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Nigerian striker Gift Orban overtakes Victor Osimhen in Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot race

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  Gift Orban moved ahead of fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen in the Turkish Süper Lig scoring race after netting his 10th league goal of the season in Amedspor’s 4–3 defeat away to Galatasaray. Orban, who joined Amedspor on loan during the summer transfer window, had a quiet first half before scoring after the break. The former Lyon striker met a cross from substitute Furkan Soyalp and guided a close-range header past Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. The goal took Orban’s tally to 10 goals and five assists in 11 league appearances, putting him one goal ahead of his Super Eagles teammate in the race for the Golden Boot. Osimhen missed the match after undergoing knee surgery for an injury he sustained during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League victory over Stuttgart. The former Napoli striker had recorded nine goals and three assists in eight league appearances before the injury. Another Nigerian forward, Yira Sor, also scored for Amedspor after replacing Senegalese striker Mbaye ...
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Egypt sacks coach Hassan over ex-wife scandal

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  The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan and his coaching staff, citing concerns about the team’s image and stability following controversy over his private life.  Ali Maher, who coaches Egyptian club Ceramica Cleopatra, has been appointed as his successor. In a statement on Saturday, the EFA said it had reviewed recent events and their “negative impact on the positive image and stability” of the national team. It added that “maintaining stability of the team is top priority”. The decision came three days after Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation banned Hassan from appearing on media platforms over a case involving his former wife, Dina Mostafa, publicly known as Dan Adam. Local media reported that Hassan’s lawyers had filed a complaint accusing her of forging official documents and committing bigamy. Her representatives denied the allegations. Hassan had also faced scrutiny over his decisions on the pitch. In September...
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Lionel Messi wins second MLS golden boot

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  Lionel Messi became the first player to win the MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons on Saturday as defending champions Inter Miami finished second in the Eastern Conference after a 3–3 draw with Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. Messi did not score at Nu Stadium but helped set up Miami’s first two goals from corners. The Argentine finished the season with 26 goals, four ahead of Dallas forward Petar Musa, who did not score in his side’s 3–1 home win over Colorado. Miami took the lead in the 14th minute when Charlotte’s Luca de la Torre failed to clear a Messi corner and the ball fell to Ian Fray, who opened the scoring. Another Messi corner found Luis Suárez unmarked at the near post in the 33rd minute, and the Uruguayan glanced his header in to make it 2–0. Rodrigo De Paul added a third before half-time. Liel Abada pulled a goal back for Charlotte early in the second half and scored again in the 55th minute. Rodolfo Aloko completed the comeback in the 90th min...
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Hackers target Italy foreign minister

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  Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday that cybercriminals had shared his personal data on the dark web, saying he believed he was being targeted because of Italy’s support for Ukraine. “For several days, cybercriminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and seeking to obtain further information, exposing me to new threats and intimidation,” Tajani wrote on X. He attributed the targeting to Italy’s stance on Ukraine, which he described as a defence of the country’s sovereignty, democracy and independence. “I will not allow myself to be intimidated under any circumstances,” he said. Italy has provided humanitarian and military support to Kyiv as Ukraine defends itself against Russia’s invasion.
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Nigeria’s Flamingoes win U-17 Women's World Cup, beating Japan 2-1

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  Nigeria’s Flamingoes have made history in Rabat, Morocco, defeating Japan 2-1 to become the first African nation to claim the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title. The triumph comes 41 years after Nigeria’s male U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, first won the youth world championship in Beijing, China.  The final saw Nigeria overcome a rocky tournament start—which included an opening 2-1 loss to Poland—to clinch the trophy against the former champions. The Flamingoes drew first blood in the 39th minute when Mary Dunstan delivered a long ball to Awawu Bashiru, who finished clinically to open the scoring.  
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'Offenders will die in prison' California Gov commutes all death sentences in state

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  California Governor, Gavin Newsom has commuted all death sentences across the state to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, an executive decision that affects 548 condemned inmates. Addressing the public in an official letter on Thursday, Newsom stated that capital punishment remains incompatible with state values, marking an end to what was one of the largest death row populations in the world. Although California has not executed an inmate in two decades, state courts had continued to hand down death sentences for severe violent crimes. "Today I am acting on my long and deeply held conviction that individually and collectively we are stronger as a society when we reject state-sanctioned killing," Newsom wrote. "Many Californians feel that those who commit brutal crimes deserve to die. But as governor, I have concluded the state cannot morally kill them."   "I do, however, pray that this action will finally separate the memories of the victim...
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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney named pundit of the year at Broadcast Sport Awards

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  Former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney has been named Pundit of the Year at the 2026 Broadcast Sport Awards in recognition of his work as a television football analyst. The 41-year-old, who is a regular on Stick To United, on Disney+, and the BBC's Match of the Day, received the prestigious award at a ceremony in London on Thursday night, November 5, attended by approximately 650 people from the sports broadcasting industry. Rooney's recognition follows his impressive transition into television punditry, particularly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his straightforward analysis, humour and outspoken opinions attracted widespread attention from viewers. One of his most memorable moments came when he delivered a brutally honest assessment of the tournament's final half-time show, which featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber.   Speaking live on BBC Television, Rooney said: "I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap." ...
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