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• Villarreal boss blasts hot-tempered Eagles striker

  11-08-2026 01:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under fire for his behaviour during Galatasaray’s pre-season friendly against Villarreal on Saturday.
  Despite scoring a goal and Galatasaray losing the game 2-1, the major talking point centred around Osimhen, and not for his goalscoring exploits. Instead, it was sparked by an ugly altercation he had with an opposing defender, Santiago Mourino.
  Villarreal head coach Inigo Perez was visibly unhappy about the incident and did not mince words when
  
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• Panic as 45,000 litres of petrol spill at Kwara filling station

  15-08-2026 22:18 via punchng.com
  
  Panic erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, after 45,000 litres of petrol spilled from a tanker at a filling station. Firefighters swiftly contained the hazardouRead More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-45000-litres-of-petrol-spill-at-kwara-filling-station/
  
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• Army dismantles IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra

  15-08-2026 22:18 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian Army troops have successfully dismantled three suspected IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra State, recovering a cache of weapons and explosives.Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dismantles-ipob-esn-camps-in-anambra/
  
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• Musiala Collapses During Bayern Friendly Game With Leipzig

  15-08-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Jamal Musiala collapsed during Bayern Munich’s pre-season friendly with RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, Daily Express reports. The game was played in temperatures as high as 33 degrees. It was the soaring heat that appeared to impact Musiala in the closing stages of the game. Musiala was a second-half substitute and scored [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco lose again on penalties as Algeria finish third

  15-08-2026 22:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off.The WAFCON hosts were eliminated in the semi-finals on Wednesday after losing a shootout to Cameroon after having three consecutive kicks saved.Against Algeria in Rabat there was a repeat as Morocco converted their first two penalties, then missed the following three.Algeria failed to score from two of four penalties, then In
  
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• FULL LIST: Top 20 EPL clubs with biggest player sales

  15-08-2026 22:04 via punchng.com
  
  Discover the top 20 EPL clubs that have generated the most revenue from player sales, featuring record-breaking transfers and huge profits.Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-20-epl-clubs-with-biggest-player-sales/
  
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• Gabriel: Arsenal Eager To Win Every Trophy This Season

  15-08-2026 22:04 via completesports.com
  Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has disclosed that the team’s painful UEFA Champions League final defeat serves as major fuel and motivation heading into the Community Shield. He emphasized that the squad is eager to bounce back, turn the disappointment into positive energy, and target multiple trophies in the new season. Read Also:Friendly: Chukwueze On Target, [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Algeria Beat Morocco On Penalty Shootout To Claim Bronze Medal

  15-08-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  
  Algeria secured a historic bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place play-off, SABC Sport reports. Morocco appeared on course for victory after Kautar Azraf broke the deadlock, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage before the interval. The Atlas Lionesses then [...]
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• EPL: Coventry City agree deal to sign Awoniyi

  15-08-2026 21:47 via punchng.com
  
  Coventry City has agreed a deal to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Get the latest on Awoniyi’s permanent transfer to Frank LampRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-coventry-city-agree-deal-to-sign-awoniyi/
  
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• I Joined Atletico Madrid To Win Trophies –Romero

  15-08-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid’s new signing Cristian Romero has disclosed that he joined the club with the mindset of winning trophies. The Argentina international completed a €40 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract until June 2031. Read Also:Pre-Season: Boniface Late Strike Helps Leverkusen Beat Newcastle 2-1 Romero stated during his unveiling,”I am very happy, very [...]
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• EPL: Fernández booed by Chelsea fans in Real Sociedad win

  15-08-2026 21:31 via punchng.com
  
  Enzo Fernández was booed by Chelsea fans during a pre-season win over Real Sociedad, following his desire to leave the club. Discover the fan reaction andRead More: https://punchng.com/epl-fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-in-real-sociedad-win/
  
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• Full list: Highest rated club teams in EAFC 27

  15-08-2026 21:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  EA Sports has revealed the first batch of men’s club ratings for EAFC 27, with eight of Europe’s top clubs receiving the maximum five-star rating.The ratings place Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and Atlético Madrid in the elite five-star category.The eight clubs are:
  Paris Saint-Germain — 5 starsReal Madrid — 5 starsManchester City — 5 starsBayern Munich — 5 starsBarcelona — 5 stars
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Aregbesola loses unit to APC, Accord wins PDP treasurer’s unit

  15-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  In OsunDecides2026, ADC’s Rauf Aregbesola lost his unit to APC, while Accord Party secured a win in PDP Treasurer Diran Odeyemi’s unit. Follow live updatesRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-aregbesola-loses-unit-to-apc-accord-wins-pdp-treasurers-unit/
  
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• NFL player blames fertility medication for positive drug test

  15-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  NFL player Nazeeh Johnson receives a six-game suspension after a positive drug test, blaming fertility medication. Learn more about the NFL suspension andRead More: https://punchng.com/nfl-player-blames-fertility-medication-for-positive-drug-test/
  
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• Plagiarism row: UK PM urges reflection following death of ex-Cambridge professor

