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target=_blank>Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu: Big in life; larger in death
Former Green Eagles captain and later coach of the Super Eagles, Chairman Christian Chukwu was interred at his ancestral home in Umuikowo Village, Obe Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area on August 16.
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target=_blank>Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in ‘magnificent way’ at Tokyo worlds
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying she was focused on ending her illustrious career in a “magnificent way” at the Tokyo world championships.
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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea crush West Ham 5-1 to go top
Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just two games into the Premier League season.
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target=_blank>Ruiz goal gives rusty PSG narrow win over Angers in Ligue 1
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game and Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 1-0 on Friday to make it two wins out of two at the start of the Ligue 1 season.
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target=_blank>Sinner in race for fitness as US Open title defence looms
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he is “not 100% yet” but expects to be at full strength for the launch of his US Open title defense when the final Grand Slam of 2025 gets underway.
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target=_blank>Madagascar knock out Kenya to reach CHAN semis
Madagascar beat Kenya on penalties on Friday to reach the African Nations Championships (CHAN) semi-finals and end the host nation’s remarkable run.
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target=_blank>Jefferson-Wooden wins women’s 100m at Brussels Diamond League
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired a broadside to rivals just three weeks from the world championships by scorching to victory over 100m at the Friday’s Diamond League meet in Brussels.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup draw to hold Dec 5 at Kennedy Centre, Washington – Trump
The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United share points in season opener
Remo Stars began the defence of their title with a 1-1 draw at home to Rivers United in what was the first game of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chelle picks Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 28 others in provisional list
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.
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target=_blank>EPL: Man City would have sacked me last season – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Gaurdiola, has admitted he escaped getting sacked last season. Guardiola has now claimed his relationship with the club’s chairman and sporting director, is the reason why he’s still in a job. City have begun the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win at Wolves. They will be looking to
EPL: Man City would have sacked me last season – Guardiola
target=_blank>NPFL: Nasarawa United unveil new kits for 2025/26 season
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Nasarawa United, have unveiled their new kits for the 2025-26 season. The new kits were officially unveiled at short ceremony ceremony in Lafia. The new jersey comes in vibrant colours and sleek designs. The home kit is designed in the club’s traditional green and light green colour while the
NPFL: Nasarawa United unveil new kits for 2025/26 season
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars must start new season with a win – Coach Aweroro
Shooting Stars head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, says it is important for his team to start the new campaign with a win, DAILY POST reports. The Ibadan club will host Bayelsa United in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, on Sunday. It will be
NPFL: Shooting Stars must start new season with a win – Coach Aweroro
target=_blank>‘Son now biggest player in MLS, Messi doesn’t speak English’ – Lalas
Major League Soccer legend, Alexi Lalas, has said that Lionel Messi has lost his place as the biggest ambassador for the American football league. According to him, former Tottenham star, Son Heung-min, who joined the club some weeks ago, has overtaken the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star. Lalas believes that Son’s outgoing nature and
‘Son now biggest player in MLS, Messi doesn’t speak English’ – Lalas
target=_blank>WAFU B U-17 Tourney: Cote d’Ivoire replace Nigeria as host
Cote d’Ivoire will now host the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship instead of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The annual competition was scheduled to hold in Nigeria next month with the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, and Remo Stars Stadium as designated venues. The WAFU B council has now moved the competition to Cote d’Ivoire. WAFU
WAFU B U-17 Tourney: Cote d’Ivoire replace Nigeria as host
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: French defender, Kounde snubs Mbappe, Dembele, picks favourite
France International defender, Jules Kounde, has overlooked his countrymen, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in making his pick on the favourite player to win the Ballon d’Or this year. The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in Paris on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet and Kounde believes that his Barcelona teammate, Lamine Yamal
Ballon d’Or 2025: French defender, Kounde snubs Mbappe, Dembele, picks favourite
target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to adopt Lafia City Stadium as temporary home ground
Niger Tornadoes are set to adopt the Lafia City Stadium in Lafia as their home ground for the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The Ikon Allah Boys original home ground the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna failed to meet requirements to host matches in the NPFL. Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with Nasarawa United
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to adopt Lafia City Stadium as temporary home ground
target=_blank>Transfer: AC Milan subject Boniface to thorough tests
Nigeria forward, Victor Boniface has been subjected to an unusual series of tests by AC Milan ahead of his transfer to the Serie A giants, DAILY POST reports. Milan has agreed to sign the powerful striker on loan from Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen for €5m with an option to buy for €25m. Boniface, who arrived
Transfer: AC Milan subject Boniface to thorough tests
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘You could end up like Sergio Ramos’ – Ex-Real Madrid star, Alkorta warns Vinicius Jr
Former Real Madrid defender, Rafael Alkorta, warned superstar forward, Vinicius Jr to be very careful how he handles his contract talks with the club’s president, Florentino Perez. He said if care is not taken, the Brazilian could end up like club legend, Sergio Ramos, who had his contract offer pulled back in 2023 despite the
LaLiga: ‘You could end up like Sergio Ramos’ – Ex-Real Madrid star, Alkorta warns Vinicius Jr
target=_blank>Transfer: Gary Lineker expresses disappointment as Arsenal snatches Eberechi Eze from under Tottenham’s nose
Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has expressed disappointment after Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s £67.5m transfer for Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Recall that Eze looked set to join Thomas Frank’s side after Spurs concluded a record-breaking deal with Crystal Palace. However, on Wednesday evening, after losing Kai Havertz to injury, the Gunners revived their interest in
Transfer: Gary Lineker expresses disappointment as Arsenal snatches Eberechi Eze from under Tottenham’s nose
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