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Read today!.","\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_1779365\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1779365\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1779365\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n.jpg\" alt=\"Burkina Faso women's national football team posing on the pitch in their white, red, and green match day kits.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n.jpg 1080w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \u002F>\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-1779365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Burkina Faso women’s national team squad represents the country in Group B of the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"4\">It has been an absolutely sensational season of football so far. With the drama, spectacles, and unforgettable moments of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fafrican-teams-performance-review-2026-fifa-world-cup\u002F\">2026 FIFA World Cup\u003C\u002Fa> in North America now greatly coming to an end, the international spotlight shifts directly back to our continent. A brand-new tournament is about to begin, and it promises to keep the football fever running at an all-time high: the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 is almost here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"5\">Running from 25 July to 16 August 2026 in Morocco, this tournament is about much more than just beautiful goals. It is a celebration of pure athletic brilliance, representation, and world-class football on the grandest continental stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"6\">Whether you are a hardcore football enthusiast or just here for the pure match-day vibes and to cheer on our phenomenal athletes, here is absolutely everything you need to know about WAFCON 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_1779364\" style=\"width: 1481px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1779364\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1779364\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n.jpg\" alt=\"Tanzania women's national football team players celebrating on the pitch in their blue and yellow match kits.\" width=\"1471\" height=\"1960\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n.jpg 1471w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_747087417_18100442087225516_3194247775178690614_n-600x799.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1471px) 100vw, 1471px\" \u002F>\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-1779364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Tanzanian women’s national football team squad representing the nation in Group B at WAFCON 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"9\">For the first time in history, the tournament has expanded from 12 to 16 participating nations. This means more representation, more matches to obsess over, and more incredible stories of women breaking barriers across Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"10\">Morocco is also setting a magnificent milestone by becoming the first country ever to host three consecutive editions of WAFCON. Matches are being played across state-of-the-art stadiums in three major host cities, including the vibrant hubs of Rabat and Casablanca.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"13\">Let’s talk about our very own queens! The Super Falcons of Nigeria—the reigning defending champions—enter WAFCON 2026 hunting for an unprecedented, record-extending 11th continental title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"14\">With the squad packed with absolute superstars, the Falcons are stationed in Casablanca at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium for Group C, where they face a thrilling lineup of opening fixtures:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\">Nigeria vs Malawi — 28 July 2026, 21:00 WAT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\">Nigeria vs Zambia — 1 August 2026, 21:00 WAT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\">Nigeria vs Egypt — 5 August 2026, 21:00 WAT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"16\">Keep a close eye on Malawi! Nicknamed the “Scorchers,” they are making their tournament debut and are expected to bring plenty of elements of surprise to Group C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_1779362\" style=\"width: 1089px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1779362\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1779362\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n.jpg\" alt=\"Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers, posing in their green and red kits ahead of their Group C campaign at WAFCON 2026.\" width=\"1079\" height=\"1348\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n.jpg 1079w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_731545992_18099805679225516_9050720832129171514_n-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \u002F>\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-1779362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers, posing in their green and red kits ahead of their Group C campaign at WAFCON 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"19\">While winning the coveted gold trophy is the ultimate dream, there is an even bigger prize on the line. WAFCON 2026 serves as Africa’s official qualifying pathway for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"20\">The four teams that successfully battle their way into the WAFCON semi-finals will earn automatic tickets to Brazil, with two additional teams heading to the inter-continental play-offs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp data-path-to-node=\"23\">The 16 competing nations have been split across four groups:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch5 data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\">\u003Cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Group A (Rabat):\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh5>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,0,1,0,0\">Morocco\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,0,1,0,0\">Algeria\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,0,1,0,0\">Kenya\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,0,1,0,0\">Senegal\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch5 data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\">\u003Cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Group B (Rabat):\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh5>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0,0\">South Africa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0,0\">Côte d’Ivoire\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0,0\">Burkina Faso\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0,0\">Tanzania\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch5 data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\">\u003Cb data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Group C (Casablanca):\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh5>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0,0\">Nigeria\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0,0\">Zambia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0,0\">Egypt\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0,0\">Malawi\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch5>\u003Cb data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Group D (Fes):\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh5>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,0,0\">Cameroon\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,0,0\">Ghana\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,0,0\">Mali\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,0,0\">Cabo Verde\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fwafcon-2026-morocco-fixtures-nigeria-super-falcons\u002F\">The Countdown to WAFCON 2026 Is On! Here’s Everything You Need to Know\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\">BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","the-countdown-to-wafcon-2026-is-on-heres-everything-you-need-to-know",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[1673,70,1674,1675,1676,1677,1678,1679],"countdown","2026","heres","everything","you","need","know","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FSaveClip.App_746209657_18100542539225516_4706733216857815746_n.jpg",{"id":1682,"createdAt":1683,"updatedAt":1684,"name":1685,"image":1686,"slug":1687},"230d6447-551e-41e5-b1a1-8ff5e442e133","2026-03-25T12:00:17.892Z","2026-04-20T09:27:03.000Z","Bella Naija","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F3f02966a-9a6e-461e-bc59-789b961a61c3.jpg","bella-naija",5,3,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bellanaija.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fwafcon-2026-morocco-fixtures-nigeria-super-falcons\u002F",{"id":1692,"createdAt":1693,"updatedAt":1694,"title":1695,"excerpt":1696,"content":1697,"slug":1698,"topic":1699,"tags":1700,"image":1707,"author":74,"feed":1708,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1715,"externalSourceUrl":1716},"0b5fffbe-ca4c-462d-9d97-497d9d13fd41","2026-07-16T21:44:01.124Z","2026-07-17T00:14:55.000Z","Fatima Oloko: The Goalkeeper Carrying The NWFL Torch At WAFCON 2026","As Nigeria embark on the quest to win a record-extending 11th WAFCON title and secure a 2027 Women's World Cup ticket, Oloko is carrying the hopes of the domestic league.\nThe post Fatima Oloko: The Goalkeeper Carrying The NWFL Torch At WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Channels Television.","\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Just about a year ago, Fatima Oloko was watching matches from the bench as an unused goalkeeper at Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL).\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But fast forward to July 2026: she’s the only player in Nigeria’s contingent to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) flying the NWFL flag as the Super Falcons seek a record-extending 11th crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her meteoric rise is a story of resilience, the stuff of history books. Frustrated by a lack of action with Rivers Angels, the 18-year-old switched to Abia Angels ahead of the 2025\u002F2026 campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Twelve months later, the gamble paid off handsomely for the Cross River-born goalkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Oloko won the NWFL Goalkeeper of the Season, picking up the highly coveted Golden Glove award after helping Abia Angels to a historic Super Six finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Reflecting on her journey, the goalkeeper described her story as a testament to persistence and faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If someone told me that I would be awarded the NWFL best goalkeeper of this season, I would deny it because I know how it started,” she said after being presented with the prize at the end of the 2025\u002F26 NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It never started in a good way, but God was with me. In all you do, don’t give up. I can remember last season, I sat on the bench all through the season. Believe in everything you believe in because God will answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She kept 12 clean sheets in the regular season as Abia Angels qualified for the Super Six, the first in the club’s history, even though they did not win the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Born on February 2, 2008, the six-foot-tall Oloko is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Nigerian women’s football. Her quick reflexes, imposing presence, and agility earned her plaudits from pundits and fans alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These exceptional outings got her a maiden call-up to the Super Falcons back in late February for Nigeria’s double-header friendly with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That first taste of the national team experience was the start of her journey with the Super Falcons.