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China U-20 Coach Satisfied With Draw Against Falconets

China PR U-20 coach Wang Jun says he is satisfied with his team’s performance after the side played out a goalless draw against Nigeria’s Falconets at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. China held Nigeria to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their second Group F match, leaving both teams in contention for qualification to

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Femi Azeez Set for Brighton Debut

Nigeria international Femi Azeez is in line to make his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion following his recent move from Millwall. The winger joined Brighton on a four-year contract and is expected to feature for the club in the Premier League. Azeez, who represented Nigeria at senior level earlier this year, scored both goals

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Flamingos to Open WAFU B U-17 Championship Campaign Against Ghana

Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against Ghana’s Black Maidens on Wednesday, September 16. The Group B encounter is scheduled to take place at the CKB Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire. The fixture will be a repeat of the 2024 final, when Ghana defeated Nigeria on penalties after the match

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FG Pays $100,000 Each to D’Tigress Players for 2025 AfroBasket Triumph

The Federal Government has paid each member of Nigeria’s D’Tigress the naira equivalent of 100-thousand dollars as part of the reward for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The Presidency confirmed the payment, saying the cash reward formed part of the package announced by President Bola Tinubu after the team’s victory in Côte d’Ivoire.

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Tunde Akinsola Completes Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge

Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola has completed a move to Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge from Portuguese club AVS Futebol SAD. The 23-year-old has signed a contract that will keep him at Cercle Brugge until June 2030, with an option for an additional year. Akinsola, who can operate on either flank, is expected to strengthen

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Victor Orakpo Joins Gençlerbirliği On Loan

Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo has joined Turkish Super Lig club Gençlerbirliği on loan from French side OGC Nice. The 20-year-old striker’s loan deal runs until the end of the season and includes an option for Gençlerbirliği to make the transfer permanent. Orakpo joined Nice in January 2024 and has made five appearances for the French

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Super Falcons Goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor Joins Crystal Palace

Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has completed a move to Crystal Palace Women on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old Nigerian international joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League side as a free agent following her departure from Portsmouth, where she made six appearances during the 2025/26 season. Erhabor began her career at the Brighton &

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Neymar Slams Santos Pitch After Injury Scare

Brazilian star Neymar has criticised the condition of the pitch at Santos’ Vila Belmiro stadium after suffering a right hamstring injury during the club’s Copa do Brasil quarter-final clash with Palmeiras. Neymar was forced off in tears shortly before half-time during the goalless second-leg draw, as Santos were eliminated from the competition 3-0 on aggregate.

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Gauff Targets Higher Level as US Open Title Bid Continues

American tennis star Coco Gauff says she is capable of raising her level when necessary as she continues her bid for a second US Open title. The fourth-seeded Gauff began her 2026 campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 22-year-old, who won the US Open in 2023,

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Official: Mudryk Joins Tottenham on Loan

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has joined London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal. The move was officially confirmed by Chelsea as the Ukrainian international begins a new chapter after a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge. Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 and made 73 appearances for the club, scoring 10

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