Ademola Lookman pens heartfelt goodbye message to Atalanta

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman took to social media to thank Atalanta after completing his move to Atletico Madrid.

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has penned a heartfelt message to Atalanta after he officially completed his swap to Atletico Madrid in LALIGA.

As Pulse Sports reported, the former Leipzig star has joined Los Rojiblancos and could make his debut as early as Thursday against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey. After putting pen to paper with this new club, he went on to thank his old one for the best period of his career.

By Faruq Ibrahim

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Sports Minister’s office clears confusion over South Africa hosting 2026 WAFCON WAFCON

The office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has moved to clarify South Africa’s position regarding the hosting of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following widespread confusion sparked by recent public remarks.

In an official statement, the Minister’s office stressed that South Africa has not been formally awarded the right to host the 2026 tournament and that any suggestion to the contrary was premature.

The clarification follows comments made by Deputy Minister Peace Mabe at the Hollywoodbets Super League awards on Sunday, which were interpreted by many as confirmation that South Africa would stage the continental showpiece.

By Smiso Msomi

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Big Lions prop Asnenathi calls on tight five to step up against Scarlets on Saturday at Ellis Park

The Lions' sledgehammer prop, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, believes the Joburg-based team will snap their three-match losing streak in the United Championship when they host the Scarlets at Ellis Park on Saturday.

It is a match the Lions should expect to win, given the Welsh team has issues at home as they negotiate restructuring issues, with Wales Rugby in a state of flux.

“It is good to be back at home after three weeks away," the 150kg Ntlabakanye said. “Both teams are under pressure this weekend – the Scarlets just got beaten by the Stormers, and Benetton beat us.

By Mike Greenaway

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After Hattrick, Osimhen closes in on Yekini’s all-time Super Eagles scoring record.

Osimhen moves closer to Yekini on the Super Eagles' all-time top scorer list.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot form for the Super Eagles, scoring a brilliant hat-trick in Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

The treble not only powered Nigeria into the World Cup playoffs but also brought Osimhen within touching distance of Rashidi Yekini’s legendary goalscoring record for the national team.

By Hassan Abdulsalam

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Bafana at Nigeria’s mercy, says Broos as World Cup hopes suffer hammer blow

After their disappointing 0-0 draw in their penultimate qualifier against Zimbabwe in Durban on Friday, the irony of Bafana Bafana’s dream to make it to the 2026 Fifa World Cup is that it’s no longer in their hands but that of their nemesis Nigeria.

Going to the last matches on Tuesday Bafana, on 15 points, trail leaders Benin (17) by two points while Nigeria, on 14 points, can still fancy their chances at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo as long as they beat Benin and Bafana lose to Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Tuesday.

That scenario has given Bafana coach Hugo Broos little hope that despite his team suffering because of poor administration by the SA Football Association, Bafana can still qualify for the World Cup.

By Sazi Hadebe

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South Africa's football future shines ahead of key World Cup matches

Despite what happens between Wednesday and Tuesday night, the future of South African football, particularly for the senior national team, is in safe hands.

History beckons for SA football in the next few days. Amajita will face Colombia in the U20 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Chile, while Bafana Bafana will clash with Zimbabwe and Rwanda in two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

A victory for Amajita would make them the first South African national team, male or female, to reach the global showpiece quarter-final, having last reached the U20 quarter-final in the 2009 edition in Egypt, before Banyana Banyana followed suit at the 2023 global showpiece in Australia.

By Mihlali Baleka

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