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Super Falcons Head Coach Justin Madugu released his squad for this year’s WAFCON, Oloko’s name featured prominently as one of the three goalkeepers heading to Morocco — a remarkable inclusion in a roster heavily dominated by overseas-based stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her inclusion marks the first-ever WAFCON invitation for the Abia Angels goalkeeper, a testament to her growth and consistency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Taking to her social media handles, the excited former Abia Angels player expressed gratitude to God over the WAFCON invitation and wrote, “Thank you, Lord Jesus. My first of many to come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Another Chance to Meet Her Idol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure id=\"attachment_1042069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1042069\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1042069\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1-650x867.jpg 650w, https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\u003Cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1042069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chiamaka is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Facebook@Fatima Oloko.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From not having playing time just 12 months ago in the NWFL, the 18-year-old now has the opportunity to share the locker room with some of the biggest stars and represent Nigeria at the grandest stage of African women’s football.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perhaps the most fascinating part of her inclusion in the Super Falcons’ team is an opportunity to train alongside Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and also learn from the Brighton player who is her idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After her first training session with Nnadozie during her maiden call-up, Oloko could not hide her admiration for the highly rated Nigerian goalkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It was an honour to finally meet you—not just to meet you, but also to have the privilege to train with you. Thank you so much; this means a lot to me,” the Abia Angels player wrote on her social media platforms about Nnadozie, who has won the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As Nigeria embark on the quest to win a record-extending 11th WAFCON title and secure a 2027 Women’s World Cup ticket, Oloko is carrying the hopes of the domestic league and every NWFL player.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a team with serial winners and an experienced foreign-based contingent, the Abia Angels star’s WAFCON invitation is a reminder that in football, 12 months is enough to rewrite a player’s story with the right mix of talent, opportunity, and dedication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ffatima-oloko-the-goalkeeper-carrying-the-nwfl-torch-at-wafcon-2026\u002F\">Fatima Oloko: The Goalkeeper Carrying The NWFL Torch At WAFCON 2026\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\">Channels Television\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","fatima-oloko-the-goalkeeper-carrying-the-nwfl-torch-at-wafcon-2026",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,70,1674],"fatima","oloko","goalkeeper","carrying","nwfl","torch","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F646877303_2424805437956970_5776581755639008067_n-1-768x1024.jpg",{"id":1709,"createdAt":1710,"updatedAt":1711,"name":1712,"image":1713,"slug":1714},"ed016172-c891-43d9-9b19-f0ec12e59317","2026-03-25T11:56:29.230Z","2026-05-14T10:07:32.000Z","Channels TV","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Fd580ea30-ea49-4b9d-80ff-addcbc015d05.jpg","channels-tv",4,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ffatima-oloko-the-goalkeeper-carrying-the-nwfl-torch-at-wafcon-2026\u002F",{"id":1718,"createdAt":1719,"updatedAt":1720,"title":1721,"excerpt":1722,"content":1723,"slug":1724,"topic":1725,"tags":1726,"image":1732,"author":74,"feed":1733,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1741},"0b65a97a-5778-4e01-bfef-23147f7f9e0e","2026-07-16T19:34:00.295Z","2026-07-16T23:45:58.000Z","WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo eager to shine for Super Falcons again","Esther Okoronkwo has said she is determined to give her best for the Super Falcons again at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Okoronkwo was one of the top performers for Justine Madugu’s side at the last edition of Africa’s biggest women’s football competition. The AFC Toronto star registered three goals […]\nWAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo eager to shine for Super Falcons again","\u003Cimg width=\"860\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FEsther-Okoronkwo.jpeg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FEsther-Okoronkwo.jpeg 860w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FEsther-Okoronkwo-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Esther Okoronkwo has said she is determined to give her best for the Super Falcons again at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okoronkwo was one of the top performers for Justine Madugu’s side at the last edition of Africa’s biggest women’s football competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The AFC Toronto star registered three goals and six assists as the Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The versatile forward recently returned to full action after recovering from injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okoronkwo is eager to prove her mettle once again on the international stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a lot to prove. I want to show people what I can do despite the injuries. I have spent much of my career injured and have not always been able to show my full ability. I am happy that I showed some of it in the last tournament,” Okoronkwo told CAFOnline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwafcon-2026-okoronkwo-eager-to-shine-for-super-falcons-again\u002F\">WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo eager to shine for Super Falcons again \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","wafcon-2026-okoronkwo-eager-to-shine-for-super-falcons-again",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[70,1674,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731],"okoronkwo","eager","shine","super","falcons","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FEsther-Okoronkwo.jpeg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"87678139-216f-4786-b9b2-a4e8155e5649","2026-03-25T11:55:31.204Z","2026-04-20T09:36:57.000Z","Daily Post","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F9efc788c-30f4-47fa-8efc-4edb5cfd560a.png","daily-post",1,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwafcon-2026-okoronkwo-eager-to-shine-for-super-falcons-again\u002F",{"id":1743,"createdAt":1744,"updatedAt":1745,"title":1746,"excerpt":1747,"content":1748,"slug":1749,"topic":1750,"tags":1751,"image":1755,"author":74,"feed":1756,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1763},"55d2d659-3cde-4ed3-8c29-71d202b9d8d5","2026-07-16T16:12:02.136Z","2026-07-17T00:02:58.000Z","WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Fired Up To Retain Title — Demehin","Oluwatosin Demehin has declared that the Super Falcons are fully motivated to defend their crown at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria will be aiming to secure a record-extending 11th continental title when the tournament gets underway in Morocco next weekend. The competition is expected to be more competitive than ever, [...]\nThe post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Fired Up To Retain Title — Demehin appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>Oluwatosin Demehin has declared that the Super Falcons are fully motivated to defend their crown at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria will be aiming to secure a record-extending 11th continental title when the tournament gets underway in Morocco next weekend. The competition is expected to be more competitive than ever, [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwafcon-2026-super-falcons-fired-up-to-retain-title-demehin\u002F\">WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Fired Up To Retain Title — Demehin\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","wafcon-2026-super-falcons-fired-up-to-retain-title-demehin",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[70,1674,1730,1731,1752,1753,1754,66],"fired","retain","title","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F20260716_170524.jpg",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},"f42e72ab-1455-4ccc-ba6f-b12a7d7c09a9","2026-03-25T11:56:03.500Z","2026-04-20T09:50:13.000Z","Complete Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F79b3381a-b969-48f4-937c-6a29ddbfe23b.jpeg","complete-sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwafcon-2026-super-falcons-fired-up-to-retain-title-demehin\u002F",{"status_code":4,"message":74,"data":1765,"meta":2332},[1766,1851,1949,2028,2101,2179,2267],{"topic":1767,"posts":1768},{"id":1008,"createdAt":1009,"updatedAt":1009,"name":1010,"slug":1011},[1769,1793,1812,1831],{"id":1770,"createdAt":1771,"updatedAt":1772,"title":1773,"excerpt":1774,"content":1775,"slug":1776,"topic":1777,"tags":1778,"image":1789,"author":74,"feed":1790,"views":1791,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1792},"7a238f20-61b4-4be1-9a88-cf11ef23ba5e","2026-07-16T20:43:00.302Z","2026-07-17T01:48:16.000Z","Transfer: Falconets star Moshood seals move to Portuguese club SCU Torreense","Falconets midfielder Shakirat Moshood has joined Portuguese club SCU Torreense on a two-year contract, DAILY POST reports. Moshood linked up with SCU Torreense from former Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champions Bayelsa Queens. The move marks the beginning of the 18-year-old’s professional career in Europe. The youngster captained the Flamingos at the 2025 FIFA U-17 […]\nTransfer: Falconets star Moshood seals move to Portuguese club SCU Torreense","\u003Cimg width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fb4070152-e50a-4bc7-9c5f-216d19ede4b7.png\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fb4070152-e50a-4bc7-9c5f-216d19ede4b7.png 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fb4070152-e50a-4bc7-9c5f-216d19ede4b7-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Falconets midfielder Shakirat Moshood has joined Portuguese club SCU Torreense on a two-year contract, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moshood linked up with SCU Torreense from former Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champions Bayelsa Queens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The move marks the beginning of the 18-year-old’s professional career in Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The youngster captained the Flamingos at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moshood was  runners-up in the 2025 CAF Women’s Youth Player of the Year award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She  was part of the Falconets squad that qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup which will hold in Poland in September.