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• Glasgow 2026: Powerlifter Idris Wins Team Nigeria’s Third Gold Medal

  24-07-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Riluwan Idris has won Team Nigeria’s third gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting title with a massive 208kg lift in Glasgow on Friday. Competing at a body weight of just 86kg, Idris scored 132.8 points to edge out England’s Matthew Harding, who lifted 199kg to score 131.0 [...]
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• I’ll Quit My Job If You Don’t Leave My Family In Peace –Klopp Fires Warning To Germany Fans

  24-07-2026 22:57 via completesports.com
  New Germany manager Jürgen Klopp has warned fans that he would walk away immediately if they fail to respect his family’s privacy. He cited the heavy scrutiny faced by former coach Julian Nagelsmann and England boss Thomas Tuchel as examples of toxic media treatment he wishes to avoid. Read Also:Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Lose To Australia [...]
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• Barcelona To Face Egypt’s Al Ahly In Pre-Season Friendly At Nou Camp

  24-07-2026 22:52 via completesports.com
  
  Egyptian giants Al Ahly will face La Liga champions Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19. The match will conclude Al Ahly’s pre-season camp in Spain and form part of their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The Cairo giants would reportedly receive $500,000 and a share of matchday and commercial [...]
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• Guardiola turns down Italy job for family reasons

  24-07-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaFormer Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly declined the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Italian national team, citing family reasons.Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the 55-year-old Spaniard.Guardiola, who left Manchester City at the end of last season after a highly successful 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is said
  
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• Done Deal: Danish Club FC Midtylland Sign Nigerian Youngster

  24-07-2026 22:11 via completesports.com
  
  Danish club FC Midtylland have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder, Hassan Momodu Kashietu, Completesports.com reports. Kashietu joins the Black and Reds from Nigerian club FC Ebedei. The 18-year-old midfielder will become part of FC Midtjylland’s U-19 team. Kashietu Eager To Impress The youngster is looking forward to a successful stay in Denmark. ” I [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Oluwafemiayo Smashes World Record, Extends Team Nigeria’s Medal Haul

  24-07-2026 21:54 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo delivered another dominant display to win the gold medal in the women’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The reigning world champion shattered her own world record with a sensational lift of 175kg, finishing with a total of 134.8 points to claim top spot on the podium. [...]
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• Tyson Fury sets up potential Anthony Joshua clash with dominant TKO victory

  24-07-2026 20:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tyson Fury edged closer to a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out on Friday, but said he was “not convinced” his fellow Briton would face him.Fury, 37, outclassed Wach in front of 1,500 spectators in the Thai resort city of Pattaya in a bout that was not broadcast live on television.Former two-time world heavyweight champion Fury chipped away relentlessly at the 46-year-old until he was pulled out by his
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Lose To Australia In Men’s 3×3 Basketball Second Group Tie

  24-07-2026 20:27 via completesports.com
  Nigeria men’s 3×3 basketball team lost to Australia 21-15 in their second group fixture at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday. Ikechukwu Nwamu led the Nigerian scoring with nine points, but the Australians proved too strong to secure the win. Nigeria had kicked off their campaign with victory over the Cayman Islands and will [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 119: Taiwo Awoniyi’s Career Trajectory

  24-07-2026 20:23 via completesports.com
  
  Born on August 12, 1997, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Taiwo Michael Awoniyi developed a passion for football at an early age. His raw talent was discovered while playing in grassroots competitions, earning him a place at the Imperial Soccer Academy under the guidance of former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana. This opportunity laid the [...]
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• Maresca: Succeeding Guardiola At Man City Is A Privilege

  24-07-2026 20:20 via completesports.com
  
  New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has described succeeding Pep Guardiola at the club as a privilege and a nice challenge. He acknowledged that clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal struggled after the exits of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Garnacho Joins Aston Villa On Loan Maresca highlighted that City having only [...]
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• CAS Sets Date For Morocco, Senegal AFCON Title Appeal

  24-07-2026 19:07 via completesports.com
  The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that the appeal hearing regarding the Senegal and Morocco 2025 AFCON final controversy will take place on October 8, 2026. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is appealing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board decision from March 17, 2026. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Malawi Coach Brushes Off [...]
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• I Don’t Like Adams’ Move To Venezia —Ex-Super Eagles Star

  24-07-2026 18:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze has questioned Akor Adams’ transfer from Sevilla to Serie A new comers Venezia. Adams completed a permanent transfer from Sevilla to Venezia in a deal believed to be around €17 million, while performance-related bonuses could push the total value close to €23.5 million. But commenting on the move, Udeze [...]
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• Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi

