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target=_blank>Mbappe injured as Zidane wins on France debut, Italy lose on Mancini return
Zinedine Zidane’s debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkey on Friday
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target=_blank>France beat Turkey 1-0 in Zinedine Zidane’s first game as coach
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal as France won 1-0 away to Turkey in new coach Zinedine Zidane’s first game as coach on Friday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers results
Niger, Sierra Leone, Mauritania and Namibia (no international-standard stadiums) and Sudan (civil war) played at neutral venues
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target=_blank>Explainer: What Man City could lose after reported verdict on 115 charges
Man City could face a range of sanctions, including a points deduction, financial penalty or even expulsion from the Premier League if reports that an independent tribunal has found the majority of the club’s 115 charges proven are confirmed.
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target=_blank>Why VAR is not used in AFCON qualifiers
The absence of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers has come under scrutiny following Ghana’s 2 0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Nigeria stage comeback to beat Madagascar 2-1 in group opener
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar.
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target=_blank>Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates during the pandemic.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Madagascar: Nwabali returns, as Adams, Ilenikhena lead attack
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle have revealed the starting lineup for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Madagascar.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale retires from international football
Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale, has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria.
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target=_blank>‘He misses too many opportunities’ — Tuchel warns Palmer after England withdrawal
England manager Thomas Tuchel has described Cole Palmer’s latest withdrawal from the squad as a “missed opportunity”, saying the Chelsea forward has been absent from too many England camps because of injuries.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Al-Ittihad congratulate Ilenikhena on maiden Super Eagles’ goal
Saudi club Al-Ittihad have congratulated George Ilenikhena on his maiden goal for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Ilenikhena scored on his debut appearance for Nigeria in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday night. Kari Eshan gave Madagascar a shock lead from
AFCON 2027Q: Al-Ittihad congratulate Ilenikhena on maiden Super Eagles’ goal
target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: ‘He’s better’ – Ikpeba chooses between Nwabali, Okoye
Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba, has said that Stanley Nwabali is better than Maduka Okoye in goal. Ikpeba’s comment followed Nigeria’s closely contested 2-1 win over Madagascar on Friday evening. He contended that Nwabali demonstrates superior goalkeeping capabilities compared to Okoye. Okoye had been used in consecutive matches for the Super Eagles during the June friendly fixtures;
AFCON qualifiers: ‘He’s better’ – Ikpeba chooses between Nwabali, Okoye
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s the best player’ – Martin picks winner
Barcelona star, Gerard Martin, has picked teammate Lamine Yamal as the player who should win the Ballon d’Or this year. Martin insisted that the 19-year-old Spain winger is the best player in the world at the moment. “Many things are taken into consideration, but the Ballon d’Or should go to the best player, and the
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s the best player’ – Martin picks winner
target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: Why Ademola Lookman failed to perform against Madagascar – Chelle
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has explained why Atletico Madrid star, Ademola Lookman failed to perform in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday evening. The former African Footballer of the Year proved unable to make a meaningful impact on the match, prompting Chelle to substitute him with
AFCON qualifiers: Why Ademola Lookman failed to perform against Madagascar – Chelle
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi voted MOTM in Super Eagles’ win over Madagascar
Alex Iwobi was voted Man of the Match following Nigeria’s hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Barea of Madagascar in Uyo on Friday night. The Super Eagles rallied from one goal down to claim maximum points in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Matchday 1 encounter. Iwobi set up debutant George Ilenikhena for Nigeria’s equalising goal in the
AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi voted MOTM in Super Eagles’ win over Madagascar
target=_blank>Super Falcons: Ohale announces retirement from international football
Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football, DAILY POST reports. Ohale’s decision marks the end of her 16-year active service with the 10-time African champions. The experienced centre-back made 86 appearances for the Super Falcons, winning the WAFCON title four times. The 34-year-old also featured in four FIFA Women’s World
Super Falcons: Ohale announces retirement from international football
target=_blank>Ex-Man City defender, Jerome Boateng gets coaching job
Former Manchester City and Bayern Munich defender, Jerome Boateng, has landed a new coaching job. According to Fabrizio Romano, Boateng has agreed to sign at Trabzonspor as the new assistant coach. This is coming after Boateng announced his retirement from professional football on September 19, 2025, at the age of 37. The former Germany international
Ex-Man City defender, Jerome Boateng gets coaching job
target=_blank>‘They did well’ – Chelle hails two Super Eagles players after Madagascar win
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has hailed two of his players after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. Two goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor ensured the Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Madagascar in Uyo. Speaking to reporters after the match, Chelle
‘They did well’ – Chelle hails two Super Eagles players after Madagascar win
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why he substituted Samuel Chukwueze during his side’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier 2-1 win against Madagascar on Friday. Chelle opted to replace Chukwueze with LASK forward Moses Usor, who scored the winning goal for Nigeria against Madagascar. Speaking to reporters after the game, the Malian said he
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Williams names player who deserves to win award
Athletic Bilbao star, Nico Williams, has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the player who deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. According to Williams, people switch on the television just to watch Yamal play. Williams and Yamal are close friends and also international teammates with Spain national team. Speaking with El Desmarque about
Ballon d’Or 2026: Williams names player who deserves to win award
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