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The Namibian
Newcastle has employed Yoane Wissa for the past five years
“"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 upsetThe Namibian
Newcastle had Wissa for poor first season before improving at World Cup
“DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Wissa was showing the best version of himself after a poor first season at Newcastle since a £55 million ($73 million) move from Brentford.”
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Namibian
Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign Victor Munoz
“Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign Munoz, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen were also said to be interested in him.”
Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from OsasunaThe Namibian
Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa 3-1 in FA Cup
“Sandro Tonali scored twice as Newcastle came from behind to beat 10-man Aston Villa 3-1.”
Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA CupThe Namibian
Newcastle is aiming to end their seven-decade wait for FA Cup glory
“Aston Villa and Newcastle are aiming to end their seven-decade waits for FA Cup glory when they face off in the tie of the round.”
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles'The Namibian
Newcastle lost 4-1 to Liverpool on Saturday
“Liverpool ended their wait for a Premier League win in 2026 as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz starred in a 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday.”
Ekitike, Wirtz give Liverpool sight of bright future in Newcastle winAlexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a friendly with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet and record signing Yan Diomande debuting; Barcelona won 5-2 at Basel with summer signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi featuring.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead, with Paris Brunner heading in a late winner. Iraola made 11 changes in the second half and gave a first Liverpool appearance to new signing Victor Munoz, while captain Virgil van Dijk, goalkeeper Alisson Becker, and winger Cody Gakpo all made their first appearances since the World Cup.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Marcus Rashford has completed his season-long loan at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances, and is preparing to return to Manchester United with his future uncertain after Barcelona chose not to make the deal permanent.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, DR Congo has reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face England in the last 32. The squad includes players born outside Congo, many in France, including Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, securing their first ever World Cup win and a clash with England.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance from World Cup Group F behind the Netherlands, setting up a last-32 match against Brazil. Sweden also qualified as one of the best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup Group C match to eliminate the Caribbean nation from contention, with goals from Matheus Cunha (two) and Vinicius Junior, though Brazil's Raphinha suffered an apparent injury. Morocco won their first tournament game, defeating Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Ismael Saibari in the second minute.
20 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. The 22-year-old, currently on World Cup duty, will become the first signing for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's header equalized Joao Neves's early goal, with the African side appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 and more than holding their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland, with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick. Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, while Egypt begin their Group G campaign against Belgium on June 15.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sweden qualified for the World Cup through UEFA Nations League playoffs after a disastrous qualifying campaign that saw them finish bottom of their group with just two points from six matches. Under new coach Graham Potter, Sweden will face the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in Group F, aiming to extend their run of reaching the knockout phase at each of the past four World Cups they qualified for.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Neymar was recalled to the national team for the World Cup after a near three-year absence, the biggest surprise in coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad. Neymar, who last played for Brazil in 2023 before injuries sidelined him, has now rejoined Santos and earned selection for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, seeking their first European title. Declan Rice has called on the team to embrace the weight of history as they pursue a potential treble, having fallen short in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Manchester City are tied on 70 points with identical goal differences as they battle for the Premier League title with five games remaining, while Tottenham fight to avoid relegation for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Adam Hall (43) from Washington near Sunderland was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 23 years after being found guilty of deliberately infecting five young men and two boys aged 15 and 17 with HIV through rape and grievous bodily harm between 2016 and 2023 in Newcastle.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Stuttgart friendly on Monday, with Deniz Undav's 88th-minute goal securing victory after Kai Havertz had opened the scoring from a penalty. The hosts dominated possession but Ghana equalized through a counter-attack before Undav's late winner.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →