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Tottenham Seal £55m Deal for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham - Aifs Tottenham Seal 55m

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Tottenham Seal £55m Deal for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham

London, England — Tottenham Hotspur have secured a major summer signing after agreeing to a £55 million deal with West Ham United for Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The 24-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of finalising a six-year contract with the North London club. Football transfer expert David Ornstein confirmed the […]

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Turkish Clubs Target Nigerian Star, Umar Sadiq. - Aifs Turkish Clubs Target Nigerian Star Umar

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Turkish Clubs Target Nigerian Star, Umar Sadiq.

Istanbul, Turkey — Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq is attracting attention from three Turkish Super Lig clubs as Spanish side Real Sociedad prepares to offload the striker this summer. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad in 2022, is no longer in the club’s plans for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Reports from Estadio Deportivo suggest the La Liga […]

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Szczesny Stays at Barça as Goalkeeping Future Remains in Flux - Aifs Szczesny Stays At

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Szczesny Stays at Barça as Goalkeeping Future Remains in Flux

Barcelona, Spain — La Liga champions FC Barcelona have confirmed the contract extension of veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, securing his stay at the club until 2027. The announcement came via an official statement from the Catalan club on Monday, describing Szczesny’s renewal as both a reward and recognition for his remarkable performance during the past […]

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Juventus Denies Interest in Osimhen Amid Transfer Rumours - Aifs Juventus Denies Interest In Osimhen

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Juventus Denies Interest in Osimhen Amid Transfer Rumours

Turin, Italy — Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has categorically rejected reports linking the club to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid swirling transfer speculation this summer. Osimhen’s loan stint at Galatasaray recently concluded, leaving the 26-year-old forward to consider his next career move. The striker joined the Turkish side last summer on a one-year loan […]

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CAF Reveals New Trophy for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - Aifs Caf Reveals New

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CAF Reveals New Trophy for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Casablanca, Morocco —  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a brand-new trophy ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 2, in Morocco as anticipation builds for this year’s tournament. According to a statement on CAF’s official […]

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Tammy Abraham Seals €20m Transfer to Besiktas - Aifs Tammy Abraham Seals E20m Transfer To

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Tammy Abraham Seals €20m Transfer to Besiktas

Istanbul, Turkey — Tammy Abraham is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as AS Roma finalizes a €20 million transfer deal with Turkish giants Besiktas, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The move, confirmed earlier today, comes as Roma seeks to meet financial regulations, with the Serie A club aiming to […]

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Chelsea Triumph Over Benfica to Reach Club WC Quarter-Finals - Aifs Chelsea Triumph Over Benfica

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Chelsea Triumph Over Benfica to Reach Club WC Quarter-Finals

Charlotte, USA— Chelsea secured a hard-fought 4-1 victory after extra time against Benfica in a rain-delayed last-16 match at the Club World Cup on Saturday, booking their spot in the quarter-finals. Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during extra time propelled the Premier League side into a quarter-final showdown with Brazil’s Palmeiras. […]

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AbdulRazaq Celebrates Kwara Utd’s President Cup Triumph - Aifs Abdulrazaq Celebrates Kwara Utds President Cup

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AbdulRazaq Celebrates Kwara Utd’s President Cup Triumph

Lagos, Nigeria— Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed immense pride and joy following Kwara United FC’s landmark victory at the 2025 President Federation Cup final held at Mobolaji Arena, Lagos, on Saturday. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he commended the players, coaching staff, management team, Sports Commission, and supporters for their […]

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As It Stands: Africa’s Race to the 2026 World Cup - Aifs As It Stands

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As It Stands: Africa’s Race to the 2026 World Cup

Column, DNEWSINFO —  The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, brings a historic moment for African football. With the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, Africa’s representation has grown significantly—from five to nine automatic qualification spots and an additional intercontinental playoff opportunity. This increased access […]

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Paul Pogba Joins Monaco in Bid to Relaunch Football Career - Aifs Paul Pogba Joins

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Paul Pogba Joins Monaco in Bid to Relaunch Football Career

Monaco— French midfielder Paul Pogba has signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club AS Monaco, marking his return to professional football after nearly two years away from the game. The 2018 World Cup winner’s move to Monaco was confirmed by the club on Saturday, offering Pogba a fresh start following a turbulent period marked […]

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