  15-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls for reflection after the tragic death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, amid ongoing plagiarism accusations aRead More: https://punchng.com/plagiarism-row-uk-pm-urges-reflection-following-death-of-ex-cambridge-professor/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Protect votes during collation, Adeleke urges Tinubu

  15-08-2026 20:59 via punchng.com
  
  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, appeals to President Tinubu to ensure security agencies protect votes during the OsunDecides2026 collation process.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-protect-votes-during-collation-adeleke-urges-tinubu/
  
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• Pre-Season: Boniface Late Strike Helps Leverkusen Beat Newcastle 2-1

  15-08-2026 20:44 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen ended their pre-season with a 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Saturday. Boniface, alongside Nathan Tella, were introduced into the game with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Leverkusen got off to a perfect start as they took the lead in the first minute through Ibrahim Mazda. [...]
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• #OsunDecides: Adeleke takes early lead with 177,572 votes in ongoing collation

  15-08-2026 20:11 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke takes an early lead in the Osun State governorship election with 177,572 votes. Follow the latest Osun election results and collatRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides-adeleke-takes-early-lead-with-177572-votes-in-ongoing-collation/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Resident alleges error in votes record

  15-08-2026 19:55 via punchng.com
  
  An Osun resident alleges an error in the recording of Osun election results for the Accord Party. Discover the details of the alleged discrepancy and correRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-resident-alleges-error-in-votes-record/
  
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• 2027 Hajj: NAHCON warns against fraudulent ‘special slot’ scams

  15-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  NAHCON warns intending pilgrims and tour operators against fraudulent ‘special slot’ scams for the 2027 Hajj. Learn how to avoid Hajj scams.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-nahcon-warns-against-fraudulent-special-slot-scams/
  
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• RMAFC concludes revenue formula, judicial pay review

  15-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  The RMAFC has completed its review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula and judicial remuneration, aiming for a more equitable and sustainable revenue-sRead More: https://punchng.com/rmafc-concludes-revenue-formula-judicial-pay-review/
  
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• Police intercept illegal arms, arrest suspected robbers, cattle thieves in Kano

  15-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  Kano State Police Command records major breakthroughs, intercepting illegal arms and arresting suspected robbers and cattle thieves in Kano. Read more on PRead More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-illegal-arms-arrest-suspected-robbers-cattle-thieves-in-kano/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Shame APC, we are winning Osun no be Edo – Davido

  15-08-2026 19:38 via punchng.com
  
  Afrobeats star Davido claims Governor Ademola Adeleke is leading in the Osun Election 2026, urging vigilance as votes are counted across the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/
  
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• Coventry City Agree Deal To Sign Awoniyi From Nottingham Forest

  15-08-2026 19:37 via completesports.com
  
  Coventry City have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal, reports Completesports.com. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on X on Saturday, revealing that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. “EXCLUSIVE: Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, [...]
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• Chelsea fans boo Enzo Fernandez in friendly win over Sociedad

  15-08-2026 19:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Several fans made their feelings known when Fernandez, who has previously made clear his desire to leave Chelsea, came on in the 62nd minute to replace Reece James.But other supporters gave their backing to the 25-year-old Fernandez, who told the Blues in May he wanted to leave.Chelsea placed a reported asking price of £120 million ($1
  
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• Smith: Arsenal, Man City Will Challenge For Premier League Title

  15-08-2026 19:17 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has ruled out both Chelsea and Manchester United from the Premier League title race, predicting that the upcoming season’s championship battle is strictly a two-horse race between his former side, Arsenal, and Manchester City. In a chat with Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk, Smith believes only Arsenal and Manchester City have the [...]
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• #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges INEC, security agencies to protect votes during collation

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  As Osun election results collation begins, Governor Adeleke calls on INEC and security agencies to protect votes and ensure the integrity of the democraticRead More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-adeleke-urges-inec-security-agencies-to-protect-votes-during-collation/
  
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• 75 Nasarawa residents receive N18.7m business grants

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  75 less-privileged residents in Nasarawa North Senatorial District receive N18.7m in business grants to boost livelihoods and stimulate grassroots economicRead More: https://punchng.com/75-nasarawa-residents-receive-n18-7m-business-grants/
  
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• #OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke wins polling unit with 421 votes

  15-08-2026 19:16 via punchng.com
  
  Jubilation erupts as Governor Ademola Adeleke secures victory at his polling unit with 421 votes in the ongoing OsunDecides2026 governorship election.Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-jubilation-as-adeleke-wins-polling-unit-with-421-votes/
  
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• Amorim’s AC Milan come from behind to beat Man United 4-2 as Chukwueze shines

  15-08-2026 19:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Man United suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in Poland as Ruben Amorim’s side surrendered the lead twice before the Italian giants completed a second-half comeback.The result made for a difficult meeting between United and their former manager Amorim, who is now in charge of Milan.United made a flying start when Harry Maguire opened the scoring in the second minute, heading home from Bruno Fernandes’ corner.Amad Diallo almost doubled the advantage shortly afterwards, b
  
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