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• Arokodare forces Wolves to cancel training

  23-07-2026 03:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Championship side Wolves CANCELLED their training session on Monday after striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch. Extra security was also deployed the following day to ensure that the 25-year-old didn’t return to the club’s training ground.
  The extraordinary development comes just weeks into Cesar Peixoto’s reign as manager. The Portuguese was brought in to replace Rob Edwards, who was sacked after Wolves were relegated from the Premier League by finishing rock botto
  
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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.
  Villa had previously attempted to sign Garnacho before his move from Manchester United to Chelsea last summer but
  
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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.
  Capable of operating o
  
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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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• WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money

  24-07-2026 10:45 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 lat
  
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• World Cup 2026: Zwane’s Red Card Vs Mexico Flagged In Match-Fixing Probe

  24-07-2026 10:36 via completesports.com
  
  An international advisory group flagged South Africa’s Themba Zwane’s late red card against Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as an incident linked to irregular betting patterns and potential match-fixing alerts. Recall that Zwane received a red card in the 84th minute of South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico on June 11, 2026, [...]
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• Real Madrid open to sell Tchouameni to Man Utd in £68m deal – Report

  24-07-2026 09:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to sell Aurelien Tchouameni in a £68m deal to fund the transfer of Rodri.
  Reports from Spain indicate manager, Jose Mourinho has sanctioned the transfer of the 26-year-old Frenchman, amid a strong interest from Manchester United.
  The Old Trafford club are looking to further bolster their midfield following the acquisition of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
  The Red Devils have recently lost Casemiro, 34, while 25-year-old Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte has bee
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons’ WAFCON Legacy — 11 Incredible Stats That You Did Not Know

  24-07-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco as the most successful team in the competition’s history, carrying a legacy built on unrivalled consistency, record-breaking achievements and unforgettable moments. The 16th edition of Africa’s premier women’s football tournament runs from 25 July to 16 August 2026, with Nigeria [...]
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• Thousands Of Argentina Fans Sign Petition Calling For World Cup 2026 Final Replay

  24-07-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Thousands of furious Argentina supporters are calling for the FIFA World Cup Final to be replayed following what they describe as a “corrupt” officiating display, beIN Sports reports. Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in extra time of the tournament showpiece in New Jersey on Sunday. Ferran Torres’ strike proved decisive for the commanding Spanish side, [...]
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• Ruiz, Gavi Gifted 150kg Of Tomatoes After Winning World Cup 2026

  24-07-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish duo Fabián Ruiz and Gavi have received their body weight in local tomatoes from their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026. The two World Cup winners returned to the town, located south of Seville, on Wednesday for a civic reception at the town hall, where they [...]
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• South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Officially Submit Joint Bid To Host AFCON 2028

  24-07-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the Southern African region seeks to bring the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the area. The ambitious proposal was confirmed by Botswana Football Association (BFA) President and Council of Southern Africa Football Associations [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Camp Complete As Abiodun, Monday Arrive

  24-07-2026 08:42 via completesports.com
  
  Deborah Abiodun and Gift Monday have finally arrived at the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Their arrival means head coach Justine Madugu now has his full complement of 25 players in camp as preparations enter the final phase before the continental tournament. [...]
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• Otamendi Retires From International Football Days After World Cup Final Defeat

  24-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from the national team on Thursday after making 139 appearances for Argentina. Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup Final marked the end of one of the most successful international careers in recent years. Nicolás Otamendi announced his retirement from the national team on Thursday after making 139 [...]
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• Man City Are The Kings Of Manchester —Anderson Taunts Man United

  24-07-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Elliot Anderson has declared Manchester City the “kings of Manchester” throwing subtle jibes at Manchester United, after completing his £116m move from Nottingham Forest, Sky Sports reports. The England midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months. The deal was agreed earlier this month but [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Abiodun, Monday complete Super Falcons camp in Casablanca

  24-07-2026 07:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Deborah Abiodun and Gift Monday have arrived at the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
  Their arrival means head coach Justine Madugu now has his full 25-player squad in camp as preparations intensify for the continental tournament.
  Abiodun and Monday were initially expected to join the team on Tuesday, but their trip from the United States was delayed after their scheduled flight was cancelled. Their arrival comp
  
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• Responsible Gambling In India

  24-07-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  In India, online betting games are becoming increasingly popular as a source of entertainment. Accessing these games is now just a click away due to mobile devices. Whether you’re exploring platforms like FOMO7, just getting started with betting, or have been betting for some time, understanding responsible gambling is essential. Responsible gambling is about making [...]
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• Plumptre Signs New Two-Year Deal With Al-Ittihad

  24-07-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a new two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Ittihad Ladies, extending her stay until 2028. Plumptre committed her future to the Jeddah-based side after establishing herself as one of the club’s key performers since arriving on a free transfer from English side Leicester City in September [...]
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