  24-07-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has disclosed that many Super Falcons players are scared of getting married because they fear it could end their international careers. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Okobi said societal attitudes toward married women and mothers often create unnecessary pressure for female athletes. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To [...]
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• Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener

  24-07-2026 18:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Team Nigeria kicked off their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands, boosting their hopes of a strong outing in the competition.Nigeria delivered an impressive display in the fast-paced contest, controlling key moments of the game to claim the win in their opening fixture.Esosa Okundaye and Ikechukwu Nwamu spearheaded the team’s scoring, finishing with six points apiece as Nigeria held off the Cayman Islands t
  
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• Commonwealth Games: Nworgu secures gold as Nigeria sweeps medals in Para Powerlifting

  24-07-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Team Nigeria enjoyed a memorable outing in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning one gold and two silver medals as Esther Nworgu broke the Games record, Esther Oyema finished second in the women’s lightweight event, and Roland Ezuruike claimed silver in the men’s Lightweight Group A competition.Nworgu delivered a commanding performance to win Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games, lifting her way to a new Commonwealth Games record of 119.0 points in the w
  
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• Rodri Set To Undergo Back Surgery

  24-07-2026 18:24 via completesports.com
  World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament. But the midfielder’s last two seasons at club level [...]
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• LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers

  24-07-2026 18:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team.James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has won four titles in a 23-year career, most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers, who he said earlier this month he would not return to for the 2026-27 campaign.James led the Miami Heat to NBA crowns in 2013 and 2014, brought his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers a title i
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Nworgu Breaks Games Record To Win Nigeria’s First Gold

  24-07-2026 18:11 via completesports.com
  
  Esther Nworgu delivered a sensational performance to win Team Nigeria’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record in the women’s para powerlifting lightweight event, Completesports.com reports. Nworgu produced a remarkable lift of 119.0kg to shatter the previous Games record, and secure the top spot on the podium. [...]
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• List of 8 countries already ruled out of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

  24-07-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Eight countries have already been ruled out of playing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, years before the qualification campaign officially begins.Although qualifying matches for the tournament are not scheduled to start until the September-October 2027 international window, the nations have already been confirmed as ineligible to participate because they are not members of FIFA.The countries are Vatican City, Monaco, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Palau, Nauru, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Mi
  
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• Tarila Okorowanta Begs NFF For Coaching or Administrative Job

  24-07-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  Tarila Okorowanta, who scored Nigeria’s first goal at a FIFA World Cup tournament, has appealed to the nation’s supreme football authority, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for a role in the country’s football system, Completesports.com reports. Okorowanta scored Nigeria’s winning goal in the Flying Eagles’ opening Group B match against the Soviet Union at the [...]
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• Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games

  24-07-2026 17:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Team Nigeria has opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Roland Ezuruike claimed a silver medal in the men’s Lightweight Group A event.
  The experienced Nigerian lifter delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition, finishing second to hand Nigeria its first podium finish of the Games.
  Ezuruike made successful opening lifts and remained in contention for the gold medal before attempting a 190kg lift that would have set a new Commonweal
  
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• EPL: Maresca hails ‘privilege’ of succeeding Guardiola as Man City manager

  24-07-2026 17:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Enzo Maresca has described his appointment as Manchester City manager as one of the greatest honours of his coaching career, saying it is a privilege to succeed Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard’s decade of unprecedented success at the Etihad Stadium.
  The Italian made the remarks on Friday during his first official press conference since taking charge of the Premier League champions following Guardiola’s departure at the end of last season.
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• Germany Appoint Klopp As Manager

  24-07-2026 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  Germany has officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national football team on a four-year contract running through the summer 2030 World Cup. He succeeds Julian Nagelsmann, who departed following Germany’s exit at the 2026 World Cup. Read Also:Crystal Palace Eye Nwaiwu As Replacement For Chelsea-Bound Defender The German Football Association [...]
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• IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over ‘political neutrality’

  24-07-2026 17:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.The FairSquare complaint alleges that Infantino has “repeatedly breached IOC’s rules on political neutrality by offering his political support for US president Donald Trump”.“The IOC Ethics Commission thoroughly analysed the complaint by F
  
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• NNL: El-Kanemi Warriors Name Emmanuel King Technical Adviser

  24-07-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  El-Kanemi Warriors have officially unveiled King Emmanuel as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 season. The unveiling ceremony was held on Friday at the Colonel Abdulmumin Aminu Camp in Maiduguri. Emmanuel replaces Kabiru Dogo, who departed the club at the end of last season after guiding the Borno Army to victory in the [...]
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• NBA Africa And Future Concerns Announce Multiyear Collaboration To Launch NBA REC In Nigeria