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SCU Torreense will compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time next season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-falconets-star-moshood-seals-move-to-portuguese-club-scu-torreense\u002F\">Transfer: Falconets star Moshood seals move to Portuguese club SCU Torreense\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","transfer-falconets-star-moshood-seals-move-to-portuguese-club-scu-torreense",{"id":1008,"createdAt":1009,"updatedAt":1009,"name":1010,"slug":1011},[1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788],"transfer","falconets","star","moshood","seals","move","portuguese","club","scu","torreense","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fb4070152-e50a-4bc7-9c5f-216d19ede4b7.png",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},6,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-falconets-star-moshood-seals-move-to-portuguese-club-scu-torreense\u002F",{"id":1794,"createdAt":1795,"updatedAt":1796,"title":1797,"excerpt":1798,"content":1799,"slug":1800,"topic":1801,"tags":1802,"image":1808,"author":74,"feed":1809,"views":1810,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1811},"5d262d10-ad74-4a50-8fdf-a7eab0b70f1f","2026-07-16T08:52:00.439Z","2026-07-17T01:48:18.000Z","Transfer: Oladipo signs new three-year contract with AS Roma","Shukurat Oladipo has penned a new contract with Italian champions AS Roma until June 2027, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international joined Rome-bases club from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit, FC Robo Queens in February 2025. Oladipo has established herself as one of the key players in AS Roma’s team. The 21-year-old played a […]\nTransfer: Oladipo signs new three-year contract with AS Roma","\u003Cimg width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo.jpg 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo-590x354.jpg 590w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo-400x240.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Shukurat Oladipo has penned a new contract with Italian champions AS Roma until June 2027, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Nigeria international joined Rome-bases club from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit, FC Robo Queens in February 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oladipo has established herself as one of the key players in AS Roma’s team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The 21-year-old played a crucial in the Galliorosi’s domestic double success last season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The versatile defender was named the best defender in the Italian Women’s League last season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oladipo has also been included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which gets underway in Morocco later this month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-oladipo-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma\u002F\">Transfer: Oladipo signs new three-year contract with AS Roma \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","transfer-oladipo-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma",{"id":1008,"createdAt":1009,"updatedAt":1009,"name":1010,"slug":1011},[1779,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807],"oladipo","signs","threeyear","contract","roma","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOladipo.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},7,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-oladipo-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma\u002F",{"id":1813,"createdAt":1814,"updatedAt":1815,"title":1816,"excerpt":1817,"content":1818,"slug":1819,"topic":1820,"tags":1821,"image":1828,"author":74,"feed":1829,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1830},"9e4f9978-149b-4bc7-a921-9e11157f756f","2026-07-16T06:47:00.324Z","2026-07-16T23:51:20.000Z","Transfer: Real reasons Nwabali returned to Chippa United","Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, stepped away from football for a while to deal with grief and mental health, ESPN reports. Nwabali terminated his contract with Chippa United in February this year. Five months, later he rejoined the South African Premiership club, ending speculation over his future. His agent, Mohammed Lawal, has now explained why […]\nTransfer: Real reasons Nwabali returned to Chippa United","\u003Cimg width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2.jpg 1400w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, stepped away from football for a while to deal with grief and mental health, ESPN reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Nwabali terminated his contract with Chippa United in February this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Five months, later he rejoined the South African Premiership club, ending speculation over his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His agent, Mohammed Lawal, has now explained why Nwabali made the decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Within 18 months, Nwabali lost his grandmother and two parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“After losing his parents, he became responsible for everything. There was a lot he needed to take care of,” Lawal said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“As a professional, he knew he had to keep playing, but it was affecting him and if he continued, he was going to destroy himself because when you’re not in the right mental state, it shows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“You could see it during some of his games for the national team. People probably thought he was fighting with his teammates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-real-reasons-nwabali-returned-to-chippa-united\u002F\">Transfer: Real reasons Nwabali returned to Chippa United\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","transfer-real-reasons-nwabali-returned-to-chippa-united",{"id":1008,"createdAt":1009,"updatedAt":1009,"name":1010,"slug":1011},[1779,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827],"real","reasons","nwabali","returned","chippa","united","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FNwabali-2.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ftransfer-real-reasons-nwabali-returned-to-chippa-united\u002F",{"id":1832,"createdAt":1833,"updatedAt":1834,"title":1835,"excerpt":1836,"content":1837,"slug":1838,"topic":1839,"tags":1840,"image":1847,"author":74,"feed":1848,"views":1849,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1850},"68c4c370-1113-47bd-aabe-7ef7a5852e0b","2026-07-15T21:38:00.766Z","2026-07-16T21:22:44.000Z","Transfer: Nigerian youngster joins Swedish club IFK Göteborg","Nigerian youngster Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku has sealed a move to Swedish club IFK Göteborg, DAILY POST reports. Olowoporoku, who penned a three-year contract joined the 18-time Allsvenskan champions from Tripple 44 Football Academy. The 18-year-old will be part of IFK Göteborg’s first team , and will both train and play matches with them. He will also […]\nTransfer: Nigerian youngster joins Swedish club IFK Göteborg","\n\u003Cp>Nigerian youngster Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku has sealed a move to Swedish club IFK Göteborg, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Olowoporoku, who penned a three-year contract joined the 18-time Allsvenskan champions from Tripple 44 Football Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The 18-year-old will be part of IFK Göteborg’s first team , and will both train and play matches with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He will also play with the club’s U-19 and U-21 sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The playmaker is the latest player from the Tripple 44 Football Academy to move to Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Flying Eagles midfielder Abel Ogwuche, Emmanuel Godwin, and Ibrahim Adewale are some of the players, who have left the academy for Europe in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F15\u002Ftransfer-nigerian-youngster-joins-swedish-club-ifk-goteborg\u002F\">Transfer: Nigerian youngster joins Swedish club IFK Göteborg \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","transfer-nigerian-youngster-joins-swedish-club-ifk-goteborg",{"id":1008,"createdAt":1009,"updatedAt":1009,"name":1010,"slug":1011},[1779,1841,1842,1843,1844,1786,1845,1846],"nigerian","youngster","joins","swedish","ifk","gteborg","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F20260715_202705.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},12,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F15\u002Ftransfer-nigerian-youngster-joins-swedish-club-ifk-goteborg\u002F",{"topic":1852,"posts":1853},{"id":1014,"createdAt":1015,"updatedAt":1015,"name":1016,"slug":1017},[1854,1882,1908,1927],{"id":1855,"createdAt":1856,"updatedAt":1857,"title":1858,"excerpt":1859,"content":1860,"slug":1861,"topic":1862,"tags":1863,"image":1872,"author":74,"feed":1873,"views":1880,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":1881},"dc636176-555d-40e1-83e6-b59d6552608e","2026-07-14T21:53:00.908Z","2026-07-17T00:58:02.000Z","Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass","Kylian Mbappe's hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager's claim for football's biggest individual prize.\nThe post Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FBallon-dOr-trophy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FBallon-dOr-trophy.jpg 760w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FBallon-dOr-trophy-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Kylian Mbappe’s hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager’s claim for football’s biggest individual prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The result is expected to reshape the individual award conversation, with the Barcelona teenager now regarded as one of the leading contenders following another impressive display on football’s biggest stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Spain produced a disciplined performance to end France’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Yamal won a spot-kick, before Pedro Porro sealed the victory with a second-half strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Although Yamal did not get on the scoresheet, the teenage winger played a decisive role by drawing the foul that led to Spain’s opener and remained a constant threat throughout the contest, further strengthening his Ballon d’Or credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mbappe, meanwhile, saw his Ballon d’Or momentum take a significant hit as France were unable to break down Spain’s organised defence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Real Madrid forward still has plenty to play for individually. With eight goals, he remains among the tournament’s leading scorers and will have the opportunity to add to his tally when France feature in Saturday’s third-place play-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, history suggests success in major international tournaments often carries significant weight in Ballon d’Or voting, and Spain’s progression to Sunday’s World Cup final has strengthened Yamal’s case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Spain will now face either Argentina or England in the final, with the chance to crown a remarkable campaign by lifting the World Cup trophy. Another standout performance from Yamal on football’s biggest stage could prove decisive in the race for football’s most prestigious individual honour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fballon-dor-2026-ranking-mbappes-hopes-fade-after-yamal-masterclass\u002F\">Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","ballon-dor-2026-ranking-mbappes-hopes-fade-after-yamal-masterclass",{"id":1014,"createdAt":1015,"updatedAt":1015,"name":1016,"slug":1017},[1864,1865,1674,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871],"ballon","dor","ranking","mbappes","hopes","fade","yamal","masterclass","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FBallon-dOr-trophy.jpg",{"id":1874,"createdAt":1875,"updatedAt":1876,"name":1877,"image":1878,"slug":1879},"ba5aa7e2-df4c-43a8-ac43-57e16ebb83a0","2026-03-25T11:54:25.227Z","2026-05-14T10:06:39.000Z","Vanguard Nigeria","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F5e53f632-5a90-44f5-83e1-eac7059f14f0.webp","vanguard-nigeria",11,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fballon-dor-2026-ranking-mbappes-hopes-fade-after-yamal-masterclass\u002F",{"id":1883,"createdAt":1884,"updatedAt":1885,"title":1886,"excerpt":1887,"content":1888,"slug":1889,"topic":1890,"tags":1891,"image":1899,"author":74,"feed":1900,"views":1849,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1907},"33e9c9b3-2d94-4748-bb23-e8bb6018cb9a","2026-07-14T20:43:00.761Z","2026-07-17T03:48:11.000Z","How Mbappé makes Ballon d’Or top 10 for eighth year running without winning","Explore Kylian Mbappé’s consistent top 10 finishes in the Ballon d’Or rankings and his quest to finally win the coveted individual award.