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Napoli Women have officially completed the signing of Nigeria international defender Chidinma Okeke from Mexican club América Femenil, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old centre-back joined Napoli Women on a permanent transfer on Friday, September 18, and signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the Italian club until 2028. Okeke arrives in Italy after two seasons with América, where she helped the Mexican club win the 2025/26 CONCACAF Champions Cup. She played 27 Liga MX Femenil matches during the 2025/26 season and also featured in seven Champions Cup games. Super Falcons star Chidinma Okeke. Photo by IMAGO Her move to…

The Nigerian Army has charged young soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) to uphold discipline, professionalism and commitment to continuous training as they proceed to their respective units and formations. In a post on its X handle on Saturday, the Chief of Training, Nigerian Army (COT(A)), Major General Valentine Okoro, gave the charge on Friday, at the graduation ceremony of Exercise Shining Star Course 12/2026 held at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Training, Linkages and Integration, Brigadier General Ukeagbu Igbokwe, Okoro described Exercise Shining Star as timely…

Kelechi Iheanacho has equalled a Bursaspor scoring record after extending his remarkable start to life in Turkey with another brace on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker scored twice as Bursaspor beat Batman Petrolspor 2-1 away from home in the Turkish 1. Lig to go clear at the top of the table. The result took Iheanacho’s tally to 11 goals and two assists in eight league appearances since joining Bursaspor as a free agent. He has found the net in every match, extending his personal-best scoring streak to eight consecutive games. Iheanacho only joined Bursaspor this summer, after a…

Abayomi Ajayi For many women, the first time they hear about polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, is when they start trying to have a baby and discover that getting pregnant isn’t as straightforward as they expected. The warning signs may have been there for years. Periods came irregularly, sometimes disappearing for months. There may have been acne, unwanted facial hair, difficulty managing weight or unexplained changes in the menstrual cycle. But when pregnancy wasn’t yet the goal, seeing a fertility specialist didn’t seem urgent. That can be a mistake. PMOS, previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects…

Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club (MUMSC) has called for a change in the club’s ownership structure, saying it has lost confidence in the current leadership. The supporters’ group made the call after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke about immigration, taxes and welfare during a BBC interview, saying Britain was “on the slide”. Ratcliffe, the founder of petrochemical company Ineos, attributed what he described as the country’s decline to a combination of high taxes and high immigration. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, MUMSC said Ratcliffe’s latest comments were “deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable”, noting that it had previously condemned…

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 Last updated:  September 18, 2026 Speculation that Canada could one day join the European Union has moved from an internet curiosity to a genuine geopolitical talking point in recent months. As a result, Canada EU odds across prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have begun gaining traction.The idea picked up momentum as Canada sought to reduce its…

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has had some demands placed on him by Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ahead of the Madrid derby tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer window and made an immediate impact, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions during the second half of last season. His performances were enough to establish him as an important part of Simeone’s plans heading into his first full campaign in Madrid, but the Nigerian has faced a different challenge this season. The 28-year-old has been used in several…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states from September 19 to 25. The alert, designated NFA-2026-262, is based on forecasts of rising river levels and increased risk of riverine flooding across the affected areas. The affected states are “Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Rivers, Edo, Kogi, Taraba, Delta, Bayelsa, Enugu and Abia.” The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying “nine river stations were at risk and required close monitoring.” Scene of the over-flooded Moro bridge in Asa…

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has set his sights on a remarkable 20-goal haul after making a stunning start to life at Belgian Pro League side Genk, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old has wasted little time justifying Genk’s decision to make him the most expensive signing in the club’s history, following his €10.5 million move from Italian side Pisa during the summer transfer window. Durosinmi has scored five goals in his opening six league appearances for Genk, putting himself among the leading scorers in the Belgian top flight. His latest goal came in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Gent. Genk’s Rafiu Durosinmi…

Yusuf Oketola Ejike Anochike, the husband of Blessing Anochike, who was reportedly arrested for alleged child trafficking in the Ibafo area of Ogun State, has cried out for help. According to Ejike, the three children rescued from their house were serving as house helps, denying that they were being sold to them. Saturday PUNCH recalls that the Ogun State Police Command arrested Blessing alongside two other persons for the alleged theft and sale of children in Ibafo on September 6, 2026. The two other suspects are Kikelomo Jimoh and Elizabeth Kayode. Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Ejike said two of the…