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Maduka Okoye, Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper, has been suspended for two months by Italian football authorities over a betting violation. The ban follows suspicious betting activity linked to a yellow card incident and may affect his availability for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated South Africa 2–1 in a dramatic WAFCON 2025 semi-final in Casablanca. Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie scored decisive goals, sending Nigeria to the final against Morocco. The win extends their unbeaten run and showcases their tactical strength and resilience.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face South Africa in a high-stakes WAFCON 2025 semi-final in Casablanca. Head coach Justine Madugu says his team is mentally ready and tactically prepared to overcome their rivals and reach the final. The Falcons remain unbeaten and have yet to concede.

Brock Lesnar has reportedly been placed on WWE’s internal banned list following his indirect involvement in a sexual trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon. UFC legend Daniel Cormier confirmed Lesnar’s troubled status, while WWE remains silent on his future.

Arsenal have signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon in a £63.5m deal, making him one of the club’s most expensive signings. After scoring 60 goals last season, Gyökeres joins a revamped squad aiming to challenge for Premier League and European titles.

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals are here. Nigeria face South Africa in a fierce rematch, while Morocco take on Ghana. With a new trophy, doubled prize money, and national pride at stake, the final is just one win away.

Liverpool have signed French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79 million deal. The 23-year-old joins on a six-year contract after scoring 22 goals last season. He will link up with the squad for their pre-season tour in Asia.

Victor Osimhen has completed a €75 million permanent move to Galatasaray after a prolific loan spell. The deal includes a resale clause, performance bonuses, and a rare anti-Italy clause. Osimhen rejected bigger offers to stay in Europe and lead Galatasaray’s attack.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that Lagos will host the E1 Championship on October 4–5, 2025, making it the first African city to do so. The event will feature electric-powered RaceBird boats and promote clean energy, marine innovation, and Lagos’ global relevance.

Zimbabwe defeated Namibia 30–28 in the Rugby Africa Cup final to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The Sables return to the global stage for the first time since 1991, ending Namibia’s seven-tournament streak and sparking new hope for African rugby.

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios fought to a majority draw in their WBC welterweight title bout at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Pacquiao led early, but Barrios rallied late to retain his belt. Both fighters praised each other and hinted at a possible rematch.

Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in Round 5 at Wembley Stadium to reclaim the undisputed heavyweight title. The 38-year-old Ukrainian outclassed Dubois with speed and precision, unifying all four major belts and solidifying his place among boxing’s all-time greats.