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target=_blank>I look forward to receiving you in Abuja – Tinubu to victorious D’Tigress
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night told the victorious D’Tigress National Women’s Basketball team that he looks forward to receiving them and the trophy in Abuja, and wished them a safe trip.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Mali to win 5th AfroBasket Women title
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress extended their remarkable reign on the continent by defeating Mali 78–64 in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, claiming their fifth consecutive title and seventh overall.
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target=_blank>Chelsea sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato for £37m
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Ajax defender Jorrel Hato in a deal worth £37 million.
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target=_blank>‘Go for Gold’, Tinubu tells D’Tigress, sends delegation to Abidjan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed unwavering support for Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, ahead of their AfroBasket final in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, urging them to bring home a historic fifth consecutive continental title.
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target=_blank>39-yr-old Marta leads Brazil to ninth Copa America glory
The iconic Marta rolled back the years with a stunning late equaliser and a brace to inspire Brazil to their ninth Copa América Femenina title, edging Colombia 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday, August 2, in Quito, Ecuador.
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target=_blank>AfroBasket 2025 final: Nigeria vs Mali – date, time and where to watch
The 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket final will see Nigeria take on Mali in a highly anticipated showdown on Sunday, August 3, at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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target=_blank>‘I’ve had enough’ — Lookman calls out Atalanta for blocking transfer exit
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has spoken out strongly against his current club Atalanta, accusing them of blocking a potential move away despite what he describes as prior agreements and repeated discussions.
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target=_blank>‘Entire nation behind you’ — Tinubu charges D’Tigress ahead of Afrobasket final
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their exceptional performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, as the team prepares to face Mali in the final on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Dele Alli considering retiring at 29 after dropped from Como squad
Former Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is reportedly weighing retirement at just 29 after being left out of Como’s plans by manager Cesc Fabregas for the 2025-26 season.
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target=_blank>Messi exits early with injury in Miami’s Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico’s Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale’s Chase Stadium.
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target=_blank>Man Utd players lazy, we need quality signings – Bruno Fernandes on 2-2 draw with Everton
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has hit out at his team-mates, describing their display against Everton as “lazy”. United played out a 2-2 draw with the Toffees in the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday. Fernandes opened the scoring from the spot, before Iliman Ndiaye converted Idrissa Gueye’s cross. Mason Mount came off the bench
Man Utd players lazy, we need quality signings – Bruno Fernandes on 2-2 draw with Everton
target=_blank>CHAN: Results of all match-day one games
Matchday One of the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, delivered thrilling results over the weekend, with host nations and heavyweights kicking off their campaigns across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 2024 CHAN is currently taking place across five venues in four cities spread across three co-hosting nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 19-team tournament kicked
CHAN: Results of all match-day one games
target=_blank>Peter Obi celebrates D’Tigress after fifth consecutive AfroBasket victory
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has applauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their remarkable achievement in clinching a fifth consecutive title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Obi, in a statement released Monday and titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” hailed the team’s performance as a testament to
Peter Obi celebrates D’Tigress after fifth consecutive AfroBasket victory
target=_blank>‘They paved way for me’ – Asisat Oshoala singles out three ex-Super Falcons players
Bay FC striker, Asisat Oshoala has singled out three ex-Super Falcons players – Perpetua Nkwocha, Precious Dede and Rita Chikwelu – for paving the way for her in the Nigeria Women’s national team. Oshoala stated this while speaking recently on Arise News after leading the Super Falcons to victory at the WAFCON in Morocco. “Right
‘They paved way for me’ – Asisat Oshoala singles out three ex-Super Falcons players
target=_blank>NPFL: Plateau United unveil four new signings
Plateau United have added four new players to their squad ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The players are Tarabina Biweribo (Bayelsa United),Jonathan Okechukwu Stanley (Crown FC), Damala Ezekiel (Katsina United) and Gideon Monday (Shooting Stars). Plateau United confirmed the players arrival on their Facebook page. The new signings have already started
NPFL: Plateau United unveil four new signings
target=_blank>Transfer: Ndidi set to join Besiktas from Leicester City
Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas this week. According to reports, Besiktas have reached agreement with Leicester City for Ndidi’s transfer. Besiktas, who are managed by former Manchester United head coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer agreed to activate the £9m release clause in the player’s
Transfer: Ndidi set to join Besiktas from Leicester City
target=_blank>AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress’ Okonkwo scoops Player of the Tournament award
D’Tigress star, Amy Okonkwo has been named Most Valuable Player, MVP, at the just concluded 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo was instrumental in Nigeria’s successful outing at the competition. Rena Wakama’s side defeated Mali 78-64 in the final of the competition at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan , Cote d’Ivoire
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress’ Okonkwo scoops Player of the Tournament award
target=_blank>Transfer: Amorim reveals why Garnacho has to leave Man United despite his talent
Manchester United boss, Rúben Amorim, has revealed why Alejandro Garnacho is leaving the club this summer despite being so talented. According to Amorim, things did not work out for the player under his management at Old Trafford. The Portuguese said that though he cannot pinpoint exactly what the problem is, the Argentine forward wants to
Transfer: Amorim reveals why Garnacho has to leave Man United despite his talent
target=_blank>Transfer: Son agrees deal to leave Tottenham as Besiktas submit offer for Ndidi
Tottenham Hotspur captain, Heung-min Son, has reached a verbal agreement with Los Angeles. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reports that verbal agreement is now in place between all parties involved in the deal. The South Korean is all set to complete his move to the Major League Soccer, MLS, with Tottenham due to receive a
Transfer: Son agrees deal to leave Tottenham as Besiktas submit offer for Ndidi
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal set to sign Jeremy Jacquet
Arsenal are eyeing a move for highly-rated Rennes defender, Jeremy Jacquet. The Gunners want to reach an agreement for Jacquet, in case either Jakub Kiwior or Oleksandr Zinchenko leaves. However, Arsenal are willing to sign the young defender and loan him back to the French club for one year. This was revealed by football transfer,
Transfer: Arsenal set to sign Jeremy Jacquet
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