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fhow-mbappe-makes-ballon-dor-top-10-for-eighth-year-running-without-winning\u002F","\n\nExplore Kylian Mbappé’s consistent top 10 finishes in the Ballon d’Or rankings and his quest to finally win the coveted individual award.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fhow-mbappe-makes-ballon-dor-top-10-for-eighth-year-running-without-winning\u002F","how-mbappe-makes-ballon-dor-top-10-for-eighth-year-running-without-winning",{"id":1014,"createdAt":1015,"updatedAt":1015,"name":1016,"slug":1017},[1892,1893,1894,1864,1865,1895,1896,1897,1898,69],"how","mbapp","makes","top","eighth","year","running","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fskysports-kylian-mbappe-lionel-messi_6000325_1784029975-1200x630.webp",{"id":1901,"createdAt":1902,"updatedAt":1903,"name":1904,"image":1905,"slug":1906},"ade0b341-0401-468c-a175-895514f214f9","2026-03-25T12:04:21.064Z","2026-04-20T09:40:43.000Z","Punch Nigeria","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Ff63ca011-8a2c-4617-b784-b78e461d5bb1.png","punch-nigeria","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fhow-mbappe-makes-ballon-dor-top-10-for-eighth-year-running-without-winning\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":1909,"createdAt":1910,"updatedAt":1911,"title":1912,"excerpt":1913,"content":1914,"slug":1915,"topic":1916,"tags":1917,"image":1924,"author":74,"feed":1925,"views":1791,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1926},"6693bdde-a574-4ac9-99d2-a25d61e0b4c8","2026-07-13T19:32:00.456Z","2026-07-15T19:55:21.000Z","World Cup 2026: Mbappe fires strong warning to France teammate","France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has fired a strong warning to his teammates ahead of their World Cup semi-final fixture against Spain on Tuesday. Mbappe warned the Les Bleus not to let their guard down until they win the World Cup this year. According to him, Didier Deschamps’ side still have a lot to prove to […]\nWorld Cup 2026: Mbappe fires strong warning to France teammate","\u003Cimg width=\"718\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FMbappe.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FMbappe.jpg 718w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FMbappe-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has fired a strong warning to his teammates ahead of their World Cup semi-final fixture against Spain on Tuesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mbappe warned the Les Bleus not to let their guard down until they win the World Cup this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, Didier Deschamps’ side still have a lot to prove to be recognized as invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>France finished runner-up in the last edition of the World Cup in Qatar four years ago after losing to champions Argentina in the final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know if I’d call it a ‘mission’, but we all know we can only relax if we win it. We can’t let our guard down until then,” Mbappe said via FIFA’s website.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We still have a lot to prove if we want to be recognised as an ‘invincible team’.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F13\u002Fworld-cup-2026-mbappe-fires-strong-warning-to-france-teammate\u002F\">World Cup 2026: Mbappe fires strong warning to France teammate\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","world-cup-2026-mbappe-fires-strong-warning-to-france-teammate",{"id":1014,"createdAt":1015,"updatedAt":1015,"name":1016,"slug":1017},[1918,1919,1674,1017,1920,1921,1922,741,1923],"world","cup","fires","strong","warning","teammate","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FMbappe.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F13\u002Fworld-cup-2026-mbappe-fires-strong-warning-to-france-teammate\u002F",{"id":1928,"createdAt":1929,"updatedAt":1930,"title":1931,"excerpt":1932,"content":1933,"slug":1934,"topic":1935,"tags":1936,"image":1945,"author":74,"feed":1946,"views":1947,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1948},"12d992ea-ae6d-41de-baac-acf2dad04d98","2026-07-10T05:11:01.991Z","2026-07-16T14:19:59.000Z","World Cup 2026: ‘When It’s Mbappe, There’s No Problem’  –Deschamps Lauds Le Bleus Star’s Goal Against Morocco","France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Kylian Mbappé for his unwavering self-belief after he scored his eighth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that the Real Madrid star atoned for a missed penalty in the first half as he netted a brilliant goal against the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the quarter-final of [...]\nThe post World Cup 2026: ‘When It’s Mbappe, There’s No Problem’  –Deschamps Lauds Le Bleus Star’s Goal Against Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Kylian Mbappé for his unwavering self-belief after he scored his eighth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that the Real Madrid star atoned for a missed penalty in the first half as he netted a brilliant goal against the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the quarter-final of [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fworld-cup-2026-when-its-mbappe-theres-no-problem-deschamps-lauds-le-bleus-stars-goal-against-morocco\u002F\">World Cup 2026: ‘When It’s Mbappe, There’s No Problem’  –Deschamps Lauds Le Bleus Star’s Goal Against Morocco\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","world-cup-2026-when-its-mbappe-theres-no-problem-deschamps-lauds-le-bleus-stars-goal-against-morocco",{"id":1014,"createdAt":1015,"updatedAt":1015,"name":1016,"slug":1017},[1918,1919,1674,1017,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944],"theres","problem","deschamps","lauds","bleus","stars","goal","morocco","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F7a94af2e-1efe-4ee3-8c47-755778fe1c2c.webp",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},8,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fworld-cup-2026-when-its-mbappe-theres-no-problem-deschamps-lauds-le-bleus-stars-goal-against-morocco\u002F",{"topic":1950,"posts":1951},{"id":793,"createdAt":794,"updatedAt":794,"name":795,"slug":796},[1952,1971,1991,2010],{"id":1953,"createdAt":1954,"updatedAt":1955,"title":1956,"excerpt":1957,"content":1958,"slug":1959,"topic":1960,"tags":1961,"image":1968,"author":74,"feed":1969,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1970},"4810e89f-a61d-4d5c-92da-2f2c92f5f40e","2026-07-17T00:22:00.829Z","2026-07-17T02:13:20.000Z","Messi falls short of Okocha’s enduring record","Lionel Messi’s masterclass against England wasn’t enough to break Jay-Jay Okocha’s 1994 World Cup dribbling record. Read more on this enduring football fea\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fmessi-falls-short-of-okochas-enduring-record\u002F","\n\nLionel Messi’s masterclass against England wasn’t enough to break Jay-Jay Okocha’s 1994 World Cup dribbling record. Read more on this enduring football fea\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fmessi-falls-short-of-okochas-enduring-record\u002F","messi-falls-short-of-okochas-enduring-record",{"id":793,"createdAt":794,"updatedAt":794,"name":795,"slug":796},[1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967],"messi","falls","short","okochas","enduring","record","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002F06012914\u002FOKOCHA.jpg",{"id":1901,"createdAt":1902,"updatedAt":1903,"name":1904,"image":1905,"slug":1906},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fmessi-falls-short-of-okochas-enduring-record\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":1972,"createdAt":1973,"updatedAt":1974,"title":1975,"excerpt":1976,"content":1977,"slug":1978,"topic":1979,"tags":1980,"image":1988,"author":74,"feed":1989,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":1990},"60659521-1236-49a9-9b6f-ff1ef6b6a456","2026-07-16T23:12:00.616Z","2026-07-17T01:26:13.000Z","UNICEF confirms viral Messi bathing baby Yamal photos are authentic","UNICEF confirms viral photos of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal are authentic, taken 18 years ago during a fundraising photoshoot.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Funicef-confirms-viral-messi-bathing-baby-yamal-photos-are-authentic\u002F","\n\nUNICEF confirms viral photos of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal are authentic, taken 18 years ago during a fundraising photoshoot.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Funicef-confirms-viral-messi-bathing-baby-yamal-photos-are-authentic\u002F","unicef-confirms-viral-messi-bathing-baby-yamal-photos-are-authentic",{"id":793,"createdAt":794,"updatedAt":794,"name":795,"slug":796},[1981,1982,1983,1962,1984,1985,1870,1986,1987],"unicef","confirms","viral","bathing","baby","photos","authentic","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FIMG_8274_1784243075-1200x630.webp",{"id":1901,"createdAt":1902,"updatedAt":1903,"name":1904,"image":1905,"slug":1906},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Funicef-confirms-viral-messi-bathing-baby-yamal-photos-are-authentic\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":1992,"createdAt":1993,"updatedAt":1994,"title":1995,"excerpt":1996,"content":1997,"slug":1998,"topic":1999,"tags":2000,"image":2007,"author":74,"feed":2008,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2009},"fe66b7aa-3379-4a83-8ecb-f356de726b8f","2026-07-16T20:44:00.284Z","2026-07-16T22:56:59.000Z","World Cup: Messi leads list of players with most big chances created [Top 5]","Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, currently leads the list of players with the most big chances created at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows Argentina’s World Cup semi-final 2-1 win against England on Wednesday. Messi has created eight big chances at the World Cup so far to top the list ahead of France international Michael […]\nWorld Cup: Messi leads list of players with most big chances created [Top 5]","\u003Cimg width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4.jpg 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4-590x354.jpg 590w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4-400x240.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, currently leads the list of players with the most big chances created at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This follows Argentina’s World Cup semi-final 2-1 win against England on Wednesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messi has created eight big chances at the World Cup so far to top the list ahead of France international Michael Olise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inter Miami forward has created three more chances ahead of the Bayern Munich winger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most big chances created at the 2026 World Cup, according to Polymarket Sports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>8 — Lionel Messi\u003Cbr \u002F>\n5 — Michael Olise\u003Cbr \u002F>\n4 — Joshua Kimmich\u003Cbr \u002F>\n4 — Yan Diomande\u003Cbr \u002F>\n4 — Nuno Mendes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fworld-cup-messi-leads-list-of-players-with-most-big-chances-created-top-5\u002F\">World Cup: Messi leads list of players with most big chances created [Top 5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","world-cup-messi-leads-list-of-players-with-most-big-chances-created-top-5",{"id":793,"createdAt":794,"updatedAt":794,"name":795,"slug":796},[1918,1919,1962,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,1895],"leads","list","players","big","chances","created","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FMessi-4.