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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on the injury situation of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following Friday night’s hard fought 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was forced off in the 33rd minute after appearing to suffer a muscle problem. Osimhen signalled to the bench that he could not continue and was subsequently replaced by Baris Alper Yilmaz. Before his injury, the Nigerian striker had opened the scoring for Galatasaray with a brilliant effort from outside the box. His shot struck the underside of the crossbar before going into the net. The goal was Osimhen’s sixth…

A Russian strike killed four people in southeastern Ukraine, the head of the regional military authority said Saturday, as the foes pummel each other with long-range missile and drone attacks. The strike came despite President Volodymyr Zelensky proposing a ceasefire with Russia for the expected visit this weekend of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. US President Donald Trump said the pair, his lead negotiators on ending the war, had a proposal to break the diplomatic stalemate in Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, said the attack in the…

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has completed a move to Libyan side Al Shomooa after leaving South African club Stellenbosch FC at the end of the 2025–26 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old had been without a club since leaving Stellenbosch, where he joined on a short-term deal following his departure from Orlando Pirates earlier in the year. Ndah joined Orlando Pirates in 2021 and initially established himself as an important member of the squad. However, a series of injuries affected his progress and eventually saw him lose his place in the team, which led to his decision to leave the Buccaneers earlier…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 4, 2026 XRP is back at $1.45, having a violent 6% rally on…

Actress, Liz Anjorin, has reacted to an interim order of the Lagos State High Court restraining her from publishing or circulating photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala. The actress, during an Instagram Live session on Friday, mocked Priscilla’s mother, veteran actress Iyabo Ojo, over her decision to publicise the court order on social media. Anjorin questioned the authenticity of the document, arguing that a court order should not be publicised before it is formally served on the respondent. In a video from the live session, she said, “Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter…

Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has criticised William Troost-Ekong’s continued captaincy of Nigeria while the defender was playing in Saudi Arabia, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong, who has since retired from international football, moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood in 2024 after leaving Greek club PAOK. Despite moving away from European football, the defender remained Nigeria’s captain and continued to wear the armband under former head coach Finidi George and subsequently Eric Chelle. John Obi Mikel, Daniel Akpeyi and William Troost-Ekong in action for the Super Eagles. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!…

The Federal Government could not provide sufficient evidence to auditors that N33.75bn in cash transfers meant for more than 3.29 million vulnerable households reached genuine beneficiaries, the Auditor-General for the Federation has said. This was contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance/Internal Control Weaknesses in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government obtained by Saturday PUNCH on Friday. The report, which reviewed transactions at the National Cash Transfer Office in Abuja for the 2023 financial year, raised eight audit queries involving billions of naira and identified weaknesses in the office’s internal control system. According…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has been out of action for Coventry City since their opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international missed Coventry’s last two competitive matches against Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup and Hull City in the Premier League. However, Coventry City coach Frank Lampard has now provided a positive update on the midfielder ahead of the daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium. “He is available for tomorrow,” the former Chelsea midfielder said in quotes revealed by Coventry Live. “Ephron’s missed pre-season, Rudi is just back and there wasn’t our usual zip at…

Dennis Naku About 37 persons have reportedly died after inhaling fumes from a petroleum product at a jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland area, where youths from Okrika and neighbouring communities had reportedly gathered to load a petroleum product from an illegal tapping point. Many others were said to be missing following the incident, which occurred in the mainly coastal community. A source in the community told our reporter that more than 100 persons had stormed the jetty with locally made boats while a…

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