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Following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), it has been raining for the Super Falcons, who have received numerous accolades and rewards. &nbsp,

The D’Tigress, the country’s basketball team, are also on the verge of making history in Cote d’Ivoire, following a week-long tour that saw the Nigerian girls take to the country. &nbsp,

The transfer window is still buzzing as the football season approaches the kickoff, with teams preparing their squads for the upcoming campaign. &nbsp,

The most talked-about sports headlines are covered in First 11 as a recap of the events that have shaped sports in the last seven days. &nbsp,

Osimhen Releases Blockbuster Act

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray’da, yeniden! ❤️ pic. twitter.com/tWY5Lh4frA

Starting with football, but this time Victor Osimhen, one of the game’s most elite strikers, will be the one. The Nigerian made a major move to Galatasaray by completing a €75 million contract with Napoli. &nbsp,

Osimhen’s four-year deal with Italian side Napoli means he will receive a salary of €15 million per season. &nbsp,

Victory Parade for the Super Falcons

Following their victory in the 2018 World Football Championship, his contract was signed just as the Super Falcons received a rousing welcome home. President Bola Tinubu lavished $100, 000 on each player, a house, and technical crew members, as well. &nbsp,

In Lagos State, the team celebrated their 10th WAFCON title with a trophy parade. The World Cup victory is what the Super Falcons hope to achieve next. &nbsp,

Fintiri Rewards Justin Madugu in WAFCON, Inc.

I was honored to receive Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and the champion of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory, today.

We have given him a 3-bedroom home and $500,000 as a reward for his bravery and patriotism. Our sporting renaissance is inspired by his success. pic. twitter.com/5ZTG00RLEK

Coach Justin Madugu was given a reward by his governor, Adamawa State, for leading the team to the title. He received both a house and N50m. &nbsp,

Fintiri thanked the coach for making Adamawa proud at a ceremony held at the Yola Government House.

D’Tigress on the storied Afrobasket Run

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In the semi-finals of the competition this year, the D’Tigress are attempting to win their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title. &nbsp,

The Nigerian women will now face Senegal, a member of the West African region, in the quarter-finals.

Lionesses from Burna Boy Thrills

Nigerian singer Burna Boy made headlines earlier this week for kicking off England’s Women’s Euro trophy tour. &nbsp,

The afrobeat legend, known as Damini Ogulu, was a surprise guest at Buckingham Palace during the Lionesses’ tour. Burna Boy’s 2022 song “For My Hand” was performed to the delight of the venue’s managers, players, and audience members. &nbsp,

December 5th, 2018 World Cup Draw will be held.

In the US, reports have surfaced that Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5. The expanded 48-team competition, which will be held by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, had been chosen for draw. &nbsp,

Twelve groups of four will be drawn out overall. The draw ceremony took place in Las Vegas when the United States hosted the 1994 World Cup. FIFA has not yet made any comments on the subject.

London and Berlin to feature NBA players

The NBA announced on Wednesday that regular-season games would be played in London and Berlin during the US campaign for 2025-26. &nbsp,

On January 15, 2026, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will square off in Berlin and then again in London. The decision to move the games “reflects the incredible momentum and appetite for NBA basketball in France, Germany, the UK, and the entire region,” according to NBA Europe managing director George Aivazoglou.

Transfer: Diaz relocates to Germany, and Xhaka re-enters England.

I’m eager to play alongside…

Granit Xhaka will finish the sentence! pic. twitter.com/dOEIwOpQj1

The football transfer window has been buzzing all week as the new season approaches. It’s been all fireworks in England and throughout Europe as clubs bolster their teams and players make the moves. &nbsp,

One of the biggest stories in the game was Bayern Munich’s signing of forward Luis Diaz from Liverpool, the Premier League champion. Granit Xhaka, a former Arsenal player, joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen, a German side. &nbsp,

Pedro and Aubameyang are given new homes.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a season-long break in Saudi Arabia and then made his return to Marseille. The 36-year-old striker arrived in southern France on Wednesday night. &nbsp,

Portuguese international Joo Félix will join Cristiano Ronaldo in signing a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr. In 2019, Felix, 25, made the big move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid, but his fortunes have since deteriorated.

