick, Eze assist fire England to World Cup bronze as Olise breaks Pele's record]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:57:13 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nigeria-eligible forward Bukayo Saka delivered a remarkable performance as England defeated France 6-4 in the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off.Saka scored a hat-trick, while former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze provided an assist as England secured World Cup bronze glory after missing out on ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Jude Bellingham inspired England's comeback win against Norway]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:02:21 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scored both goals as England defeated Norway 2–1 after extra time to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but Bellingham equalized shortly before halftime and struck again early in extra time to complete England’s comebac...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Experience versus youth: the World Cup final with AfroPari]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:19:53 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[World Cup history isn't written only by major upsets and spectacular goals. Its main chapter is the final – a match that decides not only the fate of the trophy but also a team's place in world football.On July 19, Argentina and Spain will face off in exactly such a final. The reigning champions are...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Most exciting 2026 World Cup matches: Tactical breakdown]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:57:33 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most exciting matches of the 2026 World Cup have not all been high-scoring shootouts. Some changed because of a red card, a late substitution, a saved penalty, a defensive block, or one manager refusing to abandon the match plan. As of July 9, the tournament has reached the quarter-finals, so th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three former Super Eagles-eligible players benched as England lose World Cup semifinal to Argentina]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:25:22 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[England’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were ended by Argentina after a dramatic 2-1 semi-final defeat, with three England players with Nigerian roots among the unused substitutes throughout the encounter.Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, who all had the option of playing...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['I hit it so hard, I think the net is still shaking today' - Oliseh relives his legendary winner against Spain]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:06:26 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has reflected on his unforgettable winning goal against Spain at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, describing the strike as one of the defining moments in Nigerian football history.Oliseh etched his name into football folklore when he fired home a stunning long-ra...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Cup dream over for ex-Nigeria international cricketer's son as France lose to Spain]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:19:10 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spain reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in their semi-final clash, despite an impressive performance from Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich winger of Nigerian heritage.Olise, whose father Vincent Olise was an international cricketer for Nigeria, was one of France’s most...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['We've all failed' - Mikel says it's almost impossible to stop Messi ahead of England v Argentina]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:34:59 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has admitted that stopping Lionel Messi has always been one of football’s most difficult tasks, insisting that even Chelsea’s best efforts during his playing days were not enough to completely contain the Argentine superstar.&amp;nbsp;Mikel made the comments ah...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup star Olise is the son of a former Nigeria international cricketer]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:41:45 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[France and Bayern Munich star Michael Olise has stunned football fans after it was revealed that his father, Vincent Olise, was a former international cricketer who represented Nigeria, according to a report by The Sun Sport.The former Crystal Palace winger has been one of France’s standout performe...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Africa's last chance? Four big stories of World Cup 2026 quarterfinals]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:14:38 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The biggest football tournament is entering its final stretch. Eight of the strongest national teams are competing for the trophy,&amp;nbsp; but for millions of fans in Africa, there’s only one question: Can Morocco continue its historic run?Following the elimination of Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Alge...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Switzerland coach reveals CB with Super Eagles tattoo won't take penalties again after miss v Colombia]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:40:12 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin has revealed that Manuel Akanji will no longer be among his side's penalty takers after the Inter Milan centre-back missed his spot-kick in the team's dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Colombia, according to Bold.Akanji was the only Swiss player to f...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Troost-Ekong backs Morocco to upset France and keep Africa's World Cup dream alive]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:19:10 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes Morocco have the quality to defeat France and continue Africa’s historic push at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.&amp;nbsp;Troost-Ekong praised the progress made by African teams on the global stage and highlighted Morocco’s remarkable run at the 2022 Wo...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['This serves as an important lesson' - Troost-Ekong rues Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup absence]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:36:13 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[William Troost-Ekong has admitted Nigeria's absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains a major disappointment, saying the Super Eagles must treat the setback as an important lesson and make the necessary changes to ensure they return to football's biggest stage.The former Super Eagles captain said...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['The Brazil we know is gone' - Oliseh reacts as Haaland and Norway shock five-time World Cup winners]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:50:32 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has delivered a damning verdict on Brazil following their stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Manchester City striker Erling Haaland rose to the occasion when it mattered most, heading Norway into the lead in...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[France clash sees Paraguay avoid bookings for the first time since facing Nigeria in 1998]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:15:34 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Paraguay’s disciplinary milestone in their 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 clash against France has revived a notable historical link to Nigeria’s 1998 World Cup campaign.Paraguay suffered a 1-0 defeat by France in Philadelphia, a match defined by its physical intensity and defensive discipline. Despite...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Cup dream ends for ex-Nigeria U23 star and Abuja-born striker as Morocco beat Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:27:31 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Morocco sealed their place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3–0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, a match defined by Azzedine Ounahi’s brilliance and the spirited involvement of two Canada players with Nigerian roots: Tani Oluwaseyi and Promise David.The breakthrough arri...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Wow!' - Former Super Eagles captain Oliseh hails fearless Cape Verde after thrilling display v Messi and co]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:49:01 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has praised Cape Verde's fearless performance against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, describing the Blue Sharks' display as both inspiring and a source of pride despite their defeat.The defending champions survived a scare to defeat their African opponents...]]></description>
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