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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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• 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
  
  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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• Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blow

  26-07-2026 07:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro’s Major League Soccer debut.Luis Suarez converted a penalty in the 81st minute to secure the victory after Miami’s Mexico international German Berterame was injured in a sickening clash of heads.Berterame crashed to the turf and lay motionless after Efrain Morales made contact as they jumped for the ball.Players from both teams immediately signalled for hel
  
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• Joshua knocks out Prenga in emotional comeback after Nigeria tragedy

  26-07-2026 07:33
  
  Anthony Joshua produced a stirring comeback victory on Saturday night, stopping Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in the second round of their bout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in what marked his first fight since the fatal road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.
  The 36-year-old British-Nigerian returned to the ring carrying the emotional weight of the December 2025 crash, which killed long-time members of his team, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The victory no
  
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• Amorim: AC Milan Players Are Adapting To My New Tactics

  26-07-2026 06:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has disclosed that his players are still learning his 3-4-2-1 system after a 2-2 pre-season draw with Celtic on Saturday. Camilo Duran opened the scoring before setting up James Forrest to double Celtic’s lead. Read Also:Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic However, Milan reduced the deficit [...]
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• ‘It’s Been Tough’ –Joshua Reacts After Defeating Prenga

  26-07-2026 06:16 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, after knocking down Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. Recall that Joshua was floored within the first 30 seconds after being caught flush with a right uppercut and would [...]
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• Joshua Floors Prenga In Round Two After Surviving Early Knockdowns

  26-07-2026 05:18 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round after being knocked down twice inside the opening 20 seconds of their heavyweight contest in Jeddah. The former two-time world heavyweight champion endured a nightmare start, hitting the canvas twice in the opening round as Prenga threatened a major upset. Joshua, [...]
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• NSC raises medal bonuses for Team Nigeria at Glasgow 2026

  26-07-2026 03:17
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant cash rewards for Team Nigeria athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of efforts to boost morale and reward outstanding performances.
  NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, disclosed the revised incentive package, saying the decision was reached after consultations with the Commission’s Director General to further motivate the Nigerian contingent
  
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• Super Falcons arrives in Rabat for 2026 WAFCON

  26-07-2026 03:14
  
  Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have arrived in Rabat ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they will play all their Group C matches in Morocco’s capital, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The Nigerian delegation made a colourful arrival, with players dressed in elegant green-and-white flowing traditional outfits complemented by matching head ties, reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage.
  All 25 invited players travelled to Ra
  
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• SuperSport to broadcast 2026 WAFCON live across Sub-Saharan Africa

  26-07-2026 03:13
  
  Football fans across Sub-Saharan Africa will be able to watch every match of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 live after CANAL+ confirmed that the tournament will be broadcast on SuperSport platforms.
  The competition, scheduled to run from July 26 to August 16 across five venues in Rabat and Casablanca, will feature live coverage of all 34 matches on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv and GOtv Stream. In Nigeria, fans can follow the action on DStv and GOtv thr
  
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• Lagos Monarchs set for Table Tennis showdown

  26-07-2026 03:11
  
  The Oba of Isheri-Olofin Kingdom, Oba Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Olanwa, and the Oba of Iba Kingdom, Oba Sulaimon Adeshina Raji, are set to renew their friendly rivalry in a highly anticipated table tennis clash scheduled for Sunday, July 26, 2026.
  The match, billed as the return leg of their royal sporting contest, will take place at the Isheri-Olofin Roundabout in Isheri, Lagos. It follows last weekend’s first-leg encounter in Iba Kingdom, where the Oba of Iba secured a narrow 3-2 victory.
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• James joins Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA ‌season

  26-07-2026 03:09
  
  The ‌league’s all-time leading scorer spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a title in 2020 after two separate ‌stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four years with the Miami Heat.
  “This is my last decision,” the 41-year-old wrote on X. “I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What ​am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I
  
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• NOC hails Bisi Joseph’s election as first African female ISF Africa President

  26-07-2026 03:08
  
  The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has congratulated President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Mrs. Olabisi Temitope Joseph, on her historic election as President of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) Africa.
  Mrs. Joseph was elected during the 2026 ISF General Assembly held in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 21, with delegates from 82 countries in attendance. A total of 79 votes were cast during the election.
  In a statement issued on Saturday by the NOC Public Relations Of
  
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• Resource persons named for NPFL-Afrinvest marketing workshop for clubs

  26-07-2026 03:06
  
  ‎An A-list of resource persons have been lined up for the pre-season workshop for clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) scheduled to take place in Enugu on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
  ‎The workshop sponsored by Afrinvest, a leading financial and investment company, will provide focused professional modules for club officers in marketing, investments, brand merchandising and media.
  ‎All 20 clubs including the newly-promoted sides are expected to participate in the pre-seas
  
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• What continuity? By Patrick Omorodion

  26-07-2026 02:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  I am not an English graduate but I understand the language ascribed to the late Queen of England, known as Queen’s English. Queen’s English refers to a “clear accent which matches received pronunciation, a clear accent without strong local or regional slang”.Today the English word I am addressing is ‘CONTINUITY’. I am not particularly interested in how the English pronounce it but what it means as it is used by a group which has suddenly surfaced in Nigeria b
  
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• Olise Won’t Leave Bayern Munich –Freund

  25-07-2026 22:20 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund has confirmed that Michael Olise will stay at the club and is not for sale, despite strong long-term interest from Real Madrid. Freund, in a chat with the club’s website, stated that Olise has a long-term contract until 2029 with no release clause, making a summer exit a non-topic. Read [...]
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• Onyedika Set For Eintracht Frankfurt Switch

  25-07-2026 22:16 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika is closing in on a permanent move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. According to German publication Kicker, negotiations between Eintracht Frankfurt and Belgian champions Club Brugge have reached the final stages, with an agreement expected to be concluded early next week. The Bundesliga side are reportedly set to pay €9 million [...]
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• Howe Unsure On Guimarães’ Newcastle Future Amid Arsenal Interest

  25-07-2026 22:13 via completesports.com
  
  Eddie Howe has said that he is unsure whether Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães will remain at the club next season. The Newcastle manager spoke amidst rumours linking the Brazilian midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Sources told ESPN in early July that the north London club were set to step up their interest in [...]
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• Donnarumma Weds Wife In Star-Studded Ceremony In Italy

  25-07-2026 22:06 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has married his long-time partner and childhood sweetheart, Alessia Elefante. According to The Sun, the couple wed in Italy, celebrating with a grand ceremony in Locorotondo. Read Also:Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi Donnarumma and Elefante, an interior designer, first met in 2016 in their [...]
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