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target=_blank>Guardiola expects short absence for injured Haaland
City coped without Haaland as Antoine Semenyo’s first half goal sealed their fourth successive Premier League victory.
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target=_blank>EPL: Semenyo sinks Leeds as Man City close gap on Arsenal
Antoine Semenyo fired Manchester City to a gritty 1-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as the Premier League title chasers closed the gap on leaders Arsenal without Erling Haaland.
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target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool hit five past West Ham to go 5th
Liverpool climbed into the Premier League’s top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester City aimed to apply more pressure on Arsenal in the title race.
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target=_blank>First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal
The winger became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in La Liga in the 21st century at 18 years and 230 days old.
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target=_blank>PHOTOS AFCON: Protestors march in Dakar over jailed Senegal fans in Morocco
Senegal won the AFCON title 1-0 in extra-time after Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed the controversial penalty.
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target=_blank>VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup
VAR’s scope has been extended to cover second yellow cards and corners in time for the World Cup after a meeting of football’s lawmakers on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Bournemouth’s European bid suffers in 1-1 draw with Sunderland
A win would have made Bournemouth outside contenders for a Champions League berth but instead they remain in eighth place, while Sunderland are two points behind them in 11th.
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target=_blank>PSG Ligue 1 match delayed to aid Chelsea tie preparations
PSG were due to face struggling Nantes on the weekend of March 13-15, between their first leg against Chelsea on March 11 and the return match at Stamford Bridge on March 17.
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target=_blank>Messi’s Inter Miami to visit White House – Report
Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club’s 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi expected to attend, the Miami Herald reported Friday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Wolves dent Villa’s bid for Champions League with rare win
Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Why Man City beat Leeds 1-0 – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has praised his team for dealing with Leeds’ pressing and aggression, as they won 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday. The hosts began the match with high intensity, but missed a couple of good chances to take the lead. City eventually grabbed the winner moments before half time through Antoine
EPL: Why Man City beat Leeds 1-0 – Guardiola
target=_blank>EPL: Van Dijk second-highest goal-scoring central defender behind John Terry
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has now netted 28 goals in the Premier League, making him the second-highest goal-scoring central defender in the competition’s history, excluding penalties. The only player ahead of the Dutchman in this impressive statistic is former Chelsea captain John Terry, who scored 41 goals during his illustrious career, according to OptaJoe. Van
EPL: Van Dijk second-highest goal-scoring central defender behind John Terry
target=_blank>NNL: Abia Comets sack head coach Teibowei after poor run
Abia Comets have announced the sacking of their technical adviser Dipreye Teibowei, DAILY POST reports. The club said the decision became unavoidable after the disappointing home loss to Sunshine Stars on Saturday. Teibowei had previously been issued a two-match ultimatum before the resumption of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 season. Abia Comets added that
NNL: Abia Comets sack head coach Teibowei after poor run
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen scores, assists in Galatasaray’s win over Alanyaspor
Victor Osimhen maintained his impressive form, inspiring Galatasaray to a 3-1 home victory over Alanyaspor on Saturday. The Nigeria international registered a goal, and an assist in the game. Osimhen set up Lucas Torreira for Galatasaray’s second goal two minutes before the hour mark. The 27-year-old made the points save for the hosts seven minutes
Turkey: Osimhen scores, assists in Galatasaray’s win over Alanyaspor
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola reveals Man City’s main target after 1-0 win at Leeds
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed their main target this season is to qualify for the Champions League. Guardiola was speaking to the media, following their 1-0 win at Leeds United in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game just before the break, to ensure City are two
EPL: Guardiola reveals Man City’s main target after 1-0 win at Leeds
target=_blank>LaLiga: Yamal sets two records after Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Villarreal
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, on Saturday evening set two records after scoring a hat-trick in his side’s LaLiga 4-1 win against Villarreal. According to OptaJose, Yamal is now among the youngest players to score their first hat-trick in the LaLiga in the 21st century. He achieved the feat at the age of 18 years and
LaLiga: Yamal sets two records after Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Villarreal
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba vs Kun Khalifat FC to be played behind closed doors
Enyimba have announced that their oriental derby clash with Kun Khalifat FC will be played without fans. The People’s Elephant said the directive comes from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and marks the final of three home matches it must host without spectators. Enyimba acknowledged the disappointment and inconvenience for their supporters, whose presence
NPFL: Enyimba vs Kun Khalifat FC to be played behind closed doors
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City close gap to two points with 1-0 win over Leeds United
Manchester City have closed the gap between themselves and Arsenal to two points, following a narrow 1-0 win at Leeds United. The Gunners had re-established a five-point gap after they thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 last Sunday. And although City were completely dominated in the first half at Elland Road, they were the ones who took
EPL table: Man City close gap to two points with 1-0 win over Leeds United
target=_blank>NLO adopts stadium-based league format for 2026 season
The Nationwide League One, NLO, has resolved to return to a stadium-based league format for the 2026 season, citing security concerns and the financial strain of a traditional home-and-away schedule. The decision was reached at the league’s Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Delegates at the meeting also appealed for an
NLO adopts stadium-based league format for 2026 season
target=_blank>NNL: Kebbi United hit with three points deduction
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced a three-point and three-goal forfeiture for Kebbi United following a breach of league rules. Kebbi United was accused of fielding an ineligible player, David Ibrahim, in the clash against Yobe Desert Stars. They also received a fine of N1 million as further punishment. The NNL’s disciplinary committee said
NNL: Kebbi United hit with three points deduction
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