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target=_blank>Prosecutors call for PSG’s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial
French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023 which the Moroccan international denies.
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target=_blank>Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer after 10 years
Spurs will face Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul, and Son is guaranteed a rapturous reception in front of his home fans.
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target=_blank>Night of tributes for Chukwu, Rufai, Bassey, Efffiong, Nwakpa: When dimmed stars shone again
Monday, July 28, was a night to remember for the bereaved families and friends of five fallen Nigerian sports icons; Moses Effiong, Charles Bassey, Peter Rufai, Obisia Nwakpa and Chairman Christian Chukwu who passed on earlier this year
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target=_blank>Controversy over FIFA Goal Project in Nigeria: Pinnick, Momimichelle head to court
In a bid to spread the growth and development of football around the world, the world football governing body FIFA initiated what it termed the FIFA GOAL Project. The FIFA GOAL Programme was initiated by former FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter for the benefit of national associations and ratified by the 1999 Extraordinary FIFA Congress
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target=_blank>21 years of Patrick Okpomo’s farewell
It’s been an incredible twenty one years since one of Nigeria’s foremost football technocrats, Patrick Okpomo, who was a former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Association (NFA), died in Lagos.
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target=_blank>10 most expensive football jerseys ever sold
Football jerseys have evolved from fanwear to high-value collectibles, especially when worn during iconic matches.
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target=_blank>Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak – Reports
Newcastle have rejected Liverpool’s opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday.
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target=_blank>Women’s Afrobasket: D’Tigress beat Cameroon, advance to semi final
Nigeria’s D’Tigresses have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Abidjan by defeating Cameroon 83-47 and keeping their title defense campaign alive.
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target=_blank>Osimhen joins Galatasaray in record €75m deal from Napoli
Turkish champions, Galatasaray, have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in a deal worth €75 million—setting a new Turkish transfer record.
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target=_blank>2024 CHAN: Home-based Eagles, Zanzibar friendly ends in draw
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles B team endured a frustrating evening after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Zanzibar in an international friendly match.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid send condolences to Bayern Munich’s Ulreich after tragic loss of son
Real Madrid on Saturday extended heartfelt sympathy to Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich following the tragic loss of his six-year-old son, Len. In a statement, the Los Blancos prayed for the soul of Len to rest in peace. “Real Madrid C. F., its president, and its Board of Directors wish to express their condolences and
Real Madrid send condolences to Bayern Munich’s Ulreich after tragic loss of son
target=_blank>Transfer: Brown names players Man Utd want to get rid of this summer
Former Manchester United scout, Mick Brown has named the players the Red Devils want to get rid of this summer transfer window. Brown said this while insisting that Man United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo won’t be sold by the club this summer. According to him, Man United want to sell the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon
Transfer: Brown names players Man Utd want to get rid of this summer
target=_blank>CAF names Uzoenyi among CHAN’s greatest players
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named former Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi among the greatest players to have played at the African Nations Championship, CHAN. Uzoenyi was part of Nigeria’s bronze-winning squad at the 2014 edition of the competition hosted by South Africa. The tricky winger caught the eye at the competition with
CAF names Uzoenyi among CHAN’s greatest players
target=_blank>Transfer: Only players committed to Barcelona should wear club jersey – Raphinha on Nico Williams
Barcelona winger Raphinha has insisted that only players committed to the club should wear the Blaugrana’s jersey. The Brazilian international said this while speaking on Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams rejecting a summer transfer move to Barcelona. Recall that Williams came close to joining the Catalan club this summer transfer window. The Spain winger had agreed
Transfer: Only players committed to Barcelona should wear club jersey – Raphinha on Nico Williams
target=_blank>LaLiga: They’re worried- Barça star, Gavi on why Real Madrid are signing new players
Barcelona star Gavi has claimed that Real Madrid are ‘worried’ after losing four El Clasico matches to the Catalans last season. Gavi further suggested that Los Blancos are anxious to restore their glory heading into the new season. La Blaugrana completely dominated La Liga last season under Hansi Flick, claiming La Liga, Copa del Rey,
LaLiga: They’re worried- Barça star, Gavi on why Real Madrid are signing new players
target=_blank>Transfer: Liverpool ready to abandon Isak chase
Liverpool might abandon their big to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, as they are not preparing to submit another offer for him. The Magpies rejected the Premier League champions’ opening bid for Isak. On Friday, the Reds submitted a bid worth up to £110m, which is well below Newcastle’s £150m valuation of the player.
Transfer: Liverpool ready to abandon Isak chase
target=_blank>Portuguese FA breaks silence on Ronaldo missing Jota’s funeral
The Portuguese Football Assocation president, Pedro Proenca, has leapt to Cristiano Ronaldo’s defence he missed Diogo Jota’s funeral. Ronaldo, who is the national team captain, received backlash for his absence. But some of their team-mates like Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva were present at the event. Ronaldo is believed to have not made
Portuguese FA breaks silence on Ronaldo missing Jota’s funeral
target=_blank>EPL: Unbelievable, mindblowing squad – Anders Limpar names club to win treble next season
Former Premier League star Anders Limpar has named the Premier League club he believes will win a treble next season. Limpar is backing his former club, Arsenal, to win the treble in the coming season. He is of the opinion that Mikel Arteta’s team now has all it takes to go all the way in
EPL: Unbelievable, mindblowing squad – Anders Limpar names club to win treble next season
target=_blank>Osimhen ranks among highest-paid African players Top 10
New Galatasaray player Victor Osimhen has been ranked among the highest-paid African players in 2025. This follows his recent permanent transfer move to Galatasaray from Napoli this summer. Recall that the Nigerian striker broke the Turkish transfer record after sealing a permanent transfer to Galatasaray from the Serie A champions in a deal worth a
Osimhen ranks among highest-paid African players Top 10
target=_blank>Transfer: Xavi Simons absent from Leipzig training in bid to force Chelsea move
RB Leipzig midfielder, Xavi Simons, is staying away from training with the rest of the squad. Simons is looking to force a summer move to Chelsea and has also removed the Bundesliga team from his Instagram bio. After missing training on Friday, the 22-year-old is not expected to be show up on Saturday. Negotiations between
Transfer: Xavi Simons absent from Leipzig training in bid to force Chelsea move
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