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Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has committed his future to English Premier League Brentford by signing a long-term contract, Soccernet.ng reports. Fredrick was one of the best players from Nigeria’s 2024 Under-20 World Cup squad. And his performances later earned him a transfer to Brentford in 2024. Just after his first year, he was named the Player of the Year at the club’s academy, and they subsequently loaned him out to Belgian Pro League side Dender. Benjamin Fredrick of Brentford (Photo credit: Imago) He quickly became a regular for the club. But unfortunately, he suffered an injury that ruled him…

The tragic death of Wale, the bodyguard of music promoter, Samson Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, in a road accident has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy for the deceased’s family while others linked the incident to the controversial death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Sam Larry and Wale were involved in a serious road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in the early hours of Saturday, July 4. While the music promoter survived and is reportedly receiving medical treatment, Wale died at the scene. Videos circulating online showed the badly damaged vehicle…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have unveiled the 25 players that will represent the country at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco as they begin their quest for a record-extending 11th continental title, Soccernet.ng reports. Head coach Justine Madugu announced the squad through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with a blend of experienced stars and younger talents selected for the tournament, which will run from July 26 to August 16. Leading the squad is captain Rasheedat Ajibade, while six-time African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala also makes the list. In goal, Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper…

July 10, 2026 10:16 pm Belgium’s midfielder #23 Nicolas Raskin and Spain’s defender #12 Pedro Porro argue after the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 10, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP) European champions Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to set up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown with France on Friday. Mikel Merino bundled in a rebound from a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th-minute to settle a tense battle in favour of the Spaniards at the SoFi Stadium. Spain will now face France at…

Cardano News: Charles Hoskinson has flatly denied rumors he is retiring from Cardano, calling the claims “categorically untrue” and “a complete fabrication” in a video posted July 10, a denial that became necessary after decontextualized clips circulated widely enough to reach well outside the crypto community.The rumor spread so far that a London taxi driver relayed it to visiting Cardano supporters, and contacts at a partner firm had passed the same claim to their own chief executive.Cardano (ADA)24h7d30d1yAll timeDiscover: The Best Token PresalesCardano News: How the Misinformation Took HoldThe exit narrative accumulated over several months from a series of clips…

Asake staging a traditional matador confrontation scene for the official MCBH cinematic visuals. Just when you think you know what an Asake video will look like, he heads for the countryside. His new visuals for “MCBH” (Money Can’t Buy Happiness) trade city streets for castles, bulls, and sweeping green landscapes, taking one of the standout tracks from his fourth studio project, M$NEY, in a striking new direction. The video opens with an aerial shot of a historic moated castle surrounded by rolling green fields, immediately setting a different mood. From there, it never stays in one place for long. One…

By Adeyinka Adedipe Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has called for stronger collaboration between government, development partners and private healthcare providers to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, stressing that no woman should lose her life while giving birth. He made the call at the celebration of Med-Vical International’s seventh anniversary of community service and the launch of its Med-Vical School Health Programme and Maternal, Small and Sick Newborn Infants Initiative on Thursday. The commissioner also said the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo had made maternal and child healthcare a priority through the strengthening of primary healthcare centres,…

Spanish champions Barcelona have reached a full agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Karim Adeyemi, Soccernet.ng reports. The German forward, who is of Nigerian descent, had been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer. With his contract at Dortmund due to expire in 2027 and no breakthrough in talks over a new deal, the Bundesliga club became open to selling him rather than risk his value dropping further. Soccernet.ng had earlier reported that Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona were closing in on an agreement, with negotiations said to be around 90 per cent complete. Karim Adeyemi in action. Copyright: xMickaelxChavetxImago According to…

A former Bayelsa Senator,  Ben Murray-Bruce, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies following the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. The media mogul described the operation as a demonstration of effective leadership, intelligence and professionalism. Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Murray-Bruce said the safe return of the victims underscored what could be achieved through coordinated security efforts. “The successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State is a remarkable achievement and a testament to what can be accomplished when leadership, intelligence, and professionalism…

German side Eintracht Frankfurt have entered the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika’s future has become uncertain, especially after entering the final year of his contract with the Belgian club earlier this month and reports have increasingly linked him with a move away, as Club Brugge are keen to avoid losing him for free when his contract expires next summer. The Super Eagles midfielder joined Club Brugge in 2022 from Danish side Midtjylland and has since become a key figure in the team. He has helped the club secure multiple…