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target=_blank>Yamal set to return as wounded Barca start Clasico countdown
Hansi Flick’s side were hammered 4-1 by Sevilla before the international break and must regroup before facing Real Madrid on October 26.
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target=_blank>AFCON: ‘Show loyalty to Newcastle’ – Shearer faults Congo’s Wissa for playing during international duty
“It’ll be a tough ask, but I understand that there’ll be a lot of people thinking that he’s never played for Newcastle and he needs to show some loyalty towards us.
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target=_blank>Liverpool seek mojo against Man Utd, Postecoglou hunts first win
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim’s men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.
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target=_blank>Cole Palmer out of action for another six weeks – Maresca
The England midfielder has not played since Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on September 20 — when he came off midway through the first half.
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target=_blank>Leverkusen went in ‘wrong direction’ under ex-boss Ten Hag, says sporting director
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Thursday that it was clear from early on that the club were going in the “wrong direction” under former coach Erik Ten Hag.
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target=_blank>Eric Chelle praises Nigeria’s dominant display after 4–0 win over Benin Republic
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has expressed satisfaction with his team’s impressive showing after the Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The result kept Nigeria’s qualification hopes alive, as the team secured a place in the CAF playoffs following one of their
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target=_blank>Former boxing world champion Hatton found hanged at home, inquest told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard on Thursday as an inquest into his death was opened and adjourned.
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target=_blank>Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as one of three members of the top 10 plying their trade in Saudi Arabia.
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target=_blank>Top Scorers in 2026 African World Cup qualifiers
Of the nine qualified nations, Cape Verde is the only team yet to appear at the Mundial, while the other eight have each featured at least three times in previous editions.
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target=_blank>Full list of top scorers in World Cup qualifying history
The race to the FIFA World Cup has always produced standout performers whose goals have defined their nations’ qualification campaigns.
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target=_blank>EPL: Two key players to miss Chelsea’s match with Nottingham Forest
Two key Chelsea players will miss their Premier League tie with Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. This was confirmed by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during his pre-match press conference on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Maresca suggested that the likes of Cole Palmer and Benoit Badiashile will not take part in the Nottingham game due to
EPL: Two key players to miss Chelsea’s match with Nottingham Forest
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu unveils squad for Super Falcons vs Benin Republic
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has listed 21 players for his side’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic. Madugu kept faith with some of the regular stars including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie and Osinachi Ohale. Other key stars invited by Madugu are, Ashleigh Plumptre,
WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu unveils squad for Super Falcons vs Benin Republic
target=_blank>Galatasaray manager Buruk told Osimhen to rest after he played for Nigeria against Benin
Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit has urged Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk to rest Victor Osimhen for Saturday’s Istanbul derby against Basaksehir. According to Yigit, Osimhen is tired after playing for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Recall that Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Nigeria defeated Benin 4-0
Galatasaray manager Buruk told Osimhen to rest after he played for Nigeria against Benin
target=_blank>Rashford reveals lesson learnt from Ronaldo
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has revealed the lesson he learnt from Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Rashford played with Ronaldo during the Portuguese’s time at Manchester United. Speaking ahead of Barcelona’s LaLiga clash with Girona on Saturday, the England international said one of the things he learnt from Ronaldo is that the 40-year-old is the
Rashford reveals lesson learnt from Ronaldo
target=_blank>2025: Nigeria’s Blessing Kenya ranks highest scoring Nigerian in Europe
Nigerian forward, Blessing Owolabi Kenya, has stamped her feet as a top goal poacher by scoring a whopping 30 goals in 24 matches in the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Football League. The 19-year-old product of Nakamura FA in Lagos announced her presence in Kazakhstan with a terrific season while also notching 20 assists. Kenya started the
2025: Nigeria’s Blessing Kenya ranks highest scoring Nigerian in Europe
target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi set to break Nigeria’s appearance record
Alex Iwobi will make history as Nigerian with most appearance in the Premier League when Fulham welcome his former club Arsenal to the Craven Cottage on Saturday. Iwobi has amassed 298 appearances in the English top-flight till date. The versatile midfielder currently shares the appearance record with Shola Ameobi. The 29-year-old will move on top
EPL: Iwobi set to break Nigeria’s appearance record
target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes warn fans against violence ahead of Plateau United clash
Niger Tornadoes have issued a stern warning to the club supporters ahead of their highly anticipated derby with Plateau United. The Ikon Allah Boys will do battle with Plateau United at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna on Sunday. Chairman of the club, Engr Dada urged fans to refrain from violence and allow match officials to
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes warn fans against violence ahead of Plateau United clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Kano Pillars fired up for derby with Barau FC
Kano Pillars are gearing up for the matchday nine encounter against Barau FC, DAILY POST reports. The Sai Masu Gida will lock horns with the Maliya Boys in the Kano derby at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams in the NPFL, adding an element of
NPFL: Kano Pillars fired up for derby with Barau FC
target=_blank>Brazil legend, Zico names Africa’s greatest player of all time
Brazilian football icon, Zico has made his choice of who is the greatest of all time in African football. According to him, former Super Eagles midfielder and captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha occupies that position. Zico said this when he appeared on John Obi Mikel’s Obi One Podcast on Thursday. The Brazilian legend said he admired
Brazil legend, Zico names Africa’s greatest player of all time
target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Messi reacts as Argentina reach final, to play Morocco
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has sent a congratulatory message to the country’s U-20 team after they qualified for the final of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.d Recall that Argentina will face Morocco in the final on Sunday, October 19, after beating Colombia 1-0 in the semi-final this week. A second-half goal from
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Messi reacts as Argentina reach final, to play Morocco
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