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The NPFL’s new $7.5m EuroMatch title deal puts fresh money into Nigerian club football — and fresh pressure on clubs to show players actually benefit.

The Falconets have two final warm-up matches against Poland and South Korea before opening their U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain.

Manchester City have completed the signing of 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with Sky Sports reporting a package worth up to £85.6m.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton, handing the 22-year-old a long-term Old Trafford deal as the club reshapes its midfield.

Ethiopia has entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, reviving hopes of bringing AFCON back to one of the tournament’s historic homes for the first time since 1976.

South Africa’s stalled VAR project has become an open government-federation confrontation after Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he demanded R13 million back from SAFA, with the association requesting 21 days to respond.

Nigeria international Terem Moffi has completed a permanent move to Hamburger SV from OGC Nice and will wear the No. 9 shirt in Germany.

Ghana will face Ecuador while South Africa meet Chinese Taipei as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 intercontinental play-off preliminary phase begins to take shape.

Heartland FC are heading into another promotion fight with Remo Stars and Sunshine Stars among the heavyweight names shaping a demanding 2026/27 Nigeria National League campaign.

Cape Verde have promoted Humberto Bettencourt from Bubista’s backroom team, choosing continuity as the Blue Sharks prepare for AFCON qualifying.