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Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga scored the first goals in Malawi’s WAFCON history as they stunned the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the Group C opener at Stade El-Barid in Rabat, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria 2-3 Malawi: What just happened In a game where many expected the Super Falcons of Nigeria to dominate, given their rich history against WAFCON debutants, Malawi remained resilient in the first half. After testing several combinations in the friendly games, Justine Madugu opted to start a front three of Esther Okoronkwo, Florence Ijamilusi and Chiwendu Ihezuo, but the attack was futile in the first half as…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed police officers nationwide to channel cases involving terrorism financing, banditry and other financial crimes to specialised units. He said this was part of efforts to strengthen intelligence-led policing and curb criminal activities. The IGP disclosed this on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. He said the directive was informed by the changing nature of crime, which increasingly relies on illicit financial transactions across borders. “The dynamics of crime is changing daily everywhere in the world, and within seconds monies are…

Super Falcons of Nigeria begin their quest for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday night, taking on tournament debutants Malawi in the Group C opener at Stade El Barid in Rabat, Soccernet.ng reports. Follow Super Falcons of Nigeria vs Malawi live here: Justine Madugu’s Super Falcons return to Morocco barely a year after lifting the trophy on the same soil, and arrive as Africa’s highest-ranked side and the continent’s most successful women’s national team. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi. Copyright: xShengolpixsxImago The champions head into the tournament full of confidence following a 2-1 win over Tanzania…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed allegations that the ruling party is behind the crisis and defections in opposition parties, saying the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been changing political parties since 2014 without any influence from the APC. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television. He was responding to claims by opposition figures that the APC was weakening rival parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC chairman said the former Anambra State governor’s movement across political parties predates the current administration and could not…

Bitbase has launched its Rewards Hub; a centralized portal that brings together all promotional campaigns, onboarding tasks, and reward tracking under one interface. New users can earn up to 33,500 USDT through a three-tier welcome package, while existing traders gain access to exclusive tasks and ongoing incentives. The hub replaces the need to search across separate promotion pages; everything from sign-up bonuses to trading volume rewards now lives in a single dashboard.The Rewards Hub consolidates the platform’s incentive structure into a clear, task-based system. Users discover active campaigns, complete registration and trading activities, track progress in real time, and view…

Afrobeats icon Davido delivers a live stage performance as he prepares for the global release of his sixth studio album, Oriadé. Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram Ready to groove on Friday? Cause Davido will be serving you hot with some good music as he officially unveils the tracklist for his upcoming sixth studio album, Oriadé. Scheduled to drop on Friday, 31 July 2026, the 13-track body of work marks a major milestone, arriving exactly 15 years after the singer launched his professional music career. Rooted in Yoruba heritage, the title Oriadé combines “ori” (destiny) and “adé” (crown), translating to a crowned destiny…

Bridge Clinic has won the IVF Service Provider of the Year category at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards for a record eighth time, reinforcing its position as a leading fertility centre in Nigeria after three decades of service in assisted reproduction. The award was presented at the 12th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where leading stakeholders across Nigeria’s healthcare sector gathered to recognise organisations and professionals demonstrating excellence, innovation and measurable impact in service delivery. In a statement sent to PUNCH Healthwise, Bridge Clinic’s Managing Director, Dr Matthew Azoji, received…

Besiktas reportedly turned to fierce Istanbul rivals Galatasaray for inspiration as they try to save their ambitious move for Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah, Soccernet.ng reports.The Turkish giants are said to have contacted Galatasaray to understand how the club built the commercial structure around Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after completing his permanent €75 million transfer from Napoli. The aim was to find a solution to negotiations that stalled over Salah’s wage package and merchandising demands.According to reports, Besiktas made a final two-year offer worth more than €40 million. The proposal included a guaranteed salary of €15 million per season, with…

The Osun Accord governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has urged members and supporters of the party to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the Osun State governorship election after the Court of Appeal affirmed the party’s legal standing. Adeleke, in a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, described the ruling as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, urging supporters to remain focused on the August 15 governorship election. He said the judgment had reaffirmed that Accord remained “strong, lawful and fully prepared” for the poll. “Again, Accord is victorious — democracy and the rule of law have…

One-time Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban has completed a season-long loan move to newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig side Amedspor, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old’s transfer brings to an end a prolonged period of uncertainty surrounding his future at Hoffenheim, with the German club making clear they had no plans to retain him, although his contract at the PreZero Arena runs till the summer of 2029. Orban spent the 2025/2026 campaign on loan at Italian side Hellas Verona, where he registered seven goals and two assists in 29 appearances but could not prevent the club from suffering relegation from Serie A…