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fworld-cup-messi-leads-list-of-players-with-most-big-chances-created-top-5\u002F",{"id":2011,"createdAt":2012,"updatedAt":2013,"title":2014,"excerpt":2015,"content":2016,"slug":2017,"topic":2018,"tags":2019,"image":2025,"author":74,"feed":2026,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2027},"fa1d6ae5-d1cd-48cb-b767-021013ab5cd9","2026-07-16T20:17:00.449Z","2026-07-16T22:28:47.000Z","World Cup: Rio Ferdinand makes claim on Messi after Argentina beat England","Former England centre-back, Rio Ferdinand, has claimed that Argentina captain Lionel Messi could play the 2030 FIFA World Cup when he would be in his 40s. Ferdinand spoke on his podcast after Messi led Argentina to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final encounter on Wednesday. “He [Messi] could play the next World Cup […]\nWorld Cup: Rio Ferdinand makes claim on Messi after Argentina beat England","\u003Cimg width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FRio-Ferdinand.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FRio-Ferdinand.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FRio-Ferdinand-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Former England centre-back, Rio Ferdinand, has claimed that Argentina captain Lionel Messi could play the 2030 FIFA World Cup when he would be in his 40s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ferdinand spoke on his podcast after Messi led Argentina to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final encounter on Wednesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He [Messi] could play the next World Cup as a holding midfielder or as a No. 8 easily and still be one of the best players because his passing, he didn’t run past anyone today other than for the winner,” Ferdinand said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He started running the game from that right-hand side and set up the winning goal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messi and Argentina will now take on Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fworld-cup-rio-ferdinand-makes-claim-on-messi-after-argentina-beat-england\u002F\">World Cup: Rio Ferdinand makes claim on Messi after Argentina beat England\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","world-cup-rio-ferdinand-makes-claim-on-messi-after-argentina-beat-england",{"id":793,"createdAt":794,"updatedAt":794,"name":795,"slug":796},[1918,1919,2020,2021,1894,2022,1962,760,2023,2024],"rio","ferdinand","claim","beat","england","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FRio-Ferdinand.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fworld-cup-rio-ferdinand-makes-claim-on-messi-after-argentina-beat-england\u002F",{"topic":2029,"posts":2030},{"id":956,"createdAt":957,"updatedAt":957,"name":958,"slug":959},[2031,2052,2071,2087],{"id":2032,"createdAt":2033,"updatedAt":2034,"title":2035,"excerpt":2036,"content":2037,"slug":2038,"topic":2039,"tags":2040,"image":2049,"author":74,"feed":2050,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2051},"6294abed-1107-43c4-bf48-a1e261e35fde","2026-07-17T00:46:00.397Z","2026-07-17T03:09:56.000Z","Former Super Eagles Captain, Yobo,  Drops Hints of Political Ambition","Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja  Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, has declared that he was considering potential transition into public service and politics. Yobo, who led the Eagles to victory at","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Olawale Ajimotokan\u003C\u002Fstrong>  in Abuja \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, has declared that he was considering potential transition into public service and politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yobo, who led the Eagles to victory at the 2013 Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) triumph in South Africa, was open minded when the question of his political ambition was broached yesterday during some of the major projects inaugurations in Abuja by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“You can never truly tell what will happen; the future is always in God’s hands. As for whether I will join politics, you can never say never,” Yobo declared, adding leadership was not an unfamiliar territory to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I am a sports person, but of course, I have lived most of my life abroad, served as the captain of the Nigerian national team, and held leadership roles before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He explained that his interest in politics stemmed from a natural understanding of how policy affects everyday citizen and how governance shape the people’s daily lives. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“You just never know what the future holds. When the time is right, God will decide,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Ogoni-born ex-international explained that his presence at the inauguration of some of the projects was to afford him a first-hand opportunity to witness the ongoing massive transformations in the FCT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged the FCTA leadership to sustain the tempo that will impact the FCT residents and transform Abuja into an international destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","former-super-eagles-captain-yobo-drops-hints-of-political-ambition",{"id":956,"createdAt":957,"updatedAt":957,"name":958,"slug":959},[2041,1730,2042,2043,2044,2045,2046,2047,2048],"former","eagles","captain","yobo","drops","hints","political","ambition","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FJoseph-Yobo-1.jpg",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F17\u002Fformer-super-eagles-captain-yobo-drops-hints-of-political-ambition\u002F",{"id":2053,"createdAt":2054,"updatedAt":2055,"title":2056,"excerpt":2057,"content":2058,"slug":2059,"topic":2060,"tags":2061,"image":2068,"author":74,"feed":2069,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2070},"ff632ad0-9fdb-40b7-a46a-12846aa550a1","2026-07-16T17:38:00.778Z","2026-07-17T01:08:19.000Z","‘You can never say never’, ex-Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo hints at political ambitions","By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has hinted of a possible foray into politics, even as he commended the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as a raised bar for purposeful governance in Abuja. The decorated ex-footballer made the revelations while observing the ongoing landmark project […]\nThe post ‘You can never say never’, ex-Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo hints at political ambitions appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"600\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FJoseph-Yobo-e1561586523119.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Joseph Yobo, Gernot Rohr\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>By Omeiza Ajayi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>ABUJA: Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has hinted of a possible foray into politics, even as he commended the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as a raised bar for purposeful governance in Abuja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The decorated ex-footballer made the revelations while observing the ongoing landmark project commissionings across the FCT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Responding to questions on whether his constant presence at high-profile governance events signalled an interest in running for political office, the athlete said; “You can never truly tell what will happen; the future is always in God’s hands. As for whether I will join politics, you can never say never,” Yobo stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on a career spent representing Nigeria on the global stage, the former national team captain emphasised that leadership is not an unfamiliar territory to him. “I am a sports person, but of course, I have lived most of my life abroad, served as the captain of the Nigerian national team, and held leadership roles before,” he noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He explained that his interest in politics stemmed from a natural understanding of how policy affects everyday citizens. “I am naturally interested because politics and governance shape our daily lives. You just never know what the future holds. When the time is right, God will decide,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For now, the ex-footballer said his public engagements remained centred on celebrating the rapid urban renewal of the nation’s capital under Wike, describing the minister as his former governor and stressing that his presence at the commissionings was about joining millions of Nigerians to witness the structural transformation firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fyou-can-never-say-never-ex-super-eagles-skipper-joseph-yobo-hints-at-political-ambitions\u002F\">‘You can never say never’, ex-Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo hints at political ambitions\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","you-can-never-say-never-ex-super-eagles-skipper-joseph-yobo-hints-at-political-ambitions",{"id":956,"createdAt":957,"updatedAt":957,"name":958,"slug":959},[1677,2062,2063,2062,2064,2042,2065,2066,2044,2046,2047,2067],"never","say","exsuper","skipper","joseph","ambitions","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FJoseph-Yobo-e1561586523119.jpg",{"id":1874,"createdAt":1875,"updatedAt":1876,"name":1877,"image":1878,"slug":1879},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fyou-can-never-say-never-ex-super-eagles-skipper-joseph-yobo-hints-at-political-ambitions\u002F",{"id":2072,"createdAt":2073,"updatedAt":2074,"title":2075,"excerpt":2076,"content":2077,"slug":2078,"topic":2079,"tags":2080,"image":2084,"author":74,"feed":2085,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2086},"e2dd5117-2c9d-476e-90d1-ccfacc7d9ae6","2026-07-16T14:51:02.000Z","2026-07-16T17:16:48.000Z","Tella Targets Super Eagles Return","Bayer Leverkusen Nigerian forward Nathan Tella has expressed his desire to return the Super Eagles. Tella has not featured for the Super Eagles since the 2025 Unity Cup, with injuries limiting his involvement during with the team. Since making his debut in 2023, the 27-year-old has made just two appearances for the Super Eagles. “I [...]