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• Joshua credits Usyk’s camp for improved conditioning

  22-07-2026 04:22 via thesun.ng
  
  Anthony Joshua says training alongside Oleksandr Usyk’s team exposed him to a completely different style of conditioning ahead of his July 25 fight against Kristian Prenga.
  “One of my main issues was conditioning. Their conditioning is supreme,” Joshua told talkSPORT. “We’re not talking about just doing S&C and circuits in the gym for the sake of it. We’re talking about boxing conditioning. Sometimes we don’t even hit a pad. Sparring, bag work, shado
  
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• Real Madrid seal €100m Diomande deal from RB Leipzig

  26-07-2026 21:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid have reached a full agreement with RB Leipzig for the signing of highly rated Ivorian winger Yan Diomande in a deal worth more than €100 million, bringing one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents to the Santiago Bernabéu.
  The Spanish giants concluded negotiations with the Bundesliga club on Sunday night after weeks of discussions, with all parties now agreeing to the transfer.
  Diomande is expected to travel to Madrid later this week to undergo medical examina
  
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• Olmo Slams Ayala’s Apology After World Cup 2026 Row

  26-07-2026 21:41 via completesports.com
  
  Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has publicly rejected Roberto Ayala’s apology after their altercation following the 2026 World Cup final, calling the Argentina assistant coach a liar. Recall that a post-match physical clash occurred after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. Read Also:Families Of Argentina Players [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Algeria Down Senegal In Tournament Opener

  26-07-2026 21:17 via completesports.com
  Algeria got their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Senegal in the tournament’s opening match. The North Africans struck once in each half to overcome the Lionesses of Teranga and temporarily move to the top of Group A. Both sides battled intensely in [...]
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• Norway: Daga On Target In Molde FK’s 4-2 Win Away To KFUM Oslo

  26-07-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga was on target in Molde FK’s 4-2 win away to KFUM Oslo, in the Norwegian topflight on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Daga scored with five minutes left in the first half to bring the score to 1-1, recording his first goal in two league appearances this season. The 19-year-old, who was in [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: NWF Hails Nyong’s Silver Medal Feat

  26-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, has congratulated Ruth Asuquo Nyong on her outstanding silver medal performance in the women’s 48kg event at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Nyong lifted a combined total of 168kg to secure a place on the podium, and add to Nigeria’s growing medal haul at the Games. She finished second [...]
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• Hearn says Fury-Joshua must take place in UK under current deal

  26-07-2026 19:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Eddie Hearn says the long-awaited showdown between British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must take place in the UK under the terms of the fight deal signed three months ago.Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh reportedly wants to stage the fight –- which is expected to take place in October or November –- at a time that would attract the largest global audience.But were the fight to take place at Wembley Stadium, any plans  to stage the bout with a 2:00 am (0200 GMT) start
  
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• 2026 WAFCON to determine Africa’s six World Cup qualification places

  26-07-2026 19:28 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will serve as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with six nations set to secure a pathway to the global competition in Brazil, FIFA has confirmed.
  In a qualification guide published on Sunday, the world football governing body said the continental championship, scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, will decide the first four African teams to qualify automatically for the Wor
  
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• Eguma Joins Benin Republic’s Buffles Du Borgou As Head Coach

  26-07-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Beninese top-flight club Buffles du Borgou have appointed experienced Nigerian tactician Stanley Eguma as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Eguma will take charge of the former Benin Ligue 1 champions as they prepare for the new campaign, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Asuquo Wins Silver In Women’s Weightlifting

  26-07-2026 17:32 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo fought back brilliantly to win silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday. After finishing third in the snatch with a personal best of 75kg, Asuquo missed her first two clean and jerk attempts at 93kg. With everything on the line, she eventually [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Targets Winning Start Against Ghana

  26-07-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his side will be fully focused on securing all three points when they take on Ghana in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The defending champions will begin their title defence against the Black Satellites at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro on [...]
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• Vinicius Jr reaches transfer decision amid move to Arsenal

  26-07-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is reportedly ready to turn down interest from Arsenal as he looks to extend his stay at the Spanish giants despite uncertainty over his contract.The Brazilian has emerged as one of several attacking options on Arsenal’s shortlist, with reports suggesting the Premier League club have been monitoring his situation. However, the Gunners are yet to make a formal approach.Vinicius has entered the final 12 months of his current contract with Real Madrid, and
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Payne Targets Back-To-Back Titles With Super Falcons

  26-07-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Toni Payne has admitted the Super Falcons will be under pressure to retain their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title but insists the team is fully focused on defending the crown in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. The experienced midfielder was part of the Nigerian squad that captured a record-extending 10th WAFCON title at the 2024 tournament. [...]
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• Leave Chelsea To Revive Your Career –Hasselbaink Tells Delap

  26-07-2026 16:16 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has disclosed that Liam Delap must leave Stamford Bridge to revive his career. Delap struggled during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, scoring only one Premier League goal in 28 appearances, and he needs regular playing time rather than sitting on the bench. Read Also:Chelsea Reject Third Bid From [...]
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• FIFA names three tournaments to decide regions’s 2030 World Cup qualifiers

  26-07-2026 16:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals.With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now rejoin the rest of the Concacaf region in a fresh qualification cycle for the 2030 tournament.Before the qualifying campaign begins, FIFA said teams from North America, Centra
  
