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• MLS fines Messi for striking opponent

  22-08-2026 09:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2 draw on Wednesday.The league’s disciplinary committee said it had levied the fine “for violating the league’s policy regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent.”Miami’s Ian Fray was fined an undisclosed amount for the same infraction.It was late in st
  
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• World’s oldest person makes history as first Brit to turn 117

  22-08-2026 11:17 via punchng.com
  
  Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, makes history as the first Brit to reach 117. Discover her incredible life and longevity milestones.Read More: https://punchng.com/worlds-oldest-person-makes-history-as-first-brit-to-turn-117/
  
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• Meet head of Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency, 20 state coordinators, reps in China, US

  22-08-2026 11:17 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the alleged head, 20 state coordinators, and international reps of Nigeria’s ‘fake’ agency, the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria SpRead More: https://punchng.com/meet-head-of-nigerias-new-fake-agency-20-state-coordinators-reps-in-china-us/
  
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• Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List

  22-08-2026 10:56 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former [...]
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• FULL LIST: Members of APC’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council

  22-08-2026 10:47 via punchng.com
  
  See the complete list of members of the APC’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, including key directors and zonal coordinators for the upcoming electionsRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-members-of-apcs-2027-presidential-campaign-council/
  
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• Fury v AJ fight to be called off because Hearn wants more cash 

  22-08-2026 10:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tyson Fury says his long-awaited heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua now ‘doesn’t look like it’s going to happen’ – in a long, explosive rant at his long-term rival and ‘money-thirsty’ right-hand-man promoter Eddie Hearn.Joshua and Fury are understood to have signed contracts to fight on November 20 in New York City but Hearn has insisted there is still work to be done on the deal – and the situation has now blown up over the terms.Fury accuses
  
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• Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Can Pericos ruin Mourinho’s grand return to La Liga?

  22-08-2026 09:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid’s 2026-27 La Liga campaign begins this evening, with Jose Mourinho’s side heading to RCDE Stadium to tackle Espanyol.Los Blancos will be aiming to wrestle the title back from Barcelona this season, while Espanyol will have their eyes on a top-half finish, and the Catalan outfit opened their campaign with a 3-0 success over Levante on August 16.Espanyol were excellent in their opening match of the new season against Levante, running out 3-0 winners, with Roberto Fernandez
  
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• Tinubu constitutes APC 2027 presidential campaign council, names Yari DG

  22-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has formed the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, naming Abdulaziz Yari as DG. Get details on key appointments and Tinubu’s charRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-constitutes-apc-2027-presidential-campaign-council-names-yari-dg/
  
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• Morning recap: APC-Accord Osun naira rain, Atiku’s fuel subsidy debate, other top stories

  22-08-2026 09:27 via punchng.com
  
  Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Osun election spending, FG suspends perm secs over fake agencies, Atiku criticizes fuel subsidy removal, and more.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-accord-osun-naira-rain-atikus-fuel-subsidy-debate-other-top-stories/
  
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• Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes After Comfortable Win Against Coventry

  22-08-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimaraes and his groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday, ESPN reports. Guimaraes was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for [...]
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• Ian Wright Questions Arsenal’s ‘Poor Treatment’ Of Martinelli

  22-08-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Ian Wright has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their decision to leave Gabriel Martinelli out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal got off to the perfect start in their opening game of the new Premier League season as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz [...]
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• Pope to visit San Marino, address Catholic gathering in Italy

  22-08-2026 08:54 via punchng.com
  
  Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino and attend a major Catholic gathering in Rimini, Italy. Discover details of the pontiff’s pastoral trip.Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-to-visit-san-marino-address-catholic-gathering-in-italy/
  
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• Babcock VC urges graduating students to embrace new opportunities

  22-08-2026 08:54 via punchng.com
  
  Babcock University’s VC, Prof. Ojewole, encourages graduating students to embrace new opportunities, growth, and responsibilities. Learn more about the 11tRead More: https://punchng.com/babcock-vc-urges-graduating-students-to-embrace-new-opportunities/
  
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• Al-Nassr: Ronaldo reacts after opening new season with a goal

  22-08-2026 08:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed his delight after scoring in his first appearance of the new season for the Saudi Pro League club.
  Ronaldo came off the bench in the second half and completed the scoring as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Riyadh 4-0 on Friday.
  Abdulelah Al-Amri and Angelo Gabriel scored in the first half to give Al-Nassr a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.
  Joao Felix then extended the advantage shortly after the restart before Ronaldo added the fourth goal to round off a
  
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• EPL: Arsenal react to Galatasaray’s decision on Osimhen

  22-08-2026 08:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Arsenal have reportedly told Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen that he would need to reduce his salary demands if he wants to join the Premier League champions.
  The Gunners remain interested in signing the Nigeria international despite Galatasaray’s decision to keep him at the club during the current summer transfer window.
  According to reports from Foot Mercato, Arsenal have held discussions over a potential deal for the 27-year-old striker.
  However, Osimhen’s wage demands could pr
  
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• South Africa’s Two-Time World Boxing Champion Shot Dead

  22-08-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa’s two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The shooting happened at around 6:30 [...]
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• Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola

  22-08-2026 08:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history — how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons.For the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola’s managerial genius to inspire them after a glorious decade.Salah joined Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier in August, ending the Anfield career of one of the greates
  