\nThe post Tella Targets Super Eagles Return appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>Bayer Leverkusen Nigerian forward Nathan Tella has expressed his desire to return the Super Eagles. Tella has not featured for the Super Eagles since the 2025 Unity Cup, with injuries limiting his involvement during with the team. Since making his debut in 2023, the 27-year-old has made just two appearances for the Super Eagles. “I [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Ftella-targets-super-eagles-return-2\u002F\">Tella Targets Super Eagles Return\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","tella-targets-super-eagles-return",{"id":956,"createdAt":957,"updatedAt":957,"name":958,"slug":959},[2081,2082,1730,2042,2083],"tella","targets","return","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftella.jpg",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Ftella-targets-super-eagles-return-2\u002F",{"id":2088,"createdAt":2089,"updatedAt":2090,"title":2091,"excerpt":2092,"content":2093,"slug":2094,"topic":2095,"tags":2096,"image":2098,"author":74,"feed":2099,"views":1791,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2100},"fe81a84d-4b22-4817-a085-9f4d15ce501c","2026-07-16T07:55:02.040Z","2026-07-16T23:54:30.000Z","Super Falcons Defender Signs New Three-Year Contract With AS Roma","Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has signed a new three-year contract with Italian champions AS Roma. The Giallorossi confirmed Oladipo’s contract extension in a statement published on the club’s official website. “AS Roma are delighted to announce that Shukurat Oladipo has extended her contract with the club until 30 June 2029,” reads the statement. “A [...]\nThe post Super Falcons Defender Signs New Three-Year Contract With AS Roma appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has signed a new three-year contract with Italian champions AS Roma. The Giallorossi confirmed Oladipo’s contract extension in a statement published on the club’s official website. “AS Roma are delighted to announce that Shukurat Oladipo has extended her contract with the club until 30 June 2029,” reads the statement. “A [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fsuper-falcons-defender-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma\u002F\">Super Falcons Defender Signs New Three-Year Contract With AS Roma\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","super-falcons-defender-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma",{"id":956,"createdAt":957,"updatedAt":957,"name":958,"slug":959},[1730,1731,2097,1804,1805,1806,1807],"defender","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F1cdcf7135a35-luc5387.webp",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fsuper-falcons-defender-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-as-roma\u002F",{"topic":2102,"posts":2103},{"id":962,"createdAt":963,"updatedAt":963,"name":964,"slug":965},[2104,2132,2149,2162],{"id":2105,"createdAt":2106,"updatedAt":2107,"title":2108,"excerpt":2109,"content":2110,"slug":2111,"topic":2112,"tags":2113,"image":2123,"author":74,"feed":2124,"views":1880,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2131},"7c5b0a1f-e7ee-494a-acfe-e4b1746df3c7","2026-07-14T23:44:00.368Z","2026-07-16T23:54:34.000Z","‘It means love’: Scottish World Cup fans celebrate Boston with orange traffic cone","‘Boston cone’ arrives to fanfare in first-class seat from Glasgow before planned trip to raise money for mental health\nFresh off its first-class flight from Glasgow, it received a reception befitting a visiting dignitary: a bagpiper in full regalia playing inside Boston Logan international airport. Waiting to greet it were diplomats, the governor and Boston’s mayor.\nThe guest of honor? An orange traffic cone.\n Continue reading...","\u003Cp>‘Boston cone’ arrives to fanfare in first-class seat from Glasgow before planned trip to raise money for mental health\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fresh off its first-class flight from Glasgow, it received a reception befitting a visiting dignitary: a bagpiper in full regalia playing inside Boston Logan international airport. Waiting to greet it were diplomats, the governor and Boston’s mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The guest of honor? An orange traffic cone.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjul\u002F14\u002Fworld-cup-traffic-cone-scotland-boston\">Continue reading...\u003C\u002Fa>","it-means-love-scottish-world-cup-fans-celebrate-boston-with-orange-traffic-cone",{"id":968,"createdAt":969,"updatedAt":970,"name":971,"slug":972},[2114,2115,2116,1918,1919,2117,2118,2119,2120,2121,2122],"means","love","scottish","fans","celebrate","boston","orange","traffic","cone","https:\u002F\u002Fi.guim.co.uk\u002Fimg\u002Fmedia\u002Fbef5b6ddeb0a6e3550bf18e966d8cc18d79d59f2\u002F333_0_3333_2667\u002Fmaster\u002F3333.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1b6e57945497ece06c8292da57b8aade",{"id":2125,"createdAt":2126,"updatedAt":2127,"name":2128,"image":2129,"slug":2130},"5c78370c-5508-4e2d-b8a7-a177386f32be","2026-03-25T11:40:47.260Z","2026-04-20T09:30:13.000Z","The Guardian Football","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F94aa29db-e102-4f3d-a2f2-f7737a9b1cd1.png","the-guardian-football","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjul\u002F14\u002Fworld-cup-traffic-cone-scotland-boston",{"id":2133,"createdAt":2134,"updatedAt":2135,"title":2136,"excerpt":2137,"content":2138,"slug":2139,"topic":2140,"tags":2141,"image":2145,"author":74,"feed":2146,"views":2147,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2148},"48674b9c-b226-4b81-a728-7980bfba7988","2026-07-13T20:56:00.690Z","2026-07-16T23:54:33.000Z","Transfer: Celtic boss O’Neill confirms new contract for Iheanacho","Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed the Scottish Premiership champions have offered Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract, DAILY POST reports. The Bhoys are keen for Iheanacho to continue at the club after an impressive first season at the Celtic Park. The Nigeria international scored nine goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Hoops. […]\nTransfer: Celtic boss O’Neill confirms new contract for Iheanacho","\u003Cimg width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic.jpg 1400w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed the Scottish Premiership champions have offered Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Bhoys are keen for Iheanacho to continue at the club after an impressive first season at the Celtic Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Nigeria international scored nine goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Hoops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Iheanacho joined Celtic on a one-year contract in September 2025, with the holding an option to keep him for a further season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The option expired last month, with both parties now is discussion over a new deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the Daily Record, O’Neill said: “There’s an offer there to him (Iheanacho) at this minute. So we’ll see how that develops.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F13\u002Ftransfer-celtic-boss-oneill-confirms-new-contract-for-iheanacho\u002F\">Transfer: Celtic boss O’Neill confirms new contract for Iheanacho \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","transfer-celtic-boss-oneill-confirms-new-contract-for-iheanacho",{"id":968,"createdAt":969,"updatedAt":970,"name":971,"slug":972},[1779,972,2142,2143,1982,1806,2144],"boss","oneill","iheanacho","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FIheanacho-in-celtic.jpg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},28,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F13\u002Ftransfer-celtic-boss-oneill-confirms-new-contract-for-iheanacho\u002F",{"id":2150,"createdAt":2151,"updatedAt":2152,"title":2153,"excerpt":2154,"content":2155,"slug":2156,"topic":2157,"tags":2158,"image":2159,"author":74,"feed":2160,"views":1791,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2161},"197b23ff-5472-4aaf-a596-8c25200acef0","2026-07-13T19:09:02.404Z","2026-07-15T17:45:13.000Z","O’Neill Confirms New Celtic Contract For Iheanacho","Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed that the Hoops have made Kelechi Iheanacho an offer as talks continue over the striker’s return to the club, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho’s previous contract with Celtic expired at the end of last month. Iheanacho linked up with the Hoops last September on a one-year deal, with the Scottish Premiership [...]\nThe post O’Neill Confirms New Celtic Contract For Iheanacho appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed that the Hoops have made Kelechi Iheanacho an offer as talks continue over the striker’s return to the club, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho’s previous contract with Celtic expired at the end of last month. Iheanacho linked up with the Hoops last September on a one-year deal, with the Scottish Premiership [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Foneill-confirms-new-celtic-contract-for-iheanacho\u002F\">O’Neill Confirms New Celtic Contract For Iheanacho\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","oneill-confirms-new-celtic-contract-for-iheanacho",{"id":968,"createdAt":969,"updatedAt":970,"name":971,"slug":972},[2143,1982,972,1806,2144],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F20260713_190342.jpg",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Foneill-confirms-new-celtic-contract-for-iheanacho\u002F",{"id":2163,"createdAt":2164,"updatedAt":2165,"title":2166,"excerpt":2167,"content":2168,"slug":2169,"topic":2170,"tags":2171,"image":2176,"author":74,"feed":2177,"views":1810,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2178},"b0ea80ad-cf06-4d7c-9b8e-c58c8d7aba7b","2026-07-12T19:09:02.235Z","2026-07-16T16:30:34.000Z","Iheanacho Set To Sign  New Two-Year Deal At Celtic","Kelechi Iheanacho is set to sign a new two-year contract with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at Celtic after joining the Scottish champions on a free transfer. The Nigeria international signed a one-year deal with the Hoops, with the club retaining the option to extend his stay by [...]\nThe post Iheanacho Set To Sign  New Two-Year Deal At Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.","\u003Cp>Kelechi Iheanacho is set to sign a new two-year contract with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at Celtic after joining the Scottish champions on a free transfer. The Nigeria international signed a one-year deal with the Hoops, with the club retaining the option to extend his stay by [...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fiheanacho-set-to-sign-new-two-year-deal-at-celtic\u002F\">Iheanacho Set To Sign  New Two-Year Deal At Celtic\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\">Complete Sports\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","iheanacho-set-to-sign-new-two-year-deal-at-celtic",{"id":968,"createdAt":969,"updatedAt":970,"name":971,"slug":972},[2144,2172,2173,2174,2175,972],"set","sign","twoyear","deal","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F05\u002Fcelticfc_427656192.jpg",{"id":1757,"createdAt":1758,"updatedAt":1759,"name":1760,"image":1761,"slug":1762},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.completesports.com\u002Fiheanacho-set-to-sign-new-two-year-deal-at-celtic\u002F",{"topic":2180,"posts":2181},{"id":900,"createdAt":901,"updatedAt":901,"name":902,"slug":903},[2182,2208,2226,2245],{"id":2183,"createdAt":2184,"updatedAt":2185,"title":2186,"excerpt":2187,"content":2187,"slug":2188,"topic":2189,"tags":2190,"image":2199,"author":74,"feed":2200,"views":1947,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2207},"5df03945-6b2e-4ecb-8a49-ad2ca6ef8318","2026-07-14T21:06:03.382Z","2026-07-17T02:15:24.000Z","Addis Ababa Attracts Over 1.3 Trillion Birr in Investment Over Five Years","[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa has attracted more than 1.3 trillion Birr in capital investment over the past five years, Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced today.","addis-ababa-attracts-over-13-trillion-birr-in-investment-over-five-years",{"id":900,"createdAt":901,"updatedAt":901,"name":902,"slug":903},[2191,2192,2193,2194,2195,2196,2197,2198],"addis","ababa","attracts","trillion","birr","investment","five","years","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.allafrica.com\u002Fstatic\u002Fimages\u002Fadvertising\u002Fcanex\u002Fcanex-wknd-2026-lagos-mobile-2.jpg",{"id":2201,"createdAt":2202,"updatedAt":2203,"name":2204,"image":2205,"slug":2206},"e8c158ef-ea2d-477a-a293-21cde0885530","2026-03-26T12:32:45.517Z","2026-04-20T09:46:52.000Z","All 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Monday.","ethiopia-facilitates-repatriation-for-1971-citizens-granted-saudi-amnesty",{"id":900,"createdAt":901,"updatedAt":901,"name":902,"slug":903},[2216,2217,2218,2219,2220,2221,2222,2223],"ethiopia","facilitates","repatriation","1971","citizens","granted","saudi","amnesty",{"id":2201,"createdAt":2202,"updatedAt":2203,"name":2204,"image":2205,"slug":2206},"https:\u002F\u002Fallafrica.com\u002Fstories\u002F202607140047.html",{"id":2227,"createdAt":2228,"updatedAt":2229,"title":2230,"excerpt":2231,"content":2232,"slug":2233,"topic":2234,"tags":2235,"image":2242,"author":74,"feed":2243,"views":1715,"type":83,"readTime":1689,"externalSourceUrl":2244},"20ea68e3-f82e-431a-aeed-ac9cd8ae3fc6","2026-07-14T12:08:00.753Z","2026-07-15T17:26:21.000Z","Fire Ravages Historic Forest Outside Paris","The fires that erupted Sunday have now scorched more than 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) -- an area roughly three times the size of Gibraltar, firefighters said on Tuesday.