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target=_blank>Europe watch: Onuachu takes swipes at Osimhen, Iwobi dazzles as Chukwueze returns
Osimhen also got on the scoresheet for Galatasaray when they hosted Alanyaspor, scoring the third goal of the game.
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target=_blank>Nigerian female football player kidnapped
The family of Ihotu John Rebecca, a Nigerian female footballer kidnapped on the Benin Expressway has called on well-meaning Nigerians to come to their aid as the abductors of their daughter are asking for a N20 million ransom.
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target=_blank>Iran threatens to withdraw from 2026 World Cup after US strikes
IRAN could boycott the World Cup after US airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Violence between Iran, America and Israel escalated dramatically on Friday and Saturday with bombs being dropped from all sides.
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target=_blank>FIFA president says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
“And these are actions that we can take and we have to take in order to be serious about our fight against racism.”
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target=_blank>Obasogie denies match-fixing allegations after suspension
In a strongly worded statement, the Nigerian shot-stopper described the allegations as deeply concerning and reaffirmed his commitment to clearing his name.
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target=_blank>Football matches postpone after US, Israel strikes
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) bosses postponed on Sunday first-leg knockout matches to be played by clubs in the Middle East this week, after the United States and Israel’s strikes on Iran.
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target=_blank>Kudos NDDC on NDG, by Patrick Omorodion
A cousin of mine once said in pidgin English, that “if somebody do wetin you no fit do, make you hail am because e no easy”. That is my honest advice to all the 36 States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria plus the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. And they should be thanking the Niger
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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>NPFL: Ikorodu City coach Ozebagbe blames complacency for defeat to Insurance
Ikorodu City technical adviser, Bright Ozebagbe, has attributed his team’s defeat against Bendel Insurance to carelessness. The Oga Boys lost by 4-0 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Sunday. Alex Oweilayefa put up a show as he scored three goals for the Benin Arsenals, while Wisdom Udom was also on
NPFL: Ikorodu City coach Ozebagbe blames complacency for defeat to Insurance
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen gets angry at everyone, he’s not human – Emre Bol
Turkish football pundit, Emre Bol has insisted that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen gets angry at his teammates and everyone, labelling him as not human. Bol sees this fierce mentality of the Nigerian international as a potential game-changer for Galatasaray as they prepare to take on Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 later
UCL: Osimhen gets angry at everyone, he’s not human – Emre Bol
target=_blank>NPFL: Finidi insists Rivers United title dream intact despite Bayelsa United setback
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has said that the defeat to Bayelsa United won’t derail his team’s chances of winning a second Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Port Harcourt club fell 1-0 to their hosts in the South-South derby at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. Captain Temple Emekayi turned the
NPFL: Finidi insists Rivers United title dream intact despite Bayelsa United setback
target=_blank>EPL: Silva applauds Iwobi’s stunning strike vs Tottenham
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has applauded Alex Iwobi’s stunning strike in the club’s home win against Tottenham Hotspur, DAILY POST reports. The midfielder netted the second goal in Fulham’s 2-1 win at the Craven Cottage on Sunday. Iwobi side footed home from outside the box in the 34th minute of the encounter. It was
EPL: Silva applauds Iwobi’s stunning strike vs Tottenham
target=_blank>EPL: Gary Neville predicts team to miss out on Champions League spot
Ex-Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has predicted the clubs that will qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Premier League is likely be given five slots again, as its teams playing in Europe continue to impress this campaign. Arsenal and Manchester City seem to have secured two of those spots, as they continue to battle
EPL: Gary Neville predicts team to miss out on Champions League spot
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal are nervous – Shearer names team to win title
Ex-Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has claimed it is normal that Arsenal are nervous in the Premier League title race. The Gunners barely scraped through a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday. Shearer has admitted that Mikel Arteta’s men were not brilliant and relied on set-pieces. But according to him, it is
EPL: Arsenal are nervous – Shearer names team to win title
target=_blank>EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four after Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1
The Opta SuperComputer has released its latest predictions for the Premier League title race, following Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday evening. William Saliba gave the Gunners the lead, before they were pegged back by Piero Hincapié’s own goal. However, Jurrien Timber headed in Declan Rice’s corner kick to give Mikel Arteta’s men all
EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four after Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1
target=_blank>EPL: Michael Carrick sets record after Man Utd’s win over Crystal Palace
Manchester United caretaker manager, Michael Carrick, on Sunday made history following his side’s Premier League 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. Carrick watched as goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko gave the Red Devils the win against Palace. The victory against the visitors at Old Trafford earned Carrick 23 points in nine Premier League games
EPL: Michael Carrick sets record after Man Utd’s win over Crystal Palace
target=_blank>EPL: ‘What you’re doing is scary’ – Leboeuf names Chelsea star who puts everyone in danger
A former France defender, Frank Leboeuf, has criticized Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal in the Premier League. He pointed to the Spaniard’s bad passing during the game, which caused problems for his teammates more than once. Speaking on ESPN FC, Leboeuf mentioned that there was a big difference between Sanchez
EPL: ‘What you’re doing is scary’ – Leboeuf names Chelsea star who puts everyone in danger
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut rues Nasarawa United’s defeat to Rangers
Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has reflected on his team’s performance in the defeat to Rangers, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners fell 2-0 to their hosts at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Mangut maintained fourth position on the table despite the defeat, and are still in the hunt to secure a
NPFL: Mangut rues Nasarawa United’s defeat to Rangers
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