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• Barcelona’s De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament

  23-07-2026 23:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing treatment on a torn knee ligament suffered while on national duty at the World Cup, the Spanish champions said on Thursday.De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff.De Jong suffered “a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee,” Barcelona said in a statemen
  
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• Transfer: Arsenal eye stunning move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

  25-07-2026 15:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior should the Brazilian fail to agree a new contract with the Spanish giants.
  According to The Athletic, the Gunners’ interest remains at an early stage, with no formal approach made.
  As a result, there is no certainty that the Premier League club will pursue a deal for the 26-year-old or that any potential transfer will materialise.
  It is understood there have been no club-to-club talks yet, but the idea “
  
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• Arsenal Exploring Sensational Move To Sign Real Madrid Star Forward

  25-07-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior if he does not extend his contract in the Spanish capital, according to The Athletic. The Brazil international, 26, figures prominently among multiple candidates for the Premier League champions to bolster their attack. That said, the interest is at any early stage and [...]
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• 10 Stars To Watch Out For At WAFCON 2026 In Morocco

  25-07-2026 15:18 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take centre stage in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August, with defending champions Nigeria and 15 other nations battling for continental supremacy. Beyond the race for the coveted trophy, the tournament also serves as Africa’s qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in [...]
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• Valverde: I’m Willing To Learn From Mourinho At Real Madrid

  25-07-2026 15:01 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has disclosed that he is eager to learn from José Mourinho and absorb every piece of advice during pre-season training. Promoted to club captain, the Uruguayan expressed his desire to grow under the returning manager. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: Toni Payne and Lesley Ugochukwu – Data Reveals How They Could Fare At [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Eric Hosts Top 50 Elite Basketball Camp In Lagos

  25-07-2026 14:22 via completesports.com
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric hosted a Top 50 Elite Basketball Camp in Lagos on Friday, with organisers hailing the event as a major success following the impressive turnout and exceptional standard of young talent on display. The camp was organised under the auspices of the Erico Sports Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Toni Payne and Lesley Ugochukwu – Data Reveals How They Could Fare At New Clubs

  25-07-2026 14:05 via completesports.com
  
  The summer transfer window brought moves for two more internationals with Nigerian roots. Toni Payne secured a two-year deal with Inter Women and Lesley Ugochukwu completed a loan switch to Galatasaray. While Toni Payne openly represents the green and white of Nigeria, Lesley Ugochukwu holds dual nationality, being both French by birth in Rennes and [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Adama Advances To 50m Freestyle Semi-Finals

  25-07-2026 13:46 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria’s Abduljabar Adama booked his place in the men’s 50m freestyle swimming semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive performance in the heats, Completesports.com reports. The Nigerian national record holder clocked 22.67 seconds to finish third in his heat and secure qualification for the last four. Australia’s Flynn Southam won [...]
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• Man City’s Khusanov signs new five-year contract

  25-07-2026 13:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League.The 22-year-old centre-back joined City from French side Lens in January 2025.He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matches.“This is a great day for me and my family. I am really hap
  
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• We Won’t Investigate Infantino Over Trump’s Role In Balogun’s Red Card Controversy –IOC

  25-07-2026 11:01 via completesports.com
  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected an ethics complaint filed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, ruling that the allegations fall outside its jurisdiction. The complaint, brought by the human rights group FairSquare, centered on claims that Infantino breached political neutrality rules regarding U.S. President Donald Trump, including a disputed World Cup red-card reprieve for [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria End Day One Second In Medal Standings

  25-07-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria enjoyed a superb start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming six medals on the opening day, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans sit second on the medals table after day one with three gold, and three silver medals, trailing only Australia. All six medals came in the para powerlifting events, underlining Nigeria’s dominance in [...]
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• After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper to join Chilean club

  25-07-2026 10:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde’s fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing for Colo Colo, the Chilean club announced.“Vozinha is set to become a Colo Colo player; he will arrive in Chile in the coming days, undergo the necessary medical tests and will then be presented here at the Monumental Stadium,” club president Anibal Mosa told reporters ahead of a league match on Friday evening.Vozinha starred at the World Cup with heroic dis
  
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• Pregnant Crystal Palace Midfielder Stuns Fans by Joining Preseason Training

  25-07-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  Crystal Palace midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet has amazed fans by joining pre-season training while seven months pregnant. The 34-year-old Belgium international is expecting her first child in September 2026. Read Also:Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi The Belgian international joined her teammates in a carefully managed session, inspiring many with her [...]
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• 23 Million People Sign Petition Demanding Argentina’s Lifetime Ban From World Cup

  25-07-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  An online petition demanding that Argentina’s national team be permanently banned from the World Cup gathered more than 23 million signatures in under one week, talkSPORT reports. The appeal, titled ‘Argentina Out,’ drew a ridiculous 23,316,108 signatures from 170 countries worldwide. An initial target of five million was set by organisers, but the final total [...]
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• Thorough Rehabilitation Behind Joshua’s Comeback To The Ring -Hearn

  25-07-2026 09:33 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has credited thorough rehabilitation for Anthony Joshua’s comeback to the ring. Recall that the former heavyweight world champion will face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah today in his first fight since the fatal accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of trusted members of his inner circle, Sina Ghami and Latif [...]
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• Aston Villa Set-Piece Coach Close To Joining Chelsea

  25-07-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is on the brink of joining Premier League rivals Chelsea, talkSPORT reports. The 46-year-old joined the club in August 2021 after spells with the Northern Ireland national team, Hearts and FC Midtjylland. MacPhee has worked alongside Dean Smith, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery during his five-year stay at Villa. [...]
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• Real Madrid president Perez reconsiders move for Rodri

