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target=_blank>Crowd misconduct: NFF upholds N4m fine against Wikki tourists
NAN this followed a protest concerning their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United FC played on Feb. 8, 2026, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS), Bauchi.
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target=_blank>Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup – Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home for refusing to sing the national anthem.
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target=_blank>Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
Lamine Yamal’s penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Alvarez bags brace as Atletico thrash Tottenham 5-2
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday. The Premier League side fell 4-0 down inside 22 minutes with three glaring mistakes, including two by goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, leading to the hosts’ first three goals at the Metropolitano stadium. Julian
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target=_blank>Onigbinde’s death, painful loss to Yoruba race, Nigerian sporting community – Ooni
“Onigbinde’s coaching career spanned several decades, during which he distinguished himself as one of the most influential football minds in the country.
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target=_blank>Rosenior says Club World Cup victory irrelevant as Chelsea and PSG clash again
“I was focused on the football. I was delighted for the team, and it wasn’t about who was on the stage — in terms of politics and what I think, it is always with respect for a different idea.”
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target=_blank>Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in a battle of Grand Slam champions.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid as good as Man City even without Mbappe – Arbeloa
“It doesn’t matter the circumstance, it doesn’t matter who is in front of us, we are Real Madrid and we should not feel inferior to anyone.
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target=_blank>Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup
The midfielder came through the youth divisions at Villa before moving to Chelsea in 2022. He joined Dortmund on loan in early 2025
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target=_blank>UCL: Del Piero predicts team that will win trophy ahead of Arsenal
Italy football legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has claimed Bayern Munich will win the Champions League ahead of Arsenal. Del Piero was speaking on CBS Sports, after the Bundesliga champions thrashed Atalanta 6-1 in the last-16 first leg. According to him, Bayern have overtaken the Gunners as the best team left in the competition. Del Piero
UCL: Del Piero predicts team that will win trophy ahead of Arsenal
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen, Onuachu named In Team of the Week
Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu has been included in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week, DAILY POST reports. The duo played important roles in their clubs wins last weekend. Galatasaray defeated Istanbul rivals Besiktas 1-0 with Osimhen scoring the winning goal. It was Osimhen’s 11th league goal of the campaign. Onuachu grabbed a
Turkey: Osimhen, Onuachu named In Team of the Week
target=_blank>UCL: Bayer Leverkusen manager names best team in Europe ahead of Arsenal clash
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Kasper Hjulmand has picked Arsenal as the best team in Europe at the moment. The two teams face off in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday evening. Mikel Arteta’s men arrive for the match, having won all their cup fixtures so far this season. “Arsenal are perhaps the best team
UCL: Bayer Leverkusen manager names best team in Europe ahead of Arsenal clash
target=_blank>Bayern Munich to replace Kane with Osimhen, offer €115m to Galatasaray
Bayern Munich are keen to replace their striker, Harry Kane, with Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen in the near future. This was disclosed by former Beşiktaş midfielder, Sinan Engin. According to Engin, Kane is leaving Bayern, and as a result, the Bundesliga giants have offered Galatasaray €115m for Osimhen. Speaking on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, Engin
Bayern Munich to replace Kane with Osimhen, offer €115m to Galatasaray
target=_blank>UCL: Thierry Henry names two clubs to win trophy this season
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has named two clubs as favourites to win this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of Barcelona. Henry expressed skepticism about Barcelona’s chances after their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in the Round of 16 first leg at St. James’ Park on Tuesday night. During an appearance on CBS Sports, the
UCL: Thierry Henry names two clubs to win trophy this season
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Bad result’ – Carragher predicts team to qualify for quarter-final between Liverpool, Galatasaray
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has predicted the Reds to qualify for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League despite their ‘bad result’ against Galatasaray. Galatasaray defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League Round of 16 first-leg tie on Tuesday in Turkey. The Turkish Super Lig giants will face Liverpool in the return leg next week
UCL: ‘Bad result’ – Carragher predicts team to qualify for quarter-final between Liverpool, Galatasaray
target=_blank>UCL: Guti predicts Real Madrid vs Man City clash at Bernabeu
Former Spain midfielder, Guti, has said Real Madrid’s clash with Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday will be difficult. The two teams have played each other six times in a Champions League knockout stage since 2015–16. Madrid have the 4-2 edge over City, as they have
UCL: Guti predicts Real Madrid vs Man City clash at Bernabeu
target=_blank>UCL: Galatasaray will hurt you at Anfield – Osimhen warns Liverpool after 1-0 win
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has warned Liverpool not to be too confident ahead of their Champions League last-16 second leg. The Turkish side will travel to Anfield with a narrow 1-0 lead from Tuesday’s first leg. Osimhen provided the assist for Mario Lemina’s early goal. The 27-year-old has now hailed the unity between the players
UCL: Galatasaray will hurt you at Anfield – Osimhen warns Liverpool after 1-0 win
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen sets new record after Galatasaray’s victory against Liverpool
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday, set a new record in the Champions League after his side’s 1-0 win against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Osimhen was impressive as Galatasaray defeated Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie in Turkey. His teammate Mario Lemina scored the only goal of the
UCL: Osimhen sets new record after Galatasaray’s victory against Liverpool
target=_blank>NWFL unveils first round best X1
The Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, has announced the best X1 for the 2025/26 season first stanza. Remo Stars Ladies dominated with three players, Eberechukwu Eleka, Hannafi Ibrahim and Nkiruka Obioma. Rivers Angels have two players; Abasiofon Uwah and Ramatalahi Kareem. Uwah and Ramatalahi have 12 goals between them. Uwah currently top the scorers chart
NWFL unveils first round best X1
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