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target=_blank>Yamal injury complicated, return date uncertain, says Barca coach Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday Lamine Yamal’s groin injury is not simple to heal from and cast doubt over a potential return date.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons star Ifeoma Onumonu announces retirement
Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned more than two decades.
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target=_blank>SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Sport in geo-politics at ‘The Platform’
I was on ‘The Platform’ during the week in Lagos, an intellectual stage for public presentation of view points and perspectives by invited speakers on subjects with a common theme and of national interest and significance, a compass for those in government and society as a whole. The Platform has become an annual ‘pilgrimage’ for
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target=_blank>SUPER EAGLES: President Tinubu should act now – Akpoborie
The NFF is tied to politics. We need to take our football away from the politicians. If we do not take our football away from the politicians, it will continue to drop.
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target=_blank>NFF’s ineptitude cause of Super Eagles’ poor results – Olofinjana
One of Nigeria’s great midfielders, Seyi Olofinjana, now working as Chelsea scout is not happy with the situation the Super Eagles have found themselves in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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target=_blank>EPL: Semenyo brace fires Bournemouth past Fulham to go second
Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.
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target=_blank>Yamal out for three weeks, to miss Spain’s World Cup qualifiers with injury
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria this month after suffering a recurrence of his groin injury, Barcelona said on Friday.
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target=_blank>5 African countries eye historic first World Cup qualification ahead of int’l break
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers enter the decisive stage, several African countries are dreaming big, with history within touching distance.
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target=_blank>I cry almost everyday since I joined Brighton – Super Falcons goalie Nnadozie
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has revealed the emotional challenges she has faced since joining English WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion, admitting that loneliness has taken a toll on her since the move.
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target=_blank>Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was “no conflict” with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month criticised the national team’s handling of Lamine Yamal.
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target=_blank>EPL: Slot plots Chelsea’s downfall as Maresca hopes to end losing streak against Liverpool
The stage is set for the biggest English Premier League, EPL, match of this weekend as Chelsea hosts Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The match will take place on Saturday evening and the kick-off time is 5.30 pm, Nigerian time. Both teams head to the game after losing their last Premier League games against Brighton and
EPL: Slot plots Chelsea’s downfall as Maresca hopes to end losing streak against Liverpool
target=_blank>Wayne Rooney names five toughest defenders he faced in Champions League
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has picked the five toughest defenders he came up against while playing in the Champions League. Speaking on his podcast, Rooney claimed the centre-backs he faced in the competition, were “nastier” and “smarter” than their counterparts in the Premier League. The England legend was part of the United squad
Wayne Rooney names five toughest defenders he faced in Champions League
target=_blank>Mourinho facing crisis as virus hits Benfica squad ahead of Porto clash
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, will struggle with team selection against rivals FC Porto on Sunday, after a virus swept through his squad. Several key players are believed to be down with illness. According to Goal, Mourinho and some members of his coaching staff are even affected with symptoms. This comes after a 1-0 defeat to
Mourinho facing crisis as virus hits Benfica squad ahead of Porto clash
target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi equals Ameobi’s appearance record in Fulham’s defeat to Bournemouth
Alex Iwobi reached a new personal height despite Fulham’s defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality on Friday night, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi, who started the thrilling encounter is now the joint-highest Nigerian appearance maker in Premier League history. The versatile midfielder equaled Shola Ameobi’s record of 298 matches. The 28-year-old is now the race for
EPL: Iwobi equals Ameobi’s appearance record in Fulham’s defeat to Bournemouth
target=_blank>Onuachu scoops Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Month award
Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Month award for August, DAILY POST reports. Onuachu superb header in the Black Sea Storm’s 1-1 draw with Samsunspor was named the best for the month. The Nigeria international was the first recipient of the award in the 2025/26 season. The 31-year-old
Onuachu scoops Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Month award
target=_blank>EPL: I don’t care about Man Utd job – Amorim
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has claimed he is not worried about losing his job at the Premier League club. Ahead of a crucial fixture against Sunderland on Saturday, Amorim also insisted his tactical system was not to blame for poor results. The Red Devils go into the game on the back of a 3-1
EPL: I don’t care about Man Utd job – Amorim
target=_blank>Super Falcons striker, Onumonu announces retirement from football
Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu on Saturday announced her retirement from professional football, DAILY POST reports. Onumonu is quiting the beautiful game at the age of 31. “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I bid farewell to my playing career on the pitch,” She wrote on her Instagram page. The striker represented
Super Falcons striker, Onumonu announces retirement from football
target=_blank>NNL: Doma United appoint Mabo as new technical adviser
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Doma United have appointed Najib Mabo as their new technical adviser. Chairman of the Savannah Tigers, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, confirmed Mabo’s appointment during the team’s training session. Mabo joined Doma United from fellow NNL side, Mighty Jets. The young tactician replaces Akinnade Onigbinde, who left the club at the end
NNL: Doma United appoint Mabo as new technical adviser
target=_blank>EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
The Premier League returns this weekend, with teams looking to get positive results ahead of the next international break. It all begins with Tottenham’s trip to Leeds United on Saturday and ends with Manchester City taking on Brentford. The big game of the round will see Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. But, which
EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Xavi reveals what Yamal must do to win award
Former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has revealed that winger, Lamine Yamal must win the UEFA Champions League or the FIFA World Cup for him to win the Ballon d’Or in the near future. Xavi also insisted that the likes of Yamal, Vitinha, Mohamed Salah, Pedri and Raphinha also deserved to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Ballon d’Or: Xavi reveals what Yamal must do to win award
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