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target=_blank>An appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerians: Stop the NFF elections, please! By Segun Odegbami
On March 22, 1998, I was officially decorated with the honour and title of ‘Sports Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’ in Abuja by the then Minister of Sports. It was in addition to a previous national honour of ‘Member of the Order of the Niger’, MON. I take both honours very seriously. They
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target=_blank>Out from prison, Nigeria’s Daga bounces back
Rape accusations can be career-threatening and make life unbearable for a footballer. Remember the recent cases of Benjamin Mendy, the French World Cup winner, and Thomas Partey of Ghana.
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target=_blank>Champions League 2026/27: draw date, qualified teams, final venue
The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase is fast approaching, with Paris Saint-Germain set to begin their title defence as they chase an unprecedented third successive crown.
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target=_blank>Liverpool set to sign Barcelona captain Araújo on loan
The move would see Araújo join new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola as the Premier League club seeks to strengthen its defensive options ahead of the new season.
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target=_blank>Nigeria VS Cameroon: Justin Madugu and his 200 million assistants
The truth is, African women’s football has come of age. The gap is closing fast. Who would have thought Nigeria would be needing calculators to qualify from a WAFCON group that has debutants Malawi and Egypt?
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target=_blank>Full list: EPL to kick off with record 9 new coaches
The 2026/27 English Premier League, EPL season will kick off with an unprecedented level of managerial change, as nine of the 20 clubs prepare to begin the campaign with new coaches.
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target=_blank>Chelsea to offload 16 players before transfer deadline
Chelsea are facing a major squad-clearance operation, with the club needing to find new destinations for 16 players before the summer transfer window closes.
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target=_blank>FA issues new rules on pitchside walls after ex-Arsenal player’s death
English football chiefs have announced new safety rules covering brick and concrete perimeter walls following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan
The 18-year-old will spend one season in Italy under the current agreement, according to a brief announcement on Real’s website.
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target=_blank>‘My son will be bigger than me’ – Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted that his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., could surpass him in football, saying the teenager is already physically ahead of where he was at the same age.
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target=_blank>Transfer: No more fights – Bruno Guimaraes reveals message from Declan Rice
New Arsenal midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, has revealed that Declan Rice messaged him ahead of his move to the club. Guimaraes has joined the Gunners in a £75 million move from Newcastle. The Brazilian was involved in some intense battles with his new team mates in recent seasons. But now, he is looking forward to playing
Transfer: No more fights – Bruno Guimaraes reveals message from Declan Rice
target=_blank>Transfer: Man City sign Rulli as another player leaves Man Utd
Manchester City have agreed a £1.7m deal for Marseille goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli. Rulli will sign a two-year deal at the Etihad. He joins as a replacement for James Trafford, who completed a club-record move to Leeds for an initial £40m. Rulli has been identified by City as the man to provide backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma
Transfer: Man City sign Rulli as another player leaves Man Utd
target=_blank>Transfer: Genk boss confirms Yira Sor’s impending exit
Genk head coach, Jess Thorup has confirmed Yira Sor will leave the club this summer, DAILY POST reports. Sor has been linked with a move to newly promoted Turkish Super Lig club Amedspor. The Nigeria international is reportedly in Turkey to undergo medicals, and sign his contract. Thorup said the tricky winger has not been
Transfer: Genk boss confirms Yira Sor’s impending exit
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Messi target of assassination attempts in US
It has emerged that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, received more death threats than any other player during the 2026 World Cup. This was revealed in a review carried out by Spanish newspaper, Marca, on a large-scale American police report on the tournament. The report contained all the security threats faced by both the FBI and
2026 World Cup: Messi target of assassination attempts in US
target=_blank>World Cup final: Real reasons we lost 1-0 to Spain – Argentina’s Tagliafico
Argentina international, Nicolas Tagliafico, has said that the Albiceleste’s defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain was caused by a mix of exhaustion, subpar pitch conditions and high temperatures that were adjusted for television scheduling. The defending champions were pushed into extra time on two occasions during the four knockout matches leading
World Cup final: Real reasons we lost 1-0 to Spain – Argentina’s Tagliafico
target=_blank>Alleged corruption: Gianni Infantino reacts to UEFA paying off ex-lover
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has firmly rejected claims that UEFA paid his alleged mistress during his tenure as general secretary of the European football governing body. On Friday, The Telegraph reported that a woman received a six-figure payment following an alleged relationship with Gianni Infantino. It is claimed that UEFA financed her MBA at a business
Alleged corruption: Gianni Infantino reacts to UEFA paying off ex-lover
target=_blank>Infantino: Craig Burley slams former players
Former Chelsea player, Craig Burley, has hit out at ex-football stars for failing to slam FIFA president, Gianni Infantino following the failure of the FIFA World Cup plans. He urged prominent players and FIFA chief, Arsene Wenger to speak out despite being paid by the football governing body. In a discussion on ESPN, Burley said
Infantino: Craig Burley slams former players
target=_blank>Fresh trouble for Infantino as UEFA confirms his alleged mistress was paid off
UEFA has confirmed that they are aware of allegations about paying off Gianni Infantino’s alleged mistress. According to The Telegraph, the incident happened during Infantino’s tenure as UEFA general secretary. The 53-year-old, who is married with four children, is now FIFA president. It is claimed that a woman was allegedly in a relationship Infantino and
Fresh trouble for Infantino as UEFA confirms his alleged mistress was paid off
target=_blank>Real Madrid vs Ferencvaros: Mourinho names squad for friendly clash
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has named his side’s squad to face Ferencvaros in a pre-season friendly on Saturday evening. The Los Blancos will tackle the Hungarian side at the Ferencvaros Stadion in Budapest. Mourinho’s side head to the game after they played a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in their last friendly. However, Mourinho has decided to
Real Madrid vs Ferencvaros: Mourinho names squad for friendly clash
target=_blank>PSG vs Man Utd: Carrick releases squad for friendly clash
Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has released his side’s squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in today’s pre-season friendly. The Premier League side will tackle the reigning UEFA Champions League holders in Gothenburg on Saturday evening. Carrick has named players like captain Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Tom Heaton to face the French Ligue 1 champions. Carrick’s side head
PSG vs Man Utd: Carrick releases squad for friendly clash
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