…ahead of this Sunday’s Community Shield game against Manchester City. The Premier League champions open their campaign against City, who won the FA Cup. Despite the short turnaround from international duty for several players, Arteta is impressed with the overall fitness of his players. "I love the way the players have…
…to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament in Morocco before losing 1-2 to South Africa in the playoff for a place in the Inter-Confederations Playoffs. The failure means Nigeria will mis…
…Florida, on September 19, 1992, and also won gold at the 2010 Pan American Youth Championship as an amateur. See video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:07 PM | Share this Story
…replenishing their asset base and rebuilding the core of what would become the 2025 NBA champions. "Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor," Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement. "His internal belief and unbridled fearlessness helped establish the foundation of our organization from day one in 2…
…1 during the 2025-2026 season also means the club will not participate in the lucrative Champions League. On Tuesday, Marseille announced the departure of another Argentine player, defender Facundo Medina, to Bayer Leverkusen after just one season with the club. Marseille had previously parted ways with some of its hig…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions “want to win everything” this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa. PSG secured their second straight Champions League title last term, as well as a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 crown, th…
…O'Neill, Catherine Rusoff, and Sophia O'Neill attend the Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope. Photo: Tara Ziemba (modified by author)ImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysEd O'Neill's wife: The enduring love story of Catherine RusoffMeet Catherine Rusoff and Ed O'Neill's daughtersSophia O'NeillClaire O'NeillFAQsKey…
…Eagles suffered a 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU Zone B Under-20 Championship, a result that eliminated Nigeria from contention for next year’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations and, by extension, the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan. The setbacks have added weight to renewed calls from form…
…history on Sunday by becoming the first Nigerian to win gold at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships after triumphing in the men’s U-23 epee event at Rugby School Nigeria. The teenager defeated three Indian opponents on his way to the title, with his grandparents among those cheering him on. The victory came after ye…
…honours continue to pile up despite some heartbreak on the team stage. He missed out on Champions League glory last season, and England settled for third place at the 2026 World Cup. Yet across the Bundesliga campaign, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker contributed 61 goals for Bayern as the club secured another Germ…
…Newcastle United on a long-term deal ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Premier League Champions confirmed the signing of Guimarães on their official website on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as they continue in their quest to defend their title. Guimarães becomes a major addition to Mikel Arteta’s midfield, joining a squad t…
The 2026 Commonwealth Federation Fencing Championships will officially commence in Lagos on Sunday (today), marking the first time the prestigious senior championships are being hosted on African soil. With delegations from 20 nations now in attendance, Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City, Victoria Island in Lagos, h…
…and high temperatures that were adjusted for television scheduling. The defending champions were pushed into extra time on two occasions during the four knockout matches leading up to the final. They also managed to come back from a two-goal deficit in the last 11 minutes against Egypt in the Round of 16, as well as fr…
…guidance. The new campaign officially gets underway on Friday, August 21, when reigning champions Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium. Across the league, the 20 clubs have finalized their managerial setups ahead of the opening weekend. Mikel Arteta continues at Arsenal, Unai Emery remai…
…been drawn into four groups for the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL,Nationwide Championship, DAILY POST reports. The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens,…
…The Brazilian midfielder has already completed his medical tests with the Premier League champions. His move from Newcastle United will be ratified in the coming days. Guimarães is keen to wear the number 39 in honor of his father. The number symbolizes the taxi his father drove in the city of Rio de Janeiro, which bor…
…emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The defending champions entered the match needing a convincing win to keep their hopes of progressing alive following an opening defeat to Malawi and a hard-fought victory over Zambia. The result ensured Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage in…
…him to undergo a medical before completing his move to the reigning Premier League champions. The Brazilian has been one of Newcastle's standout performers since arriving from Lyon in January 2022, earning widespread praise for his leadership, technical ability, and consistency in midfield. His potential arrival would…
…The Senegalese goalkeeper went from struggling to secure a club to becoming a Champions League winner with Chelsea. Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 to join Al-Ahli, where he reportedly earns £200,044 per week. The goalkeeper has continued to demonstrate his experience in the Saudi Pro League, providing Al-Ahli with…
…deal after progressing through Real Madrid’s academy and helping the club win the UEFA Champions League and LaLiga, while Palacios arrived for a reported £8.5 million following his rise through the Spanish club’s youth ranks. The pair will now reunite with former Real Madrid academy coach and current Fulham manager Álv…
…two teams out of the four teams will qualify for the two quarter-final spots. Defending champions Nigeria must beat Egypt to keep their hopes alive, but that might not be enough if Zambia defeats Malawi in the other match, forcing a three-way tie on points. If Nigeria wins and Malawi avoids defeat against Zambia, the S…
…great success as a tag team and as singles wrestlers. Both became NWA World Heavyweight Champions, and their impact extended across continents, with stardom in the United States and Japan. Despite his age, Dory Jr. fought frequently in Japan during the 2010s and remained active as late as 2024. Dory would attend NXT ho…
…of the Ring crown, Oba Femi has earned the right to challenge for either of WWE’s world championships, with fans eagerly awaiting his next move. See video here The post Video: Oba Femi makes agbada entrance on RAW after SummerSlam triumph appeared first on Vanguard News.
…season after the expiry of their agreement with Tezos in June 2025. Their return to the Champions League this season has allowed them to secure a more lucrative deal, reportedly the biggest in the world for a club’s training kit. The deal comes into effect at the same time as new Premier League regulations that prevent…
…Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. The 2010 world champions will therefore receive an automatic ticket to the tournament rather than compete in UEFA’s qualifying process. Spain’s involvement is also particularly significant because the country will host most of the tournament alongsid…