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target=_blank>England women’s coach Wiegman signs two-year contract extension
Wiegman has led England to tournament triumphs at both the 2022 and 2025 Euros, as well as a first World Cup final in 2023, since taking charge in September 2021.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Mbeumo goal eases pressure on Carrick
Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo scored his fourth Premier League goal this season for struggling Manchester United in a 1-1 away draw against Leeds United at the weekend.
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target=_blank>Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-1
Kylian Mbappe scored twice including one brilliant individual goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga.
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target=_blank>‘It felt like a fresh start’ — Carrick reacts to Man United’s draw at Leeds
Michael Carrick said Manchester United’s hard-fought 1-1 draw at bitter rivals Leeds on Sunday felt like a “fresh start” even though their long wait for a win goes on.
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target=_blank>Madueke strikes late as Arsenal squeeze out 1-0 win over Forest
Noni Madueke’s late goal sealed Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.
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target=_blank>Barca defenders Garcia, Kounde doubt for PSG, Real Madrid clash
Barcelona defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde have sustained injuries ahead of important matches against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga, the Spanish champions said Sunday.
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target=_blank>Man United’s winless run extends to six games after Leeds draw
Manchester United’s winless run extended to six games after Leeds United held Michael Carrick’s side to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League at Elland Road on Sunday.
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target=_blank>5 football competitions Nigeria will miss in 2027 after qualification failures
Nigeria is set to miss five major international football competitions in 2027 after qualification setbacks involving the Super
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target=_blank>Martinez starts for Man Utd after outburst
Lisandro Martinez was named in Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Leeds on Sunday despite his controversial remarks about the struggling club’s hierarchy.
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target=_blank>Flamingos lose 2-1 to Poland in U-17 Women’s World Cup opener
Nigeria’s Flamingos began their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening Group B match on Saturday.
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target=_blank>NPFL: William laments Enyimba’s home draw against Warri Wolves
Enyimba forward, Wonah William has revealed the reason for his team’s failure to secure victory in the clash against Warri Wolves. William declared that the team’s failure to convert their scoring chances was the reason for the draw in Aba. The People’s Elephant were held to a 0-0 draw by the Seasiders at the Enyimba
NPFL: William laments Enyimba’s home draw against Warri Wolves
target=_blank>Champions League: Man Utd players banned after Martinez’s explosive interview
Manchester United players have revealed that the club has banned them from granting interviews. These claims were made after their 1-1 draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. No member of the squad answered questions from reporters in the mixed zone at Elland Road. Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha were specifically approached
Champions League: Man Utd players banned after Martinez’s explosive interview
target=_blank>NPFL: Nasarawa United players receive N1m reward after historic away victory
Nasarawa United players were rewarded with N1 million following Sunday night’s 2-0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. It was the Solid Miners first away victory of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The win also marked Nasarawa United’s highest away scoreline victory in the NPFL. Kelechi Ogbobo
NPFL: Nasarawa United players receive N1m reward after historic away victory
target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunmodede commends Kano Pillars players after win over Katsina United
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede has commended his players for ending their winless run with a victory over Katsina United. The Sai Masu Gida beat Katsina United 1-0 at the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano on Sunday. Ibrahim Yahaya grabbed the only goal of the game in the sixth minute. It was Kano Pillars’ first
NPFL: Ogunmodede commends Kano Pillars players after win over Katsina United
target=_blank>Church must share blame for Nigeria’s problems – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the Church and citizens must accept part of the responsibility for the country’s recurring crises, insecurity, corruption and economic hardship, warning against blaming political leaders alone. CAN Vice-President, Rev. Stephen Panya-Baba, stated this during a special thanksgiving service in Abuja on Sunday. Panya-Baba said the country’s challenges
Church must share blame for Nigeria’s problems – CAN
target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi confident Fulham can turn season around after Hull City win
Alex Iwobi believed the win over Hull City can help Fulham get their season back on track, DAILY POST reports. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side ended their barren streak in the Premier League this season with a hard-earned 1-0 victory Hull City at the Craven Cottage on Saturday. Iwobi scored the decisive goal for the London club
EPL: Iwobi confident Fulham can turn season around after Hull City win
target=_blank>LaLiga: You have a lot to learn – Mourinho tells Diomande after Sevilla win
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has advised Yan Diomande to focus on improving several aspects of his game. Diomande was on the scoresheet as Los Blancos thrashed Sevilla 4-1 in LaLiga on Sunday. It is his second goal for the Spanish giants since he arrived from RB Leipzig in the summer. After the game, Mourinho
LaLiga: You have a lot to learn – Mourinho tells Diomande after Sevilla win
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo leading race for greatest Ballon d’Or win of all time
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is currently leading an official Ballon d’Or fan vote to decide the greatest winner of all time. The official Ballon d’Or platform launched a special competition at the beginning of October. It allows football fans to vote for the greatest winning season in the history of the award. The competition
Cristiano Ronaldo leading race for greatest Ballon d’Or win of all time
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘What more can he do’ – Rogers names award winner
Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers has named Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as the player who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Rogers argued that the England captain has done more than enough to win the Ballon d’Or this year. “Harry Kane should win the Ballon d’Or. He defied what people could imagine he could do,”
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘What more can he do’ – Rogers names award winner
target=_blank>EPL: They’re top wingers – Rio Ngumoha reveals two players he learns from
Liverpool winger, Rio Ngumoha has revealed two players he learned from following the Reds’ 2-1 win against Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend. The 18-year-old said he has been inspired by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Barcelona’s Anthony Gordon. Ngumoha, who is an England teammate of Saka and Gordon, described the duo as top
EPL: They’re top wingers – Rio Ngumoha reveals two players he learns from
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