The Athletics Championship Contest Starts

The Nigerian Athletics Championships, the world’s premier athletics competition, are taking place at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos. The nation’s top sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and distance runners will be featured there. &nbsp,

Due to the disparate national titles, the 2025 edition has a special significance. Additionally, it will serve as a staging area for Tokyo’s 2025 World Championships. &nbsp,

Nigeria Up for CHAN

A 23-person squad has been chosen to play for the Super Eagles at #CHAN2024, according to head coach Eric Chelle.

Let’s leave, Naija! #SoarSuperEagles #CHAN2024 pic. twitter.com/XTuBy8kLpp

Finally, the local Super Eagles are finishing up their 2024 African Nations Championship preparations. &nbsp,

However, in their final preparatory match before the competition, Nigeria blew a 2-0 lead to Zanzibar on Friday. From August 2 through August 30th, the tournament will take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. &nbsp,

French authorities ordered Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for the alleged 2023 rape of a woman, which the Moroccan international denied on Friday.

The prosecutor’s office in Nanterre informed AFP that they had requested that the prosecutor take the rape case before a criminal court.

The prosecutor’s office told AFP in a statement that “it is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the parameters of his order.”

Hakimi, 26, scored the winning goal in the 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the May final, which was crucial for PSG’s first Champions League triumph.

Hakimi, who helped Morocco reach the 2022 World Cup’s historic semi-finals, was accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in March 2023.

Also read: Super Falcons Want to Be Ajibade’s Best Women’s Team in the World

While his wife and children were away on vacation, Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to visit his home in Boulogne-Billancourt on February 25, 2023.

Following the incident, the woman alleges rape and is now being questioned by police at a police station.

Prosecutors decided to bring charges against the player despite the woman’s refusal to make a formal accusation.

She claimed to have met Hakimi on Instagram in January 2023 when she was reporting to the police at the time.

She claimed that she had taken a taxi from his house the night before to his home. Before raping her, she claimed to have told police that Hakimi had started kissing her and making consensual sexual advances, according to a police source.

She claimed she was able to free herself and text a friend who had arrived to pick her up.

In light of the facts surrounding the case, Hakimi’s lawyer, Fanny Colin, who spoke with AFP after the news was made, described the trial request by the prosecution as “uncomprehensible and meaningless”.

“We and Achraf Hakimi continue to be as composed as they were when the proceedings began.

We would obviously pursue all possible appeals, she continued.

The woman’s lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, told AFP, “My client welcomes this news with immense relief.

Hakimi, who was born in Madrid, joined Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga in 2018 after spending some time in the youth system at Real Madrid.

He then made 73 Bundesliga appearances.

He made his first team-related move to Inter Milan in 2020, before moving on to PSG in 2021.

Hakimi played a key role in the Morocco team’s transition from Africa to the Arab world cup semifinals in Qatar.

Following Nigeria’s recent victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, presented Justine Madugu with a 50 million dollar gift and a three-bedroom home.

Governor Fintiri stated on Friday that the gesture was in honor of Madugu’s patriotism and contribution to the country’s success at the tournament via his official X handle (previously Twitter).

“Today, I was honored to be honored to have Coach Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and a champion of Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON 2025,” Fintiri wrote.

We have given him a 3-bedroom home and $500,000 as a reward for his bravery and patriotism. Our sporting renaissance is inspired by his success.

I was honored to receive Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and the champion of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory, today.

We have given him a 3-bedroom home and $500,000 as a reward for his bravery and patriotism. Our sporting renaissance is inspired by his success. pic. twitter.com/5ZTG00RLEK

Madugu, a native of Adamawa State, was a member of the coaching staff that helped the Super Falcons win the 2024 WAFCON final.

The Nigerian team won the championship for the 10th time in a row on Saturday, defeating Morocco in a fiery comeback, 3-2, to claim the title.

Prior to the Falcons’ arrival in Abuja on Monday, President Bola Tinubu had hosted a presidential reception.

Every member of the technical crew, including Madugu, received $ 50, 000, three-bedroom apartments, and national honors of Officer of the Order of the Niger, while each player received $100, 000.

Following his victory in the opening heats, reigning world champion and Olympic champion Noah Lyles, who won the 100-meter race in Oregon on Friday, pulled out of the semi-finals.

