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target=_blank>Premier League ref Anthony Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Lesotho vs Nigeria – date, time and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face off against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on matchday 9 as the African qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a conclusion.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s World Cup hopes rise after CAF adjusts qualification criteria
Nigeria has received a major boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revised the qualifying rules following Eritrea’s withdrawal from the competition.
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target=_blank>Italy’s world champion suspended after stealing cosmetics at Singapore airport
Italy’s 2022 world swimming champion Benedetta Pilato and another Italian swimmer were banned for 90 days on Thursday for stealing cosmetics at Singapore airport.
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target=_blank>Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup, first time since 2014
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe vs South Africa: date, time, and where to watch
Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium will come alive as South Africa hosts Zimbabwe in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday.
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target=_blank>UEFA denies negotiations with European Super League promoter
UEFA on Thursday denied ongoing talks with Super League promoter A22 Sports Management but it admitted it had met the body, after the promoter told AFP it was “negotiating” with UEFA to create a new Champions League format.
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target=_blank>Nigerian athlete Okagbare celebrates first birthday as mother
Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare has called her 37th birthday her best one so far, saying it feels extra special because she now celebrates it as a mother.
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target=_blank>Italian athlete gets three-year ban for spying on Olympic champion Jacobs
The brother of Filippo Tortu, a member of Italy’s 4x100m relay team that won Olympic gold in Tokyo, was suspended for three years on Thursday by the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) for spying on two-time Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs.
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target=_blank>500 US troops deploy in Chicago ahead of court hearing
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview “has been the target of actual and threatened violence,” requiring “assistance from the Department of War,” the Trump administration said in a court filing late Wednesday.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: ‘My players are aware’ – Rohr names most important matches in Benin history
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has said that his players are already aware that their last two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria are the most important matches in the country’s history. Benin will make it to the 2026 World Cup to be played in the US, Canada and Mexico
2026 WCQ: ‘My players are aware’ – Rohr names most important matches in Benin history
target=_blank>WCQ: ‘It affected our career’ – Joseph Yobo on Super Eagles failure to qualify in 2006
Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo, has revealed that not qualifying for the World Cup in 2006 had a negative impact on the players’ careers. The former Everton defender expressed disappointment that the Super Eagles missed out of the tournament. The former international said this while speaking on the current challenges facing the Super Eagles.
WCQ: ‘It affected our career’ – Joseph Yobo on Super Eagles failure to qualify in 2006
target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere upbeat Flamingos can achieve something special in Morocco
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere is confident the team will have a good outing at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Nigerian girls arrived in Casablanca for the final phase of their preparations for the biennial competition on Wednesday. Olowookere’s side won all 10 of their friendlies in Abuja, scoring
2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere upbeat Flamingos can achieve something special in Morocco
target=_blank>My family faced threats after Mourinho ambushed me, I almost quit – EPL ref, Anthony Taylor
Premier League referee, Anthony Taylor, has admitted he almost quit after his family faced vile abuse at Budapest airport. Following Roma’s defeat to Sevilla in the 2023 Europa League final, Taylor and his loved ones were targeted by angry Italian fans. Jose Mourinho, who was the manager of the Serie A club at the time,
My family faced threats after Mourinho ambushed me, I almost quit – EPL ref, Anthony Taylor
target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf seeks improved performance with Nasarawa United
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, top scorer, Anas Yusuf has expressed his determination to make a strong impact with Nasarawa United in this campaign. Yusuf has not featured regularly for the Solid Miners since the start of the 2025-26 season. He has netted only one goal in the current campaign. Yusuf said that he
NPFL: Yusuf seeks improved performance with Nasarawa United
target=_blank>Agagbe appointed NPFL U-19 head coach
Eugene Agagbe has been appointed head coach of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, U-19 team. Agagbe’s appointment was announced by Barau FC on Thursday. DAILY POST recalls that Agagbe recently joined Barau FC technical crew. The two-week NPFL U-19 camping programme has already been opened in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The camping exercise will run
Agagbe appointed NPFL U-19 head coach
target=_blank>LeBron James to miss start of new NBA season
Los Angeles Lakers icon, LeBron James, has been diagnosed with sciatica and is set to miss the start of the new NBA season. This is going to be season No 23 for the four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP in the NBA. But according to Shams Charania, he would be sidelined for “at least three
LeBron James to miss start of new NBA season
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Notsi boasts Lesotho can upset Super Eagles
Lesotho head coach, Leslie Notsi insists his team can claim a famous victory against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Crocodiles will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter in Polokwane on Friday (today). Nigeria will head into the game as overwhelming favourites
2026 WCQ: Notsi boasts Lesotho can upset Super Eagles
target=_blank>People should stop talking about Yamal’s personal life – Mbappe
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has urged people to stop talking about the personal lifestyle of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. Mbappe made the call ahead of France’s World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Friday night. According to the France captain, Yamal is a great player in football, but in life, he is a kid. Speaking
People should stop talking about Yamal’s personal life – Mbappe
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Lesotho not afraid of Super Eagles – Captain, Moerane
Crocodiles of Lesotho captain, Sekhoane Moerane says they have no fear for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Leslie Notsi’s side will entertain the three-time African champions in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on Friday (today). Lesotho were forced to a 1-1 draw by the
2026 WCQ: Lesotho not afraid of Super Eagles – Captain, Moerane
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