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… "It's not easy in our country," said Yoane Wissa after his two goals secured his nation's first World Cup win against Uzbekistan and a meeting against England, where the Newcastle striker has played his club football for the past five years. …
'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upsetCitizen Digital
… dor Shomurodov's lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); But Newcastle …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Standard
… Eldor Shomurodov's lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta.But Newcastle striker Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele's goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy. …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandCitizen Digital
… The lead lasted six minutes, the Newcastle winger Elanga cutting in from the right and firing with his left from the outside the box and beyond goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… The June 17 goal by Wissa, who plays for English Premier League side Newcastle, sparked scenes of undiluted joy.Youngsters jumped up and down with their arms raised and faces lit up with delight, celebrating on the streets outside shops clad in corrugated iron. …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreCitizen Digital
… Experienced former Newcastle and Manchester United stopper Dubravka will join on a free transfer after he left Burnley at the end of last campaign. …
Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper coverCitizen Digital
… Experienced former Newcastle and Manchester United stopper Dubravka will join on a free transfer after he left Burnley at the end of last campaign. …
Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper coverThe Standard
… Coventry are back in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.Andoni Iraola's first Premier League game as Liverpool manager will be at Newcastle on August 23. …
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against CoventryCitizen Digital
… Isak missed most of his first season in Liverpool after a big-money move from Newcastle with an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture but returned towards the end of the campaign. …
Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squadCitizen Digital
… The goal by Wissa, who plays for English Premier League side Newcastle, sparked scenes of undiluted joy. …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreDR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup point when Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal on June 17, providing rare celebration in Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak which has infected over 1,100 people and caused 279 deaths across the DRC and Uganda.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yoane Wissa's goal secured DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, bringing rare celebration to Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League clubs lost nearly $1 billion in the 2024/25 season despite amassing record combined revenue of £6.8 billion, as spending on transfers, wages, and agent fees outpaced income. Chelsea posted a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million, exemplifying broader financial strain across the league.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to manage their emotions as the Premier League title race intensifies. Arsenal can move six points clear of Manchester City with a win against Fulham on Saturday, though recent defeats to City and Bournemouth have seen the Gunners blow a substantial lead.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side has not given up on winning the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City. The Gunners, level on points with City but behind on goals scored, can reclaim top spot by avoiding defeat against Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal and Manchester City are level on 70 points with five games remaining; Arsenal can return to the summit with a win or draw at home to Newcastle while City play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. Tottenham, winless in the Premier League since December, face relegation and must beat Wolves to restore hope of avoiding the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →