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4 days to go: From Innocent Egbunike to Kayinsola Ajayi… Is another Commonwealth sprint champion emerging for Nigeria?

With just four days to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s confidence has received a significant boost following Kayinsola Ajayi’s shock victory at the London Diamond League, where the Nigerian sprint star once again equaled the national 100m record of 9.84 seconds. Ajayi’s impressive run was more than just another international victory. Read also: Understanding Fibroids: What …

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Deborah Abiodun reveals how Super Falcons can rewrite WAFCON history

Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s rivals in the African Women’s Cup of Nations, stating that lifting the continental trophy last year has only increased the team’s desire to win it again. He Washington Spirit Midfielderwho was part of the squad that captured Nigeria’s record-breaking 10th WAFCON titlestates that the defending champions are fully …

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2026 World Cup final: Messi calls Yamal reunion ‘crazy’ as iconic photo of child brings it full circle

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described as “crazy” the prospect of facing Spanish teenager Lamine Yamalin in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, more than 18 years after a now-iconic photograph showed the soccer legend cradling the future Spanish star as a child. The extraordinary story has become one of the defining narratives ahead of the World Cup final …

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Gothia Cup: Frank’s solo shot keeps Beyond Limits FA as undisputed champions

History has repeated itself in Sweden as Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Football Academy successfully defended their Gothia Puma Trophy (B17) crown, defeating Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in a thrilling grand final at the Gamla Ullevi Stadium. The decisive breakthrough came from none other than the tournament’s most lethal marksman, Memud Olamillekan Frankwhose first half goal ensured that the Ikenne academy …

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Chelsea topple Arsenal and seal £117m deal for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign left-wing England international Morgan Rogers in a blockbuster deal worth £117 million, beating Arsenal to one of the Premier League’s most sought-after attacking talents. The deal, reached on Saturday, marks one of the biggest transfers of the summer window and underlines Chelsea’s determination to strengthen manager Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead …

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Victor Boniface scores two goals in Bayer Leverkusen’s preseason match

Nigerian international striker Victor Boniface demonstrated his readiness for the start of the new season with a brace for Bayer Leverkusen in a 7-0 victory over amateur team Sportfreunde Baumberg, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Boniface is back at the club after spending last season on loan at Werder Bremen, where he failed to make enough of an impact to earn a permanent …

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Obasogie grabs Assist, but Enyimba beat Bendel Insurance

In a thrilling rescheduled match in Aba on Wednesday, Enyimba secured a 2-1 win against Bendel Insurance, breaking a 15-year home jinx. Goals from Joseph Atule and Chijioke Mbaoma marked Enyimba’s first victory over Insurance since 2008, propelling them to consecutive wins in the current NPFL season. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when Atule scored for the …

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