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Anthony Joshua Sets July Comeback Fight As Fury Showdown Talk Grows

Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on July 25 against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, with the comeback bout opening a new Saudi deal and increasing talk of a long-awaited Tyson Fury fight later this year....

D’Tigress drawn with France, Hungary and South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France, Hungary and South Korea in Group B of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup as Rena Wakama’s side prepare for another major test on the global stage....

Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings

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Super Falcons FIFA Women’s World Rankings position has improved after Nigeria moved up to 36th in the latest global update while retaining top spot in Africa....

Donald Trump Deletes AI Jesus-Like Image After Backlash

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Trump AI Jesus image backlash intensified after the U.S. president shared and later deleted an AI-generated image depicting him in a Christ-like form. The post drew criticism across social media, raising concerns over religious sensitivity and highlighting the risks associated with the growing use of artificial intelligence in political communication....

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

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Ghana have turned to experience before the 2026 World Cup, appointing Carlos Queiroz after Otto Addo’s exit and a failed AFCON 2025 qualification bid. The veteran coach arrives with four World Cup campaigns behind him, immediate authority at the Black Stars, and a schedule that leaves little room for adjustment before June’s opening game against Panama....

FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention

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FIFA has confirmed its match officials for the 2026 World Cup, but much of the reaction in Africa has focused on the big names left off the list....

DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica

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DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal secured a 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica in Guadalajara....

Quadri Aruna crashes out of ITTF World Cup after loss to Sora Matsushima

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Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has exited the ITTF World Cup in Macao after a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s Sora Matsushima in his final Group 6 match....

Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....

Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....

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Anthony Joshua Sets July Comeback Fight As Fury Showdown Talk Grows

D’Tigress drawn with France, Hungary and South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention

DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica

Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call

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