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E2%82%A61bn-prize-money-nsc/ target=_blank>2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC
The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.
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target=_blank>Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim
Currently at the World Cup with the Pharaohs, the 18-year-old Abdelkarim has seen playing time in both of his national team’s matches, against Belgium and New Zealand.
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target=_blank>Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.
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target=_blank>Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor
The Italian coach is set to return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.
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target=_blank>Italy elect new football chief after third straight World Cup no-show
Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Monday, defeating Giancarlo Abete with 68.58 per cent of the vote at the federation’s assembly in Rome.
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target=_blank>Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium
United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home.
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target=_blank>Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.
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target=_blank>190 players jostle for N8m at Prime Atlantic Squash tournament
190 players registered for this year’s tournament, representing a significant increase from the 150 participants recorded in the 2025 edition
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target=_blank>Serena Williams to compete at Wimbledon singles as wildcard
Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.
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target=_blank>Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at age 46
Former Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport.
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target=_blank>LaLiga: I can’t deny it – Mourinho reveals why he is returning to Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho has admitted that his deep love for Real Madrid is the reason why he has decided to return as manager. The 63-year-old has already been officially announced as Los Blancos head coach ahead of the 2026/2027. It will be a second stint for Mourinho, who was in charge of the La Liga giants
LaLiga: I can’t deny it – Mourinho reveals why he is returning to Real Madrid
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘I thought he never left’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic shades Ronaldo
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on Tuesday threw shades at Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain led his team to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup. Recall that Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Following his second goal, Ronaldo delivered a simple message: “I’m back.” The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward repeated the
World Cup 2026: ‘I thought he never left’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic shades Ronaldo
target=_blank>World Cup: Ronaldo becomes second-oldest player to score in history Top 5
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday, became the second-oldest player to score in the history of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Ronaldo achieved the feat after scoring a brace for Portugal in their World Cup 5-0 win against Uzbekistan. The goals make the Al-Nassr forward the second-oldest player to score at a World Cup behind Cameroon
World Cup: Ronaldo becomes second-oldest player to score in history Top 5
target=_blank>NPFL: Remo Stars owner gifts Mbaoma new car for scoring feat
Remo Stars owner, Kunle Soname has presented a new car to forward Victor Mbaoma in recognition of his performance during the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Mbaoma finished the campaign with 14 goals, placing him among the league’s top scorers for the season. The gift was presented to the player by the club
NPFL: Remo Stars owner gifts Mbaoma new car for scoring feat
target=_blank>Transfer: Swedish club, Djurgården sign Nigerian youngster
Swedish Allsvenskan club, Djurgården have announced the signing of Nigerian winger, Angelo Agbejoye, DAILY POST reports. Agbejoye, who penned a five-year contract, joined Djurgården from Grassrunners FC. He was scouted by Djurgården during a local tournament in Nigeria. The winger is the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old is determined to
Transfer: Swedish club, Djurgården sign Nigerian youngster
target=_blank>NPFL: NSC increases title prize to historic N1bn
The winner of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, will earn a mouth- watering N1 billion prize money, DAILY POST reports. As part of the new incentives announced by the National Sports Commission, NSC, the runners-up will earn N800 million, while the third-placed team will receive N700 million. Teams finishing further down the table
NPFL: NSC increases title prize to historic N1bn
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why we played draw with Ghana – England midfielder, Jude Bellingham
England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has suggested why his team played a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday. According to Bellingham, the Three Lions failed to beat Ghana because Thomas Tuchel’s men couldn’t break the Black Stars despite having more corner kicks and shots. Recall that England had more possession, shots and passes
World Cup 2026: Why we played draw with Ghana – England midfielder, Jude Bellingham
target=_blank>World Cup: ‘It was penalty’ – Rooney on Konsa’s tackle on Ghana player, Adu
England icon, Wayne Rooney has admitted that the referee should have awarded a penalty against his country when they played Ghana in the World Cup on Tuesday night. The Three Lions were held to a scoreless draw by the Black Stars, with both teams preserving their unbeaten records in the tournament. Manchester United legend, Rooney shared his
World Cup: ‘It was penalty’ – Rooney on Konsa’s tackle on Ghana player, Adu
target=_blank>Transfer: Osimhen tells Galatasaray to sign Super Eagles team-mate from English club
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has asked the club to sign Tolu Arokodare from Wolves ahead of next season, Soccernet reports. With Mauro Icardi set to leave the Turkish champions, the squad will be short on strikers. As the 33-year-old prepares to leave at the end of his contract, Cimbom will be looking to replace him.
Transfer: Osimhen tells Galatasaray to sign Super Eagles team-mate from English club
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Why we lost 5-0 to Portugal – Uzbekistan coach, Cannavaro
Uzbekistan head coach, Fabio Cannavaro, has taken full responsibility for their 5-0 drubbing in the hands of Portugal. The 2026 World Cup debutants have been eliminated following their second Group K match. After the game, Cannavaro praised the players’ efforts and blamed himself for his tactical approach to the game. He however claimed that Azizjon
2026 World Cup: Why we lost 5-0 to Portugal – Uzbekistan coach, Cannavaro
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