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Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Benin to qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
The Flamingos were dominant throughout the qualification campaign
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Noskova defeats fellow Czech Muchova to win first Wimbledon title
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one...
By Henry Oduah
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World Cup 2026: Norway Must Learn To Control Possession Against England –Ajer
Norway defender Kristoffer Ajer has disclosed that the squad will approach their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England with a Brentford mentality, a mix...
By Austin Akhilomen
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Flamingos Edge Benin To Book Place At 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Sa...
By Adeboye Amosu
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FC Robo Queens Crowned Inaugural Lagos Queens Cup Champions
FC Robo Queens were crowned champions of the inaugural Lagos Queens Cup after defeating Ayisat Yusuf FA 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in an enthralling final...
By Abiodun Sivowaku
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FCT FA Unveils 2026 League Fixtures, Promises Fair Competition, Professional Organisation
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has announced the commencement of the 2026 FCT FA League, with fixtures released for all four groups ahead of ...
By Salifu Usman
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Chichi Nwoko Urges Corporate Nigeria To Invest in Team Nigeria’s Sporting Future
The Chief Executive Officer of What Now Media Group, Chichi Nwoko, has called on corporate organisations and private sector stakeholders to play a more active role in Nig...
By Salifu Usman
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“I Was Dropped Because I Was Not Igbo” – Moses Simon Alleges Tribalism at Enugu Rangers
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has opened up about an alleged experience of tribalism that he says denied him a professional contract at Enugu Rangers during the early s...
By Gistlover Stella
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Wembanyama Signs New $252M Lonf-Term Deal With Spurs
Wembanyama has signed a long-term deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The 7ft 4in France centre’s deal, according to ESPN, is for five years and worth $252m (£188m), w...
By Affa Acho
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NPFL: Kano Pillars Unveil New Technical Adviser Ogunmodede
Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede, Completesports.com reports. The 46-year-old was unveiled at the club’s secretariat by Chai...
By Adeboye Amosu
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Benitez: Iraola Has Slight Edge Over Alonso In Premier League
Former Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez believes newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has an edge over Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso because of his established...
By Austin Akhilomen
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How China Eradicated Absolute Poverty Through Targeted Development Policies — Xi Lin
China eradicated absolute poverty through carefully planned, phased and sustainable development policies tailored to local conditions, Deputy Director-General of the Inte...
By Ruth Nwokwu
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Garnacho Absent From Chelsea Pre-season Training
Alejandro Garnacho has not joined up with the Chelsea squad for pre-season as the Premier League club actively look to sell the winger, BBC Sport reports. Chelsea began p...
By James Agberebi
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Reigning champion Sinner to face revitalised Zverev in Wimbledon final
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner takes a 13-match Wimbledon winning streak into Sunday’s final at the All England Club against French Open winner Alexander Zverev, u...
By Henry Oduah
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World Cup 2026: Argentina Must Show Grit Against Switzerland –Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has disclosed that the team must show more grit if they are to defeat Switzerland in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defe...
By Austin Akhilomen
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NSE Launches 2026 National Engineering Games To Promote Fitness, Unity Among Engineers
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has officially launched the 2026 National Engineering Games in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to promoting healthy living, prof...
By Tarkaa David
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South Africa Midfield Star Dies Just Weeks After Featuring At 2026 World Cup
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. Adam...
By James Agberebi
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US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show
US rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps. A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London’...
By Emmanuel Okogba
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South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies At 25
South Africa international and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25. The death of the midfielder was confirmed by Sunday World. Adams recen...
By Affa Acho
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Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach
The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach. However, before th...
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I never planned “Here we go” catchphrase for football transfers — Fabrizio Romano
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that his world-famous “Here we go” catchphrase was never part of a branding strategy but emerged acciden...
By Ayobami
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Just In: South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said. “...
By Henry Oduah
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Ogunbanjo Family Unveils Solar Lighting, Skills Initiative to Honour Bamofin Abimbola Ogunbanjo
• Project to be formally illuminated July 11 The Ogunbanjo Family, with the support of the Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, has completed the first phase of the Bamofin Abimbo...
By Ima Ekanem
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“At Some Point, You Stop Thinking About Transport Fare” – Apostle Suleman Reacts to GehGeh’s Advice
Apostle Johnson Suleman has shared his opinion on the financial advice often given by finance expert GehGeh, saying his teachings are more suitable for people who are sti...
By Gistlover Stella