Zenith Bank’s market capitalisation topped N3.12 trillion, making it Nigeria’s second‑largest bank by value. A 6.3% share‑price jump to N76 was fueled by record‑breaking profits and strong earnings growth. Despite a half‑year dip in pre‑tax profit, the bank posted a 44% return in 2025 and offers a 7.14% dividend yield. Analysts see the bank’s expansion plan and tech spend as key to sustaining momentum.
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Australian manager Ange Postecoglou has been named Nottingham Forest's new head coach, stepping in after Nuno Espirito Santo's exit. He announced his arrival on Tuesday, praised the club's history, and hinted at ambitious plans. The hiring process wrapped up in just a week. Postecoglou now faces a tough opening against Arsenal and the challenge of balancing league and European duties.
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Watford fans can still stream the club's game against Millwall via iFollow on the official site, but live video now lives on Sky Sports+. The EFL has shifted all domestic streaming to Sky Sports+, offering over 1,000 games a season. Fans must adapt to new subscriptions or find alternate authorised options. The change impacts every Championship, League One and League Two side.
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Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk is weighing a shock switch from football to sprinting, with an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 24-year-old has begun training with Ukraine’s national sprint setup while he faces a possible doping ban in football. Qualifying for the Games would require meeting World Athletics standards and clearing national trials in 2027.
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Netflix has moved 3 Body Problem to Budapest and started filming seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back, aiming to cut delays and finish Liu Cixin’s trilogy on screen. The switch from the U.K. is a cost and logistics play. Season 2 is tracking for late 2026 after heavy VFX work. Strong viewership in early 2024 locked the renewal through the finale.
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A late solo goal from Paulinho sent Palmeiras past Botafogo 1-0 in extra time at the Club World Cup in Philadelphia. The substitute cut in from the right and beat two defenders before finishing low beyond goalkeeper John. Palmeiras finished with ten men after Gustavo Gómez was sent off in the 116th minute but held on. International media praised Paulinho and highlighted the rivalry’s recent history.
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England just thrashed South Africa by a record 342 runs, days after talk that their ODI side had slipped from the elite. So are they back, or was this a one-off? Here’s what the result says about England’s ODI identity, the rebuild since the 2023 World Cup flop, and the road to the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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Aston Villa host Crystal Palace on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2:00 PM ET, live on Peacock. Books make Villa a slight favorite (+101), but there’s a live case for Palace at +276 and under 2.5 goals (-123). Market-implied probability puts Villa near 50%, signaling a near pick’em. Recent history between these two has swung wildly—fuel for an upset angle.
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Celtic are closing in on Belgian winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Uruguayan left-back Marcelo Saracchi as Brendan Rodgers targets at least two more attackers before the September 1 deadline. Rangers remain active in loan talks for a striker, while Aberdeen continue to add in volume after a busy summer. Hearts are weighing short-term deals. The final week will shape Scotland’s European hopes.
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The 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals will light up on August 20 as Inter Miami takes on Tigres, with fans eagerly waiting to see if Messi will play. Four MLS teams face off against LIGA MX opponents in what promises to be a fiercely competitive night, while big-name Mexican clubs miss out on the knockout action.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to overhaul his lineup with six changes for the pre-season clash against Newcastle in Singapore. With key stars sidelined, the focus turns to fresh signings and youth call-ups Mosquera and Dowman. The match is crucial as both teams test their depth ahead of the new campaign.
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Bayern Munich powered past Flamengo 4-2 in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, boosted by Harry Kane's double and goals from Leon Goretzka and Jorginho. The result sets up a showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after Bayern's group victories and only one loss.
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