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target=_blank>Chelsea boss Maresca eager to sign new defender as Colwill cover
England international Colwill is set to miss most of the new season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training.
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target=_blank>Leipzig sign striker Romulo as Sesko’s replacement
RB Leipzig on Friday announced the signing of Brazilian striker Romulo from Turkish side Goztepe to replace Benjamin Sesko, who has left for Manchester United.
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target=_blank>Ex-Chelsea goalie, Cech separates from wife after 26 years
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years together.
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target=_blank>Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.
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target=_blank>Lyles v Thompson in re-run of Olympic 100m final in Silesia
Olympic champion Noah Lyles will renew his rivalry with Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson when the pair take to the track for what promises to be a 100m race to remember at the Diamond League meet in Chorzow on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Lyon terminate veteran Matic’s contract a year early
Former Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an “amicable” agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday.
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target=_blank>Kida urges D’Tigers to stay grounded ahead of Tunisia clash
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Engr. (Dr.) Ahmadu Musa Kida, has issued a rallying call to D’Tigers to remain focused and humble as they prepare for their second game at the ongoing 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola.
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target=_blank>Liverpool man accused of football parade crash faces new charges
A British man accused of driving his vehicle into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win faces an additional 24 criminal charges, prosecutors revealed Thursday at his latest court hearing.
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target=_blank>Brady didn’t understand football, says Rooney after ‘work ethic’ jibe
Wayne Rooney has described criticism of his work ethic by Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady as “unfair” and said the NFL legend did not understand football.
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target=_blank>We haven’t received the $100,000 promised by FG – Super Falcons captain Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team is yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward despite winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Paucity of fund threatens Taraba’s participation in national youth games
Dreams of Taraba State taking part in the zonal elimination of the National Youth Games, billed to kick off tomorrow in Gombe State, hang in the balance following an alleged delay in the release of funds by the state government. Athletes and officials, who have been in camp at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, expressed
Paucity of fund threatens Taraba’s participation in national youth games
target=_blank>NPFL releases 2025/26 season calendar
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has released the schedule for the 2025/26 season. According to the calendar, the new season will commence on Friday, 22nd August 2025. Defending champions, Remo Stars, will battle Rivers United in the opening fixture in Ikenne. The NPFL will embark on a mid-season break from December 30, 2025, to
NPFL releases 2025/26 season calendar
target=_blank>NPFL: Abia Warriors sign Obioma on free transfer
Chukwuemeka Obioma is set to make a sensational return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with Abia Warriors. DAILY POST recalls that Obioma played for nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba, during the 2022–23 season before moving to Libyan club, Al-Majd SCC. According to reports, Obioma has agreed terms with the Umuahia-based club. Obioma is expected
NPFL: Abia Warriors sign Obioma on free transfer
target=_blank>Transfer: Ajibade agrees move to Paris Saint-Germain
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade is on the radar of French D’Arkema giants, Paris Saint-Germain, DAILY POST reports. Ajibade is a free agent after leaving Spanish Liga F club, Atletico Madrid in June following the expiration of her contract. The 24-year-old will increase the number of Nigerian at PSG to two with midfielder Jennifer Echegini
Transfer: Ajibade agrees move to Paris Saint-Germain
target=_blank>Transfer: I won’t play for you anymore – Ademola Lookman dares Atalanta
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has effectively gone on strike at the Serie A. Lookman has reportedly informed La Dea that he will not play for them again. This comes amid revelations that Inter Milan has set to make a third bid for the Super Eagles star. Inter have already seen two offers rejected by Atalanta,
Transfer: I won’t play for you anymore – Ademola Lookman dares Atalanta
target=_blank>CHAN: Two countries qualify for quarter-finals
At least two countries have booked their places in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Nations Championship, CHAN, tournament. The two countries are Kenya and Tanzania. DAILY POST reports that Kenya qualified for the last-8 with a game to spare in Group A after DR Congo defeated Angola 2-0 on Thursday. The result means the
CHAN: Two countries qualify for quarter-finals
target=_blank>Champions League: Carragher predicts stage Chelsea will get eliminated from competition
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has predicted that Chelsea will not make it out of the league group phase of the UEFA Champions League this season. Carragher recently spoke on The Overlap podcast with his co-hosts, where they were asked to make predictions for the 2025-26 season. The Englishman predicted that the Premier League west London
Champions League: Carragher predicts stage Chelsea will get eliminated from competition
target=_blank>EPL: Alan Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool fixtures
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the matches that will be played this weekend, as the Premier League makes a return following a three-month hiatus. The new campaign opens with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth on Friday night. Five games are scheduled for Saturday, before Arsenal visit Manchester United in the
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool fixtures
target=_blank>WAFCON: Brighton give hero’s welcome to Super Falcons goalie, Nnadozie
English Women’s Super League club, Brighton & Hove Albion have officially welcomed Chiamaka Nnadozie to their squad, DAILY POST reports. Nnadozie joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in July after ending her stay with French Feminine outfit, Paris FC. The 24-year-old’s arrival was, however, delayed by her involvement with Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s
WAFCON: Brighton give hero’s welcome to Super Falcons goalie, Nnadozie
target=_blank>EPL: They’ll get it done – Paul Merson predicts team to win title this season
Paul Merson, former Arsenal star, has predicted the Gunners to claim the Premier League title this season. Merson believes Mikel Arteta’s side will get it done this season after finishing in second position last season behind champions Liverpool. According to him, Arsenal have made two key signings – a holding midfielder and a centre-forward –
EPL: They’ll get it done – Paul Merson predicts team to win title this season
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