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target=_blank>Atletico Madrid set to sign Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Ademola Lookman, with the Spanish club set to complete their first addition of the winter transfer window by landing the Atalanta forward.
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target=_blank>Deliberate and bold decisions, by Patrick Omorodion
There is an adage which says once bitten twice shy. That was what Morocco thought to itself after they lost the 2010 World Cup hosting right to South Africa. Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter wanted to compensate Africa for the support the continent gave him all the years his mandate as head of the world
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target=_blank>Victor Boniface offers help to Nigeria-based player after ACL surgery appeal
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has pledged to support a young Nigerian footballer, identified as Grace Boy, who is seeking financial assistance for physiotherapy and rehabilitation after undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery.
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target=_blank>Djokovic ready to suffer one more time in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic compared his five-set Australian Open semi-final takedown of Jannik Sinner to winning a Grand Slam and now the Serbian veteran must fire up his weary body one more time with history at stake on Sunday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea complete comeback to record 3-2 win over West Ham
Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time winner capped Chelsea’s thrilling fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in a dramatic London derby on Saturday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal thump Leeds 4-0 to revive title bid
Arsenal settled any fears of a wobble in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by winning 4-0 at Leeds on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing chances in Australian Open final loss
Aryna Sabalenka said she was “really upset” with herself for failing to take her chances in defeat to Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final having led 3-0 in the deciding set.
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target=_blank>Ice-cool Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final
Elena Rybakina took revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win a nail-biting Australian Open final on Saturday and clinch her second Grand Slam title.
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target=_blank>‘Full respect’ for Djokovic but Nadal tips Alcaraz for Melbourne title
Rafael Nadal says he has “full respect” for old rival Novak Djokovic but tipped Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz to win Sunday’s Australian Open final.
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target=_blank>CAF approves new venue for Falconets World Cup qualifier against Senegal
The first-leg encounter, scheduled for Feb. 7, will now be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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target=_blank>EPL: Tottenham aim for league double against Man City as Guardiola plots revenge
The stage is set for one of the biggest Premier League matches this weekend as Tottenham hosts Manchester City. The Premier League match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 5.30 pm. The last time both teams met in the Premier League was last August at the Etihad Stadium. Spurs defeated the Cityzens
EPL: Tottenham aim for league double against Man City as Guardiola plots revenge
target=_blank>NPFL: Atule leaves Enyimba for Barau FC
Joseph Atule has sealed a move to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Barau FC. Atule joined the Maliya Boys from NPFL giants Enyimba. The energetic forward featured sporadically for the People’s Elephant this season. Atule managed only nine appearances for Enyimba. His move to Kano with Barau FC is expected to help revive
NPFL: Atule leaves Enyimba for Barau FC
target=_blank>NPFL: Wikki Tourists’ Abubakar Aliyu returns for Nasarawa United clash
Wikki Tourists have confirmed the availability of Abubakar Aliyu for their matchday 24 clash against Nasarawa United. Aliyu will make a return from an injury which kept him out of the last match against Abia Warriors. The midfielder’s return is a big boost for Abdullahi Maikaba’s side who are determined to consolidate on their impressive
NPFL: Wikki Tourists’ Abubakar Aliyu returns for Nasarawa United clash
target=_blank>Transfer: Wolfsburg line up move for Super Eagles midfielder
Bundesliga club VFL Wolfsburg have make a late move for Club Brugge star Raphael Onyedika, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika has constantly been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. Wolfsburg have now emerged as the new admirers of the Nigeria international. Club Brugge are keen to keep the 24-year-old until at the
Transfer: Wolfsburg line up move for Super Eagles midfielder
target=_blank>Transfer: Atletico Madrid match Fenerbahce’s €40m bid for Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid remain very keen to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta and have matched Fenerbache’s bid for the Super Eagles winger. The LaLiga side have now upped their bid to €40million, in a bid to land Lookman this January window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Saturday night. Romano wrote on
Transfer: Atletico Madrid match Fenerbahce’s €40m bid for Ademola Lookman
target=_blank>EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Man United player that has really disappointed him since joining club
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has said the club’s midfielder, Manuel Ugarte has disappointed him since he joined the club. Ferdinand believes that the main task for the club interim boss, Michael Carrick is to help Ugarte perform at his best. He mentioned that Ugarte has not performed well since joining the club and requires a
EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Man United player that has really disappointed him since joining club
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘It’s not my business’ – Barça boss, Flick suggests why Real Madrid sacked Alonso
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has suggested that Xabi Alonso was sacked as Real Madrid manager because the players and the club’s hierarchy did not trust him. He said the Spanish coach is still one of the best and hopes for the best for him in his next job. Speaking to the media before the Copa
LaLiga: ‘It’s not my business’ – Barça boss, Flick suggests why Real Madrid sacked Alonso
target=_blank>Transfer: Algerian club, JS Saoura sign NPFL top scorer
Anas Yusuf has completed a move to Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 outfit, JS Saoura, DAILY POST reports. JS Saoura signed the striker from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Nasarawa United. Yusuf was top in the NPFL last season with 18 goals. The forward was previously linked with a move to Tunisia, but opted to
Transfer: Algerian club, JS Saoura sign NPFL top scorer
target=_blank>Transfer: Aribo set for Leicester City loan move
Southampton midfielder, Joe Aribo is on the verge of sealing a loan move to Leicester City for the remainder of the season, DAILY POST reports. Southampton and Leicester City have agreed on the deal which is expected to be completed before Monday’s transfer deadline. Aribo, who has six months left on his contract with Southampton,
Transfer: Aribo set for Leicester City loan move
target=_blank>Leeds United manager, Daniel Farke names best team in Europe
Leeds United manager, Daniel Farke has named Arsenal as the best team in Europe right now. Farke spoke after watching the Gunners defeat his team 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Martin Zubimendi, Karl Darlow (own goal), Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus gave Mikel Arteta’s side the win against the hosts at
Leeds United manager, Daniel Farke names best team in Europe
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