  24-07-2026 17:23 via completesports.com
  
  Munch It Joins as Official Partner of Inaugural NBA REC University Tournament at the University of Lagos NBA Africa today announced the launch of NBA REC – the league’s recreational basketball platform for players ages 18 and older designed to elevate university, community and adult basketball experiences – in Nigeria through a multiyear collaboration with [...]
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• CAS schedules Oct. 8 hearing to decide 2025 AFCON champions

  24-07-2026 17:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8 as the date for a landmark hearing that could determine the rightful winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The case pits the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation over CAF’s decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco following the controversial circumstances surrounding the tournament’s final.At the
  
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• 7-month pregnant Crystal Palace star joins pre-season training

  24-07-2026 17:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Crystal Palace Women midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet has drawn praise after taking part in pre-season training despite being seven months pregnant.The 34-year-old Belgium international was pictured training alongside her teammates as the south London club stepped up preparations for the new Women’s Super League (WSL) season.Vanhaevermaet, who joined Crystal Palace last summer and helped the club secure an immediate return to the WSL, is expecting her first child in September with her fia
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Coach Brushes Off Ghana Loss, Focuses On Super Falcons Clash

  24-07-2026 17:04 via completesports.com
  Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili says his team will be ready for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opening fixture against defending champions Nigeria despite the defeat to Ghana. The Scorchers lost 4-0 to Ghana’s Black Queens in their friendly encounter at Municipal de Berrechid Stadium on Thursday. Doris Boaduwaa netted a hat-trick for [...]
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• It’s a privilege to succeed Guardiola at Man City – Maresca

  24-07-2026 16:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a “privilege” to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola’s successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having won 20 trophies during a superbly successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.“First of all, I have to say that it’s a privilege,” said the Italian in his first press conference as City boss.“I’ve said many
  
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• Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach

  24-07-2026 16:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mark van Bommel is the new coach of the Belgian national football team, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced on Friday.The 49-year-old former Dutch international succeeds Frenchman Rudi Garcia, who stepped down having guided the ‘Red Devils’ to the World Cup quarter-finals.“Mark van Bommel has signed a contract that will see him lead Belgium’s national team through UEFA EURO 2028,” read an RBFA statement.Van Bommel, who was an uncompromising
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026: Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal

  24-07-2026 16:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Roland Ezuruike has secured Team Nigeria’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver in the men’s Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event.The experienced para powerlifter produced a strong display throughout the competition and came close to winning the gold medal.Ezuruike successfully completed his opening lifts but narrowly missed out on the top prize after failing in his final attempt to set a new Commonwealth Games record with a 190kg l
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Ezuruike Claims Team Nigeria’s First Medal

  24-07-2026 16:12 via completesports.com
  Roland Ezuruike secured Team Nigeria’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after claiming silver in the men’s Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event. The experienced para powerlifter came agonisingly close to winning gold, but fell just short with his final attempt at the Games record lift of 190kg. Ezuruike registered two successful [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Beat Cayman Islands In Men’s 3×3 Basketball

  24-07-2026 14:46 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria got their campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games off to a positive start, after beating Cayman Islands in the men’s 3×3 basketball on the first day of the competition on Friday. The Nigerian team overcame Cayman Islands 21-17 victory in their first game at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Esosa Okundaye and [...]
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• Crystal Palace Eye Nwaiwu As Replacement For Chelsea-Bound Defender

  24-07-2026 14:06 via completesports.com
  
  Crystal Palace have identified Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as a potential replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is on the brink of completing a move to Chelsea, Completesports.com reports. The Eagles have already reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of the French centre-back in a deal worth £52 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio [...]
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• Klopp warns he could quit Germany over family privacy concerns

  24-07-2026 14:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany’s newly appointed head coach, Jürgen Klopp, has warned that he will not hesitate to resign if persistent media attention begins to intrude on his family’s privacy.
  The former Liverpool manager made the declaration during his first official press conference since taking charge of the German national team, stressing that while he is fully committed to the role, protecting his family will always take precedence over his coaching career.
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• Super Falcons open WAFCON title defence against Malawi

  24-07-2026 13:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they face Malawi in their opening Group C fixture on Sunday in Morocco.
  The 2026 tournament, postponed from its original March schedule, will run from July 26 to August 16, with 16 nations competing for continental honours and qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
  Defending champions Nigeria enter the competition as Africa&rsq
  
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• Newcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal

