07.05.2026

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Why Ademola Lookman Is a Simeone Player — And Where He Changes Atlético Madrid

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Ademola Lookman’s arrival gives Diego Simeone a profile Atlético Madrid have lacked: a two-footed wide attacker who can dribble, finish, and press at speed. Beyond the headline fee, Lookman offers tactical flexibility across multiple systems—4-4-2, 4-3-3, and 4-2-3-1—potentially reshaping Atlético’s left side and their transition game....

Rivers United Suffer 1-0 Loss to Power Dynamos in CAF Champions League

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Rivers United lost 1-0 to Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League matchday four encounter at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, January 31, 2026. Kondwani Chiboni scored the match-winning goal for the Zambian side five minutes into the second half, handing them their first-ever group-stage victory....

Atlético Madrid Sign Ademola Lookman in €35m Deal as Simeone Finally Lands Long-Term Target

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Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a €35 million transfer, ending a long pursuit that began last summer. The deal, finalised on the eve of the winter window deadline, hands Diego Simeone a dynamic attacker ahead of a crucial phase of the season, with Lookman expected to make an immediate impact....

Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation....

Timipre Sylva Yet to Return as EFCC, Interpol Trail Ex-Governor Over Coup Probe and Alleged Fraud

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Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva has yet to return to Nigeria months after his Abuja residence was raided amid investigations linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. The ex-minister, also declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged $14.8m fraud, is now being tracked internationally as authorities weigh arraignment in absentia....

Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win 2026 Australian Open and Complete Historic Career Grand Slam

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Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve the feat. The Spaniard recovered from a dominant opening set by Djokovic to secure a historic victory that denied the Serbian great a record-breaking 25th major title....

Elena Rybakina Clinches Australian Open 2026 Title with Dominant Win Over Aryna Sabalenka

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Elena Rybakina triumphed 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open 2026 final against Aryna Sabalenka, claiming her second Grand Slam title. Rybakina, who already made history by winning Wimbledon 2023, displayed an exceptional performance, dominating from start to finish. Her powerful serving and aggressive baseline game were key to her impressive victory....

Nigeria’s Case Against DR Congo: NFF Seeks FIFA Ruling Over Alleged Use of Ineligible Players in World Cup Playoff

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is confident of a favorable ruling from FIFA in its case against DR Congo. Nigeria claims that the Congolese side fielded ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup playoff final. Despite losing the match on penalties, the NFF believes their petition, grounded in eligibility rules, has merit....

Basketball Africa League Announces 2026 Season Schedule and Expanding Impact Across the Continent

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The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off on March 27, with 12 teams from across the continent competing for the championship. The season will feature 42 games across three host countries: South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda. The finals will take place on May 31 in Kigali, Rwanda, highlighting the growing impact of African basketball....

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