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Sports · ThisDay ·Williams Sisters Reunite for U.S. Open Doubles After Four Years
Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite as a doubles team at the U.S. Open, marking their return to partnership at the tournament after a four-year absence. The development highlights the sisters’ renewed appearance together in one of tennis’s major events.
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Sports · The Punch ·Onuachu going nowhere — Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor has indicated that Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu will remain with the Turkish club, suggesting there are no immediate plans for his departure. The statement addresses the player’s future but provides no further details about a possible transfer, contract terms or the circumstances behind the club’s position.
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Isak’s Brace Seals Liverpool’s First Win of the Season
Isak scored twice to secure Liverpool’s first victory of the season. His brace proved decisive in the match, giving the club an important early win and marking a strong individual contribution from the forward.
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Azeez waits for debut as Onyeka makes Coventry return
Azeez is still awaiting his debut, while Onyeka has returned to Coventry. The headline highlights contrasting updates involving the players, with one yet to make his first appearance and the other back with Coventry, though no further details about their roles, match involvement or timelines are provided.
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Glo Marks 23rd Anniversary with Thrilling ‘Fitfest 2026’ Sports Day
Globacom is marking its 23rd anniversary with Fitfest 2026, a sports-focused event described as a lively sports day. The programme links the telecommunications company’s anniversary celebrations with fitness and sporting activities, although the headline does not provide details about the venue, participants, schedule or specific events.
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Lampard Confirms Onyeka’s Fitness for Man City
Frank Lampard has confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka is fit and available for Manchester City-related action. The confirmation addresses concerns about Onyeka’s physical condition, although the headline does not provide further details about his role, selection or the specific match involved.
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U-20 Handball: Nigeria begin African title quest against Algeria
Nigeria’s under-20 national handball team will open its campaign at the African championship against Algeria. The fixture marks the start of the country’s quest for continental honours in the youth competition, with attention focused on the team’s performance in its opening match.
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Ehizibue joins Genoa after Udinese exit
Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Italian club Genoa following his departure from Udinese. The move marks the next stage of the player’s career in Italy after leaving his former club, although the headline does not provide details about the transfer terms, contract length or his expected role at Genoa.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
D’Tigress Suffer Defeat to S’Korea in World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, began their World Cup campaign with a defeat to South Korea. The result leaves the Nigerian side facing the need to recover in subsequent fixtures as it continues its competition in the tournament.
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Erhabor ready for WSL challenge after Palace move
Nigerian footballer Erhabor is set to face the challenge of England’s Women’s Super League following her move to Crystal Palace. The transfer marks a new stage in her career, with attention now turning to her adaptation and performance in one of the leading women’s football competitions.
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London mayor begs to host Joshua vs Fury
The Mayor of London has appealed for the city to host a proposed boxing bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The headline indicates that the mayor is seeking to bring the highly anticipated heavyweight contest to London, though it does not provide details about the fighters’ response, venue, timing or event arrangements.
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Ajayi caps historic season with Diamond League bronze
Ajayi concluded a historic season by winning a bronze medal at the Diamond League, marking a notable achievement in the athlete’s campaign. The result highlights Ajayi’s strong performances throughout the season, although the headline does not provide details about the event, finishing time, or competitors.
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NEARLY SIX DECADES OF NON-FOOTBALLER NFF LEADERSHIP — DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATORS, FAMILIAR PROBLEMS: WHAT DOES THEIR LEADERSHIP RECORD TELL US?
The report examines nearly six decades of Nigerian Football Federation leadership by non-footballers, comparing successive administrators and the recurring challenges associated with their tenure to assess what the organisation’s leadership record reveals about football governance.
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Alex Iwobi: Stepping into Legendary Milestone
The report focuses on Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi reaching a significant milestone in his career. It likely examines the achievement, its importance within his professional journey and Nigerian football, and the broader recognition associated with entering a legendary stage, while providing context on his development and contributions.
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Ogunsakin advances to US Open Junior Champs main draws
Nigerian tennis player Ogunsakin has progressed to the main draws of the US Open Junior Championships. The advancement marks the player’s qualification for the tournament’s principal junior competition, although the headline does not provide details about the qualifying match, opponent, or next-round schedule.
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W’Cup: D’Tigress switch focus to Hungary after S’Korea loss
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have turned their attention to Hungary at the World Cup after losing to South Korea. The result shifts the team’s immediate focus to its upcoming fixture against Hungary as it continues its campaign in the competition.
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Sports · Vanguard ·SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Change is coming to Nigerian Sports – finally!!
Former Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami discusses an expected change in the country’s sports sector, signalling that developments or reforms may be approaching. The headline presents the change as significant and overdue, but provides no details about the specific measures, people involved or timing.
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Sports · Vanguard ·NFF reforms: A new congress for a new era
The report focuses on proposed reforms within the Nigeria Football Federation, centred on establishing a new congress intended to usher in a different era for the organisation and its administration.
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EPL: Isak scores brace as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0
Alexander Isak scored twice as Liverpool defeated Ipswich 2-0 in an English Premier League match. The result was secured through Isak’s brace, giving Liverpool a two-goal victory over Ipswich. No further details about the timing of the goals or the wider league implications were provided in the headline.
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PSG lose 2-1 to Monaco, remain winless in Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 2-1 defeat to Monaco in Ligue 1, leaving the club without a victory in the competition so far. The result extends PSG’s difficult start to their league campaign, while Monaco secured the points in the encounter.
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