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target=_blank>Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ashe switches allegiance to Qatar
Nigeria’s seventh-fastest man in history over 100 metres, Favour Ashe, has officially transferred his international allegiance to Qatar, citing poor treatment, substandard facilities, and limited opportunities in Nigeria as key reasons for the move.
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target=_blank>‘I have no idea’ – LeBron still unclear on NBA future at 41
LeBron James has no clue if he will play beyond this season, his record 23rd in the NBA, but the superstar has some projects in mind for his retirement days.
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target=_blank>FA Cup: Arsenal, Fulham join as 14 teams qualify for fifth round Full list
Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Rayo Vallecano thrash Lookman’s Atletico Madrid 3-0
Rayo Vallecano waltzed to a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, leaving Diego Simeone’s side 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
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target=_blank>Nottingham Forest appoint Pereira as fourth boss this season
Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest hired Vitor Pereira as their fourth manager this season on Sunday.
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target=_blank>‘We’re waiting,’ Nigerians react as FIFA rules on World Cup qualification
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, on the country’s eligibility protest against DR Congo.
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target=_blank>8 times FIFA ruled over player ineligibility and the outcome
International football’s governing body, FIFA, enforces strict eligibility rules for players in World Cup qualifying matches.
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target=_blank>FA Cup: 9 teams qualify for fifth round Full List
At least nine teams have booked their places in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup following a busy weekend of fourth-round fixtures.
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target=_blank>Let sleeping dogs lie, by Patrick Omorodion
World renowned Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti sang a song ‘When cat sleep, rat go bite him tail, wetin he dey find?’. Trouble, or confusion, or abuses, if you like. Fela called it ‘palava’. This is exactly what our Delta-born Debonair football administrator, Melvin Amaju Pinnick, who is always proud to call himself ‘Warri boy’ has
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target=_blank>Inter beat Juventus 3-2, move eight points clear in Serie A
Zielinski found the net after the 2024 champions had led twice thanks to a Andrea Cambiaso own goal and an effort from Pio Esposito.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Vinicius names four best teams
The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, this year in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, Vinicius, who is expected to be part of the Brazil squad for the World Cup, has named Argentina, Portugal, France, and Spain as the best teams at the World Cup. “Best national
2026 World Cup: Vinicius names four best teams
target=_blank>Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly amid World Cup uncertainty
Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Jordan in an international friendly in Amman in March, DAILY POST reports. Jordan will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s availability for the game will however depend on FIFA’s impending ruling on the country’s eligibility protest against Democratic Republic
Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly amid World Cup uncertainty
target=_blank>U20 WWCQ: Falconets vs Malawi clash gets date
Nigeria’s Falconets and Malawi will clash in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie in May, DAILY POST reports. The first leg will hold in Nigeria between May 1 and 3, 2026. Malawi will host the second leg in Blantyre between May 8 and 10, 2026. The Falconets defeated Senegal 3-1
U20 WWCQ: Falconets vs Malawi clash gets date
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Iran in talks for pre-World Cup friendly
Iran are in talks with Nigeria for an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. According to the Tehran Times, the Iran Football Federation are planning for two friendlies in March against the Super Eagles and Costa Rica. The two friendlies is scheduled for March, according to the publication. However,
Super Eagles: Iran in talks for pre-World Cup friendly
target=_blank>Abia SWAN urges NPFL, NFF to investigate Enyimba Vs Ikorodu City Match Commissioner
Abia State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has condemned the actions of a match Commissioner, Saidu Yakubu Aliyu and his officials for not allowing any journalist entry into the Enyimba stadium, during the Enyimba vs Ikorodu City game on Sunday. The sports writers, who described the actions of the Match Commissioner
Abia SWAN urges NPFL, NFF to investigate Enyimba Vs Ikorodu City Match Commissioner
target=_blank>‘Why I can’t rest Iwobi’ – Marco Silva
Fulham boss, Marco Silva has revealed why he cannot keep Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi on the bench in a way of resting him. Silva spoke to FFCtv about why Alex Iwobi could not be left out of the starting XI following their FA Cup victory over Stoke City on Sunday. Interestingly, the Portuguese coach
‘Why I can’t rest Iwobi’ – Marco Silva
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘Keep going like this’ – Ex-Barça star, Umtiti advises Ademola Lookman
Former France and Barcelona defender, Samuel Yves Umtiti has told Super Eagles player, Ademola Lookman to stay focused and keep performing well. The 32-year-old was at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium when Atletico Madrid beat his old team, Barcelona, with a score of 4-0 in the first match of the Copa Del Rey semi-final. Lookman,
LaLiga: ‘Keep going like this’ – Ex-Barça star, Umtiti advises Ademola Lookman
target=_blank>‘He was one of the best’ – Eden Hazard names most underrated player
Former Chelsea star, Eden Hazard, has named the most underrated midfielder he played with during his active days. Hazard played with some of the top players in the world throughout his amazing career at Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. Among his international teammates, one stood out for him as the most underrated
‘He was one of the best’ – Eden Hazard names most underrated player
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Arsenal can’t win it’ – Alan Pardew maintains only one team can win trophy this season
Former Premier League player and manager, Alan Pardew, has praised Mikel Arteta for keeping Arsenal focused on all four fronts after their 4-0 win against Wigan in the FA Cup. However, he still did not change his mind about his prediction that Arsenal cannot beat Liverpool to win the Champions League. After a tough 1-1
UCL: ‘Arsenal can’t win it’ – Alan Pardew maintains only one team can win trophy this season
target=_blank>They create many chances against opponents – Michael Owen names world’s best team
Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has named Arsenal as the best team in the world at the moment. Owen spoke while expressing skepticism about Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres being the solution to the Gunners’ offensive needs this season. Speaking to Metro, the former England international also insisted that Arsenal create many chances against opponents.
They create many chances against opponents – Michael Owen names world’s best team
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