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target=_blank>Ajibade criticises NFF over Falcons’ WAFCON preparations
“Our performance at WAFCON will determine whether we qualify for the World Cup. So why are we not preparing with the seriousness and intensity this demands? This is not something to take lightly, for God’s sake.
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target=_blank>UCL: Atletico defeat 10-man Barcelona in quarter-final first leg
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth both scored on Wednesday to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 lead to defend against Barcelona in the return fixture of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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target=_blank>PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg
Holders Paris Saint-Germain took a 2-0 lead over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final tie as Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in Wednesday’s first leg in the French capital.
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target=_blank>Europa: Real Betis fight back to 1-1 draw at Braga
Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>CAF president to visit Senegal after AFCON trophy reversal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
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target=_blank>Lobi Stars: Ikya inherits N200m debt burden, vows NPFL return
Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Terver Ikya, has revealed that he inherited debts exceeding N200 million upon assuming leadership of the club, describing the financial situation as a major hurdle to rebuilding the team.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons set for Cape Verde friendlies in Ikenne ahead of WAFCON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Cape Verde in two international friendly matches at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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target=_blank>UCL: PSG camp ‘unhappy’ as midfielder Ruiz refuses to play Liverpool tie
PSG are reportedly “unhappy” with midfielder Fabián Ruiz, amid claims the Spaniard has refused to play through pain from a knee injury.
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target=_blank>Preview: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid renew rivalry in high-stakes UCL clash
Two Spanish giants are set to meet once again on the European stage as Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash.
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target=_blank>Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opening match
The Super Eagles will take on the Zimbabwe national football team in the opening fixture of the 2026 Unity Cup.
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target=_blank>NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons coach demands improvement from players
Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has urged his players to improve on their performance following the slim win over Remo Stars Ladies. The Amazons beat Remo Stars Ladies 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. The decisive moment came late in the game when Alani Jumoke calmly converted an 87th-minute penalty, securing all
NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons coach demands improvement from players
target=_blank>NPFL: Plateau United not yet free from relegation battle – Ogunbote
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has warned his players not to be carried away with the matchday 33 win over Ikorodu City. Ogunbote’s side beat Ikorodu City 4-1 at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday. The veteran tactician believed that his team is not free from relegation battle. Plateau United moved up to eight
NPFL: Plateau United not yet free from relegation battle – Ogunbote
target=_blank>UCL: Diego Simeone names three best teams in Europe
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has named the three best teams in Europe. Simeone spoke at his post-match interview after guiding Atletico Madrid to a stunning Champions League quarter-final first-leg 2-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday. After the final whistle, the Argentine singled out three sides as the continent’s very best: Barcelona,
UCL: Diego Simeone names three best teams in Europe
target=_blank>UCL: How PSG, Liverpool players reacted to 2-0 result
Some Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool players have reacted to both sides’ UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie on Wednesday. PSG defeated Liverpool 2-0 in Paris, following goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Parisians will now clash with the Premier League giants in the return leg next week at Anfield. Reacting after the encounter,
UCL: How PSG, Liverpool players reacted to 2-0 result
target=_blank>UCL: Lookman hails Atletico’s win over Barcelona
Ademola Lookman has hailed Atletico Madrid’s Champions League victory over Barcelona, DAILY POST reports. Diego Simeone’s side defeated their hosts 2-0 at the Sportify Camp Nou on Wednesday night. Barcelona were reduced to 10-men when Pau Curbasi was sent off towards the end of the first half. Atletico got their goals through Julián Alvarez and
UCL: Lookman hails Atletico’s win over Barcelona
target=_blank>Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen
Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk has hinted Victor Osimhen could return early from injury, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen underwent surgery two weeks ago after sustaining an arm injury in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool. The powerful striker was initially expected to be sidelined until the end of the month. After spending last week
Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Disappointing, difficult to understand’ – Atlético Madrid players angry after 2-0 win at Barça
Atlético Madrid goalkeeper, Juan Musso has addressed the refereeing controversy that overshadowed Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Spotify Camp Nou, where his team emerged victorious with a score of 2–0. The contention revolves around an incident involving his teammate Marcos Pobel during the second half, and the Argentine goalkeeper’s remarks will further
UCL: ‘Disappointing, difficult to understand’ – Atlético Madrid players angry after 2-0 win at Barça
target=_blank>UCL: What Lookman said after playing for 60 mins in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has spoken out after playing for 60 minutes as Atletico Madrid achieved a rare victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou during the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. The 2-0 triumph marked Diego Simeone’s first win at the iconic home ground of Barcelona since he took
UCL: What Lookman said after playing for 60 mins in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona
target=_blank>UCL: Why Atletico Madrid beat us 2-0 – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has said that his team lost to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg tie on Wednesday because they were not lucky against the visitors. Flick stated this at his post-match interview after the encounter at Camp Nou. Two goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth handed Diego Simeone’s
UCL: Why Atletico Madrid beat us 2-0 – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick
target=_blank>Cape Verde pulls out of Super Falcons friendly
Cape Verde have pulled out of the scheduled international friendly matches against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, DAILY POST reports. The two matches were scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 and Saturday, April 18 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is scrambling for a new opponent for the Super Falcons.
Cape Verde pulls out of Super Falcons friendly
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