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target=_blank>Warriors thump Lakers in NBA season opener
The Golden State Warriors emphatically signalled their intentions for the new NBA season on Tuesday, romping past Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 in a clash of Western Conference rivals.
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target=_blank>Dembele scores on return as PSG hammer Leverkusen 7-2
Ballon d’Or winner Dembele scored PSG’s sixth just three minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.
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target=_blank>La Liga cancels plan to hold Villarreal v Barcelona match in Miami
La Liga said their promoter for the match decided to cancel the organisation of the event because of “uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks”.
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target=_blank>Gyokeres ends goal drought as Arsenal thrash Atletico 4-0
Gyokeres’ lack of goals had been one of very few concerns for Mikel Arteta in a stunning start to the campaign for the Gunners.
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target=_blank>10 footballers who have released music
Over the years, many footballers have been spotted with top musicians at events, while some clubs have even partnered with artistes and record labels as sponsors.
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target=_blank>Ghanaian police probe ‘suspicious’ death of Senegalese footballer
Ghanaian police have opened an investigation into the “suspicious” death of Cheikh Toure, a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, whose body was taken to a hospital last week.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC : Nigeria vs France – Preview, date, time and where to watch
The French team is regarded as one of the title contenders because of their combination of attacking flair and tactical discipline.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles: Nwabali now complacent, needs talking to – Ex int’l, Fuludu
Former Nigerian international, Edema Fuludu, has criticised Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for what he described as a growing sense of complacency following his performance in the last two matches of the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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target=_blank>Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: preview, team news and predictions
Arsenal and Athletico Madrid face off in matchday 3 of the UCL league phase fixtures today.
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target=_blank>I’ll knock Anthony Joshua out, even in Nigeria – Kingsley Ibe
“We need the right platform and the right opponent to make a statement with, and there’d be no better one than AJ. That would definitely be a dream come true. That would be amazing.”
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target=_blank>UCL: ‘They killed us’ – Mourinho names best player after Benfica’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle
Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has said that Anthony Gordon was ‘the best player on the pitch’ in Newcastle United’s 3-0 win against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Gordon put the home side ahead in the first half and substitute Harvey Barnes came off the bench in the second
UCL: ‘They killed us’ – Mourinho names best player after Benfica’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle
target=_blank>Osimhen to battle Salah, Hakimi for 2025 CAF Player of the Year
Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, DAILY POST reports. The Galatasaray striker won the prestigious award in 2023. Osimhen will battle nine others players for the individual accolade. The other nominees are Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy, Fiston Mayele, Frank Auguissa and Dennis Bounaga. Other
Osimhen to battle Salah, Hakimi for 2025 CAF Player of the Year
target=_blank>Transfer: Moses set to join MSL club New York Red Bulls
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses is in talks with Major League Soccer club, New York Red Bulls. Moses is currently a free agent after leaving Sky Bet Championship, Luton Town in the summer. The 34-year-old’s time with the Hatters was disrupted by persistent injuries. The experienced winger only made 18 appearances for the club
Transfer: Moses set to join MSL club New York Red Bulls
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026Q: Super Falcons camp bubbles with 18 players
The Super Falcons of Nigeria Hotel Sarakawa base in Lome, Togo is bubbling following the arrival of 18 players. Justine Madugu’s side opened camp in Lome on Monday for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Amazons of Benin Republic. The latest arrivals in camp are Chiwendu Ihezuo, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie,
WAFCON 2026Q: Super Falcons camp bubbles with 18 players
target=_blank>NPFL: Bayelsa United players, coaches get two-game ultimatum
The management of Bayelsa United hace issued a two-game ultimatum to players and coaches of the team after their poor run of results in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Prosperity Boys have managed only one win from their last seven matches in the NPFL. The Chairman of the club, Tarilaye Nwankwe issued the
NPFL: Bayelsa United players, coaches get two-game ultimatum
target=_blank>UCL: 11 points needed to qualify for next round – Mourinho
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has said they need at least 11 points to qualify for the next round of the Champions League. Mourinho was speaking to reporters after their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday night. It was a second consecutive defeat for Benfica under the Portuguese manager, having lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the
UCL: 11 points needed to qualify for next round – Mourinho
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen set to break Galatasaray’s European record
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, will be looking to break a club record when Galatasaray take on Bodo/Glimt in a Champions League game on Wednesday. Osimhen will be looking to become the first player to score in seven consecutive European games for the Turkish club. He currently shares the record with Burak Yilmaz, who netted
UCL: Osimhen set to break Galatasaray’s European record
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Nwabali overconfident, he’ll do something stupid – Sodje
Former Nigeria defender, Sam Sodje, has said the current first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has become overconfident. Sodje made this comment while speaking on Brila FM’s ‘No Holds Barred with Ifeanyi Udeze’. This comes amid rumours that Nwabali’s place in the Super Eagles is under threat. Nwabali has been criticized in recent times for making a
2026 WCQ playoffs: Nwabali overconfident, he’ll do something stupid – Sodje
target=_blank>UCL: Atletico’s David Hencko names best team in the world after 4-0 defeat to Arsenal
Atletico Madrid defender David Hancko was full of praise for Arsenal following the La Liga side’s 4-0 defeat to the Gunners on Tuesday. Hancko described Arsenal as the best team in the world at the moment, particularly in terms of how dangerous they are from set pieces. Atletico Madrid were beaten 4-0 at the Emirates
UCL: Atletico’s David Hencko names best team in the world after 4-0 defeat to Arsenal
target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos ready for battle against France – Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere insists his side will bounce back from their defeat to Canada. The West Africans fell 4-1 to the North Americans in their opening fixture at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will look to recover from the loss when they take on France in their second game
2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos ready for battle against France – Olowookere
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