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target=_blank>Cycling Federation debunks Ukpeseraye’s cry of neglect, by Patrick Omorodion
On Thursday, I represented the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giadomenico Massari at a Press Conference to debunk the falsehood being peddled by the country’s star cyclist and Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye. I bring the CFN’s position on the issue as delivered by me at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja last
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target=_blank>Man City hand Newcastle brutal FA Cup lesson
Earlier, Premier League leaders Arsenal stayed on track for a historic quadruple by seeing off a feisty challenge from third-tier Mansfield, to win their fifth-round tie 2-1.
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target=_blank>Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic Bilbao
Teenage star Lamine Yamal’s superbly taken goal earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The champions restored their four-point lead on second-placed Real Madrid, who had temporarily closed the gap by beating Celta Vigo on Friday. Yamal curled into the top corner after 68 minutes to split the sides
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target=_blank>Chelsea deny 10-man Wrexham Hollywood finish in FA Cup thriller
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, juggling Premier League and Champions League commitments, made nine changes to his starting team against the Championship club.
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target=_blank>Spanish second division match paused after more alleged racism
A second-tier Spanish football match was briefly paused after another incident of alleged racism on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to keep quadruple dream alive
Arsenal survived a scare to beat third-tier Mansfield 2-1 on Saturday and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, staying on track for a historic quadruple.
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target=_blank>Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russia and Belarus were banned from the 2022 Paralympics following the invasion of Ukraine, although they were permitted to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris Summer Paralympics two years later.
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target=_blank>GCU Cricket Club gain promotion after defeat to Lagos Cricket Club
Government College Ughelli Cricket Club (GCUCC) gained promotion to the Premier Division of the Club Cricket Committee League after defeating Lagos Cricket Club by two wickets at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval. Captain Zain Awan’s decision to bat first initially paid off as his opening batters, Paul Pam and Moshin Khan, made light work
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target=_blank>Michael Kayode – Nigerian star powering the Brentford dream
The Italo-Nigerian sensation Michael Kayode who plays for Brentford has been turning heads on in the Premier League. Here he reflects on his Yoruba roots, his transition from Juventus to the Premier League, and how he turned a “gym joke” into one of the most feared long throws in professional football. As Brentford continues its
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target=_blank>Niger Delta Games: Another gold medal for Gov Umo Eno’s sports renaissance
The second edition of the Niger Delta Games took place from February 20-27, 2026 in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State.
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target=_blank>Arsenal set two records after qualifying for FA Cup quarter-final stage
Arsenal on Saturday set two records after their FA Cup fifth-round win against Mansfield Town Recall that Arsenal defeated Mansfield Town 2-1, thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. The win against the EFL League One side ensured the Premier League leaders booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-final stage. However, according
Arsenal set two records after qualifying for FA Cup quarter-final stage
target=_blank>Katsina United declares Uche Collins AWOL amid contract dispute
A fresh controversy has emerged in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after Katsina United declared their forward, Uche Collins, absent without official leave (AWOL). The club’s chairman, Surajo Umar Baba, confirmed in a statement that the player has not been seen since the team’s league fixture against Rangers International on February 22, 2026. The
Katsina United declares Uche Collins AWOL amid contract dispute
target=_blank>He’s strong – France’s Kimpembe picks best player between Messi, Ronaldo
Former Paris Saint-Germain star, Presnel Kimpembe has picked Lionel Messi as the best player in the world ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The France defender said Messi is strong, adding that he also likes Ronaldo because the Portugal forward works hard. Speaking on Just Riadh’s YouTube channel, Kimpembe said when speaking about the best player between
He’s strong – France’s Kimpembe picks best player between Messi, Ronaldo
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal becomes first club to reach 100 goals, third in Europe’s top five leagues
Arsenal, on Saturday, became the first club in the Premier League to reach 100 goals in all competitions this season, according to OptaJoe. The Gunners also became just the third big team in the top five European leagues (EPL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and French Ligue 1) to reach that milestone this season after Bayern
EPL: Arsenal becomes first club to reach 100 goals, third in Europe’s top five leagues
target=_blank>UCL: What Galatasaray needs to do against Liverpool – Osimhen
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has said that his team needs to keep their feet on the ground when they host Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday at home. The Nigerian international spoke at his post-match interview after leading Galatasaray to beat Beşiktaş 1-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday at home. The 27-year-old
UCL: What Galatasaray needs to do against Liverpool – Osimhen
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen should have seen red against Beşiktaş – Yalçın
Beşiktaş head coach, Sergen Yalçın says Victor Osimhen should have been sent off in Saturday night’s Istanbul derby with Galatasaray. The Black Eagles surrendered their four-game winning streak, going down 1-0 to the defending champions. Osimhen’s first half strike separated both teams on the night. The Nigeria international was booked in the sixth minute for
Turkey: Osimhen should have seen red against Beşiktaş – Yalçın
target=_blank>Liam Rosenior names Chelsea player he won’t swap for anyone
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior has identified Joao Pedro as the Blues player he wouldn’t swap him for anyone. Rosenior spoke at his post-match interview after Pedro led Chelsea to beat Wrexham in the FA Cup on Saturday. He also insisted that the Brazilian international is on the same level compared with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland,
Liam Rosenior names Chelsea player he won’t swap for anyone
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola banned for two matches
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, will serve a two-match ban following his yellow card against Newcastle United in the FA Cup on Saturday. It was the sixth time Guardiola has been booked this season. The incident happened after the Spaniard was involved in an argument with the fourth official, Lewis Smith after Kieran Trippier fouled
EPL: Guardiola banned for two matches
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray’s 1-0 win against Beşiktaş
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has urged his teammates to take it game by game after they defeated Beşiktaş 1-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Osimhen’s first-half goal ensured Galatasaray defeated Beşiktaş at the Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Osimhen urged also said also congratulated his teammates for
Turkey: Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray’s 1-0 win against Beşiktaş
target=_blank>FA Cup: ‘He’s a monster’ – Joe Cole on Chelsea’s Pedro
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole has hailed Joao Pedro as a ‘monster’ in football after the Brazilian led the Blues to beat Wrexham in the FA Cup on Saturday. Pedro found the net against Wrexham, contributing to Chelsea’s progression to the quarter-finals, and has now netted 11 goals in his last 12 appearances for Liam
FA Cup: ‘He’s a monster’ – Joe Cole on Chelsea’s Pedro
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