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Dominic Solanke: Tottenham reportedly close to sealing deal for Bournemouth striker

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, Afrosport reports. According to BBC Sport, the 26-year-old, who is of Nigerian heritage, has a release clause worth £65 million but both the Lilywhites and Cherries are trying to negotiate a lower fee for the former Chelsea man believed to be £60 million. Spurs are yet to find a replacement for record...

Osula thrilled to complete Newcastle switch from Sheffield United

Osula thrilled to complete Newcastle switch from Sheffield United

William Osula has expressed his delight in completing his move to Newcastle United from Sheffield United, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old Danish striker, who is of Nigerian heritage, penned a five-year contract for a fee believed to be worth £15 million. He made 31 competitive appearances last season for Sheffield United, scoring three goals. His impact was however not enough to save the Blades as they finished...

Paris 2024: Tebogo aims dig at Lyles after historic 200m triumph

Paris 2024: Tebogo aims dig at Lyles after historic 200m triumph

Letsile Tebogo has taken a dig at Noah Lyles after winning the men’s 200 metres final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. The Botswana star stormed clear of his rivals to clock an African record of 19.46 seconds and finish ahead of American duo Kenneth Bednarek Lyles, becoming the first African to win an Olympic gold medal in the men’s 200 metres....

Paris 2024: Rahimi brace helps Morocco seal first-ever football Olympic medal

Paris 2024: Rahimi brace helps Morocco seal first-ever football Olympic medal

Soufiane Rahimi scored a brace as Morocco thumped North African rivals Egypt 6-0 to win the men's football bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, their first-ever medal in the category, Afrosport reports. The Atlas Lions narrowly lost to Spain in the semi-finals while the Pharaohs were beaten by France after extra time. The Moroccans were however the ones to take control of the bronze medal...

Ten Hag praises Leny Yoro’s mentality after undergoing surgery

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised Leny Yoro's mentality after undergoing surgery for a foot injury he sustained in pre-season, Afrosport reports. The 18-year-old centre-back of Ivorian heritage was signed this summer from Lille but is expected to be out for three months. He has begun his rehabilitation, which Ten Hag says is a sign of Yoro's maturity. "This is one of the reasons...