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target=_blank>Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured
The Japanese superstar made the announcement just hours before she was due to meet Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on centre court in Melbourne.
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target=_blank>What I didn’t like about AFCON 2025 – Mutiu Adepoju
The just concluded Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 tournament has been rated as the biggest and best organised editions in history. The facilities were top notch and the quality of football exhibited was of the highest standard.
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target=_blank>Sunday Oliseh’s pontifications: Truths and half truths
While legends should critique and gatekeep the national team, they should also measure their words before making public statements. It’s true Osimhen has been unapologetic, but we have to accept his character.
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target=_blank>FIFA unveils $4m prize pool for Women’s Champions Cup
The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup will make history by offering record prize money, with the eventual champions set to earn $2.3 million, the highest single payout in women’s club football.
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target=_blank>Palmer ‘happy’ at Chelsea despite homesick speculation – Rosenior
Manchester-born Palmer moved to Stamford Bridge in 2023 from Manchester City and quickly developed into the Blues’ star player during his first two seasons in London.
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target=_blank>Europa League: Full list of teams qualified for Round of 16, play-offs
Following the conclusion of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League fixtures, more clubs have sealed their places in the competition’s next stages.
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target=_blank>Man City chasing ‘world’s best’ in Arsenal, says Guardiola
City were well beaten by local rivals Manchester United last weekend before suffering one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history away to Norway’s Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Young US chess grandmaster died after cardiac issue, report says
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering an abnormal heartbeat and had multiple drugs in his system at the time, according to a toxicology report that ruled the 29-year-old’s death an accident.
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target=_blank>Full List: Lookman named best playmaker as CAF releases AFCON 2025 awards, tournament stats
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of awards, team performances and official statistics from the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Celebrating Bronze medal builds culture of mediocrity – Oliseh on Super Eagles
Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles head coach, has raised concerns about the consequences of the team’s celebration following their third-place finish at the 2025 AFCON, suggesting it fosters a culture of mediocrity. Oliseh’s comments came after he witnessed mockery from both African and European pundits as Nigeria celebrated their win against Egypt in the bronze
AFCON 2025: Celebrating Bronze medal builds culture of mediocrity – Oliseh on Super Eagles
target=_blank>EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
The Premier League enters Game Week 23 this weekend with some very interesting fixtures across England. The big game is Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday evening at Emirates Stadium. West Ham United will host Sunderland in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon at the London Stadium. Newcastle United will tackle Aston
EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
target=_blank>Transfer: Awoniyi set to Bundesliga on loan
Taiwo Awoniyi is set to return to Bundesliga outfit Mainz O5 for the second half of the season, DAILY POST reports. Awoniyi has struggled for regular playing time at the Premier League club this season. The arrival of striker Lorenzo Lucca has further pushed him down the pecking order at the City Ground. According to
Transfer: Awoniyi set to Bundesliga on loan
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Teams with most cards, offsides, clean sheets confirmed
The teams with the most cards, offsides and clean sheets during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Morocco have been confirmed. DAILY POST reports that the 2025 AFCON was recently concluded in Morocco last weekend. Senegal emerged champions following a 1-0 win against Morocco in the AFCON final, thanks to Pape Gueye’s
AFCON 2025: Teams with most cards, offsides, clean sheets confirmed
target=_blank>EPL: Leave Liverpool, you’ve become distraction for Slot – Hamann urges Salah
Former Liverpool player, Didi Hamann has urged winger, Mohamed Salah to consider leaving the club for the Saudi Pro League this summer transfer window. Hamann expressed concern that Salah has become a source of distraction for manager, Arne Slot and the team at Anfield. “He had the chance to go to Saudi Arabia last season
EPL: Leave Liverpool, you’ve become distraction for Slot – Hamann urges Salah
target=_blank>EPL: We haven’t won many trophies – Arteta dismisses Guardiola’s claim about Arsenal
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has dismissed Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola’s claims that the Gunners are the best team in the world. In a pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Wolves, Guardiola expressed his belief that Arsenal is the best team in the world. However, when questioned about Guardiola’s remarks, Arteta
EPL: We haven’t won many trophies – Arteta dismisses Guardiola’s claim about Arsenal
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘You made Nigeria proud’ – Birmingham manager hails Osayi-Samuel
Birmingham City’s manager, Chris Davies, has praised Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays as a fullback for the Super Eagles. He hailed the player for his performance during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Osayi-Samuel was very important as Nigeria won the bronze medal by beating Egypt 4-2 in the third-place match on penalties. The
AFCON: ‘You made Nigeria proud’ – Birmingham manager hails Osayi-Samuel
target=_blank>Turkey: Paul Onuachu returns to Trabzonspor with a bang after AFCON
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu returned to his club side, Trabzonspor with a bang as they won 2-1 against Kasımpasa on Friday. Onuachu came on as a substitute to score his first goal for the team since coming back from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He replaced Kazeem Olaigbe in the 46th minute and
Turkey: Paul Onuachu returns to Trabzonspor with a bang after AFCON
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘He’s irreplaceable’ – Manager cries out as ex-Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong leaves club
Al-Kholood manager, Des Buckingham has praised former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong for his impact at the club after he left. He called the former Nigeria captain an essential leader both on and off the field. Troost-Ekong, who moved to the Saudi club from PAOK in the summer of 2024, has now signed with the
Transfer: ‘He’s irreplaceable’ – Manager cries out as ex-Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong leaves club
target=_blank>EPL: Scholes makes title prediction ahead of Arsenal vs Man Utd clash
Ex-Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has admitted that Arsenal could win the Premier League title easily this season. The Gunners currently sit in first place, having established a seven-point gap over Manchester City and Aston Villa. Of the current top four, Arsenal have only claimed a win against Villa, despite facing Liverpool and Unai Emery’s
EPL: Scholes makes title prediction ahead of Arsenal vs Man Utd clash
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