\nThe post Fire Ravages Historic Forest Outside Paris appeared first on Channels Television.","\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Hundreds of French firefighters, aided by water bombers on Tuesday, battled wildfires that have ravaged a hugely popular forest outside Paris as another scorching heatwave keeps the capital in its grip.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sprawling Fontainebleau forest, some 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of the capital, is a former royal hunting ground that is now hugely popular with hikers and a magnet for climbers who come from around the world to tackle its famous boulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The fires that erupted Sunday have now scorched more than 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) — an area roughly three times the size of Gibraltar, firefighters said on Tuesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With some 850 firefighters battling the flames with the help of specialised Canadair aircraft, authorities are hoping to control the flames during the day, said Paul-Edouard Laurain, spokesman for the regional firefighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“With the help of the Canadair aircraft, in particular, that should be a goal we hope is achievable,” Laurain said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“We expect temperatures to remain the same, even though the wind will be lighter than yesterday (Monday),” he said, noting that weather conditions—characterised by heat, wind, and dry air—have so far hampered firefighting efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>France is sweltering in the third major heatwave in less than two months, with Paris expected to see temperatures of 35C Tuesday and a slight respite only awaited later in the week.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure id=\"attachment_1041246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1041246\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-1.jpg\">\u003Cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1041246\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1041246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A firefighter operates during a fire in the Fontainebleau Forest, in Noisy-sur-Ecole, in the Paris’ Ile-de-France region on July 14, 2026.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>READ ALSO: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F13\u002Fthailand-probes-bangkok-bar-fire-that-killed-27\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand Probes Bangkok Bar Fire That Killed 27\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch3>Risky Environment\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two main fires are being fought, including one in the la Faisanderie area, usually thronged with visitors in summer, not far from the town of Fontainebleau.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>France on Tuesday celebrated its national day, which is usually accompanied by evening fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the new heatwave, many towns throughout France have cancelled their annual firework displays, but many are usually set off illegally.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This year’s celebrations coincide with a World Cup semi-final in which France takes on Spain in the evening local time and which, win or lose, will likely see fans spilling onto the streets to either celebrate or mourn once the final whistle blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The fires have forced some 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau to flee their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure id=\"attachment_1041248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1041248\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-2.jpg\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1041248\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1041248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photograph shows burnt undergrowth following a fire in the Fontainebleau Forest, in Noisy-sur-Ecole, in the Paris’ Ile-de-France region on July 14, 2026.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Two Held\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Authorities are probing whether the fires were started deliberately, and two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson. One of the suspects is an 18-year-old man with no prior police record.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The forest sees 15 million visitors each year, making it vulnerable to fires — quite apart from its sandy soil and vegetation consisting of ferns and highly flammable conifers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The scale of the fire led to the deployment of four Canadair water-bombing aircraft for the first time in the greater Paris region — as well as two Dash planes and three helicopters.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A total of 187 water drops were carried out on Monday, said the commander of the rescue operations, Jean-Marc Sicard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure id=\"attachment_1041249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1041249\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-3.jpg\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1041249\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1041249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Firefighters operate during a fire in the Fontainebleau Forest, in Noisy-sur-Ecole, in the Paris’ Ile-de-France region on July 14, 2026.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 32,000 hectares across France have been hit by fires since the beginning of the year — more than during the entire 2025 fire season.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As well as the warmer south, fires have also hit cooler regions such as Brittany in the west, where a fire that swept across 38 hectares of heathland on Cap Frehel has now been brought under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>AFP\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Ffire-ravages-historic-forest-outside-paris\u002F\">Fire Ravages Historic Forest Outside Paris\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\">Channels Television\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","fire-ravages-historic-forest-outside-paris",{"id":906,"createdAt":907,"updatedAt":907,"name":908,"slug":909},[2236,2237,2238,2239,2240,2241],"fire","ravages","historic","forest","outside","paris","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FParis-fire-1.jpg",{"id":1709,"createdAt":1710,"updatedAt":1711,"name":1712,"image":1713,"slug":1714},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Ffire-ravages-historic-forest-outside-paris\u002F",{"id":2246,"createdAt":2247,"updatedAt":2248,"title":2249,"excerpt":2250,"content":2251,"slug":2252,"topic":2253,"tags":2254,"image":2264,"author":74,"feed":2265,"views":1715,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2266},"11e03b6a-34e4-4bca-be35-fbae1ce969a0","2026-07-14T09:05:00.759Z","2026-07-14T14:55:05.000Z","Eno approves ₦1.3bn bursary, raises A’Ibom students’ grant to ₦50,000","Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno approves ₦1.3bn bursary, increasing student grants to ₦50,000. This initiative aims to ease financial burdens and boost educatio\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Feno-approves-%e2%82%a61-3bn-bursary-raises-aibom-students-grant-to-%e2%82%a650000\u002F","\n\nAkwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno approves ₦1.3bn bursary, increasing student grants to ₦50,000. 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Osimhen, who made a permanent move to the Turkish champions last summer, enjoyed an exceptional season and was instrumental in Galatasaray’s successful defence of the Super Lig title. The Super […]\nTurkey: Galatasaray manager, Buruk approves Osimhen’s row as new captain","\u003Cimg width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FOsimhen.jpeg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FOsimhen.jpeg 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FOsimhen-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FOsimhen-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has expressed his intention to appoint Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as one of the club’s new captains for the 2026\u002F2027 season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Osimhen, who made a permanent move to the Turkish champions last summer, enjoyed an exceptional season and was instrumental in Galatasaray’s successful defence of the Super Lig title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Super Eagles forward consistently delivered in crucial moments, scoring 22 goals and providing eight assists in 33 matches across all competitions, establishing himself as one of the team’s key players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His performances, leadership qualities and dedication have endeared him to Galatasaray fans, prompting Buruk to consider giving the Nigerian an even more significant role within the team following changes in the club’s leadership structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to Le Marca Sports, the Galatasaray manager acknowledged the challenge of replacing former long-serving captain Fernando Muslera, emphasizing that Osimhen has the attributes needed to help fill that leadership void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Replacing Muslera was difficult for us. He had a strong influence in the dressing room,” Buruk said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We aim to entrust Victor Osimhen with responsibility. It will be crucial for him to be among the new captains we select.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Buruk’s remarks highlight the high regard in which Osimhen is held at Galatasaray and further underscore his growing importance to the team following Mauro Icardi’s exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fturkey-galatasaray-manager-buruk-approves-osimhens-row-as-new-captain\u002F\">Turkey: Galatasaray manager, Buruk approves Osimhen’s row as new captain\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","turkey-galatasaray-manager-buruk-approves-osimhens-row-as-new-captain",{"id":982,"createdAt":983,"updatedAt":983,"name":984,"slug":985},[2280,985,2281,2282,2256,2283,2284,2043],"turkey","manager","buruk","osimhens","row","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FOsimhen.jpeg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fturkey-galatasaray-manager-buruk-approves-osimhens-row-as-new-captain\u002F",{"id":2289,"createdAt":2290,"updatedAt":2291,"title":2292,"excerpt":2293,"content":2294,"slug":2295,"topic":2296,"tags":2297,"image":2303,"author":74,"feed":2304,"views":1715,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2305},"1132e9e0-bdda-4aa2-9e5c-5edaa883fe73","2026-07-16T19:26:01.080Z","2026-07-17T03:17:06.000Z","Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit","Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk. \nThe post Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-300x169.