  24-07-2026 13:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday.The deal is reported to be worth 35 million euros ($40m) with the Principality side to receive a percentage of the future sale of the 20-year-old.“I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me,” said Bamba, who becomes the club’s fourth signing this summer.“I know about the history of the club and I’v
  
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• Super Falcons begin WAFCON title defence against Malawi on Sunday

  24-07-2026 12:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Malawi on Sunday in Morocco as they seek a record-extending 11th continental title.The tournament, originally scheduled for March, will hold from July 26 to Aug. 16, with 16 teams competing for Africa’s women’s football title.Nigeria, the defending champions and Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team, are drawn in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt
  
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• EPL: Chelsea agree £52m deal for Crystal Palace defender Lacroix

  24-07-2026 12:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Chelsea have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign French defender Maxence Lacroix in a deal worth £52 million, as new manager Xabi Alonso continues to reshape his squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
  According to transfer expert David Ornstein, the deal has been agreed between both clubs, with the final paperwork now being completed. Lacroix is expected to undergo a medical on Friday before signing a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 20
  
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• Guardiola rejects Italy job as attention turns to Pirlo

  24-07-2026 12:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s next national team head coach, forcing the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to consider alternative candidates as it continues its search for a successor.
  According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sky Sport Italia and other Italian media, the Manchester City legend informed the FIGC that he would not take up the role despite holding positive discussions with the federation’s newly appointed technical director,
  
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• EPL: Aston Villa sign Garnacho from Chelsea in £43m deal

  24-07-2026 12:17 via thesun.ng
  
  Aston Villa have completed the signing of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make the move permanent.
  The agreement includes an appearance-related clause that will trigger a permanent transfer worth about £43 million, with Villa manager Unai Emery playing a key role in securing the 22-year-old’s arrival.
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• WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money

  24-07-2026 12:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.A record 16-nation line-up — up from 12 at the previous edition — will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.The last success of the Super Falcons was spectacular. Trailing Morocco by two goals at half-time, they stormed back with Jennifer Echegini scoring the la
  
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• Klopp appointed Germany coach after Nagelsmann exits

  24-07-2026 12:02 via thesun.ng
  
  The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the Germany national team following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation after the country’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
  Klopp, 59, returns to coaching for the first time since leaving Liverpool in May 2024 after a successful nine-year spell at Anfield. Since August 2024, he had served as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football, overseeing the company&rs
  
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• Germany name Klopp as new head coach

  24-07-2026 12:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp was named as the new head coach of the German men’s national football team on Friday, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who left after the team’s disappointing World Cup.“We’re very happy to be able to present Jurgen Klopp today as the new coach,” German Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf told a press conference in Frankfurt.Neuendorf said Klopp’s contract would run until “summer 2030, so until the next World Cup in Morocco
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Debut Historic 10-Star Jersey

  24-07-2026 11:55 via completesports.com
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons will proudly wear a new jersey featuring 10 stars at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations symbolising their unparalleled dominance in African women’s football. Each star represents one of the Super Falcons’ record 10 WAFCON titles, making them the most successful team in the history of the competition, and [...]
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• EPL: Arsenal complete signing of Greece winger Christos Tzolis

  24-07-2026 11:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Arsenal have completed the signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis from Belgian champions Club Brugge on a long-term contract, strengthening Mikel Arteta’s attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.
  The 24-year-old forward arrives in north London after an impressive two-year spell in Belgium, where he established himself as one of the Pro League’s standout performers with 43 goals and 45 assists in 108 appearances across all competitions.
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• World Cup 2026 Star Allegedly Tests Positive For Cocaine

  24-07-2026 11:46 via completesports.com
  
  Australia international Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped by police twice in the same night in Sydney, Mirror reports. The midfielder represented the Socceroos at this summer’s World Cup in North America. NSW police report that Volpato was stopped for the first time at around 11pm local time for travelling [...]
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• Joshua v Fury: Why Britain’s biggest boxing match could happen abroad – Hearn

  24-07-2026 11:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Promoter, Eddie Hearn has explained why Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, billed as Britain’s biggest boxing match, may end up being staged abroad, with Saudi Arabia and the United States both in contention despite a contract clause specifying the UK.
  The bout is targeted for November, provided both men win their warm-up fights: Joshua against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, and Fury against Mariusz Wach on August 1.
  Hearn, who promotes Joshua for Matchroom Boxing, said th
  
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• Photos: King Charles opens Commonwealth Games at Glasgow ceremony, Team Nigeria dazzles

  24-07-2026 11:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs.Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports and six para-sports in the Scottish city, which also hosted the games 12 years ago.Britain’s King Charles III delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games at the OVO Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on J
  
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