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target=_blank>US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
The United States will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo’s team are able to travel to play in the World Cup, making an exemption to an entry ban over Ebola, a US official said Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Arsenal win Premier League title after 22 years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.
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target=_blank>Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final over spying
Southampton were Tuesday expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on a training session of semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for record sixth appearance
Ronaldo already holds the men’s all-time international appearance and goalscoring records, with 226 caps and 143 goals for Portugal.
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target=_blank>Nigerians divided over Ahmed Musa-Neymar World Cup call comparison
Nigerians on social media have been divided over comparisons between Ahmed Musa and Neymar following the Brazilian star’s inclusion in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>João Pedro named Chelsea best player after Brazil World Cup snub
Chelsea forward João Pedro has been named the club’s Player of the Season for 2025-26, just hours after suffering the disappointment of being left out of Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Full draw of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria will head into the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the official draw for the qualifying stage of the tournament.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania in Group L of the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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target=_blank>Super Falcons star Oladipo named Serie A best defender
The Super Falcons star joined Roma in February 2025 from Robo Queens and quickly established herself as one of the club’s most reliable defenders.
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target=_blank>EPL: How Arsenal can be crowned champions before Sunday
Arsenal could be crowned English Premier League, EPL champions as early as Tuesday night after moving a step closer to their first league title in 22 years.
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target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola speaks on leaving Man City after losing title to Arsenal
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will take a decision at the end of the season over his future. According to most media in the UK, Guardiola is set to leave the Etihad this weekend, after the last Premier League fixture at home against Aston Villa. City can no longer win the title, following
EPL: Guardiola speaks on leaving Man City after losing title to Arsenal
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Brazil’s Neymar makes strong promise
Brazilian forward Neymar has vowed that he and his teammates will fight with their lives to bring the 2026 World Cup to his country. Neymar spoke in a trending video posted on social media as he shared his thoughts after getting named in Brazil’s squad to compete in the World Cup. His dream of competing
World Cup 2026: Brazil’s Neymar makes strong promise
target=_blank>BREAKING: Arsenal win 2025/2026 Premier League season
Arsenal have been confirmed Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. This follows Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men needed to beat the Cherries to keep the title race alive until the final day. But this result means they can no longer catch Arsenal with one game to play
BREAKING: Arsenal win 2025/2026 Premier League season
target=_blank> Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s President Federation Cup win over Westgate FC
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has praised his players’ discipline in the President Federation Cup Round of 64 win over Westgate FC. The Solid Miners beat Westgate FC 3-1 at the Late Prince Abubakar Audu Sports Complex in Lokoja on Tuesday. Mangut admitted that the encounter was tough against the non-league side. “We stayed
Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s President Federation Cup win over Westgate FC
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He won many points for Arsenal’ – Patrick Vieira picks Player of the Season
Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has picked his Premier League Player of the Season. The 2025/26 Premier League season will end next weekend as Arsenal currently top the table ahead of Manchester City. Speaking on Sky Sports, Vieira picked Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya as his Premier League Player of the Season ahead of the likes of Declan Rice
EPL: ‘He won many points for Arsenal’ – Patrick Vieira picks Player of the Season
target=_blank>U-20 WWC: Falconets to kick-off campaign against Spain
Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup against Spain, DAILY POST reports. The Group F encounter will hold at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday, 7 September. Moses Aduku’s side will take on China in their next game on the same ground three days later. The Nigerian girls will
U-20 WWC: Falconets to kick-off campaign against Spain
target=_blank>Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final, Middlesbrough to face Hull
Southampton have been expelled from Saturday’s Championship play-off final. The Saints were due to face Hull City for a place in the Premier League. But they have been kicked out of the play-offs after they had spied on a Middlesbrough training session, before their semi-final. It means Boro will now play Hull at Wembley on
Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final, Middlesbrough to face Hull
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Portugal coach, Martinez announces squad for tournament, Nigeria clashFull list
Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martínez, has announced his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Leading the 27-man roster is Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The squad, revealed on Tuesday, features several stars from the Premier League, including Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Rúben Dias,
World Cup 2026: Portugal coach, Martinez announces squad for tournament, Nigeria clashFull list
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s doing well now’ – Owen names player Man Utd should give another chance
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has urged his old club to give Rasmus Hojlund another chance. Owen believes the 23-year-old Denmark international could do well under manager Michael Carrick at Man United. Hojlund is currently on loan at Serie A side Napoli, having struggled in his second season at United after joining the Premier League
EPL: ‘He’s doing well now’ – Owen names player Man Utd should give another chance
target=_blank>EPL: Wayne Rooney makes title prediction for next season with Guardiola set to leave
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has said next season’s Premier League title race will be a tight affair. Rooney was reacting to news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer. Guardiola leaves the English topfight after winning 20 trophies with City including six league titles. He is set to be replaced
EPL: Wayne Rooney makes title prediction for next season with Guardiola set to leave
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