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-768x432.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Adegboyega Adeleye\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Victor Osimhen is set to become Galatasaray’s new captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, with the Nigerian striker emerging as the frontrunner to inherit the armband after serving as the club’s vice-captain during another trophy-laden campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Galatasaray confirmed this week that Icardi has left the Turkish champions following the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to a successful four-year spell in Istanbul during which the Argentine won four Turkish Super Lig titles and established himself as one of the club’s most influential captains. Reports in Turkey indicate Osimhen is now next in line to assume the leadership role, although the club is yet to make an official announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Super Eagles forward has grown into one of Galatasaray’s biggest stars since joining from Napoli in 2025. Beyond his goalscoring exploits, Osimhen has helped the Yellow and Reds win back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles and lift the Turkish Cup, while also playing a leading role in the club’s UEFA Champions League campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He has become the fastest player in Galatasaray’s history to reach 50 goals and also etched his name into the record books as the first foreign Galatasaray player to score a Champions League hat-trick, achieving the feat against Ajax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk. The Nigeria international served as assistant captain, returned from injury to score in the crucial derby victory over Fenerbahce, and later netted twice against Antalyaspor as Galatasaray sealed a record-extending 26th Turkish Super Lig crown. He also finished among the club’s leading scorers across all competitions after delivering key goals in both domestic and European matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His growing influence has made him the overwhelming favourite to replace Icardi as captain. Having already deputised for the Argentine, Osimhen is regarded by the club hierarchy and supporters as the natural successor to lead the dressing room into a new era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If confirmed, the appointment would mark another major milestone in Osimhen’s career, making him one of the few Nigerian footballers to captain one of Europe’s most successful clubs and further cementing his status as one of Galatasaray’s most important players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fvictor-osimhen-set-to-become-galatasaray-captain-after-mauro-icardi-exit\u002F\">Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","victor-osimhen-set-to-become-galatasaray-captain-after-icardi-exit",{"id":982,"createdAt":983,"updatedAt":983,"name":984,"slug":985},[2298,2299,2172,2300,985,2043,2301,2302],"victor","osimhen","become","icardi","exit","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1024x576.webp",{"id":1874,"createdAt":1875,"updatedAt":1876,"name":1877,"image":1878,"slug":1879},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fvictor-osimhen-set-to-become-galatasaray-captain-after-mauro-icardi-exit\u002F",{"id":2307,"createdAt":2308,"updatedAt":2309,"title":2310,"excerpt":2311,"content":2312,"slug":2313,"topic":2314,"tags":2315,"image":2303,"author":74,"feed":2317,"views":1689,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2305},"65e02779-7724-46b6-ba08-0dc89376d90f","2026-07-16T19:25:00.531Z","2026-07-16T21:47:45.000Z","Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Mauro Icardi exit","Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk. \nThe post Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Mauro Icardi exit appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Mauro Icardi exit\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-300x169.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-768x432.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fosimhen-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Adegboyega Adeleye\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Victor Osimhen is set to become Galatasaray’s new captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, with the Nigerian striker emerging as the frontrunner to inherit the armband after serving as the club’s vice-captain during another trophy-laden campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Galatasaray confirmed this week that Icardi has left the Turkish champions following the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to a successful four-year spell in Istanbul during which the Argentine won four Turkish Super Lig titles and established himself as one of the club’s most influential captains. Reports in Turkey indicate Osimhen is now next in line to assume the leadership role, although the club is yet to make an official announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Super Eagles forward has grown into one of Galatasaray’s biggest stars since joining from Napoli in 2025. Beyond his goalscoring exploits, Osimhen has helped the Yellow and Reds win back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles and lift the Turkish Cup, while also playing a leading role in the club’s UEFA Champions League campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He has become the fastest player in Galatasaray’s history to reach 50 goals and also etched his name into the record books as the first foreign Galatasaray player to score a Champions League hat-trick, achieving the feat against Ajax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk. The Nigeria international served as assistant captain, returned from injury to score in the crucial derby victory over Fenerbahce, and later netted twice against Antalyaspor as Galatasaray sealed a record-extending 26th Turkish Super Lig crown. He also finished among the club’s leading scorers across all competitions after delivering key goals in both domestic and European matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His growing influence has made him the overwhelming favourite to replace Icardi as captain. Having already deputised for the Argentine, Osimhen is regarded by the club hierarchy and supporters as the natural successor to lead the dressing room into a new era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If confirmed, the appointment would mark another major milestone in Osimhen’s career, making him one of the few Nigerian footballers to captain one of Europe’s most successful clubs and further cementing his status as one of Galatasaray’s most important players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fvictor-osimhen-set-to-become-galatasaray-captain-after-mauro-icardi-exit\u002F\">Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Mauro Icardi exit\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","victor-osimhen-set-to-become-galatasaray-captain-after-mauro-icardi-exit",{"id":982,"createdAt":983,"updatedAt":983,"name":984,"slug":985},[2298,2299,2172,2300,985,2043,2316,2301,2302],"mauro",{"id":1874,"createdAt":1875,"updatedAt":1876,"name":1877,"image":1878,"slug":1879},{"id":2319,"createdAt":2320,"updatedAt":2321,"title":2322,"excerpt":2323,"content":2324,"slug":2325,"topic":2326,"tags":2327,"image":2329,"author":74,"feed":2330,"views":1715,"type":83,"readTime":1740,"externalSourceUrl":2331},"599291d9-a15e-4c28-92cf-85c40a2b23ed","2026-07-16T15:05:00.213Z","2026-07-16T20:20:28.000Z","Turkey: Osimhen to replace Icardi as Galatasaray captain","Victor Osimhen is now set to be named new Galatasaray captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, DAILY POST reports. Icardi left the Turkish Super Lig champions following the expiration of his contract. The Argentine’s departure was announced this week ending his four-year stint at the RAMS Park. The 33-year-old won four Turkish Super Lig […]\nTurkey: Osimhen to replace Icardi as Galatasaray captain","\u003Cimg width=\"890\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOsimhen.jpeg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOsimhen.jpeg 890w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOsimhen-300x132.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Victor Osimhen is now set to be named new Galatasaray captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, DAILY POST reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Icardi left the Turkish Super Lig champions following the expiration of his contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Argentine’s departure was announced this week ending his four-year stint at the RAMS Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The 33-year-old won four Turkish Super Lig titles with the Yellow and Reds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Osimhen assumed the role of Galatasaray’s deputy captain last season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The 27-year-old is now expected to be elevated to the captaincy role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Nigeria international has been pivotal in Okan Buruk’s side winning the league title in the last two seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fturkey-osimhen-to-replace-icardi-as-galatasaray-captain\u002F\">Turkey: Osimhen to replace Icardi as Galatasaray captain \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","turkey-osimhen-to-replace-icardi-as-galatasaray-captain",{"id":982,"createdAt":983,"updatedAt":983,"name":984,"slug":985},[2280,2299,2328,2301,985,2043],"replace","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FOsimhen.jpeg",{"id":1734,"createdAt":1735,"updatedAt":1736,"name":1737,"image":1738,"slug":1739},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fturkey-osimhen-to-replace-icardi-as-galatasaray-captain\u002F",{"total":2333,"limit":1810,"page":1740,"total_pages":1689,"has_next":2334,"has_previous":2335},18,true,false,{"status_code":4,"message":74,"data":2337},[2338,2339,2340,2341,2342,2343,2344,2345,2346,2347,2348,2349,2350,2351,2352,2353,2354,2355,2356,2357],"Abbas, Akume Back Catholic Knights’ N2bn Humanitarian Initiative for Displaced Persons","Steve Osuji: What Stinks is Hate-driven Journalism, Not Tinubu’s Aso Rock","A Theory of Change for Africa: Why We Build Systems, Not Monuments","DCP's Kamau Ngotho wins violence marred Ol Kalou by-election","Whitewashed: Ol Kalou's crushing blow to UDA","Nigeria’s pathway to shared prosperity ‘ll be defined by scale – CEOs","Saratani ikirudi upya vita yake usipime","Lagos Flooding and the Coastal Highway: Separating Facts from Fiction","Caliphate Air: Not a Flight of Fancy","Flawed gas pricing keeps investors on Nigeria’s sidelines","Ajiran Double Murder Must Be Judged By Facts, Not Social Media Narratives: Setting The Record Straight","CBN targets $1bn monthly diaspora remittances by year-end","Tejumola Maurice-Diya: Documenting Africa’s  Fashion Heritage at IAF","Stakeholders: NCAA Must Seek Additional Funding to Stem Financial Crisis","Global Food Safety Standards Body Adopts New Guidance on ‘May Contain’","Stock Market Depreciate by 0.09% on Profit-taking in BUA Cement","2027: Tinubu presents Shettima APC VP nomination certificate","Kogi announces successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Dekina","Advancing Air Medical Capabilities for Oil and Gas Services","How Moniepoint is Powering Nigeria’s $11bn Food Service Industry"]