Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 14th May 2025

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target=_blank>NNL orders simultaneous kick-off time for final fixtures

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has directed that all the Matchday 17 fixtures in Groups C and D should kick off at the same time. The penultimate games of the 2024-25 season will start at 3 p.m. across the northern centers on Saturday and Sunday. NNL Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, said that the move
NNL orders simultaneous kick-off time for final fixtures

target=_blank>Ondo govt misplaced priorities, mediocrity led to Sunshine Stars relegation – Ex-ODSFA Chair

A former president of Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens football clubs, Akin Akinbobola, has attributed the recent relegation of Ondo State-owned clubs from Nigeria’s top football divisions to systemic mismanagement, poor funding, and political interference by the state government. Infuriated by the relegation of the Akure-based sides to lower divisions, Akinbobola, who had also served
Ondo govt misplaced priorities, mediocrity led to Sunshine Stars relegation – Ex-ODSFA Chair

target=_blank>2025 U-20 AFCON: Zubairu reveals Flying Eagles’ new target after World Cup qualification

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has said his team has their sight on the ultimate prize at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after qualifying for the World Cup. Nigeria will do battle with the Amajita of South Africa in a semi-final fixture at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia on Thursday. Zubairu said
2025 U-20 AFCON: Zubairu reveals Flying Eagles’ new target after World Cup qualification

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: David Villa names player to win award

Former Barcelona player, David Villa has backed Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or award. The former Spain internnational believes the 17-year-old deserves the Ballon d’Or because he has done well for Barcelona this season. Speaking at a public appearance, Villa said of Yamal (via Barca Universal): “We will see, I think he has done
Ballon d’Or 2025: David Villa names player to win award

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: David Villa names player to win award

Former Barcelona player, David Villa has backed Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or award. The former Spain internnational believes the 17-year-old deserves the Ballon d’Or because he has done well for Barcelona this season. Speaking at a public appearance, Villa said of Yamal (via Barca Universal): “We will see, I think he has done
Ballon d’Or 2025: David Villa names player to win award

target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal handed triple injury boost ahead of Newcastle clash

Arsenal ha received a triple injury boost ahead of their crucial Premier League fixture against Newcastle United this Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men need one more point to ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League, following a 2-2 draw at Liverpool last weekend. The Gunners will be without Mikel Merino who picked up a red card
EPL: Arsenal handed triple injury boost ahead of Newcastle clash

target=_blank>He didn’t impress against Man Utd – Scholes kicks against Arsenal’s move for Zubimendi

Former Manchester United star, Paul Scholes has kicked against Arsenal’s £51m move for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. According to the former England midfielder, Zubimendi didn’t impress during Man United’s Europa League win against Real Sociedad. Zubimendi, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a summer move. EPL: Arsenal trigger €60m clause of Arteta’s first
He didn’t impress against Man Utd – Scholes kicks against Arsenal’s move for Zubimendi

target=_blank>2025 U-20 AFCON: South Africa can’t stop us — Flying Eagles goalie boasts

Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Ebenezer Harcourt, has boasted South Africa cannot stop the team from securing a place in the final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions and Amajita will clash in the semi-final at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia on Thursday. It will be the fourth-ever meeting between both countries
2025 U-20 AFCON: South Africa can’t stop us — Flying Eagles goalie boasts

target=_blank>Fabregas rejects offer to replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso

Como head coach, Cesc Fabregas, has turned down a move to Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen is considering Fabregas as a replacement for the outgoing Xabi Alonso. After working as an assistant coach where Como secured promotion to Serie A in the 2023-24 campaign, Fabregas is now close to securing a top-half finish in the Italian top
Fabregas rejects offer to replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso

target=_blank>NNL: Maikaba optimistic despite Wikki Tourists’ defeat to Barau FC

Wikki Tourists technical adviser Abdullahi Maikaba says his team is unperturbed with the matchday 17 defeat to Barau FC. The Bauchi Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat to Barau FC in Dambatta on Sunday. Maikaba reaffirmed that his team’s goal is to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Bauchi club remain at
NNL: Maikaba optimistic despite Wikki Tourists’ defeat to Barau FC

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