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target=_blank>Pre-AFCON Friendly: FIFA regulation pushes Nigeria, Egypt game to Tuesday, 16 Dec
The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has necessitated the postponement of the pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt.
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target=_blank>How World Cup failure quickened Ekong’s retirement
“We all want to go to the World Cup. We are really looking forward to it,” Ekong had said before the shocking elimination by DR Congo.
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target=_blank>NFF incompetent, lacks capacity – Green
Super Eagles are expected to shrug off their disappointing World Cup campaign and welcome a new challenge as they confront the rest of Africa at the biennial continental football fiesta, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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target=_blank>From Egypt’s dominance to Eto’o’s goals -10 AFCON records
Ghanaian Andre ‘Pele’ Ayew, Egyptian Ahmed Hassan, Tunisian Youssef Msakni and Cameroonian Rigobert Song have each played in a record eight tournaments.
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target=_blank>Crystal Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place
Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win against Fulham.
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target=_blank>Rutter late equalizer denies West Ham victory at Brighton
Brighton forward Georginio Rutter stopped West Ham climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone with a last-gasp equaliser in a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday.
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target=_blank>‘You can’t say that in public’, Michael Owen rebukes Salah over outburst
Liverpool legend Michael Owen has criticised Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward publicly blasted manager Arne Slot, deepening tensions at Anfield just a week before the Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Messi extends record as player with most trophies after MLS Cup triumph
Lionel Messi has stretched his record as the most decorated footballer in history after leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title.
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target=_blank>Knowing when to quit, by Patrick Omorodion
The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3 and verse one that “there is time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” One African proverb says that if one over stays in a latrine, he would begin to see flies of different colours. This means that if you don’t quit from a
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target=_blank>Messi leads Inter Miami to first MLS Cup title
Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
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target=_blank>EPL: You’re destroying your legacy at Liverpool – Rooney blasts Salah
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has criticized Mohamed Salah over his recent controversial comments about the club and manager Arne Slot. Rooney believes the Egyptian international is destroying his legacy at Anfield. Recall that Salah had criticized Liverpool and Slot for “throwing him under the bus”. Speaking on his BBC Show, the Englishman also urged
EPL: You’re destroying your legacy at Liverpool – Rooney blasts Salah
target=_blank>NPFL: Victory over Niger Tornadoes a moral booster – Kwara United midfielder Gidado
Kwara United midfielder Toheeb Gidado has described the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 victory over Niger Tornadoes as a morale booster. The Harmony Boys defeated the Ikon Allah Boys 2-0 at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl Stadium in Ilorin on Sunday. Babatunde Bright opened the scoring for Kwara United before the Niger Tornadoes defence
NPFL: Victory over Niger Tornadoes a moral booster – Kwara United midfielder Gidado
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: NFF confirms Super Eagles, Egypt friendly to hold December 16
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed the international friendly between the Super Eagles and Pharaohs of Egypt will hold on Tuesday, 16 December. Nigeria and Egypt were earlier scheduled to clash on Sunday, 14 December. The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that cubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December
AFCON 2025: NFF confirms Super Eagles, Egypt friendly to hold December 16
target=_blank>Transfer: Aribo set for Southampton’s January exit
Sky Bet Championship club Southampton are looking to sell Joe Aribo in January, DAILY POST reports. Aribo has six months left on his contract, and will be free to talk to foreign suitors next month. Southampton are however not willing to allow the midfielder leave on a free transfer. According to Saint News, Turkish Super
Transfer: Aribo set for Southampton’s January exit
target=_blank>Woman sentenced to four years in prison for blackmailing Football star, Son Heung-min
A woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for blackmailing South Korean football superstar Son Heung-min. The Seoul central district court handed the sentence to the defendant, identified by her surname Yang, who was accused of extorting 300 million won (approximately $200,000) from Son in 2024. According to media reports, Yang sent Son
Woman sentenced to four years in prison for blackmailing Football star, Son Heung-min
target=_blank>NNL: Offor unhappy with Akwa United’s draw with Godswill Akpabio FC
Akwa United head coach Paul Offor, has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of their matchday four fixture against Godswill Akpabio FC. The Promise Keepers were held to a 1-1 draw by Godswill Akpabio at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday. Offor insisted they failed to convert their chances in the game. He however expressed satisfaction
NNL: Offor unhappy with Akwa United’s draw with Godswill Akpabio FC
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Udinese to release Maduka Okoye Saturday
Maduka Okoye will be released by Udinese for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after their Serie A clash with champions Napoli on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Okoye was earlier expected to link up with his international teammates in camp on Monday (today). The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has however ruled that clubs
AFCON 2025: Udinese to release Maduka Okoye Saturday
target=_blank>UCL: Guardiola warns Man City players ahead of Real Madrid clash
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has warned his players ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Guardiola warned his players that Santiago Bernabeu won’t be an easy place to play. The Spaniard spoke following his side’s Premier League 3-0 win against Sunderland at the weekend. Real Madrid, who were
UCL: Guardiola warns Man City players ahead of Real Madrid clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars reveal November POTM nominees
Shooting Stars have announced the nominees for the Player of the Month award for November. The three nominees are Gbolagade Adelowo, Al Ameen and Ayobami Junior Al Ameen and Ayobami were solid in midfield for the Oluyole Warriors in the month. Adelowo also impressed in defence during the period under review. The winner will be
NPFL: Shooting Stars reveal November POTM nominees
target=_blank>UCL: Alonso makes demands ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City
Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has urged his team to look for chances and work hard when playing against an opponent. Alonso spoke ahead of Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League tie with Manchester City on Wednesday. The Spaniard watched as Real Madrid were defeated 2-0 against Celta Vigo in the LaLiga at home on Sunday.
UCL: Alonso makes demands ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City
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