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target=_blank>Maikaba, Uwejamomere pick assistants, as U20 boys resume camp on Sunday
Newly-appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 Men’s National Team, Abdu Maikaba, has unveiled his backroom staff as preparations for the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Championship intensify.
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target=_blank>McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has urged his side to salvage their turbulent season by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
“We have not received any account from the other side regarding who has been granted visas. No visas have been issued yet,” he added.
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target=_blank>Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.
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target=_blank>Slot says has ‘every reason to believe’ he will remain as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future as Liverpool manager on Thursday, despite a disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman already involved in planning for next season.
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target=_blank>Scientists raise alarm over extreme heat threat at 2026 World Cup
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
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target=_blank>Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised concerns about how long half-time will be.
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target=_blank>In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS
Lionel Messi scored twice and had a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Man City see off Crystal Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City’s second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
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target=_blank>ASAC 2026: Amusan thankful after claiming third women’s 100m hurdles title
World record holder, Tobi Amusan, is determined to win more medals for Nigeria after claiming her third title at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra, Ghana, DAILY POST reports. Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles on Wednesday night, underlying her status as one of Africa’s best athletes. Zimbabwe’s Ashley Miller was second, while Team
ASAC 2026: Amusan thankful after claiming third women’s 100m hurdles title
target=_blank>EPL: Crystal Palace will receive no bonus on Eze’s transfer if Arsenal wins title
There is no bonus included in the agreement that brought Eberechi Eze to Arsenal from Crystal Palace during the summer, which would provide the south London club with additional funds should the Gunners secure the league title. Football.london confirmed this despite the rumours circulating online. Numerous supporters took to social media to express their excitement
EPL: Crystal Palace will receive no bonus on Eze’s transfer if Arsenal wins title
target=_blank>EPL, UCL: Arteta speaks on player to replace Timber, Ben White at right-back
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has spoken on the player he would use as replacement for injured Jurrien Timber and Ben White in the right-back position. While Timber is recovering, Ben White sustained an injury during the 1-0 win over West Ham last weekend, a situation that has left Arsenal fans worried ahead of their remaining
EPL, UCL: Arteta speaks on player to replace Timber, Ben White at right-back
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Tottenham, Arsenal, Man City fixtures
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has offered his predictions for the Premier League match-day 37 fixtures taking place on Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Aston Villa will host Liverpool at Villa Park on Friday night while Manchester United tackle Nottingham Forest on Sunday at Old Trafford. Arsenal will welcome Burnley to Emirates Stadium, while Chelsea will take on Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. Stating his
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Tottenham, Arsenal, Man City fixtures
target=_blank>Unity Cup: Zimbabwe FA rallies support for Warriors ahead Super Eagles clash
The Zimbabwe Football Association, ZIFA, has canvassed for support for the Warriors ahead of the team’s participation in the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports. Zimbabwe will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final at the Valley, London on Tuesday, 26 May. The winner will face either India or Jamaica in the final on the
Unity Cup: Zimbabwe FA rallies support for Warriors ahead Super Eagles clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Dosu calls for improved welfare for players, coaches
Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper, John Dosu, has called for an improved welfare package for coaches and players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Dosu believes that with an adequate welfare package, the NPFL can compete alongside the best leagues on the continent. He insisted that low salaries make it difficult for clubs to retain
NPFL: Dosu calls for improved welfare for players, coaches
target=_blank>UCL: ‘One thing certain’ – Oliseh predicts Arsenal, PSG final
Former Juventus midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has offered his prediction about this season’s UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking on the Oliseh Global Football insights show, Oliseh insisted that one thing is certain in the final when PSG takes on Arsenal. According to him, if the tempo of the Champions League final is low, Arsenal
UCL: ‘One thing certain’ – Oliseh predicts Arsenal, PSG final
target=_blank>NPFL: Austine backs Rivers United to clinch title on final day
Rivers United team manager, Festus Austine, is adamant that his team will win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Pride of Rivers will take on Katsina United in their final match of the season. The encounter will be staged at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port-Harcourt next week. Austine urged the club’s
NPFL: Austine backs Rivers United to clinch title on final day
target=_blank>UCL: Oliseh names world’s best player, says Mbappe did PSG favour
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has named Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele as the best player in the world at the moment. The former Juventus midfielder stated this on the Sunday Oliseh Global Football insights show while insisting that French captain, Kylian Mbappe did PSG a favour by leaving the Parisians to join Real Madrid two
UCL: Oliseh names world’s best player, says Mbappe did PSG favour
target=_blank>Championship: Onyeka earns Player of the Month nomination
Frank Onyeka has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for April, DAILY POST reports. Onyeka was a consistent performer for Coventry City in the month under review as the club earned promotion to the Premier League after winning the Championship. The defensive midfielder registered one assist in three appearances for
Championship: Onyeka earns Player of the Month nomination
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