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‘We Dignify Our Country’ — Bubista Hails Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Run

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2 months ago

July 4, 2026

Cape Verde head coach Bubista has said they can be proud of their historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports.

The Blue Stars bowed out of the competition following a 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in Miami.

Blue Stars Put Up Brave Fight

Argentina took the lead twice in the keenly contested encounter and the West Africans answered both times, but with ten minutes to play in extra time a Lionel Messi corner led to an own goal from Diney Borges that sent La Albiceste into the Round of 16.

Messi opened the scoring shortly after the first hydration break, calmly lifting the ball over the advancing Vozinha after bringing down Lisandro Martinez’s precise pass over the top.

Cape Verde equalised in the 59th minute through Deroy Duarte.

Vozinha made several key saves, including blocking Messi from point blank range to send the game to extra time

It took the Albiceleste just two minutes of extra time to retake the lead. Lisandro Martinez collected a loose ball from a corner kick and lashed over Vozinha at the near post.

Cape Verde refused to surrender. Left-back Sidny Lopes Cabral produced one of the goals of the tournament, curling a sensational effort into the top corner from the edge of the box to draw Bubista’s side level for the second time in the contest.

Messi’s corner however caused an own goal that saw Argentina through to the last 16.

Bubista Thumbs Up Players

Bubista said Cape Verde, who were making their maiden World Cup appearance, had dignified themselves with their performances in the competition.

“We dignify what our country is. We drew twice against the world champions, we took it to extra time… More than anything, it’s being proud of our players who were dignified in the World Cup. We showed our identity,” Bubista was quoted by FIFA.com.

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Chukwueze Wins Man Of The Match In Milan’s Win At Torino

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23 hours ago

August 24, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match as AC Milan opened the 2026/27 Serie A season with a 2-1 away win over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, completesports.com reports.

Chukwueze’s Five-Star Performance

Playing as a converted right wing-back, Chukwueze was a constant threat down the right flank and crowned his display with a brilliant assist for Milan’s second goal stabbed home by France international Adrien Rabiot.

Apart from his assist for the second goal, Chukwueze created four chances—the most of any player in the match and had high numbers in touches in the opposition box and possession won

The display provided an encouraging start to Chukwueze’s campaign under new head coach Ruben Amorim after spending last season on loan at Premier League club Fulham.

Also, it vindicated aspects of the new coach’s selection and tactical approach in a solid, if not fully fluent, opening-day away win.

Chukwueze would hope to replicate the same performance when Milan welcome Akor Adams’ Venezia in their next league campaign at San Siro.

It was not the best start to life in the Italian topflight for Adams as Venezia lost 2-0 at home to Lecce with Adams featuring for 90 minutes.

Adams joined Venezia from Sevilla during this summer transfer window.

Milan’s High Expectations For The New Season
Meanwhile, Milan enter the new Campaign under major change, with realistic hopes of a top-four finish and a push toward Champions League qualification, while a title challenge remains a stretch against dominant Inter.

After finishing outside the Champions League places last season, the club overhauled its hierarchy. Owner Gerry Cardinale drove a reset, appointing Amorim (fresh from a difficult spell at Manchester United) as head coach. The former Sporting Lisbon head coach favours a dynamic 3-4-2-1 system that should suit parts of the existing squad while demanding adaptation.

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Terem Moffi Joins Hamburg In Permanent Move From OGC Nice

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1 day ago

August 24, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed a permanent transfer to Bundesliga club Hamburg from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.

The Nigeria international joins Die Rothosen as their seventh signing of the summer transfer window as the German club continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Moffi, 27, has been handed the number nine shirt and will look to hit the ground running in the Bundesliga after embarking on a new chapter in his career.

“The coach was really convincing in our discussions. The location, with its fantastic fans, and the club’s overall direction also played a role in my decision,” Moffi told Hamburg’s official website.

“Even though HSV played in the second division for a few years, the club is still a big name, all over the world. When I told my father about the interest, he immediately knew which club I meant and was thrilled. For me, it was positively crazy. I’m all the happier now to be a part of the club’s history.”

Moffi, who has played club football in six different countries, arrives at Hamburg with vast experience and an impressive scoring record of 88 goals and 13 assists in 228 competitive appearances.

The striker said he looks forward to contributing more than goals to his new team.

“As a striker, I naturally love scoring goals, but I also love working for the team and keeping the whole group together. I’m the new guy in the team right now, which is always a bit strange at first, but I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone and getting started together soon,” he added.

Hamburg board member Kathleen Krüger believes the Nigerian forward will give the club greater depth and quality in attack.

“Terem is an excellent fit for our approach. His signing gives us even more depth and versatility in the center-forward position, thereby increasing our overall quality. His career path so far brings extensive experience at a high international level, which he can also pass on to our young talents. We are delighted to have Terem at HSV and extend a warm welcome to him,” Krüger said.

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Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List

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3 days ago

August 22, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Dailyvoice.ng reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night.

The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former Czech Republic striker Milan Baros, who scored 61 times during his spell with the club.

Osimhen has now registered an impressive 62 goals and 16 assists in 76 appearances for the Yellow and Reds.

The 27-year-old now trails only Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, who has scored 77 goals, and Galatasaray legend Gheorghe Hagi, who occupies second spot with 72 goals.

The former Lille forward also reached another notable milestone with his brace against Erzurum FK.

Osimhen became the first Galatasaray player since Brazilian striker Mario Jardel in the 2000/01 campaign to score at least four goals in the opening two matches of a Süper Lig season.

The Super Eagles star has enjoyed a blistering start to the new campaign, registering four goals and one assist in Galatasaray’s first two league matches.