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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde make history, match Nigeria’s record after Argentina defeat

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 4, 2026

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Cape Verde became the first African nation to score more than one goal in a World Cup match against the defending champions. The Blue Sharks were also the second African nation to score 2 goals plus in a World Cup match against Argentina, after Nigeria in 2014. They achieved this feat after losing 3-2 against [] World Cup 2026: Cape Verde make history, match Nigeria’s record after Argentina defeat

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Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 30, 2026

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

BellaNaija

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· Jun 28, 2026

How African Countries Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals, knocking out Portugal in the quarter-finals. It was a historic moment for African football, and players from the continent are bolstered by Morocco’s exceptional performance in 2022 for the ongoing 2026 tournament. For the 2026 World [] The post How African Countries Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

The Namibian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows

Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close. A record 10 African nations qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and only Tunisia are headed home before the [] The post Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows appeared first on The Namibian.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for Round of 32

It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine out of ten countries successfully booking their spots in the tournament's knockout stages. The post World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for Round of 32 appeared first on Vanguard News.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 3, 2026

Colombia vs. Ghana Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Check out the odds for the Colombia vs. Ghana Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nigeria Signs Deal to Host 2027 African School Games

Nigeria has officially secured the hosting rights for the second edition of the African School Games, tagged “Abuja 2027”. The landmark feat was disclosed in Abuja during a formal signing ceremony between the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). Speaking during the signing ceremony, [] The post Nigeria Signs Deal to Host 2027 African School Games appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "World Cup 2026: Cape Verde make history, match Nigeria’s record after Argentina defeat": Watchdog Uganda — Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access. BellaNaija — How African Countries Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far. The Namibian — Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows. Vanguard News — World Cup 2026: Full list of African countries qualified for Round of 32. FOX Sports Digital — Colombia vs. Ghana Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match . Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Signs Deal to Host 2027 African School Games