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Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

Nigeria's Super Falcons have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA women's world ranking released by the world football governing body on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons, meanwhile, remain the highest-ranked African team in the world ahead of next month's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The nine-time African champions recently defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly at...

Alexander-Arnold unveiled as Real Madrid player, dazzles crowd with fluent Spanish

by Ibikunle Salako

12 June 2025

England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday in a presentation ceremony at the Santiago Bernabeu, Afrosport reports. Alexander-Arnold, who refused to sign a contract extension with Liverpool, joins Madrid until 2031, having signed a six-year deal with the Spanish club, who paid a €10 million transfer fee to have him earlier than usual for this month's Club World Cup...

Sane set to join Galatasaray on free transfer from Bayern

by Ibikunle Salako

12 June 2025

Leroy Sane is close to completing a move to Turkish champions Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, Afrosport reports. Sane, who was wearing a Galatasaray scarf, was pictured arriving in Istanbul on Wednesday night, with many supporters welcoming the Germany international. Over three million fans watched his arrival live on the club’s YouTube channel, while about a million tuned in to watch the live...

NPFL: Usman Abdallah part ways with Kano Pillars after troubled season

by Ibikunle Salako

12 June 2025

Usman Abdallah on Wednesday stepped down from his role as Kano Pillars Technical Adviser with immediate effect, Afrosport reports. Abdallah parted ways with the Sai Masu Gida for personal reasons, citing the emergence of a significant opportunity for his decision. We can confirm that our Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect due to personal reasons. pic.twitter.com/XlCUpxgSxY — Kano Pillars...

Done Deal: Nigeria’s Torunarigha joins Hamburg on free transfer from Gent

by Ibikunle Salako

12 June 2025

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has completed a move to Bundesliga club Hamburg on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. Torunarigha departs Belgian Pro League side Gent following the expiration of his contract and returns to Germany, his birth country. The 27-year-old defender was formerly on the books of Hertha Berlin, having graduated through the club’s youth system. He made his senior debut in February 2017, scoring...

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Super Falcons remain unchanged in latest FIFA ranking

Alexander-Arnold unveiled as Real Madrid player, dazzles crowd with fluent Spanish

Sane set to join Galatasaray on free transfer from Bayern

NPFL: Usman Abdallah part ways with Kano Pillars after troubled season

Done Deal: Nigeria’s Torunarigha joins Hamburg on free transfer from Gent

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