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Eric Chelle says he joined the Super Eagles for the challenge, not the money. With Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualifiers, the coach faces mounting pressure ahead of key matches against Rwanda and South Africa.

Nigeria’s AfroBasket 2025 run ended in Luanda as Senegal powered to a 91–75 quarterfinal win. Despite a strong start, D’Tigers couldn’t match Senegal’s rebounding and scoring depth. The loss means another wait for Nigeria to reclaim their 2015 title.

Ademola Lookman is back at Atalanta training after skipping sessions to push for a move to Inter Milan. The Nigerian winger accused Atalanta of betrayal, but Inter have now withdrawn interest, leaving him to face possible disciplinary action ahead of Serie A kickoff.

Chelsea are planning a late-window clearout, with Raheem Sterling among nine players set to leave. The club hopes to raise £300 million in sales. Sterling, who struggled during a loan at Arsenal, has been told he won’t feature this season under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Mohamed Salah has become the first player to win the PFA Men’s Player of the Year award three times. With 29 goals and 18 assists, he led Liverpool to the Premier League title and was joined by four teammates in the PFA Team of the Year.

Neymar left the pitch in tears after Santos suffered a crushing 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama. The loss marked the worst of his career. Coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours later, as Santos now sit dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Nigeria’s home-based Eagles ended their CHAN 2025 campaign with a 2–0 win over DR Congo in Abidjan. Goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi gave Nigeria their first tournament win since 2018, though they still exited in the group stage.

Nigeria confirmed its reputation as Africa’s Scrabble powerhouse with a total sweep at the Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships in Kenya. From U-15 sensation Sophia Ekeruche’s unbeaten run to Prestige Archibong’s U-19 triumph, the young Nigerians showed dominance. The NSC hailed the victory as proof of renewed grassroots sports growth under the current sports development drive.

Chelsea opened their Premier League title defence with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace. Despite 71% possession and 31 shots, the Blues couldn’t break through. Palace defended bravely, and VAR denied Eze a stunning free-kick goal.

Arsenal started their Premier League season with a narrow 1–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for the club, capitalising on a goalkeeping error. United dominated possession but failed to convert chances.

Bayern Munich claimed the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with a 2-1 win over Stuttgart. Harry Kane and Luis Díaz scored, while Manuel Neuer starred in goal. The match honored German legend Franz Beckenbauer and marked Bayern’s 11th Supercup title.

Tottenham Hotspur opened their Premier League season with a 3–0 win over Burnley. Richarlison scored twice, Kudus assisted both goals, and Brennan Johnson added a third. New manager Thomas Frank praised the team’s intensity and creativity in his first league match in charge.