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Atletico Madrid hands Lookman jersey number 22
By Tosin Omojola – Atletico Madrid’s newly acquired forward, Ademola Lookman, is settling down quickly with the Spanish side after signing on Monday. The Nigerian international penned a four-year deal with the La Liga giants, bringing to an end his search for a new club following his time with Italian Serie A side Atalanta. The Super Eagles striker has picked…
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CAF considers new dates for 2026 WAFCON after Moroccan request
Indications suggest that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) could be postponed following a formal request from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a communication to CAF, the FRMF informed the continental body of its inability to host the tournament next month due to congestion in the domestic football calendar.…
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Falconets storm Abeokuta for World Cup qualifier tie
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are due to arrive in Abeokuta on Tuesday as preparations continue for their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The qualifier, originally scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, was relocated to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta due to the poor condition of the…
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Ademola Lookman seals move to Atletico Madrid
By Tosin Omojola – The saga surrounding the transfer of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has finally ended, as the forward has completed his move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The La Liga side officially announced the signing of the former African Footballer of the Year from Serie A club Atalanta. The 28-year-old striker signed a contract with the Spanish club…
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Uncertainty over match venue leaves Falconets stranded in Ibadan
With just five days to their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal, Nigeria’s Falconets remain in Ibadan amid uncertainty over the approved venue for the match. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had granted approval for a change of venue for the third-round, first-leg qualifier scheduled for Saturday,…
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Atlético Madrid close in on Ademola Lookman signing
Spanish giants Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman. The Spanish club said on Sunday that Lookman is already in Madrid to complete the move. “The agreement is subject to the player passing his medical and finalising the terms of his contract,” Atlético said, without disclosing further details. Lookman is…
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Osimhen nets 200th career goal as Galatasaray beat Kayserispor 4-0
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen reached a major milestone on Sunday, scoring his 200th career goal and providing an assist to inspire Galatasaray to a commanding 4-0 win over Kayserispor, a result that extended their lead at the top of the Super Lig. The Super Eagles striker reached the landmark in style, taking his tally to 165 club goals and 35…
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Solanke’s double denies Man City three points against Tottenham
Dominic Solanke produced a stunning piece of improvisation as Tottenham came from two goals down to earn a point, dealing a serious setback to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes. City appeared in total control at half-time, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo highlighting their dominance, while Thomas Frank’s side endured another hostile reaction from their own fans.…
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Sesko’s late strike against Fulham keeps Man United on winning streak
Manchester United continued their strong run under interim manager Michael Carrick as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday. United opened the scoring through Casemiro’s towering header in the first half and looked comfortable when Matheus Cunha doubled the lead shortly after the break. Fulham fought back in the closing minutes,…
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Nigeria miss out on qualification as Egypt claim African handball title
Nigeria have once again missed out on qualification for the Men’s Handball World Championship after Egypt defeated Tunisia 37–24 to win the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship. Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, ended their campaign at the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda, with a 25–20 defeat to Angola in the 5th–6th place classification…
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