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Rising Star Victoria Mboko Defeat Fellow Black Coco Gauff to Reach Quarter-finals

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18-year-old Victoria Mboko delivered a career-defining performance in Montreal, defeating top-seeded Coco Gauff in straight sets. The Canadian teen thrilled home fans with her fearless play and now heads into the quarter-finals full of confidence.
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Obi Applauds D’Tigress After AfroBasket Win, Wants Trophy Home

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Peter Obi has expressed happiness over Nigeria’s D’Tigress dramatic semi-final win over Senegal at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket. His message of pride and encouragement adds to the national support as the team prepares for a historic fifth consecutive title.
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Scandal Rocks WAFCON Final: CAF Fires Referee After Morocco’s Controversial Loss to Nigeria

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CAF has dismissed its Head of Refereeing, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, after Morocco protested officiating in the WAFCON final. Nigeria’s 3–2 win was marred by controversial VAR decisions. The fallout has reignited calls for transparency and reform in African football.
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Rangers Held by Motherwell in Fiery Premiership Opener

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Rangers were held to a 1–1 draw by Motherwell in their Scottish Premiership opener. Manager Russell Martin slammed his players’ attitude, calling for less ego and more intensity. Motherwell nearly snatched a win in stoppage time.
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Nigeria Edge Senegal 75–68 to Reach 5th Women’s AfroBasket Final

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Senegal 75–68 in a thrilling AfroBasket semi-final clash in Abidjan. The win extends their unbeaten run to 28 games and secures a fifth consecutive final appearance. They will now face Mali for the championship.
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Lucas Paquetá Cleared of Betting Allegations After FA Investigation

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Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of betting-related charges after a two-year FA investigation. The West Ham midfielder can now focus on football, with renewed transfer interest from top clubs and a fresh start ahead of the new season.
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D’Tigresses Crush Cameroon, March Into AfroBasket Semifinals

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Nigeria’s D’Tigresses crushed Cameroon 83–47 to reach the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. Led by Amy Okonkwo and backed by a deep bench, the team extended its unbeaten run to 27 games and moved closer to a fifth straight title.
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Mbeumo Picks Lookman Over Osimhen in Africa’s Top Three

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Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo has named Ademola Lookman among Africa’s top three footballers, snubbing Victor Osimhen. Lookman’s CAF award and Europa League heroics earned him the nod, while Osimhen’s Galatasaray success was overlooked. Fans are divided.
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25 Years Later, Olympic Gold Medalist Chioma Ajunwa Receives Promised Lagos House

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Chioma Ajunwa, Nigeria’s first Olympic gold medalist, has finally received the house promised to her by Lagos State 25 years ago. The emotional handover marks the end of a long wait and reopens national conversations about how Nigeria honours its sports heroes.
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D’Tigress Overcome Mozambique in Tight 60–55 Win to Book Quarterfinal Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress overcame Mozambique 60–55 in a tense AfroBasket 2025 clash, booking a quarterfinal spot and extending their unbeaten run to 26 games. Led by Ezinne Kalu and Murjanatu Musa, the team showed grit and resilience in a thrilling comeback.
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Super Falcons Return Home, Get National Honours and Cash

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The Super Falcons returned from Morocco after their dramatic WAFCON victory to a hero’s welcome in Abuja. With a 3–2 win over Morocco, they sealed their 10th title. President Tinubu awarded each player $100,000 in naira, national honours, and new homes.
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De Minaur Stuns in Washington Comeback, Clinches 10th Career Title

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Alex de Minaur saved three match points to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a dramatic Washington Open final. The win marks his 10th career ATP title and propels him back into the Top 10, just in time for the U.S. Open.
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UEFA Women’s Euro: England Crowned Champions After Penalty Shootout Win Over Spain

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England’s Lionesses beat Spain in a thrilling UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final, winning 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton led the charge, cementing England’s legacy as back-to-back European champions.
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Tinubu, First Lady, Celebrate Falcons’ Historic WAFCON Triumph

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons stunned Morocco with a dramatic 3–2 comeback to win their 10th WAFCON title. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and President Bola Tinubu praised the team’s resilience, calling the victory a symbol of national pride and unity.
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Nigeria’s D’Tigresses Crush Rwanda 92-45 to Kick Off Afrobasket Title Defence

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their AfroBasket 2025 campaign with a dominant 92–45 win over Rwanda in Abidjan. Led by Elizabeth Balogun and coached by Rena Wakama, the team extended their unbeaten run to 25 games and now prepare to face Mozambique.
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