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target=_blank>Boca Juniors manager Russo dies aged 69 – Argentine Football Association
The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football Association announced Wednesday.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: 4 countries qualify for quarter-final
Four countries have secured places in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile following Wednesday night’s Round of 16 fixtures.
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target=_blank>Video: Togolese footballer breaks neck in China after colliding with LED board
Togolese international footballer Samuel Asamoah broke his neck after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board during a domestic fixture in China, his club said, fearing he may be left paralysed.
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target=_blank>Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
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target=_blank>Ratcliffe gives Amorim three years to prove himself at Man United
Ruben Amorim has been given three years to prove himself at Manchester United after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insisted he will not make a knee-jerk decision about the under-fire manager’s future.
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target=_blank>Full List: Egypt becomes third African country to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Egypt became the third African country to seal qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria vs Argentina – date, time and where to watch
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for a crucial Round of 16 encounter against Argentina at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
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target=_blank>‘We can still make it to the world cup’ – Mikel backs Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has backed Eric Chelle’s side to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Nigeria vs Lesotho: What Super Eagles must do to qualify for 2026 World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a win-or-bust clash against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Matchday 9 of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo ignores family’s retirement call, aims for more awards
Being one of the greatest and most awarded players of the sport isn’t enough for the 40-year-old as he aims for 1,000 career goals.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles AFCON 2025 camp opens December 10
The Super Eagles training camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will open on December 10, DAILY POST reports. According to SCORENigeria, the Super Eagles will converge on the date to kick-start their preparation for Africa’s biggest football competition. The venue for the camping exercise is yet to be decided by the Nigeria Football
Super Eagles AFCON 2025 camp opens December 10
target=_blank>NPFL: Amapakabo speaks on Abia Warriors’ Oriental derby loss to Rangers
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has blamed his players for the 2-0 defeat to Rangers. Iwundu Chidozie and Godwin Obaje’s first half goals sealed the win for the Flying Antelopes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday. Rangers moved to fifth position on the league table with 11 points following the win. Amapakabo
NPFL: Amapakabo speaks on Abia Warriors’ Oriental derby loss to Rangers
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Lesotho intensify preparations for Super Eagles clash
The Crocodiles of Lesotho have stepped up preparations in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Leslie Notsi and his players arrived Polokwane on Tuesday. They held their first official training session in the City on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, the players and their
2026 WCQ: Lesotho intensify preparations for Super Eagles clash
target=_blank>NNL: Ekiti United sign Usman from Shooting Stars
Ajibola Usman has joined Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United ahead of the 2025-26 season. Usman joined Ekiti United from the feeder team of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Shooting Stars. He signed a one-year contract with Ekiti United. The defender will be hoping to secure a regular playing berth at Ekiti United
NNL: Ekiti United sign Usman from Shooting Stars
target=_blank>EPL: Sam Allardyce ranks top 10 strikers
Former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce has ranked his top 10 Premier League strikers. Allardyce placed Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as the number one striker in the Premier League at the moment, followed by Liverpool’s Alexander Isak in second position and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in third place, while speaking on the No Tippy Tappy
EPL: Sam Allardyce ranks top 10 strikers
target=_blank>EPL: Lampard names two teams that will win title ahead of Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard, has tipped either Arsenal or Liverpool to win the Premier League title this season. Speaking on talkSPORT, Lampard admitted that the Blues are not ready to compete yet. Going into the October international break, Arsenal are top of the table with 16 points, one more than champions Liverpool. Chelsea currently
EPL: Lampard names two teams that will win title ahead of Chelsea
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Bassey optimistic Super Eagles will deliver ticket
Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey has said the Super Eagles must keep believing they can secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their precarious position in Group C, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles sit in third position in the group with 11 points. Joint leaders Benin Republic, and South Africa are on
2026 WCQ: Bassey optimistic Super Eagles will deliver ticket
target=_blank>Former UFC fighter, Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney suburb
Former UFC mixed martial arts fighter, Suman Mokhtarian has been shot dead in what police described as a “targeted and brazen attack” in Sydney’s northwest. According to New South Wales Police, the 33-year-old was gunned down on Wednesday evening while taking a walk in Riverstone, a quiet residential suburb. Police said they were called to
Former UFC fighter, Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney suburb
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fail to make list of runners-up for playoff
Nigeria will not make the list of best losers in the Africa Zone of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of their last two fixtures against Lesotho and Benin Republic, the Super Eagles currently have 11 points. This means the maximum Eric Chelle’s men can reach is 17 points. However, there are at least four
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fail to make list of runners-up for playoff
target=_blank>Tuchel names three England players that can replace Kane as captain against Wales
England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named the three contenders to captain England against Wales in an international friendly. Harry Kane has been ruled out of the game with an ankle injury. He has not been able to train with the rest of the squad ahead of Thursday’s match at Wembley. Speaking ahead of the match,
Tuchel names three England players that can replace Kane as captain against Wales
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