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Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Dumps Nigeria, Switches Allegiance to Turkey

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Star sprinter Favour Ofili has confirmed she is switching allegiance to Turkey after years of disputes with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. Ofili cited neglect, unpaid support, and broken promises as reasons for the move, ending her glittering career in Nigerian colours....

Besiktas Sack Ole Gunnar Solskjær After Europa League Exit

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Besiktas have dismissed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær after a shock defeat to Swiss side Lausanne in the Europa Conference League play-offs. The loss ended the Turkish club’s hopes of European football this season. Solskjær, appointed in January, lasted only eight months as pressure mounted over poor results and fan unrest....

Alan Shearer Slams Alexander Isak Over Liverpool Transfer Push

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Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has criticised striker Alexander Isak for forcing a move to Liverpool by skipping pre-season duties. Isak, who remains out of Eddie Howe’s squad, has been branded disloyal by Shearer, who compared the saga to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s PSG exit. The standoff leaves Newcastle fans furious as negotiations between the clubs continue....

Burkina Faso, Mali Snub African Military Conference in Abuja

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Burkina Faso and Mali boycotted the high-level African Defence Chiefs Conference hosted in Abuja, deepening tensions between junta-led Sahel states and their West African neighbours. Niger, represented by its defence attaché, was the only Alliance of Sahel States member in attendance....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

Guardiola Defends Trafford Selection After Error in Manchester City’s Defeat by Spurs

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Pep Guardiola defended his decision to start James Trafford despite a costly mistake in Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The manager insisted the young goalkeeper deserved his chance and blamed the defeat on “missing the simple things.”...

Bayern Munich Beat Stuttgart 2–1 to Lift Beckenbauer German Super Cup

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Bayern Munich claimed the renamed Franz Beckenbauer German Super Cup with a 2–1 victory over Stuttgart. Harry Kane opened the scoring, while Luis Díaz doubled the lead before Jamie Leweling’s late strike gave Stuttgart hope. The triumph marks Bayern’s 10th Super Cup title and their first under the tournament’s new name, honouring the late football legend....

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