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NPFL Set To Unveil New Title Sponsor Worth $7.5 Million Ahead Of 2026/27 Season 0
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- August 4, 2026
League chairman says negotiations are in final stages as NPFL plans digital expansion, celebrity partnerships and sustained August-to-May calendar. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is on the verge of securing a new title sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye confirming that negotiations have reached the final stage and an official
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Governor Sanwo-Olu Insists Lagos Is Ready For 2026 CAF Awards 0
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- August 4, 2026
CAF delegation inspects National Theatre ahead of awards ceremony, while Abuja prepares for the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence in the state’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards after a delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) completed an inspection of the National Theatre, the
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Joshua, Fury Must Win Comeback Bouts To Secure Blockbuster Showdown 0
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- July 24, 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must successfully navigate separate comeback fights this weekend to finally set up what is being billed as the biggest all-British heavyweight clash in boxing history. Fury returns to the ring today, July 24, against Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in a 10-round contest at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya,
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Pelé’s 1958 FIFA World Cup Final Shirt Sells For $4.9m 0
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- July 17, 2026
A shirt worn by Brazilian football icon Pelé during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, making it the second most expensive football jersey ever sold. The historic sale places the shirt behind only the Argentina jersey worn by Diego Maradona during the
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CAF Opens Bidding Process For 2028, 2032 And 2036 AFCON Tournaments 0
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- July 4, 2026
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the hosting rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), inviting interested member associations and governments to submit expressions of interest. The announcement marks the beginning of a competitive race among African nations seeking to
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18 Historic Records As Messi, Ronaldo, Kane Shine At 2026 World Cup 0
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- July 3, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a string of historic milestones, with players, teams, coaches and goalkeepers rewriting the tournament’s record books. The expanded competition has seen established stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, further cement their places in football history with record-breaking performances. Newsworld reports that several national teams have
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