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target=_blank>Commonwealth Games: Amusan storms into 100m hurdles final
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered a commanding performance on Thursday to book her place in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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target=_blank>Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Pinnick defends FIFA’s plan to sell 20% W/Cup stake
“‘Once I get elected, you will now start receiving $1.25 million.’ I said, ‘That is a big lie. ‘ Where do you want to get the money from? He said, ‘We did it in UEFA. We turned UEFA around, and we can also do it in FIFA. I have seen my books and consulted.’ When he got elected, he immediately started paying $1.25 million. For a circle, each FA was getting about $6 million.
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target=_blank>‘Thunder’ Balogun’s legacy must not die – Son
As a striker, Teslim was famous for his fearsome, powerful shot that earned him the nickname ‘Thunder’.
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target=_blank>Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after five years
The 48-year-old joined the Magpies in 2021 and won the League Cup final in March 2025 — the club’s first major trophy since 1969.
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target=_blank>‘We’re committed to increasing finance for Africa’ — CAF urges review of FIFA proposal
“CAF is committed to continue consulting and working together with its Member Associations, FIFA, other Football Confederations and stakeholders in support of increasing financial and other resources for the development and growth of football in Africa and worldwide.”
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target=_blank>FIFA proposal ‘an opportunity but not an obligation’ – Infantino
“It is a golden opportunity to turbocharge the development of the game globally. But again, it is just an offer, not an obligation.”
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target=_blank>Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Anambra FA to honour late Ifeanyi Ubah with novelty match
In its efforts to keep alive the sporting memory of it’s former Chairman, late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA, will organise a Novelty match on 1st August, 2026, as part of activities marking his remembrance.
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target=_blank>Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.
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target=_blank>Barcelona: ‘I don’t fear Yamal’ – Adeyemi declares
Barcelona’s new signing, Karim Adeyemi, has insisted that he is not afraid of competing with his new teammate, Lamine Yamal. Adeyemi recently joined the Catalan club from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund this summer. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the 24-year-old forward was asked if he is afraid of competing with Yamal for a
Barcelona: ‘I don’t fear Yamal’ – Adeyemi declares
target=_blank>Transfer: Three players to leave Chelsea as Lacroix arrives
Chelsea have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Lacroix’s arrival takes the Blues’ spending to beyond £250 million this summer. However, Chelsea are expected to move on a number of defenders in this window, including Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi. The deal for Lacroix is worth £51 million and he
Transfer: Three players to leave Chelsea as Lacroix arrives
target=_blank>Transfer: Delap to join Chelsea’s EPL rivals
Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, could leave Stamford Bridge this summer transfer window to join Premier League rivals, Nottingham Forest. According to The Telegraph, Nottingham Forest are keen on signing the 23-year-old after they missed out on bringing him to the club last year. Nottingham Forest are long-term fans of the former Ipswich Town star and
Transfer: Delap to join Chelsea’s EPL rivals
target=_blank>Transfer: Awaziem completes move to Turkish club Konyaspor
Turkish Super Lig club Konyaspor have completed the signing of Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem, who joined the Green and White from French club Nantes, put pen to paper on a two-year contract. The 29-year-old will wear the number 15 shirt in the upcoming season. The centre-back has previously played in
Transfer: Awaziem completes move to Turkish club Konyaspor
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Why Brazil were eliminated by Norway – Ancelotti
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has opened up on their exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Selecao were eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland scored two late goals before Neymar Jr pulled one back from the spot. Ancelotti, speaking with ESPN, claimed the hydration break affected his team negatively. He
2026 World Cup: Why Brazil were eliminated by Norway – Ancelotti
target=_blank>EPL: Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle
Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle manager following discussions with the club hierarchy. This follows a summer in which the Magpies have lost key players. Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have left for Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona respectively. And there is uncertainty over their captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is being heavily linked with
EPL: Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle
target=_blank>New Barcelona signing Adeyemi names best player he has ever played against
New Barcelona signing, Karim Adeyemi, has named the best player he has ever played against in his career. Adeyemi recently joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund this summer transfer window. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the 24-year-old forward was asked who among the players he has played against was the best. Adeyemi simply mentioned
New Barcelona signing Adeyemi names best player he has ever played against
target=_blank>Transfer: Barcola cannot replace Salah at Liverpool – Carragher
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said the club needs to sign a right winger “desperately”. The Blues have opened negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola. But Carragher is not convinced that Barcola is the player to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield. He also questioned why Liverpool are in the market for another left winger,
Transfer: Barcola cannot replace Salah at Liverpool – Carragher
target=_blank>Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria’s Nwachukwu sets new world record, claims discus gold
Defending Champions, Goodness Nwachukwu smashed the world record to win Nigeria’s seventh gold medal in the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Nwachukwu saved her best for the last, launching the discus out to 39.66m to smash her own F42 World Record by more than 3 metres and secure the
Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria’s Nwachukwu sets new world record, claims discus gold
target=_blank>Transfer: Barcelona’s Gerard Martin dismisses Real Madrid’s big signings under Mourinho
Barcelona defender, Gerard Martin, has brushed off Real Madrid’s big signings under manager Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid have so far signed big players like Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella this summer transfer window. However, Martin insisted that the Blaugrana don’t care who the Los Blancos sign. According to him, the Catalan
Transfer: Barcelona’s Gerard Martin dismisses Real Madrid’s big signings under Mourinho
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