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FIFA has finalized cash payouts for NPFL clubs under its $355 million Club Benefits Programme, with Remo Stars and Enyimba securing millions in compensation for releasing players during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the second round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers this October after the East African side recorded a stunning 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan.
Lionel Messi has erased all concerns surrounding his World Cup fitness by scoring shortly after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 friendly triumph over Iceland in Alabama.
Brighton's €28m teenage signing Zadok Yohanna has revealed that he models his explosive left-footed playing style on Lionel Messi and Michael Olise, while recalling how his grassroots peers in Kaduna nicknamed him after Riyad Mahrez.
FIFA has unveiled a $355m club benefits scheme, with Enyimba and Remo Stars set to earn payments for releasing players during the 2026 World Cup qualifying and final tournament.
StarTimes Nigeria has acquired the official broadcasting rights to air all 104 live matches of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, pairing the coverage with decoder discounts and consumer incentives.
Galatasaray has reportedly tasked Victor Osimhen with persuading fellow Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman to leave Atlético Madrid and join him at the Turkish club this summer
Brighton's expensive new Nigerian signing, Zadok Yohanna, has revealed that his style of play has earned him comparisons to Riyad Mahrez, while his manager has called for patience during his integration into the Premier League.
Tuchel says Jude Bellingham must fight for his England World Cup place, stressing strong squad depth with multiple starters competing, meaning no player is guaranteed automatic selection.
Nigerian hurdling star Tobi Amusan has set another record at a competition in Taiwan, reinforcing her status as one of the world's best in the women's 100m hurdles.
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Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina remain Nigeria's most expensive defensive assets, while impressive club campaigns have propelled Igoh Ogbu and Chidozie Nwaiwu into the top five most valuable Super Eagles defenders.
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Alex Iwobi and new left-back Christian Akpan have joined the Super Eagles camp in Portugal, with Samuel Chukwueze scheduled to arrive on Friday ahead of their high-profile friendly in Lisbon.
