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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>Kida storms Abidjan as D’Tigress seeks record extending 27th straight Afrobasket Win
In a move that underscores his unyielding commitment to Nigerian basketball, Engineer Ahmed Musa Kida, President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and Chairman of NNPC Plc, is set to jet out to Abidjan to rally behind D’Tigress as they prepare for an important quarter-final clash against Cameroon at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. On
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target=_blank>West Ham’s Paqueta cleared of betting charges
The FA said two charges against Paqueta, related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation, had been found proven.
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target=_blank>Former Barcelona midfielder in hospital after dog bit his genitals
Former Barcelona midfielder, Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after being bitten on the genitals by a dog while walking his own dog in Thermi, a suburb of Thessaloniki, on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly
Manchester United made it two wins out of two with a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Tobi Amusan, others face mandatory gender test ahead of 2025 world championships
The test, aimed at detecting the presence of the SRY gene typically found on the Y chromosome, will be conducted via cheek swab or blood sample.
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target=_blank>Video: Super Falcons parade Lagos with WAFCON trophy
The Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to life on Tuesday as they paraded the streets with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy, celebrating their latest continental triumph with jubilant fans.
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target=_blank>Bayern Munich sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool
“He brings real player character from Liverpool to FC Bayern — he’s won silverware with every one of his clubs to date.”
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Governor Uzodinma rewards Imo-born Super Falcons stars with N70m
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has rewarded six Super Falcons players from the state with N10m each for their exploits at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are Chiamaka Nnadozie, Jennifer Echegini, Osinachi Ohale, Oluchi Oluehi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Michelle Alozie. Assistant coach Ann Chiejine was also rewarded with N10m by the
WAFCON: Governor Uzodinma rewards Imo-born Super Falcons stars with N70m
target=_blank>Transfer: 3 top EPL clubs interested in Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia
Three top Premier League clubs are interested in signing Real Madrid’s Gonzalo García this summer transfer window. However, according to Madrid Xtra (via Diario AS), Gonzalo wants to stay at Real Madrid as it’s his dream. The report added that Los Blancos are now negotiating with the 21-year-old’s camp to finalize a first-team contract. García
Transfer: 3 top EPL clubs interested in Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia
target=_blank>AfroBasket 2025: Senegal can’t stop D’Tigress’ title quest – Wakama
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama is looking forward to her side’s semi-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket. The defending champions breezed past Cameroon 83-47 in their quarter-final contest at the Palais Des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan on Thursday night. D’Tigress are now unbeaten in their last 27 outings at the Women’s AfroBasket
AfroBasket 2025: Senegal can’t stop D’Tigress’ title quest – Wakama
target=_blank>Transfer: RB Leipzig interested in 3 Chelsea players as Aubameyang returns to ex-club
RB Leipzig are interested in three Chelsea players this summer transfer window. As reported by The TouchlineX (via Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law), the players are Armando Broja, Tyrique George and Carney Chukwuemeka. Chelsea are keen to trim their bloated squad this summer transfer window. The Blues have already signed several players this summer, including the
Transfer: RB Leipzig interested in 3 Chelsea players as Aubameyang returns to ex-club
target=_blank>NPFL: Super Eagles goalkeeper set to join Shooting Stars
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke, is on the verge of sealing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Shooting Stars. Olorunleke has been clubless since leaving Sudanese outfit, Al-Merriekh earlier in the year. The 29-year-old is now looking to revive his career by pitching tent with the Oluyole Warriors. The shot stopper is
NPFL: Super Eagles goalkeeper set to join Shooting Stars
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal yet to submit offer as Eberechi Eze’s release clause expires
Arsenal have not yet submitted an official offer for Crystal Palace playmaker, Eberechi Eze. This comes amid the revelation that Eze’s £68million release clause will expire at 11:59pm on Friday, August 1. According to talkSPORT, the Gunners are aware of this deadline and have already informed Palace they are not planning to trigger it. Eze’s
Transfer: Arsenal yet to submit offer as Eberechi Eze’s release clause expires
target=_blank>Transfer: Man Utd to replace Onana with Donnarumma
Manchester United are considering making a move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. United are in the market for a new number one stopper to replace Andre Onana. But the Daily Mail reports that any deal for Donnarumma will be far from straightforward. Onana has been the first choice since he was signed
Transfer: Man Utd to replace Onana with Donnarumma
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool confirm new shirt numbers for Wirtz, Frimpong, others
Florian Wirtz will wear the no.7 shirt at Liverpool next season, taking it from Luis Diaz. Diaz has already been confirmed as a new Bayern Munich player this week. Wirtz joined the Premier League champions in a £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen. The No.7 shirt has been worn by several Liverpool legends over the years,
EPL: Liverpool confirm new shirt numbers for Wirtz, Frimpong, others
target=_blank>AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress, Senegal to clash in semis
Nigeria’s D’Tigress, and Senegal will clash in the semi-finals at the ongoing 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Cote d’Ivoire. Senegal defeated hosts, Cote d’Ivoire 66-60 in a keenly contested quarter-final tie to book a place in the last four. The Senegalese are coached by former D’Tigress coach Otis Hughley. Nigeria overpowered Cameroon 83-47 to seal place
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress, Senegal to clash in semis
target=_blank>Osimhen: Why we broke Turkish football transfer record – Galatasaray vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu
Galatasaray vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu has suggested why the club broke Turkish football transfer record to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli this summer. Osimhen on Thursday became the most expensive player in the history of Turkish football. This comes after Galatasaray triggered Osimhen’s €75m release clause to sign the Nigeria international from
Osimhen: Why we broke Turkish football transfer record – Galatasaray vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu
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