Lyles, who won gold in the 100-meter race last year’s Paris Olympics, clocked 10.05 seconds on Thursday in Eugene’s Hayward Field, which was his fifth-fastest qualifying time.

Due to his reigning 100m world championship title, Lyles is already guaranteed a spot on the team despite the fact that this week’s meeting in Eugene is a qualifying event for the World Championships in Tokyo in September.

Read more about D’Tigress’s defeat of Cameroon to become the sixth Afrobasket Semis.

Lyles, 28, is also a qualified Olympic swimmer who is currently the 200-meter champion. Lyles stated after his 100-meter heat on Thursday that he still intends to complete the Eugene 200-meter race.

Everyone knows I started the season with a late start because of injury, but Lyles, who was beaten in his first 100 meters on July 19 at the London Diamond League, said, “I need races.”

The D’Tigresses, who have six titles, defeated Cameroon 83-47 to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament, keeping their title defense alive.

The victory brings them to 27 after starting their unbeaten run in Africa in 2015. It also brings them to a record-equal fifth title in a row. Only Senegal is currently fourth in the world, surpassing Nigeria’s current four.

With their strong hands, Jessica Thomas and Maria Ewodo’s 4-0 start gave the Indomitable Lionesses the only advantage they had before defending champions Amy Okonkwo, who had already been ranked most valuable in the game, put the game to the side.

Rena Wakama’s team took the lead at 5-4 with a jump shot from Elizabeth Balogun, who then went on an 8-0 run in 2:140 to take the lead 21-9.

Cameroon scored 20 points in the second quarter to match Nigeria at both ends of the floor. They were 41-29 at halftime due to a lackluster first-quarter performance.

Read more about Victor Osimhen’s record-breaking €75 million deal to acquire Galatasaray.

The 2021 bronze medalists’ fate was sealed by a 25-2 run in the third quarter, which left them with a 16-14 lead late in the fourth quarter.

The team effort earned Okonkwo 18 points in just under 19 minutes.

With at least one basket, every player on the scoreboard who had more than ten minutes of playing time was included. Four players had double-digit scores.

Cameroon, a former silver medalist, is competing for fifth place, which would be an improvement on their performance from 2023, while Nigeria is continuing to rewrite the history of women’s basketball in Africa.

The outcome was that “we played as a team, enjoying the game by doing what we do best,” the team said. We’re thrilled to have reached the semifinals once more. We’ll make every effort to reach the championship game. They are familiar with us, just like we are. We just need to “do our thing” and watch what happens in the end. Murjanatu Musa, the forward of Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles’ forward, has signed a $ 75 million deal with Turkish giant Galatasaray.

The Nigerian, who went on loan from Napoli last season, was signed by Galatasaray on Thursday.

“Agreement has been reached with his club, SSCN Napoli SPA, regarding the transfer of professional footballer Victor James Osimhen.

A net transfer fee of €75, 000 will be paid to the player’s former club, according to the club’s social media profiles.

The 26-year-old will receive €15 million per season from the Turkish champions after agreeing to a four-year deal.

Osimhen will also receive an additional €1 million in image rights and an additional €5 million in loyalty bonuses.

Additionally, SSCN Napoli SPA will receive 10% of the proceeds from the player’s next sale, according to the agreement, the club added.

Additionally, he is prohibited from joining Serie A clubs in the upcoming two years by his most recent contract.

Also read: Super Falcons Want to Be Ajibade’s Best Women’s Team in the World

“Proud To Be Here”

Victor James Osimhen, a professional footballer, is transfering to Konusunda, SSCN Napoli SPA, and Anlaşmaya Varlmiştr.

Transfer bedeli ödenecektir, bu kapsamda, futbolcununun eski kulübüne net 75.000.000 EUR.

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An excited Osimhen said he was “feeling truly great right now” following the agreement.

“I’m so happy to be a member of the Galatasaray family once more. I want to thank both my vice president and president first. He stated on the club’s website, “We have a very positive team right now.”

“I’m so happy to be here,” he said. You recall the last season’s quality. I think we will succeed even more next season with a much stronger sense of belonging and the quality of both my teammates and myself.

One of our main objectives is “We will give our all on the pitch,” not just in the league and cup but also in the Champions League.

The Yellow and Reds won the domestic double last season, scoring 37 goals and adding eight assists in 41 games.