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target=_blank>Nigeria vs Zimbabwe – date, time, venue and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off their Unity Cup title defence with a semifinal showdown against Zimbabwe as the four-nation tournament gets underway in London.
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target=_blank>Full list: FIFA announces 48 World Cup team base training sites
Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training sites announced by FIFA on Monday.
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target=_blank>Assists record: Bruno Fernandes hits back at Keane over ‘lie’
Fernandes reached a record 21 assists for United in the top-flight this term when he laid on a goal for Patrick Dorgu in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Brighton.
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target=_blank>Morocco 2026: Flamingos return, set to finish job against Guinea on Sunday
After securing a commanding 5-0 victory over Guinea in Abidjan, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, have returned to camp in Ikenne-Remo as preparations immediately shift towards the decisive second leg of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
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target=_blank>Unity Cup: Super Eagles set for battle with Warriors
The Super Eagles on Monday evening had their official training at the Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 Unity Cup opener against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.
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target=_blank>AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure
AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after missing out on next season’s Champions League.
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target=_blank>Guardiola, Salah: Full list of top coaches, players set for major summer exits
The 2026 summer transfer window is already witnessing the end of several iconic eras across European football, with legendary managers and senior players preparing to leave clubs where they became household names.
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target=_blank>Swiatek races into French Open second round
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a dominant straight-sets win over Australian teenager Emerson Jones.
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target=_blank>Messi suffers fitness scare ahead of World Cup
Messi, who guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has yet to officially confirm whether he will feature at the upcoming tournament.
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target=_blank>Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled
Lamine Yamal leads Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.
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target=_blank>Port Harcourt to host NWFL Super Six
Rivers State, Port Harcourt, will host the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership, NWFL, Super Six Finals, DAILY POST reports. The season-ending competition is scheduled to be held from Friday, 5 June to Sunday, 14 June, 2026. Six teams will participate in the competition that will determine the champions of the 2026 NWFL season. The qualified teams for
Port Harcourt to host NWFL Super Six
target=_blank>EPL: Wayne Rooney picks most improved player this season
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season. “I
EPL: Wayne Rooney picks most improved player this season
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Go for Alvarez’ – Paul Merson hands Arsenal two signings to make
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer. Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder. “I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.
EPL: ‘Go for Alvarez’ – Paul Merson hands Arsenal two signings to make
target=_blank>Unity Cup: Uzoho to captain Super Eagles against Zimbabwe
Francis Uzoho will captain the Super Eagles in tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, DAILY POST reports. Uzoho is the most senior player in camp following the absence of the regular captain, Wilfred Ndidi, and another experienced member of the team, Moses Simon. The Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper was also on media
Unity Cup: Uzoho to captain Super Eagles against Zimbabwe
target=_blank>Transfer: Osimhen can make the difference at Man Utd – Evra
Former France defender, Patrice Evra, has said Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen could be the difference maker at Manchester United. Osimhen is already attracting attention around Europe after another fine campaign with the Turkish champions. The Super Eagles striker has been linked with United, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid in the past. But Evra is urging the
Transfer: Osimhen can make the difference at Man Utd – Evra
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Argentina suffer Messi injury blow
Argentina will be hoping to have Lionel Messi fit and ready for the start of the 2026 World Cup, after he suffered muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. Messi picked up the injury while playing for Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The 39-year-old was forced off the pitch in the 73rd minute of play.
2026 World Cup: Argentina suffer Messi injury blow
target=_blank>EPL: Rio Ferdinand speaks on Man Utd signing Lewandowski, Ederson
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has urged the Red Devils to sign Poland striker Robert Lewandowski. Ferdinand also insisted that his old club should have signed Atalanta midfielder Ederson two years ago. Lewandowski recently played his last match for Barcelona over the weekend, and he is expected to join a new club this summer, while Ederson
EPL: Rio Ferdinand speaks on Man Utd signing Lewandowski, Ederson
target=_blank>Unity Cup: Nakamba declares Zimbabwe ready for Super Eagles showdown
Zimbabwe captain, Marvelous Nakamba says the players are in positive mood ahead of their Unity Cup semi-final clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Kaitano Tembo’s side will be up against the Super Eagles at the Valley, London on Tuesday night (today). The Warriors arrived Birmingham last Thursday to begin preparations for the invitational
Unity Cup: Nakamba declares Zimbabwe ready for Super Eagles showdown
target=_blank>Unity Cup: 20 players in camp as Super Eagles gear up for Zimbabwe test
Twenty players trained at the Charlton Athletic Stadium on Monday night as the Super Eagles put finishing touches to their preparations for the Unity Cup semi-final clash with Zimbabwe, DAILY POST reports. Former Golden Eaglets captain, Samson Tijani arrived camp in time for the training session. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon and Akor Adams, Emmanuel Fernandez, Raphael
Unity Cup: 20 players in camp as Super Eagles gear up for Zimbabwe test
target=_blank>EPL: ‘You surprised me most’ – Martin Keown tells Arsenal star
Arsenal icon, Martin Keown has extended his congratulations to Noni Madueke for the club’s Premier League triumph this season. The former footballer turned pundit acknowledged that Madueke ‘surprised’ him the most during a remarkable campaign for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s squad clinched a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace on the season’s final day before celebrating
EPL: ‘You surprised me most’ – Martin Keown tells Arsenal star
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