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target=_blank>Vinicius rejects Real Madrid contract as Arsenal set for fresh transfer push
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected the club’s latest contract offer, handing Arsenal a potential boost
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target=_blank>Arteta sends transfer message amid Arsenal’s links with Vinicius Junior
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reiterated the club’s ambition in the transfer market amid growing speculation linking the Gunners with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.
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target=_blank>Galatasaray reject Arsenal’s bid to sign Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray have reportedly turned down an approach from Arsenal for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after senior officials from the Premier League club travelled to Istanbul in an attempt to negotiate a deal.
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target=_blank>Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.
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target=_blank>WWE star Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar in first-ever Hell in a Cell match
Nigerian professional wrestler Oba Femi secured a landmark victory at the 2026 SummerSlam, defeating Brock Lesnar in his first-ever Hell in a Cell match.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Super Falcons edge Zambia 1-0
Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned to winning ways, edging opponents Zambia 1-0 in their second Group C match on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Dollarization of sports, by Patrick Omorodion
There is a popular adage which says that one should “make hay while the sun shines”. It simply means that you should make good use of a good a chance or time that you have before it is too late because it will not last forever. In sports, administrators and athletes alike should know the
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target=_blank>Welbeck joins Chelsea on two-year contract
Chelsea have signed striker Danny Welbeck from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract running until 2028.
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target=_blank>CONCACAF calls for ‘comprehensive reckoning with’ Infantino’s FIFA leadership
Last week, world governing body FIFA had announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary which would run its biggest events, including the World Cup and Club World Cup.
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target=_blank>Maresca ‘happy’ after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat
Maresca took over in June and faces a tough task to succeed Guardiola, who won 20 trophies in a glorious decade at City.
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target=_blank>WAFU B U-20: Flying Eagles aim to seal Group B top spot against Burkina Faso
Defending champions Flying Eagles of Nigeria will look to secure top spot in Group B of the WAFU B U-20 Championship when they take on Burkina Faso in their last group game on Sunday (today). Abdu Maikaba’s side have already sealed their place in the semi-finals after winning their opening two games. The Flying Eagles started their
WAFU B U-20: Flying Eagles aim to seal Group B top spot against Burkina Faso
target=_blank>NLO U-19 Youth League to kick-off August 15
The Nationwide League One, NLO, has announced Saturday August, 15, 2026 as the kick-off date for the U-19 Youth League. The NLO made the announcement through its media channel on Saturday. The league body added that 16 match venues have been listed to stage the tournament. The NLO stressed that the closing date for registration for the tournament
NLO U-19 Youth League to kick-off August 15
target=_blank>Nigeria’s Anichebe set to buy England football club
Former Nigeria international, Victor Anichebe, is leading a takeover bid to buy English club Bromley. According to The Sun, Anichebe is spearheading discussions to buy the newly-promoted League One side. Bromley’s current majority owner, Robin Stanton-Gleaves, is locked in ongoing talks with the former Everton striker. Bromley are preparing for their first-ever season in English
Nigeria’s Anichebe set to buy England football club
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Alozie wins Player of the Match in Super Falcons’ win over Zambia
Michelle Alozie was named Player of the Match following Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 victory over the Copper Queens of Zambia on Saturday night, DAILY POST reports. Justine Madugu’s side revived their hopes of sealing a place in the quarter-finals following the hard-earned victory. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala netted the winning goal in the eighth minute. Alozie put
WAFCON 2026: Alozie wins Player of the Match in Super Falcons’ win over Zambia
target=_blank>WWE SummerSlam: Nigeria’s Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in first Hell in a Cell victory VIDEO
Nigerian professional wrestler, Oba Femi has won his first Hell in a Cell match, defeating former University of Minnesota wrestler Brock Lesnar at the just concluded 2026 SummerSlam. DAILY POST reports that the Summer Slam main event took place on Saturday night at the United States, US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Speaking after the match, Brock Lesnar
WWE SummerSlam: Nigeria’s Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in first Hell in a Cell victory VIDEO
target=_blank>Transfer: Otele set to join Serie A club, Leece
Philip Otele is on the verge of joining Serie A club, Leece from Swiss Premier League outfit FC Basel, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria Nigeria international spent last season on loan at Bundesliga club SV Hamburg, scoring once in nine league appearances. Hamburg failed to exercise the purchase option valued between €4.5 million and €5
Transfer: Otele set to join Serie A club, Leece
target=_blank>Chelsea: What Alonso said about Mykhailo Mudryk
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has hailed winger, Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian was cleared to start training again with the Blues. Alonso described Mudryk as a special player, adding that he is looking forward to working with him at Stamford Bridge. Speaking to the media, the former Real Madrid manager also recalled Mudryk’s time at
Chelsea: What Alonso said about Mykhailo Mudryk
target=_blank>Transfer: I’m worried – Mourinho speaks on Vinicius Jr’s return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he expects Vinicius Junior to report for pre-season training on Monday (tomorrow). Vinicius Jr’s future with the LaLiga giants has become a hot topic this summer. The Brazilian winger has been locked in negotiations to extend his contract with Madrid for over a year. With both camps unwilling to bulge
Transfer: I’m worried – Mourinho speaks on Vinicius Jr’s return to Real Madrid
target=_blank>Transfer: I’m surprised – Don Hutchison reacts to Man Utd’s decision on Ederson
Former Liverpool midfielder, Don Hutchison, has said that he was surprised by Manchester United’s decision to walk away from signing midfielder Ederson from Atalanta this summer transfer window. Man United decided against signing Ederson after they agreed a £35m deal with Atalanta before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils then went on to
Transfer: I’m surprised – Don Hutchison reacts to Man Utd’s decision on Ederson
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal decide to sell midfielder ahead of Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell defensive midfielder, Christian Norgaard to Everton ahead of Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival at the Premier League North London club. According to The Athletic, Norgaard now appears set to leave Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side are closing in on a deal to sign Guimaraes from Newcastle United this summer. The
Transfer: Arsenal decide to sell midfielder ahead of Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival
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