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Tinubu approves full allowances, bonuses for Super Falcons ahead of WAFCON final

25 July 2025

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, made the announcement while speaking with reporters in Abuja. He also confirmed that all entitlements, up to and including the final on July 26, had been disbursed for immediate payment to players, coaches, and officials. Dikko described the gesture as “policy in motion” and a demonstration […]

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Barcelona cancel Japan friendly, cite contractual breaches

24 July 2025

The Spanish giants had been due to play J-League side Vissel Kobe on Sunday before travelling to South Korea to face FC Seoul on July 31 and Daegu FC on August 4. Barcelona announced in a statement on Wednesday, “Barcelona announces that it has been obliged to suspend its participation in the game scheduled for […]

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Okoye banned over betting scandal

23 July 2025

The 24-year-old goalkeeper was found guilty of sporting misconduct after allegations emerged that he deliberately sought a yellow card during the league match against Lazio. The suspicious booking triggered an investigation into abnormal betting patterns related to that specific incident. According to a statement from the FIGC, Okoye was accused of intentionally committing an act […]

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Arsenal seal €73.5m deal for Viktor Gyökeres

22 July 2025

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on Tuesday, stating, “Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved.” According to Romano, Sporting have accepted Arsenal’s final bid of €63.5 million plus an additional €10 million in add-ons. The striker’s agent is also reported to have agreed to reduce […]

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Man Utd okay £65m deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo – Reports

18 July 2025

Mbeumo attracted Amorim’s attention with 20 goals in 38 Premier League games for Brentford last season. Tottenham, managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the 25-year-old before United’s improved offer sealed the deal after their two previous bids were rebuffed. United will pay an additional £6 million in potential add-ons to Brentford. […]

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Ex-Super Eagles defender Kadiri Ikhana critically ill

14 July 2025

The 68-year-old ex-international, who was a member of the Green Eagles squad that won Nigeria’s first AFCON title in Lagos 44 years ago, is in critical condition and requires urgent medical intervention to save his life. A former Nigerian captain, Segun Odegbami, broke the news that “Ikhana has been transferred to the specialist hospital after […]

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Okorie set for Kano Pillars move

10 July 2025

Okorie is reported to be in advanced negotiations with the Sai Masu Gida. He was on the books of former NPFL champions Rangers last season.Okorie’s contract with the Flying Antelopes ends in June. The 26-year-old has made 40 appearances, netting six times in the NPFL. Okorie won the NPFL title with Rangers in 2024.

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Theo Hernández nears Al Hilal move in €25m deal

7 July 2025

The left-back is expected to sign his contract in the coming days after a verbal agreement was reached two weeks ago. AC Milan will reportedly receive a €25 million transfer fee for the 26-year-old Hernández will become the latest addition to Al Hilal’s growing list of European stars and will be a key figure in […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Diogo Jota’s funeral

5 July 2025

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was one of the conspicuous absentees as his team-mate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, were both laid to rest. Ronaldo was widely expected to arrive in Gondomar near Porto to pay his last respects. But the 40-year-old who plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia was nowhere to be found, […]

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Galatasaray to meet Osimhen next week

5 July 2025

According to reports, the Yellow-Reds will hold face-to-face talks with Osimhen to determine if the 26-year-old is willing to join from the Serie A club. With his release clause no longer valid, the Turkish club will need to reopen negotiations with Napoli if Osimhen agrees to the move. The Super Eagles’ striker is Galatasaray’s top […]

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