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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 7 legends who could be having their last dance
Stars who have defined the last two decades may not only be participating in one more edition, but this could also be their final tournament.
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target=_blank>Kenya ex-skipper Victor Wanyama retires at 34
The midfielder, whose career spanned nearly two decades, signed for Southampton from Scottish club Celtic for a reported fee of £12.5 million in July 2013.
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target=_blank>Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie
Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including a stunning opening goal on the volley, as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Liverpool by beating Toulouse 3-1 on Friday to cement their place at the top of Ligue 1.
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target=_blank>Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by AFCON title turmoil
“The police have been on high alert since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to award the title to Morocco, but there have been no incidents,” a local resident told AFP.
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target=_blank>Arteta hopes League Cup loss will ‘fuel’ Arsenal season run-in
Arsenal top the Premier League table with a nine-point advantage over Manchester City, the team who beat them 2-0 at Wembley.
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target=_blank>Alisson to miss Man City, PSG matches – Slot
The Brazilian suffered an injury during Liverpool’s win over Galatasaray in the Champions League last-16 second leg last month.
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target=_blank>Veteran coach, Lawrence Akpokona bedridden, seeks medical assistance
Former Nigerian international and veteran football coach, Lawrence Akpokona, is currently bedridden at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) following a serious spinal cord injury.
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target=_blank>Chelsea to drop Fernández for two games after comments on future
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that midfielder Enzo Fernández will miss the club’s next two fixtures after comments about his future were deemed to have gone too far.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: 3 most expensive stadiums that will host the best countries
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico are ramping up preparations, with state-of-the-art stadiums forming a key part of efforts to deliver a tournament expected to rank among the most memorable in football history.
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target=_blank>Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup disaster
Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles: Nigeria ramp up efforts for Brentford’s Kayode after Chelle’s approval
Nigeria’s bid to convince Italian youth international, Michael Kayode to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles is gaining serious momentum. As reported by ViolaNews, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are arranging a face-to-face meeting with the Brentford full-back, having secured the backing of head coach Eric Chelle. Kayode’s impressive progress in
Super Eagles: Nigeria ramp up efforts for Brentford’s Kayode after Chelle’s approval
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal leading race to sign Super Eagles new boy
Arsenal are leading the race for Rangers defender, Emmanuel Fernandez, DAILY POST reports. Fernandez has impressed since arriving Rangers from League One club, Peterborough United last summer. The 24-year-old also made his debut for Nigeria last week. The centre-back has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. Arsenal are now the leading race for
Transfer: Arsenal leading race to sign Super Eagles new boy
target=_blank>NPFL approves new venue for Plateau United vs Ikorodu City
Plateau United have announced they will host Ikorodu City in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 33 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium, DAILY POST reports. The game according to the club was moved to Lafia due to the recent security unrest in Jos. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side will host the Oga Boys next week
NPFL approves new venue for Plateau United vs Ikorodu City
target=_blank>Another Chelsea player refuses to rule out leaving club for Real Madrid after Fernandez’s ban
Moises Caicedo has become the second Chelsea star to leave the door open to a move to Real Madrid in the near future. The Ecuadorian international insisted he is not thinking about leaving London at the moment, but refused to close off a future switch to the Los Blancos. This is coming after Chelsea manager
Another Chelsea player refuses to rule out leaving club for Real Madrid after Fernandez’s ban
target=_blank>SPL: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Al-Nassr beat Al-Najma 5-2
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed happiness after his team defeated Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League, SPL, encounter on Friday. The Portugal forward returned from injury to score two goals against the visitors at Alawwal Park, Riyadh DAILY POST reports that a brace each from Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, and a goal from
SPL: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Al-Nassr beat Al-Najma 5-2
target=_blank>Championship: Lampard hails Onyeka after first Coventry City goal
Coventry City head coach, Frank Lampard has applauded Frank Onyeka for his impact at the club, DAILY POST reports. Onyeka was on target in the Sky Blues thrilling 3-2 victory over Derby County at the CBS Arena on Friday. It was the defensive midfielder’s maiden strike for the Sky Bet Championship leaders. The Nigeria international
Championship: Lampard hails Onyeka after first Coventry City goal
target=_blank>EPL: You can leave Man City – Guardiola tells Rodri
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has made it clear he will not stand in Rodri’s way if he wants to leave the Premier League. During the March international break, Rodri spoke about playing for Real Madrid in future. Guardiola has now said any player who is not happy at the Etihad will be allowed to
EPL: You can leave Man City – Guardiola tells Rodri
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Nigeria faces reality of Super Eagles failed qualification
Earlier this week, Nigeria would have been playing Jamaica in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-off final. Instead, they were in Antalya, Turkey, playing out a 2-2 draw with Jordan in a friendly match. The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo both on the pitch and off the pitch – after their appeal was thrown
2026 World Cup: Nigeria faces reality of Super Eagles failed qualification
target=_blank>NWFL: Sunshine Queens sack Kayode Olujohungbe
Sunshine Queens have sacked their head coach, Kayode Olujohungbe, DAILY POST reports. The management of the club announced Olujohungbe’s disengagement in a statement on Friday. Sunshine Queens stated that the decision was taken after a thorough review of the team’s performance, and they believe it is necessary to make changes to get the team back
NWFL: Sunshine Queens sack Kayode Olujohungbe
target=_blank>NPFL: Kano Pillars vow to bounce-back from Bayelsa United defeat
Kano Pillars have expressed determination to renew their push for positive results in the remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. The Sai Masu Gida’s three-game unbeaten run was halted after a 4–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in a Matchday 32 fixture in Yenagoa last weekend. Kano Pillars said they are
NPFL: Kano Pillars vow to bounce-back from Bayelsa United defeat
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