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target=_blank>Full list: African countries get opponents for 2027 Women’s World Cup playoffs
Ghana and South Africa have discovered their opponents in the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament
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target=_blank>Messi on target as Inter Miami lose 2-1 to Toronto
A goal from Lionel Messi wasn’t enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.
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target=_blank>Inside Gusau’s ‘rotten’ NFF, by Patrick Omorodion
There is no story trending in Nigeria’s sports circle today that interests Nigerian football fans as the call on the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to either resign or not to bother to seek to return in the next election. Mainstream and social media platforms are buzzing with stories on what has happened
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target=_blank>Real Madrid defeat Espanyol in Mourinho’s first game on return
Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
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target=_blank>Olise scores as Bayern see off Dortmund in German Supercup
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Inter thrash Monza 4-1 to launch Serie A title defence
The Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance.
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target=_blank>Why Tottenham lost 3-0 to Brentford – De Zerbi
Tottenham have splashed out over £200 million ($272 million) in a bid to improve a squad that narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season.
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target=_blank>Beach Volleyball: Nigeria beat Morocco, qualify for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Okonkwo’s Charlton deliver blow to Hammers with London derby triumph
Charlton maintained their perfect start to the Championship season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham on Saturday that added to the pressure on Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
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target=_blank>Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal
Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the London club until 2032 with an option of two further years.
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target=_blank>Serie A: Okoye reflects on Udinese’s draw against Como
Maduka Okoye has reacted to Udinese’s thrilling home draw against Como, DAILY POST reports. The Zebras were held to a 1-1 draw by Cesc Fabregas’ side at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Hassane Kamara gave Udinese the lead one minute before the half hour mark with JurgenEkkelenkamp providing the assist. Udinese restored parity through Anastasios
Serie A: Okoye reflects on Udinese’s draw against Como
target=_blank>Turkey: Parrott snubbed Galatasaray because he refused to play second fiddle to Osimhen – Reporter, Küçük
Galatasaray reporter, Ali Naci Küçük has revealed that Troy Parrott didn’t join Galatasaray because he refused to be a second-choice player behind Victor Osimhen. Küçük stated this on the 343 Digital YouTube channel while sharing information regarding the Parrott transfer. Parrott was one of the names that Galatasaray was considering for a striker transfer. The
Turkey: Parrott snubbed Galatasaray because he refused to play second fiddle to Osimhen – Reporter, Küçük
target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea boss, Alonso predicts Cole Palmer’s season
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has predicted a robust season for forward Cole Palmer as the team prepares for their Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday. Palmer, 24, is coming off a challenging 2025-26 season, in which he scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists in 34 matches across all competitions. This included 10 goals
EPL: Chelsea boss, Alonso predicts Cole Palmer’s season
target=_blank>LaLiga: Ejuke savours Sevilla’s away victory over Athletic Bilbao
Chidera Ejuke was full of excitement after helping Sevilla beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio San Mamés on Saturday night. The visitors defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-1 to maintain their impressive start to the new season. Athletic Bilbao were reduced to 10 men in the 11th minute after Yuri Berchiche was shown a red card.Oso
LaLiga: Ejuke savours Sevilla’s away victory over Athletic Bilbao
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal sends fresh message to Julian Alvarez
Arsenal have sent a fresh message to Julian Alvarez, saying they are willing to wait until the closing days of the transfer window to finalise a deal for the Atletico Madrid attacker. The Gunners began their Premier League title defence in impressive style on Friday night, decisively defeating Coventry City 3-0. Mikel Arteta has already
Transfer: Arsenal sends fresh message to Julian Alvarez
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho names three best players in the world
Real Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho has named the three best players in the world after his side’s 2-1 LaLiga win over Espanyol on Saturday. Speaking during his post-match interview at the RCDE Stadium, Mourinho named Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham as the best players in the world. The Portuguese said the trio had
LaLiga: Mourinho names three best players in the world
target=_blank>EPL: Ajayi wins MOTM award after Hull City’s victory over Man United
Semi Ajayi was named Man of the Match following Hull City’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, DAILY POST reports. Ajayi scored Hull City’s opening goal in the 17th minute and capped the afternoon with a strong defensive display. It was the Tigers’ first Premier League goal since 2017.The Nigeria international received 38.9% of the votes,
EPL: Ajayi wins MOTM award after Hull City’s victory over Man United
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Schoolboy defending’ – Rooney blasts Luke Shaw after Man Utd loss to Hull City
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has slammed defender, Luke Shaw following the team’s 2-0 Premier League defeat to Hull City on Saturday. Man United failed to win their opening Premier League fixture of the season at the MKM Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Two goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy gave the hosts victory over the Red Devils.
EPL: ‘Schoolboy defending’ – Rooney blasts Luke Shaw after Man Utd loss to Hull City
target=_blank>EPL: They’re not fit – Alan Shearer slams Man Utd after Hull City defeat
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has slammed Manchester United after they lost 2-0 against Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday. Shearer said that Manchester United did not ‘look fit’ during the encounter against Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy gave Hull City the victory against the Red
EPL: They’re not fit – Alan Shearer slams Man Utd after Hull City defeat
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho reveals two Real Madrid players he lives with after Espanyol win
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed that he lives with two of his players at the Valdebebas training ground. Mourinho was speaking after a 2-1 win over Espanyol to kick off their LaLiga campaign. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid before Alex Calatrava equalised with a controlled finish. Carlos Espi came off the
LaLiga: Mourinho reveals two Real Madrid players he lives with after Espanyol win
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