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target=_blank>Man who ploughed car into Liverpool football parade to be sentenced
The sentencing hearing for a British man who ploughed his car through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League victory, injuring over 100 people, is set to begin on Monday.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty
Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool.
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target=_blank>10 players hit Super Eagles camp
No fewer than 10 players have reported to the camp of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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target=_blank>AFCON: Uzoho dismisses talks of rivalry with Nwabali
Uzoho was named among three goalkeepers in Head Coach, Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad, ending over a year’s absence from the national team.
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target=_blank>Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes’s goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job.
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target=_blank>Own goal seals Sunderland 1–0 derby win over Newcastle
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris said that Sunday’s memorable victory against Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne–Wear derby for nearly a decade would not go to their heads.
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target=_blank>Man City close gap on leaders Arsenal with 3-0 win over Crystal Palace
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland’s double inspired a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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target=_blank>John Cena announces retirement from WWE after 24-yr career
John Cena, the most decorated wrestler in WWE history, has officially retired from the sport after making his final appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event in front of more than 19,000 fans at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Ivory Coast brace for ‘Group of Death’ as coach Fae defends squad picks
Coach Emerse Fae has defended several contentious squad decisions as Ivory Coast attempt to become the first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holders to defend the title since Egypt did so 15 years ago.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Uzoho first to arrive as Super Eagles open camp in Egypt
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations officially got underway in the early hours of Sunday as goalkeeper Francis Uzoho became the first Super Eagles player to report to camp in Cairo, Egypt.
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target=_blank>EPL: Rooney snubs Guardiola, Arteta, names manager of the season
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has named his manager of the season in the Premier League. Rooney named Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris as his manager of the season ahead of the likes of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola. The Englishman spoke after Le Bris led Sunderland to beat Newcastle United 1-0 in
EPL: Rooney snubs Guardiola, Arteta, names manager of the season
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut satisfied with Nasarawa United’s draw vs Plateau United
Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed satisfaction with his team’s draw against his former club Plateau United. The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The Solid Miners are still searching for their first away win against Plateau United. Nasarawa United maintained top spot on the
NPFL: Mangut satisfied with Nasarawa United’s draw vs Plateau United
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles hold first training in Cairo
The Super Eagles will begin preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with their first official training session at the mainbowl of the Cairo International Stadium on Monday, DAILY POST reports. The session, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, will start at 8pm local time on Monday. 11 players are currently at
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles hold first training in Cairo
target=_blank>EPL: ‘They’re a problem’ – Walcott names two teams to challenge Arsenal for title
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has suggested that Aston Villa and Manchester City are the teams that can challenge the Gunners for the Premier League title this season. Arsenal still maintain the top of the Premier League table, with two points ahead of second-placed Man City and three points ahead of third-placed Aston Villa. This
EPL: ‘They’re a problem’ – Walcott names two teams to challenge Arsenal for title
target=_blank>LaLiga: Akor elated to end Sevilla’s goal drought
Adams Akor was relieved to end his nine-game goal drought after scoring in Sevilla’s 4-0 thrashing Real Oviedo on Sunday. The 25-year-old also registered two assists in the game. Akor was criticised by Sevilla fans for his poor display in the game against Valencia last week. The Nigeria international responded with a Man of the
LaLiga: Akor elated to end Sevilla’s goal drought
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘People outside don’t see it’ – Uzoho opens up on relationship with Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has opened up on his relationship with teammate, Stanley Nwabali. Uzoho noted that people outside are unaware of his close relationship with Nwabali, labelling the Chippa United goalkeeper as his brother. The Omonoia FC of Cyprus shot-stopper was recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of
AFCON: ‘People outside don’t see it’ – Uzoho opens up on relationship with Nwabali
target=_blank>NPFL: Why Kun Khalifat FC lost to Abia Warriors – Coach Osigwe
Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Emmanuel Osigwe, has blamed his players for the matchday 17 defeat to Abia Warriors. Osigwe insisted that the players failed to play to instruction in the game. Suraj Lawal’s second half goal gave Abia Warriors a 1-0 win over Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday. “My
NPFL: Why Kun Khalifat FC lost to Abia Warriors – Coach Osigwe
target=_blank>EPL: Carragher names England player to stop Arsenal, Man City from winning title
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has identified England international, Morgan Rogers, as the player that could destroy Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League title this season. He described the player as a ‘special’ talent after he helped Aston Villa beat West Ham away on Saturday. According to Carragher, the attacking midfielder will likely be
EPL: Carragher names England player to stop Arsenal, Man City from winning title
target=_blank>EPL: Schmeichel warns Arsenal, Man City about ‘serious’ title contenders
Manchester United legend, Peter Schmeichel, has claiemd that Aston Villa are genuine challengers for the Premier League title this season. Unai Emery’s men have now won their last nine matches in all competitions. Villa have recovered from a poor start to the campaign to shoot up on the table in the league. On Sunday, they
EPL: Schmeichel warns Arsenal, Man City about ‘serious’ title contenders
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola singles out two Man City players after Crystal Palace win
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has singled out the likes of Rayan Cherki and Ruben Dias for special praise following his side’s Premier League 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Guardiola watched as a brace from Erling Haaland and a goal from Phil Foden ensured Man City defeated Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Speaking after
EPL: Guardiola singles out two Man City players after Crystal Palace win
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