  25-07-2026 08:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly softened his stance on a potential move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, reopening the possibility of the Spain international joining the Spanish giants.
  Perez was previously said to have ruled out pursuing the midfielder, but recent reports indicate he is now more receptive to the idea of signing him.
  Despite the apparent shift in position, Spanish outlet Marca reports that no formal negotiations have taken place between Real Madrid and
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Leave Casablanca For Rabat Ahead Malawi Clash

  25-07-2026 08:10 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to arrive in Rabat on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The defending champions have been based in Casablanca since last Monday, where they concluded the final phase of their preparations for the continental showpiece. The team, alongside their officials, is scheduled to depart [...]
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• Cape Verde World Cup Star Vozinha Set To Join Chile’s Record League Title Winners Colo Colo

  25-07-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  After putting on an incredible performance in his debut World Cup at 40-years old, Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Chilean club Colo Colo, Fox Sports reports. The transfer follows a breakout campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Vozinha helped lead Cape Verde to the round [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo Alleges Hotel Staff Stole Cash From Super Falcons Players

  25-07-2026 07:19 via completesports.com
  
  Esther Okoronkwo has alleged that staff at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca stole money from several members of the Super Falcons squad, Completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons are currently camped at the hotel as they put the finishing touches to their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The forward made the claims [...]
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• Leao: I Will Give My All To Help AC Milan

  25-07-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  AC Milan star Rafael Leão has reaffirmed his dedication to the club, stating his commitment to the team for the remainder of his contract. Despite expressing a potential interest in experiencing other leagues in the future, he plans to return to training and continue giving his best for the club. Read Also:Glasgow 2026: Powerlifter Idris [...]
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• In The Aftermath Of The World Cup 2026 — Odegbami

  25-07-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come and gone. My first takeaway is the painful fact that Nigeria were absent. The pain lingers. That the Super Eagles were not a part of an event that gripped the attention of the whole world for a period of 6 weeks was a nightmare Nigerians must wake up [...]
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• CWG: Team Nigeria medalists receive instant cash rewards

  25-07-2026 03:23 via thesun.ng
  
  Team Nigeria’s medal winners at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have begun receiving immediate cash rewards from the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission (NSC), in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge to promptly reward outstanding performances.
  The athletes received a combination of instant cash presentations at the competition venue and direct bank transfers shortly after winning their medals, underscoring the government’s renewed commitment to athl
  
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• Team Nigeria storms 3 gold, 3 silver

  25-07-2026 03:21 via thesun.ng
  
  •Sets World Records on opening day
  Team Nigeria launched its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign in style on Friday, topping off a stunning opening day with three gold medals, three silver medals, and a string of world records from its para powerlifting squad — a performance that reaffirmed the nation’s standing as a global force in the sport.
  The medal rush began with Paralympian Roland Ezuruike, who opened Nigeria’s account with silver in the Men’s Lightweight
  
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• Upset-minded Prenga looks to knockout Joshua, eyes Fury clash

  25-07-2026 03:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Kristian Prenga believes that Anthony Joshua’s chin and his mentality will let him down on Saturday night.
  The unheralded Albanian boxes Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and has a walk-on part ahead of what is expected to result in Joshua facing Tyson Fury later in the year.
  Asked his thoughts about Joshua’s ability to hold a shot and the Englishman’s mindset, Prenga told Betway: “For me, not what I think but what I see with my eyes, the chin is no chin because we see in t
  
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• CAS confirms October 8 hearing for AFCON 2025 final dispute

  25-07-2026 03:19 via thesun.ng
  
  The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, as the hearing date for the appeal over the disputed outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The hearing will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, involving the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
  The appeal stems from CAF’s decision to award Morocco a 3-0 victory by forfeit in the AF
  
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• NBA Africa launches NBA REC in Nigeria, announces inaugural University tournament

  25-07-2026 03:17 via thesun.ng
  
  NBA Africa has announced the launch of NBA REC in Nigeria, introducing its recreational basketball platform for players aged 18 and above through a multi-year collaboration with Future Concerns Nigeria Limited.
  The initiative marks the first NBA REC programme in West Africa and is designed to enhance university, community and adult basketball by creating more opportunities for participation, competition and fan engagement.
  As part of the partnership, Munch It, a snack brand under Kellogg Tolaram
  
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• Akindele U15 football tournament to unlock hidden youth talent

  25-07-2026 03:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Philanthropist and businessman, Dr. Bola Akindele, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots football development, stating that his sponsorship of this year Bola Akindele U-15 Boys and Girls Football Tournament is aimed at securing the future of talented young Nigerians.
  Speaking during the tournament’s trophy presentation ceremony in Lagos, Dr. Akindele said many gifted children are forced to hawk goods or roam the streets in search of daily survival, despite possessing exceptional foot
  
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• Magic Stars president hails Kano govt. on AKY

  25-07-2026 03:14 via thesun.ng
  
  President of Lagos-based Magic Stars, Kayode Akanji Agboola, also known as Alpha Kay, and his Romanian Chief Football Scout/Partner, Bogdan Petre, were key facilitators at the AKY-The Game Changer Football Scouting Project, which ended in Kano.
  The three-day program was packaged by Abdul Gafar Oladimeji, through the Office Of The Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Development, in Collaboration With
  Sports Without Borders and Nigerian Football Coaches Association, Kano State Chapter,
  AKY-The Gam
  
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• SEGUN ODEGBAMI: The 2026 World Cup – my take!

  25-07-2026 02:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone. My first take-away is the painful fact that Nigeria was absent. The pain lingers. That the Super Eagles were not a part of an event that gripped the attention of the whole world for a period of 6 weeks was a nightmare Nigerians must wake up from. The administration that failed the country must not return to power under any circumstance. Coaches are sacked, Players are dropped and Administrators voluntarily ‘retire’ or are shown th
  
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