China coach targets clean sweep of Nigeria's D'Tigress
China beat Nigeria's D'Tigress 69-65 in Haikou, taking a 2-0 series lead. Gong Luming aims for a 3-0 sweep in Foshan on Wednesday, ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.
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Ucheibe apologises, says no excuse for Falcons' WAFCON exit
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe apologises to Nigerians, admits no excuse for Nigeria's failure to secure automatic World Cup qualification after WAFCON quarter-final exit.
Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor dies after medical emergency
Katsina United FC confirmed the death of newly signed defender Chinedu Ozor after a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes FC on Tuesday.
PSG vs Aston Villa: TV Stations to Watch UEFA Super Cup Final in Nigeria
PSG and Aston Villa clash in the UEFA Super Cup final in Salzburg on August 12, 2026. Nigerian fans can watch live on SuperSport DStv and streaming. Managers flag readiness issues.
Odemwingie Advises Osimhen After Villarreal Clash
Osaze Odemwingie urges Victor Osimhen to control his temper after the Galatasaray striker wrestled Villarreal's Santiago Mourino, warning defenders will provoke him.
Galatasaray Rejects €125m Bids, Keeps Osimhen Amid Interest
Galatasaray have rejected offers up to €125 million for Victor Osimhen from Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and others, confirming the striker stays. The club plans to give him the No. 9 shirt and captaincy, with a Napoli clause blocking Italian sales
Somali Referee Omar Artan to Make History in UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa on August 11, 2026.
Supercomputer Predicts La Liga Title as Mourinho Returns
Opta's supercomputer predicts Barcelona (45.6%) to win La Liga 2026/27, with Real Madrid at 31% as Jose Mourinho returns, per The Analyst.
Mikel Obi Slams Arsenal Fans Over Vinicius Jr Pursuit
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel criticized Arsenal fans after the club failed to sign Vinicius Junior, questioning the Gunners' elite status and sparking online backlash.
Supercomputer Predicts PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Super Cup Winner
Opta's supercomputer predicts PSG will beat Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup final on August 12, 2026, winning 45% of 10,000 simulations.
Bezos Nears 30% Liverpool Stake; Dangote Drops Arsenal Bid
Jeff Bezos-led consortium is close to acquiring over 30% of Liverpool FC, valuing the club at $6bn, while Aliko Dangote abandons his Arsenal bid.
Mikel Warns Salah About Trabzonspor Fans
John Obi Mikel warns Mohamed Salah about Trabzonspor fans' quick turn if results fail, drawing from his own experience in Turkey.
West Ham, Sevilla, Schalke Chase Nigerian Teen Ilenikhena
Sevilla, West Ham, and Schalke 04 are competing to sign 19-year-old Nigerian-born midfielder George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad, with a loan deal likely before the transfer window closes.
Harry Kane Clear Favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane leads the 2026 Ballon d'Or race at 13/10, ahead of Yamal and Mbappe, after a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich and strong World Cup showing.
Bezos consortium nears Liverpool minority stake deal
Jeff Bezos-led consortium, including Eduardo Saverin, is set to buy over 30% of Liverpool FC, valuing the club at $6 billion, with an announcement expected this week.
Nigeria withdraws from World Flag Football Championships over visa
Nigeria's men's and women's flag football teams withdraw from the 2026 World Championships in Germany due to visa failures, despite qualifying as African champions.
Teen Influencer, Mother, Grandmother Die in Rio Helicopter Crash
Sofia Murillo, 17, her mother, and grandmother died when a tourist helicopter crashed in Rio. Four bodies were found carbonised.
Liverpool sign Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo on loan
Liverpool have completed the season-long loan signing of Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, with an option to buy for £47million. The 27-year-old defender has joined to bolster the Reds' defence.
Infantino Praises World Cup Teen Star Bouaddi
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Ayyoub Bouaddi as the youngest World Cup quarter-finalist since Pele, as Man City close in on the Moroccan midfielder.
FIFA Chief Hails Cameroon After Nigeria's Exit
Cameroon beat Nigeria in WAFCON 2026 quarter-final to qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated them.
Harry Kane Wins 2026 European Golden Shoe Ahead of Mbappe
Harry Kane wins his second European Golden Shoe with 36 Bundesliga goals, beating Mbappe and Yamal, joining Messi and Ronaldo as two-time winners.
Mourinho Reveals He Almost Joined Man United in 2013
Jose Mourinho reveals he almost became Manchester United manager in 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson, but chose Chelsea out of loyalty, as shown in a new Netflix documentary.
Gamede: Dream Alive Ahead of Nigeria Playoff
Bongeka Gamede insists South Africa's World Cup dream is alive despite WAFCON exit, as Banyana face Nigeria in a decisive playoff on August 13, 2026.
Somali Referee Denied US Visa to Officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan, denied a US visa for the 2026 World Cup, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Aston Villa and PSG on August 12, 2026.
Arsenal's Secret Plan to Sign Chelsea Star Pedro Neto Leaks
Arsenal have contacted Pedro Neto's representatives to signal interest in signing the Chelsea winger, with a £70m deal reportedly in the works.
Okoye: Serie A Still Among World's Best Leagues
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye says Serie A remains one of the world's best leagues, proud to compete at high level after 10 clean sheets with Udinese.
Don Nelson, NBA Hall of Fame coach, dies at 86
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and player, dies at 86. He left a legacy of 1,335 wins and 'Nellie Ball' style.
Arteta: Arsenal's Emirates Cup Loss to Dortmund Hurts
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal's 3-2 Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund hurts, despite winning the penalty shootout, and says improvements are needed.
Osimhen Escapes Punishment After Villarreal Clash
Victor Osimhen will face no disciplinary action for shoving Villarreal's Santiago Mouriño in a pre-season friendly, as the referee's yellow cards settled the matter. The incident occurred during Galatasaray's 2-1 defeat on August 8, 2026.
Super Falcons Face South Africa in World Cup Playoff
Nigeria's Super Falcons will play South Africa on August 13, 2026, in Casablanca for a chance to reach the 2027 Women's World Cup playoffs after WAFCON elimination.
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