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target=_blank>European Club Association rebrands as European Football Clubs
The European Club Association representing the continent’s biggest sides has rebranded as European Football Clubs (EFC), the organisation announced on Wednesday.8
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target=_blank>England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches.
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target=_blank>UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests
The body reduced McGregor’s punishment from the standard period of two years to 18 months, backdating the suspension’s start date to September 2024.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive camp for Lesotho, Benin ties
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are among the Super Eagles players who have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria steps up preparations for Friday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
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target=_blank>Scots footballer rape woman after she invited him in to charge his phone
A 19-year-old Scottish footballer, Niall Geany, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in jail for raping a woman who had invited him into her home to charge his phone after a night out.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, 17 others arrive Super Eagles camp in South Africa
17 Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s camp in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria steps up preparations for a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Lesotho.
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target=_blank>Jordi Alba announces retirement from professional football
Inter Miami full back and former Barcelona FC defender, Jordi Alba has announced his decision to retire from professional football.
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target=_blank>Goal-shy Salah seeks change as Egypt eye World Cup place
Mohamed Salah wants to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him on Wednesday and help Egypt beat Djibouti and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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target=_blank>Italy’s Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel
“It won’t be an easy atmosphere because there will be 10,000 people outside the stadium and 5,000-6,000 inside it,” continued Gattuso.
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target=_blank>2026 FIFA WCQ: 5 African countries likely to book four losers’ spots
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are gradually wrapping up across all continents, and African countries are fiercely competing for their places on football’s biggest stage.
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target=_blank>FIFA U20 World Cup: Argentina coach reveals why Nigeria is dangerous ahead knockout clash
Ahead of their knockout clash on Wednesday night at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup, Argentina coach, Diego Placente, has revealed where the Nigerians are dangerous. Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Argentina on Wednesday at the Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium. The winner of the game would progress to the quarterfinals of the competition.
FIFA U20 World Cup: Argentina coach reveals why Nigeria is dangerous ahead knockout clash
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: ‘We’ve reported them to FIFA’ – Gernot Rohr on club’s refusal to release Olaitan
The coach of the Benin Republic national team, Gernot Rohr has said his the country’s FA has reported the Turkish Super Lig club Goztepe has been reported to the football governing body, FIFA. This was due to the club’s decision to prevent Junior Olaitan from joining the national team for world cup qualifiers. The club
2026 WCQ: ‘We’ve reported them to FIFA’ – Gernot Rohr on club’s refusal to release Olaitan
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Visa hitch may stop Olusegun from Super Eagles vs Lesotho
Forward Olakunle Olusegun is yet to be issued with an entry visa into South Africa and could miss the Super Eagles clash with Lesotho on Friday. Olusegun is one of the 23 players invited for the game and the clash with Benin Republic by head coach, Eric Chelle. Nigeria could prosecute the crucial encounter with
2026 WCQ: Visa hitch may stop Olusegun from Super Eagles vs Lesotho
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars players will keep pursuing season’s target — Adegoke
Shooting Stars forward, Qamar Adegoke has promised the club’s supporters that the players will continue to give their best to the team. The Oluyole Warriors have recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats in their opening seven matches this season. Shooting Stars moved to fifth position in the NPFL table with 10 points following
NPFL: Shooting Stars players will keep pursuing season’s target — Adegoke
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Akor, Sanusi land in Polokwane for Lesotho clash
Jerome Adams Akor and Zaidu Sanusi will hit Polokwane on Wednesday (today) for the Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Lesotho. Sanusi was called up as a late replacement for the injured Birmingham City defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel. Sevilla striker, Akor has been handed his maiden invitation by head coach, Eric Chelle. The
2026 WCQ: Akor, Sanusi land in Polokwane for Lesotho clash
target=_blank>Conor McGregor banned after missing three drugs test, to fight at White House
Irish fighter, Conor McGregor, has accepted an 18-month ban for violating the UFC’s Anti-Doping policy. The UFC, in a statement on Tuesday, revealed McGregor missed three attempted biological sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024. It also explained that the usual 24-month ban was reduced due to McGregor’s cooperation with CSAD’s investigation. However, his
Conor McGregor banned after missing three drugs test, to fight at White House
target=_blank>Super Eagles can still secure 2026 World Cup ticket – Mikel
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has insisted that the team can still earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles currently occupy third position in Group C with 11 points from eight games. Eric Chelle’s side are poised to take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho, and
Super Eagles can still secure 2026 World Cup ticket – Mikel
target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Two countries qualify for quarter-final stage
Two countries have qualified for the quarter-final stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. This follows the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixture between the host nation Chile and Mexico, played in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The two countries that have made it to the last-8 so far are
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Two countries qualify for quarter-final stage
target=_blank>EPL: They’ll beat them – Paul Scholes predicts winner of Liverpool vs Man Utd
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has predicted the Premier League tie between the Red Devils and Liverpool. Liverpool will welcome Ruben Amorim’s side at Anfield after the international break following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. However, Scholes believes Arne Slot’s side will beat Man United, insisting that the encounter is ‘predictable’. Speaking on The Overlap
EPL: They’ll beat them – Paul Scholes predicts winner of Liverpool vs Man Utd
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: African countries that have booked spots ahead of final qualifiers
The Africa Zone (CAF) qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 began on November 15, 2023 and will conclude in November 2025. Nine countries from the continent are guaranteed to play in the tournament. One more team will then take part in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament. So far, only Morocco and Tunisia have confirmed their
2026 World Cup: African countries that have booked spots ahead of final qualifiers
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