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• Super Falcons Star Rants Over Troubled Relationship

  26-07-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has expressed deep frustration over a troubled relationship, stating that it is draining her. Asisat via her Snapchat posted a raw and emotional rant online detailing her exhaustion with relationship stress. Read Also:Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney Relationship Stress She openly shared that the situation is wearing [...]
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• Neymar scores twice, mocks critics on Santos return

  26-07-2026 14:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign.His brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday.The result left Santos just one point above the relegation zone in Brazil’s top flight.The 34-year-old was making his first appearance for the club after a two-and-a-half-month a
  
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• Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney

  26-07-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  Christian Pulisic and Megan Moroney sparked dating rumors after being spotted hanging out together during a night out in Nashville The soccer star and the country music singer were seen smiling together in the VIP section of the venue. Read Also:Donnarumma Weds Wife In Star-Studded Ceremony In Italy According to the New York Post, it’s [...]
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• Abdallah: ‘Warri Wolves Are Rebuilding, We’ll Be Better In 2026/2027 Season’

  26-07-2026 13:58 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, says the Seasiders are undergoing a rebuilding process aimed at delivering a stronger performance in the forthcoming 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which gets underway in August, Completesports.com reports. The former Nigeria U-20 Flying Eagles assistant coach and ex-Heartland of Owerri head coach joined Warri Wolves after [...]
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• ‘It was for Latz, Sina’ – Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late friends

  26-07-2026 13:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian-British-born heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has dedicated his victory over Kristian Prenga to his late friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after overcoming knockdowns to secure a second-round knockout win.The bout marked Joshua’s first fight since a car crash in Nigeria in December claimed the lives of Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer.Joshua entered the ring wearing camouflage attire bearing the nam
  
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• Infantino: FIFA president embroiled in controversy over leaked letter to Argentina FA

  26-07-2026 13:04 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under renewed scrutiny after a private congratulatory letter he sent to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) was leaked, despite the world football governing body investigating Argentina over violent scenes that followed the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
  The controversy comes days after FIFA confirmed it had launched disciplinary proceedings into the altercation that erupted after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at the New York New Je
  
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• Ex Super Eagles Goalkeeper: Missing 2018 FIFA World Cup Remains A Painful Memory

  26-07-2026 12:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has disclosed that missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to a leukemia diagnosis remains his biggest career regret. Recall that Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July 2017 during pre-season training with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ikeme Diagnosed With Acute Leukaemia He subsequently underwent treatment and announced his retirement [...]
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• Ndidi Attracts Interest From Saudi Club

  26-07-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad have submitted an offer for Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, according to Turkish outlet Milliyet. The Saudi side have reportedly tabled a bid worth €10.5 million, with the deal potentially rising to €12.5 million through performance-related bonuses. Beşiktaş are currently assessing the proposal and are yet to make a final decision [...]
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• NPFL: Ilechukwu Wants Two New Strikers For Rangers’ Title Defence, CAFCL Ambitions

  26-07-2026 11:52 via completesports.com
  
  Fidelis Ilechukwu, Rangers International head coach, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two strikers to be fully prepared for the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. The 48-year-old Ilechukwu, who is affectionately called ‘The Working [...]
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• NSC Congratulates Joshua On Knockout Win Against Prenga

  26-07-2026 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigerian Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Anthony Joshua on his knockout win against Albanian heavyweight boxer Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Prenga almost pulled off a major heavyweight upset against Joshua in a match-up that many expected to be a straightforward runout for the former heavyweight champion, in order to [...]
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• Gomez injury mars start of Iraola era at Liverpool

  26-07-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said Joe Gomez’s injury in Liverpool’s friendly win against Sunderland was the “worst news” at the start of his reign.Iraola was taking charge of his first match since arriving from Bournemouth in the close season to replace the sacked Arne Slot.The Spaniard watched as goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas gave Liverpool a 4-2 victory on Saturday in the opener of their United States tour in Nashville.But Gomez, who
  
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• FIFA president under fire after letter to Argentina FA leaked

  26-07-2026 11:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on their World Cup campaign has sparked controversy after the team’s involvement in violent scenes following the 2026 final defeat to Spain.
  The letter surfaced just days after FIFA confirmed it had opened an investigation into the post-match altercation that erupted after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The clashes involved several Argentine figures, including
  
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• Chelsea Reject Third Bid From Como For Chalobah

  26-07-2026 10:30 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have rejected a third transfer bid from Como for Trevoh Chalobah, according to talkSPORT. The centre-back has been a major target for the Italian club, whose coach is former Blues star Cesc Fabregas. However, their efforts to sign Chalobah have been unsuccessful so far, with Chelsea sticking to their £30million plus £5m asking price. [...]
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• Pre-Season: Chukwueze Scores Very Good Rating In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic

  26-07-2026 08:51 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze scored a very good rating, after helping AC Milan comeback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Celtic providing an assist in their first pre-season game on Saturday. The rating was compiled by Italian media publication, Sempre Milan. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on before the start of the second [...]
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• Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga

  26-07-2026 08:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.The fight at the Jeddah Superdome was Joshua’s first since he was involved in a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.The 36-year-old choked up when asked in the ring about his friends and
  
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