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• Lampard: Coventry Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal

  22-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day of the Premier League season, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has disclosed that his newly promoted side will use the match as a valuable learning curve to understand the elite standard required in the top flight. Arsenal opened their title defence with a routine 3-0 win [...]
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• EPL: Lampard reveals why Coventry City lost 3-0 to Arsenal

  22-08-2026 07:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted that Arsenal gave his side “a difficult game” in Friday’s Premier League opener.
  The Gunners secured a convincing 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard getting on the scoresheet.
  The result saw Mikel Arteta’s side begin their title defence on a winning note, picking up all three points.
  Lampard, speaking to Sky Sports, said: “Clearly, a big challenge.
  “Fantastic
  
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• 2026/27 NNL Season To Commence October 31

  22-08-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 Nigeria National League ,NNL, season will get underway on Saturday, October 31, Completesports.com reports. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting ,AGM, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs participating in the new campaign have been divided into four conferences — Southern Conference A and B, as well as Northern [...]
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• US-Canada tariff talks collapse, raising trade war fears

  22-08-2026 07:19 via punchng.com
  
  Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have collapsed, raising fears of a trade war. New US tariffs on Canadian imports are expected, with Canada thrRead More: https://punchng.com/us-canada-tariff-talks-collapse-raising-trade-war-fears/
  
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• EPL: Liverpool, Man City face new-era test without Salah, Guardiola

  22-08-2026 07:19 via punchng.com
  
  Liverpool and Man City begin new Premier League eras without icons Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola. Discover how they’ll cope in the 2026-27 season.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-man-city-face-new-era-test-without-salah-guardiola/
  
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• Osimhen hits brace in Gala win

  22-08-2026 06:43 via thesun.ng
  
  •Nets fourth Super Lig goal •Eagles star becomes third-highest scoring foreign player
  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen continued from where he left off, scoring his fourth goal in the Turkish Super Lig as Galatasaray beat Erzurumspor 4-0.
  Osimhen has directly contributed to at least one goal in each of his last 14 Süper Lig matches with Galatasaray (14 goals & 6 assists).
  After providing two assists, the Nigerian got his reward for hard work, for his third goal of the seas
  
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• AFN vows to boost youth talent search

  22-08-2026 06:43 via thesun.ng
  
  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it remains committed to identifying and nurturing young athletic talent nationwide, following the recent Dynamic Athletics Meet held at the Yaba Tech Sports Complex.
  Sule Oluyemi, Chairman of the AFN’s Youth Development Commission and coach of Team Nigeria Athletics, praised organisers of the meet for giving athletes an independent stage to compete and shine. He said the event’s age-group categories make it easier to spot promising young
  
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• IBB Golf club to reopen in December after rehabilitation —Wike

  22-08-2026 06:41 via thesun.ng
  
  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
  The long-shut IBB Golf and Country Club in Aso Drive, Maitama, Abuja, is set to reopen to members and the public in December, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced.
  Wike disclosed this on Friday while speaking with journalists after inspecting key infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory.
  The Minister said the rehabilitation and reopening of the prestigious golf facility followed a directive by President
  
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• Sinner, Draper withdraw from US Open

  22-08-2026 06:37 via thesun.ng
  
  World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain’s Jack Draper have both pulled out of the upcoming US Open through injury.
  The 25-year-old Sinner has not played competitively since winning the Wimbledon title in July and is dealing with a knee problem.
  Draper, who lost to the Italian in the 2024 US Open semi-finals, has withdrawn because of the long-term arm injury which has stalled the 24-year-old’s progress.
  Sinner’s decision comes a day after his great rival Carlos Alcaraz announ
  
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• Buratai receives goodie bag as African Ambassadors Golf Tournament drops fundraising component

  22-08-2026 06:35 via thesun.ng
  
  From Akanimo Kufre, Uyo
  The countdown to the remodeled League of African Ambassadors Golf Tournament has gathered fresh momentum, with former Chief of Army Staff and Member of the Board of Trustees of the League of African Ambassadors, Ambassador Lt. Gen. Tukur Y. Buratai, CFR, receiving the tournament’s official goodie bag and souvenirs.
  Buratai received the items last Thursday when a delegation of the Nigeria Golf Tournament Planning Committee, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Ben Okoyen,
  
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• NSC charges D’Tigers Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

  22-08-2026 06:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigers, has named its final 12-man squad for the fourth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, as the team prepares to take on Cameroon, Guinea and host Tunisia later this month in Rades.
  Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the team to seize the opportunity presented by the window to move closer to securing Nigeria’s place at the World Cup.
  Speaking ahead of the quali
  
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• Messi Fined By MLS After On Field Slap

  22-08-2026 06:32 via completesports.com
  
  Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for hitting Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck during a 2–2 draw. According to L’Équipe, the league issued the fine for breaking rules on putting hands on an opponent’s head or neck. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult [...]
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• Why Gusau-led NFF board was advised to resign

  22-08-2026 06:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomAs you are reading this story, the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation would have turned in their resignation letters to pave way for a clean start for Nigerian football. The mass resignation of the board followed an advise from the top as Nigeria seeks a new path for her football which has suffered its worst spell since 2018 when the Super Eagles last appeared at the World Cup in Russia.The team was led to Russia by Franco-German coach, Gernot Rohr but were knocked out
  
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