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target=_blank>Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday.
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target=_blank>Djokovic quits players’ union he co-founded
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association”, Djokovic posted on social media.
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target=_blank>Nigeria vs Mozambique: Super Eagles against the ghost of history
Today, Nigeria is facing a similar situation. The Mambas earned their place in the Round of 16 after just one victory in three matches, which suits their underdog status.
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target=_blank>Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
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target=_blank>Enzo snatches late draw as Chelsea puncture Man City title bid
Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad
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target=_blank>Fulham snatch stoppage-time deaw to hold Liverpool 2-2
Liverpool were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Fulham on Sunday as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser just moments after Cody Gakpo netted for the Reds.
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target=_blank>Morocco book AFCON quarter-final place after Diaz sinks Tanzania
Diaz sends Morocco to AFCON quarter-finals
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target=_blank>Cunha rescues Man United with late equaliser in 1-1 Leeds draw
Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday.
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Nigeria vs Mozambique – date, time and how to watch
After sweeping through the group stage with a flawless three wins from three, Nigeria will look to sustain their impressive form when they face Mozambique in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Fes on Monday.
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target=_blank>Tyson Fury returns to boxing 12 months after retirement
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced Sunday he will return to boxing in 2026.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Oliseh tells Super Eagles how to approach Mozambique match
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has told Eric Chelle’s side how to approach their AFCON Round of 16 tie with Mozambique on Monday night. Both Nigeria and Mozambique will clash for a place in the AFCON quarter-final. However, Oliseh wants the Super Eagles to face Mozambique the way they played against Uganda in their
AFCON: Oliseh tells Super Eagles how to approach Mozambique match
target=_blank>AFCON: South Africa coach, Broos reacts to defeat against Cameroon, reveals next plan
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has reacted to his side’s AFCON Round of 16 defeat to Cameroon on Sunday. Broos also revealed that the Bafana Bafana will now be focused and plan on their next competition, which is the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, after their elimination from the AFCON at the hands of Cameroon.
AFCON: South Africa coach, Broos reacts to defeat against Cameroon, reveals next plan
target=_blank>BREAKING: Amorim sacked as Man Utd manager
Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as their manager. This follows Amorim’s comments after their 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. The Portuguese criticized United’s heirarchy, asking them to “do their jobs” in a feisty press conference. The 40-year-old leaves the role at Old Trafford after a topsy-turvy 14 months at the club. United
BREAKING: Amorim sacked as Man Utd manager
target=_blank>EPL: We know nothing – Reece James speaks on Chelsea’s new manager
Chelsea captain, Reece James, has claimed they don’t have an idea what the club is doing to replace Enzo Maresca. The Blues are expected to appoint a replacement for Maresca before their midweek Premier League clash with Fulham. Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior has reportedly arrived in the UK to finalize an agreement with the Stamford Bridge
EPL: We know nothing – Reece James speaks on Chelsea’s new manager
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola confirms Man City’s defensive crisis after 1-1 draw with Chelsea
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed his team is facing a defensive crisis following injuries to key players. Guardiola was speaking after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. City lost Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, who started the game as a centre-back partnership, to injuries in the second half. Nico O’Reilly barely managed
EPL: Guardiola confirms Man City’s defensive crisis after 1-1 draw with Chelsea
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles target record 18th quarter-final against Mozambique
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on the Mambas of Mozambique, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side can make history by becoming the first team to make it to the quarter-finals for a record 18th time. The West Africans have
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles target record 18th quarter-final against Mozambique
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray coming up with project that’ll overshadow Osimhen, Sane
Galatasaray is coming up with a project that will overshadow Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane in the summer transfer window. This was disclosed by HT Spor commentator Oğuz Altay, who was assessing Galatasaray’s transfer agenda. Altay also added that, apart from Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, Galatasaray might only sign a left winger amid the
Transfer: Galatasaray coming up with project that’ll overshadow Osimhen, Sane
target=_blank>AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Monday
Results of yesterday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 fixtures are out. DAILY POST reports that Morocco defeated Tanzania 1-0 in the AFCON Round of 16 tie played on Sunday evening to qualify for the quarter-final. In the other Round of 16 tie played on Sunday night, Cameroon won 2-1 against South
AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Monday
target=_blank>Transfer: Durosinmi set to join Serie A club Pisa
Victoria Plzen striker, Rafiu Durosinmi is on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A strugglers Pisa, DAILY POST reports. According to Sky Sport Italia, Pisa have agreed a deal worth €9m plus a further €2m in performance-related add-ons with Viktoria Plzen for the Nigerian. Durosinmi has been in impressive form for Plzen this
Transfer: Durosinmi set to join Serie A club Pisa
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Huge mistake’ – Rio Ferdinand slams Man United over Victor Osimhen
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has reminded the club the two bad transfer decisions they made in recent times as their bad run of play continues with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United over the weekend. Manager, Ruben Amorim hailed Matheus Cunha after his goal leveled the game following Brenden Aaronson’s first goal at
EPL: ‘Huge mistake’ – Rio Ferdinand slams Man United over Victor Osimhen
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