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Napoli President De Laurentiis to Stand Trial Over Osimhen, Manolas Transfers

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will go to trial in December 2026 after being indicted on alleged false accounting charges tied to the transfers of Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. Prosecutors allege Napoli inflated capital gains across the 2019–2021 financial years, focusing

November 22, 2025

Sports

Super Falcons duo in running for Ballon d’Or awards

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu have been shortlisted for top honours at this year’s Ballon d’Or awards. Nnadozie is in the running for the Women’s Yachine Trophy, recognising the world’s best female goalkeeper, while Madugu is a

by Olatunji Olajide

August 8, 2025

Sports

Kane haunts former club as Bayern crush Spurs in friendly rout

Harry Kane struck his first goal against boyhood club Tottenham as Bayern Munich swept to a dominant 4-0 victory in Thursday’s pre-season friendly. The England captain, Spurs’ all-time leading scorer with 280 goals in 435 games, opened the scoring after 12 minutes

by Olatunji Olajide

August 8, 2025

Sports

Shelton ends 21-year U.S. wait for Canadian Masters triumph

Ben Shelton became the first American in more than two decades to win the Canadian ATP Masters 1000 title, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) in a tense Toronto final on Thursday.The 22-year-old, who will climb to sixth in the world rankings

by Olatunji Olajide

August 8, 2025

Sports

Mboko stuns Osaka to win Canadian Open in breakthrough victory

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko capped a remarkable week by defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win her first WTA title at the Canadian Open on Thursday. The 18-year-old, playing in her first tour-level final, recovered from a slow start to overpower

by Olatunji Olajide

August 8, 2025

Sports

Son Ends Spurs Chapter with MLS Move to LAFC

Son Heung-min has completed a move to Los Angeles FC, ending a decade-long spell with Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old South Korean joins the MLS side for a reported £18.7 million fee, the highest transfer fee in league history. The former Spurs captain

by Olatunji Olajide

August 7, 2025

Sports

Osaka to Face Teen Star Mboko in Canadian Open Final

Naomi Osaka will face 18-year-old Victoria Mboko in the Canadian Open final after both earned hard-fought semi-final wins on Wednesday in Montreal. Osaka, chasing her first WTA title since the 2021 Australian Open, overcame Denmark’s Clara Tauson 6-2, 7-6(7). The four-time Grand

by Olatunji Olajide

August 7, 2025

Sports

Khachanov battles back to set Toronto final with Shelton

Karen Khachanov came from behind to stun top seed Alexander Zverev and reach the ATP Toronto Masters final, where he will face rising American star Ben Shelton. Khachanov saved a match point and clawed his way through a tense third-set tiebreak to

by Olatunji Olajide

August 7, 2025

Sports

Arteta Slams ‘Naive’ Arsenal After Villarreal Defeat

Mikel Arteta called out Arsenal’s defending as “naive” after his side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates on Wednesday. The Gunners fell 2-0 behind within 33 minutes and couldn’t recover, slumping to a second consecutive

by Olatunji Olajide

August 7, 2025

Sports

Elina Svitolina slams ‘shameful’ abuse after Canadian Open exit

Elina Svitolina has revealed she received death threats and a torrent of online abuse from angry bettors after her Canadian Open quarter-final loss to Naomi Osaka. The 30-year-old Ukrainian, a former world number three, fell 6-2, 6-2 to the four-time Grand Slam

by Olatunji Olajide

August 6, 2025

Sports

Home-Based Eagles suffer slim defeat to Senegal in CHAN Opener

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening Group D match at the African Nations Championship in Zanzibar. The decisive goal came 15 minutes from time at the Amaan Stadium after a defensive lapse allowed

by Olatunji Olajide

August 6, 2025

Sports

Harry Maguire set to stay at Manchester United amid transfer interest

Harry Maguire is expected to remain at Manchester United after the club reportedly turned down five offers for the 32-year-old defender. The England international, once heavily criticized for his early struggles at Old Trafford, has grown into a cult figure among supporters

by Olatunji Olajide

August 6, 2025

Sports

Fritz battles past Rublev to reach Toronto Masters semi-final

Taylor Fritz powered into the Toronto Masters semi-finals with a 6-3, 7-6(4) win over Andrey Rublev despite a late wobble while serving for the match. The 26-year-old American, seeded second, was broken at 5-4 in the second set but recovered to seal

by Olatunji Olajide

August 6, 2025

Sports

Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta standoff deepens as Inter push continues

Ademola Lookman’s standoff with Atalanta has escalated after the Nigerian forward skipped training for a second consecutive day and cleared out his locker at the club’s Zingonia base. The 27-year-old Super Eagles forward has formally requested a transfer to Inter Milan, frustrated

by Olatunji Olajide

August 6, 2025

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MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

MTN Nigeria has awarded ₦150 million to the Nigerian Super Falcons in recognition of their outstanding triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made during a celebratory breakfast reception held in Lagos, attended by officials of

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

Sports

Teen Star Mboko Storms into Canadian Open Semi-Finals

Victoria Mboko’s sensational breakthrough continued as the 18-year-old Canadian booked her first WTA 1000 semi-final with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in Montreal. The world No. 85 has electrified the home crowd, backing up her shock fourth-round victory

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

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Sports - Page 31

Napoli President De Laurentiis to Stand Trial Over Osimhen, Manolas Transfers

Super Falcons duo in running for Ballon d’Or awards

Kane haunts former club as Bayern crush Spurs in friendly rout

Shelton ends 21-year U.S. wait for Canadian Masters triumph

Mboko stuns Osaka to win Canadian Open in breakthrough victory

Son Ends Spurs Chapter with MLS Move to LAFC

Osaka to Face Teen Star Mboko in Canadian Open Final

Khachanov battles back to set Toronto final with Shelton

Arteta Slams ‘Naive’ Arsenal After Villarreal Defeat

Elina Svitolina slams ‘shameful’ abuse after Canadian Open exit

Home-Based Eagles suffer slim defeat to Senegal in CHAN Opener

Harry Maguire set to stay at Manchester United amid transfer interest

Fritz battles past Rublev to reach Toronto Masters semi-final

Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta standoff deepens as Inter push continues

MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

Teen Star Mboko Storms into Canadian Open Semi-Finals

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