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Conte to Exclude Osimhen from Napoli First-Team Training Amid Uncertain Future
SSC Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly set to exclude Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from first-team training upon his return to the club, following the expiration of his loan spell at Galatasaray. According to Turkish outlet Fotomac, the 26-year-old will not be integrated into Conte’s pre-season plans, as he is not considered part of Napoli’s […]
Ogoke Hints at D’Tigress Comeback After Extended Layoff
Veteran D’Tigress shooting guard, Sarah Ogoke has hinted at a return to competitive basketball, following several months away from the court. The 35-year-old, who has been absent from the national team for about a year, missed out on the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris due to personal reasons. However, recent social media activity suggests […]
Chelsea Complete £60m Signing of Brazilian Striker Joao Pedro from Brighton
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal reportedly worth £60 million ($79 million). The 23-year-old striker flew to the United States on Sunday—where Chelsea are currently competing in the FIFA Club World Cup—after agreeing personal terms on an eight-year contract. Following a successful medical, […]
Wimbledon Upset Continues as Paolini Crashes Out in Second Round
The wave of early upsets at Wimbledon 2025 continued today as Jasmine Paolini, last year’s finalist and the tournament’s No. 4 seed, suffered a shock second-round exit at the hands of unseeded Kamilla Rakhimova from Russia. Paolini, who had reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2024, was beaten 4-6, 6-4, […]
Wimbledon 2025: Raducanu Stuns Vondrousova to Set Up Sabalenka Showdown
Emma Raducanu produced a sensational performance to defeat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 and book a high-stakes third-round clash with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Playing under the lights of Centre Court, the British No. 1 combined power, precision, and variety to outplay the Czech star, who arrived at SW19 fresh off a […]
Zambian Giants Offer Two-Year Deal for Shooting Stars Defender Bamidele
Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan (3SC) defender Samuel Ayodeji Bamidele is on the verge of completing a move to Zambian top-flight giants Power Dynamos, as the club intensifies preparations for the 2025/2026 Zambia Super League season, Ireport247news has gathered. Power Dynamos, one of Zambia’s most decorated clubs, have identified the versatile Nigerian defender as […]
NFF Extends NPFL, NNL, NLO Board Tenures Until September 2026
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially approved the extension of the tenures of the boards overseeing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), and Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) until September 29, 2026. The decision was reached at a recent meeting of the NFF Executive Committee, and aligns the new expiration […]
WAFCON 2024: CAF Unveils ‘Born Winners’ Theme, Echoes Super Falcons’ Mission X
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled “Born Winners” as the official slogan for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to kick off this Saturday in Morocco. The theme is designed as a powerful tribute to the resilience, ambition, and leadership of African women shaping the future of football on and […]
Sunderland Break Transfer Record, Sign Senegal Star Habib Diarra
Sunderland have completed the signing of Senegal international Habib Diarra from French club RC Strasbourg in a club-record £30 million deal, as the Black Cats continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a return to the Premier League. The 21-year-old midfielder, who impressed with his dynamic displays in Ligue 1 last season, has signed a […]
FIFA CWC: Top Scorers After Round of 16
The race for global football glory is heating up at the ongoing revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States, with the tournament now entering the quarterfinal stage. As teams battle for a spot in the final, the competition for the Golden Boot is proving just as fierce. Following the conclusion of the […]