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target=_blank>Pakistan grants lifetime immunity to president, current army chief
The changes grant army chief Asim Munir, promoted to field marshal after Pakistan’s clash with India in May, command over the army, air force and the navy.
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target=_blank>Trump signs bill to end record-breaking US shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday to end the longest government shutdown in US history — 43 days that paralyzed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid while Republicans and Democrats played a high-stakes blame game. The Republican-led House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to approve a Senate-passed package that
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target=_blank>How Gabon coach plans to stop Osimhen
The Gabon sweat merchant admitted that his team must adopt a special tactical approach to deal with the threat of Victor Osimhen
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target=_blank>Coach Eric Chelle vs coach Thierry Mouyouma
The rampant Osimhen, with 29 goals in 44 matches for the Nigeria senior team, has netted 160 goals and 36 assists in 275 club career matches
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target=_blank>Sterling ‘confronted’ masked men with knife to protect family during burglary
Former Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling reportedly confronted a gang of masked burglars who broke into his Berkshire home while his family were inside on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>2026 FIFA WC Play-off: Nigeria Vs Gabon, Super Eagles under pressure, undeterred
By Tony Ubani & Jacob Ajom The Super Eagles are in for a long, arduous trip as the hunt for a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum. The route is strewn with death traps and landmines which requires careful planning and meticulous execution to navigate their way through to the 2026 FIFA
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target=_blank>Former Chelsea star Oscar in hospital after collapsing in training
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly considering retirement after collapsing during pre-season training with São Paulo FC on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles resume training as allowances issue ‘resolved’
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to return to training following an earlier boycott over unpaid allowances.
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target=_blank>Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
LA28 revealed a detailed schedule earlier than usual. It starts with the opening ceremony on July 14 and ends with the closing ceremony on July 30.
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target=_blank>Corruption must be rooted out of Nigerian football, says Mikel Obi
“I’ve seen so many pictures, so many conversations about FIFA giving $1.2 million to the NFF to build stadiums. Have you seen that? The corruption has to be rooted out of the game,” Mikel said.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Bassey declares Super Eagles ready for battle against Gabon
Calvin Bassey has declared the Super Eagles readiness for battle against the Panthers of Gabon, DAILY POST reports. Éric Chelle’s side will take on their fellow West Africans in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat on Thursday (today). The Super Eagles recovered from their slow start in the qualifiers to
2026 WCQ: Bassey declares Super Eagles ready for battle against Gabon
target=_blank>NNL: Akinfolarin unveiled as new Sunshine Stars head coach
Bobola Akinfolarin has been unveiled as the new head coach of Nigeria National League outfit, Sunshine Stars, DAILY POST reports. Akinfolarin was unveiled at the headquarters of the Ondo State Football Agency , ODSFA, on Thursday. The former Dolphins and Eagle Cement player penned a one-year contract. Akinfolarin holds a CAF B Coaching License as
NNL: Akinfolarin unveiled as new Sunshine Stars head coach
target=_blank>Nigeria vs Gabon: Alejandro Moreno picks team to advance to 2026 WCQ playoff final
Former Venezuela international, Alejandro Moreno, has picked Nigeria to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final ahead of Gabon. Nigeria and Gabon will clash in the World Cup playoff semi-final on Thursday evening in Morocco. The winner of the fixture will advance to the World Cup playoff final and will face the
Nigeria vs Gabon: Alejandro Moreno picks team to advance to 2026 WCQ playoff final
target=_blank>Transfer: Adeyemi in shock move to Man Utd
Borussia Dortmund winger, Karim Adeyemi, could be set for a shock move to Manchester United next year. BILD reports that Adeyemi’s future at the Bundesliga club is up in the air, as the player is unsettled. United are now on red alert ahead of the January transfer window. The Red Devils already spent over £200
Transfer: Adeyemi in shock move to Man Utd
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Iwobi set for landmark 90th Super Eagles cap vs Gabon
Fulham star, Alex Iwobi will look to make his 90th appearance for the Super Eagles when they take on Panthers of Gabon in a 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat on Thursday (today). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Iwobi is expected to be named in starting line-up by head coach, Eric Chelle. The 29-year-old, who
2026 WCQ: Iwobi set for landmark 90th Super Eagles cap vs Gabon
target=_blank>Ancelotti speaks on Cristiano Ronaldo reaching 1000 career goals
Head coach of the Brazil football national team, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to reach 1000 goals. Ronaldo has scored over 950 career goals playing for both club and country. The Portugal captain has already hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last World Cup for his nation. Speaking with Spanish
Ancelotti speaks on Cristiano Ronaldo reaching 1000 career goals
target=_blank>Ancelotti predicts what’ll happen to Alonso at Real Madrid
Head coach of the Brazil football national team, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso to succeed at the club. Recall that Alonso replaced Ancelotti as Real Madrid’s new manager some months ago. Alonso has so far led the Los Blancos to maintain the top position on the LaLiga table this season. Speaking
Ancelotti predicts what’ll happen to Alonso at Real Madrid
target=_blank>NNL: ABS FC call for fans support ahead of season opener against Sokoto United
ABS FC have called for fans support ahead of their opening fixture of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Ilorin club will lock horns with Sokoto United at Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl George Innih Stadium in Ilorin this weekend. The encounter is billed to kick-off at 3pm. The Saraki Boys believed that the fans
NNL: ABS FC call for fans support ahead of season opener against Sokoto United
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars will bounce back from Rangers defeat – Aweroro
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro says that his team will make up for the lapses identified in the 1-0 defeat to Rangers. The defeat was Shooting Stars’ fourth defeat of the campaign. The Oluyole Warriors are winless in their last three matches. They will do battle with Remo Stars in a matchday 13 fixture
NPFL: Shooting Stars will bounce back from Rangers defeat – Aweroro
target=_blank>Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles’ last chance at 2026 World Cup via playoffs
There was a time Nigerians completely wrote off the national team’s chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup. The qualifying campaign was topsy-turvy. But a late push saw the Super Eagles beat favourites, Benin Republic to the second spot in Group C on the last day. This means Eric Chelle’s men made it to
Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles’ last chance at 2026 World Cup via playoffs
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