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target=_blank>Super Falcon stars dominate IFFHS Africa XI
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again stamped their authority on the continental stage, with four of their stars named in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s Africa XI for 2025.
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target=_blank>Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez’s decision to leave the club for a planned move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having previously agreed a new deal with the Catalan giants, was “unpleasant”.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the Premier League at the weekend.
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target=_blank>‘Carrick is not the right man for Man United’, says Keane
“Even if United win every game until the end of the season, I still wouldn’t give him the job. I wouldn’t be convinced he’s the man for it.”
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target=_blank>Senegal FA chairman accuses Morocco, CAF of bias after controversial final
Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), on Sunday criticised Morocco and the Confederation of African Football one week after the controversial end to the Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>We’ve to learn – Arteta reacts to Arsenal loss against Man United
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to show they have the character to cope with a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United that breathed new life into the Premier League title race.
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target=_blank>Man United stun Premier League leaders Arsenal 3-2 at Emirates
Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha’s superb strike clinched a thrilling 3-2 win over the leaders on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Yamal scores stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.
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target=_blank>Senegal’s Papa Gueye admits AFCON final walk-off was ‘a mistake’
Senegal’s Pape Gueye opened up about his team’s walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco’s subsequent missed penalty in an interview on French television on Sunday.
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target=_blank>5 most expensive players in women’s football
Women’s football is entering a new financial era, with transfer records being broken at an unprecedented rate. What once seemed unthinkable is now becoming routine as clubs across Europe and the United States spend big to secure elite talent.
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target=_blank>EPL: Arteta’s decision on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard surprises me – Owen Hargreaves
Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has expressed shock over Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to substitute captain Martin Odegaard during the Gunners’ 3-2 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Arteta decided to replace Odegaard with Mikel Merino in the second half while trailing 2-1. Following the match at the Emirates
EPL: Arteta’s decision on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard surprises me – Owen Hargreaves
target=_blank>EPL: Dyche delighted seeing Awoniyi score in Forest’s win at Brentford
Nottingham Forest manager, Sean Dyche, was delighted to see Taiwo Awoniyi hit the target in their 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. Awoniyi netted the Tricky Trees second goal of the game with an individual effort. It was the Nigeria international’s first goal of the season for Forest. The striker barely featured for the club earlier
EPL: Dyche delighted seeing Awoniyi score in Forest’s win at Brentford
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Real statement from Man Utd’ – Michael Owen makes fresh title prediction
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has made a fresh Premier League title prediction after Arsenal dropped three points. Arsenal failed to extend their lead in the Premier League table to seven points after losing 3-2 against Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners are now four points ahead of Manchester City, which sits in second
EPL: ‘Real statement from Man Utd’ – Michael Owen makes fresh title prediction
target=_blank>NPFL: Ogbonda announces departure from Rangers
Evans Ogbonda has confirmed his departure from former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonda announced his departure in a farewell message to the Flying Antelopes. The left-back expressed gratitude to the club for the unwavering support throughout his stay. He is expected to join a new club before the end
NPFL: Ogbonda announces departure from Rangers
target=_blank>Super Falcons dominate IFFHS Africa 2025 Best XI
Five Super Falcons players, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade have been named in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, IFFHS, Women’s Africa Best XI for 2025, DAILY POST reports. The selection was published on the IFHS official website. Nnadozie, Alozie, Plumptre and Ajibade were key parts of
Super Falcons dominate IFFHS Africa 2025 Best XI
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s win at Abia Warriors
Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has hailed the team’s away win over Abia Warriors, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners rallied from a goal down to beat Imama Amapakabo’s side at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. Former Enyimba striker Chukwuemeka Obioma gave Abia Warriors the lead two minutes before the break. Substitute Habibu
NPFL: Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s win at Abia Warriors
target=_blank>EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four after Man Utd beat Arsenal 3-2
The Opta SuperComputer is sticking with Arsenal to win the 2025/2026 Premier League title, despite a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Matheus Cunha ended the Gunners’ unbeaten home record with a stunning strike from outside the box. The result also meant that Mikel Arteta’s men’s lead at the top of the table was
EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four after Man Utd beat Arsenal 3-2
target=_blank>EPL: Michael Owen surprised by Carrick’s decision during Man United’s win against Arsenal
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has said he was ‘surprised’ by manager Michael Carrick’s decision not to start Matheus Cunha against Arsenal after his impressive display against Manchester City some days ago. Cunha came off the bench to score the winning goal as Man United defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Premier League at the
EPL: Michael Owen surprised by Carrick’s decision during Man United’s win against Arsenal
target=_blank>Poor performance: Governor Otti appoints new Head Coach for Enyimba
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as the new Head Coach of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba. The appointment of the new Head Coach was announced by Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu in a statement, on Monday. According to him, Enyimba, which is Nigeria
Poor performance: Governor Otti appoints new Head Coach for Enyimba
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He disrupts the team’ – David Seaman slams Arteta over four Arsenal players
Arsenal legend, David Seaman slammed manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to bring on four players at once against Manchester United during both sides’ Premier League tie on Sunday. Arteta introduced Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyokeres, and Piero Hincapie in the 58th minute while Arsenal was trailing 2-1. This move replaced key players such as Martin
EPL: ‘He disrupts the team’ – David Seaman slams Arteta over four Arsenal players
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