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target=_blank>World Athletics to remain tough on nationality switches, says Coe
“And for global championships to have meaning and to have understanding, people need to witness championships where you have national-based competitions,” he added.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Carvajal suffers toe fracture
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the Clasico on May 10 after suffering a toe fracture, his club said Saturday.
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target=_blank>2026 FIFA World Cup: Top fan-friendly places to visit beyond stadiums
If you choose to travel, you should be aware of where fans will congregate, how to participate in festivities, especially before and after matchday games.
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target=_blank>Carter Efe defeats Portable in celebrity boxing showdown
Nigerian streamer and entertainer Carter Efe made a winning boxing debut, securing a dominant 3-0 unanimous decision victory over controversial singer Portable in their much-anticipated celebrity boxing showdown.
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target=_blank>D’Tigresses WNBA Tour is long-term investment – Ugo Udezue
By Pius Ayinor The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has made a review of the D’Tigress WNBA Tour and described it as a long-term investment for the team. The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigresses, will be rounding off their playing tour of the USA with
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target=_blank>Super Eagles recruitment: Is Eric Chelle’s diaspora drive a lazy way out?
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The news that Eric Chelle is tracking Femi Azeez of Millwall, fresh off being rated the best right winger in the English Championship, and William Osula of Newcastle United for a potential Super Eagles debut, reignites a familiar debate: have we now fully committed to scouting Europe’s leagues rather than combing the
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target=_blank>Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival
Leeds all but secured their place in the Premier League next season with a 3-1 win over already-relegated Burnley on Friday.
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target=_blank>Man Utd boss Carrick relishes ‘special’ Liverpool rivalry
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a “standout” fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.
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target=_blank>McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their latest turbulent campaign.
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target=_blank>Full list of countries that have lost most FIFA World Cup final
Reaching a FIFA World Cup final is one of the greatest achievements in football, but losing at the last hurdle can be a painful legacy.
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target=_blank>EPL: Alan Smith speaks on Super Eagles’ Fernandez’s move to Arsenal
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith has expressed skepticism regarding reports that link Emmanuel Fernandez to a summer transfer to Arsenal, questioning both the necessity for reinforcements in the centre-back position and the player’s preparedness for a higher level of competition. Fernandez, who began his tenure with Rangers at the start of the season, has had
EPL: Alan Smith speaks on Super Eagles’ Fernandez’s move to Arsenal
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen set to win back-to-back Super Lig titles with Galatasaray
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of winning back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles at Galatasaray. The Yellow and Red can be confirmed champions in their away fixture against Samsunspor on Saturday. A win tomorrow will see them lift the trophy for the second consecutive time. It will also mean Galatasaray are crowned
Turkey: Osimhen set to win back-to-back Super Lig titles with Galatasaray
target=_blank>LaLiga: I can guarantee that – Mourinho breaks silence on Real Madrid return
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid. Mourinho, who was in charge of Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013, is believed to be president Florentino Perez’s preferred candidate. Alvaro Arbeloa was put in interim charge of Madrid after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal, but would be replaced in
LaLiga: I can guarantee that – Mourinho breaks silence on Real Madrid return
target=_blank>NPFL: Aule ruled out of Kwara United’s clash with Niger Tornadoes
Kwara United midfielder, Johnmark Aule will miss the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 fixture against Niger Tornadoes. The Harmony Boys confirmed Aule’s absence is a precautionary measure to avoid injury. He is expected to return for Kwara United’s remaining league matches. Aule has six goals in 26 appearances for the Harmony Boys this
NPFL: Aule ruled out of Kwara United’s clash with Niger Tornadoes
target=_blank>NPFL: Kun Khalifat ready for Kano Pillars test – Uzoho
Kun Khalifat FC head coach, Obinna Uzoho has declared his team’s readiness for battle against Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. The modest side will host the four-time champions in a matchday 36 encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. Both teams will be desperate to secure maximum points as they fight for survival
NPFL: Kun Khalifat ready for Kano Pillars test – Uzoho
target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: Aduku targets big margin win over Malawi
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku is targeting a big win against Malawi in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture. Saturday’s encounter is slated for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Nigeria edged past Senegal 3-1 on aggregate in the previous round. Malawi, on their part, recorded a 6-2 aggregate
U-20 WWCQ: Aduku targets big margin win over Malawi
target=_blank>LaLiga: Why Real Madrid players are angry with manager, Alvaro Arbeloa
Numerous stars from Real Madrid are displeased with manager Alvaro Arbeloa as the current season nears its conclusion. Many players are said to be frustrated with Arbeloa for allegedly not providing sufficient playing time to Spanish players within the club. Alvaro Arbeloa has only been at the helm of Real Madrid for six months, having
LaLiga: Why Real Madrid players are angry with manager, Alvaro Arbeloa
target=_blank>Michael Olise snubbed Nigeria for France – Ex-Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr
Former Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr, has opened up on why Bayern Munich star Michael Olise turned down the Super Eagles to represent France. Olise was in England to a Nigerian father and a Franco-Algerian mother. The 24-year-old was eligible to play for Nigeria, Algeria, France, or England before he ultimately decided to pledged his
Michael Olise snubbed Nigeria for France – Ex-Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr
target=_blank>UCL: ‘I don’t care’ – Luis Enrique slams critics of PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has criticized those who disapproved of their 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. He asserted that not every opinion warrants respect when the majority holds a different view. In a media briefing prior to the Ligue 1 match against FC Lorient, Enrique expressed his dissatisfaction with
UCL: ‘I don’t care’ – Luis Enrique slams critics of PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern
target=_blank>‘I was embarrassed’ – Antony opens up on relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United
Former Manchester United winger, Antony has spoken about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo while they spent six months together at Manchester United. He disclosed a question he received from Ronaldo. The Brazilian international spent six months as a teammate of Ronaldo at Old Trafford during the latter’s second tenure at the club. The current Real
‘I was embarrassed’ – Antony opens up on relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United
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