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target=_blank>Chelsea vs Tottenham: Preview, team news, possible line-ups
Chelsea will look to extend their winning run in the Premier League when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a London derby that could have significant implications for both sides.
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target=_blank>It’s unfair to compare us to Barca – Real Madrid’s Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Spanish champions Barcelona ahead of Sunday’s La Liga Clasico.
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target=_blank>‘Weeks, not days’ in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
Bayern Munich expect coach Vincent Kompany to miss an extended period as he continues his hospital treatment for a virus after collapsing on the training pitch on Friday.
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target=_blank>Mourinho must stop Barca machine as Clasico tensions resume
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will renew one of football’s most bitter rivalries on Sunday when he takes charge of his first Clasico since returning to the club, with La Liga leaders Barcelona awaiting him at Camp Nou.
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target=_blank>Uyo remains home ground for Super Eagles for now
The Nigeria Football Federation is not ready to move the Super Eagles’ home games from Uyo to Lagos, with a senior official saying Lagos is under consideration but Uyo stays the venue for now.
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target=_blank>2026 Ballon D’Or: Too close to call
By Douglas Baye-Osagie *dbayeosagie@yahoo.com Football’s Grammy night is here again. It’s the red-carpet night where the best players, coaches, legends, celebrities gathers in one theatre, and one man is called up to take the biggest individual prize in the sport. The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. For the
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target=_blank>Alex Iwobi: From Arsenal prodigy to Premier League mainstay
Fulham FC will today travel to the Midlands to take on Coventry City at the Coventry Arena, all eyes will be on Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, whose lone strike against Hull City gave The Cottagers maximum points. More remarkable was the fact that it was Fulham’s first victory of the season. The Nigerian has become
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target=_blank>Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne
Lionel Messi received Spain’s most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children’s access to health and education.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat North Korea 3-1 to reach knockout stage
Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating defending champions North Korea 3-1 in their final Group B match.
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target=_blank>Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern training ground
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has reportedly been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday, amid concerns over a viral infection that has affected his health in recent days.
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target=_blank>Bayern Munich director Eberl issues fresh Vincent Kompany update after collapse
Bayern Munich director, Max Eberl, has provided the latest update on manager Vincent Kompany’s condition after the Belgian collapsed on Friday. DAILY POST had reported that Kompany collapsed during a training session with Bayern Munich’s reserve team on Friday ahead of their Bundesliga clash with Freiburg on Sunday. The former Manchester City centre-back was rushed
Bayern Munich director Eberl issues fresh Vincent Kompany update after collapse
target=_blank>EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
The Premier League matchday eight started on Friday after the Champions League matches in mid-week. Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town on Friday night at Portman Road, with Julio Enciso and Neco Williams scoring the goals. More matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday across different grounds in England. DAILY POST takes a
EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
target=_blank>EPL: 11 players to miss Chelsea vs Tottenham clash
At least 11 players could miss Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham. The London teams clash in the late kick-off at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will be without new first-choice goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, who underwent surgery on a fractured jaw this week. Martinez injured himself during the 2-0 win over Everton last weekend. Martinez
EPL: 11 players to miss Chelsea vs Tottenham clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC focus on process not pressure- Okoro
Kun Khalifat defender, Ebuka Okoro has said the team is approaching the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season one match at a time. The Owerri-based club have recorded two wins, three draws and four losses in this campaign. Kun Khalifat will trade tackles with Inter Lagos in a matchday 10 encounter at the Dan Anyiam
NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC focus on process not pressure- Okoro
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘No argument’ – Steven Gerrard names player to win award on Monday
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard has backed Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday. According to Gerrard, there is no argument against Kane winning the Ballon d’Or ahead of other contenders like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe. Speaking to TNT Sports, the former England midfielder said, “I
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘No argument’ – Steven Gerrard names player to win award on Monday
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi promises more goals for Flamingos
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi is targeting more goals for Nigeria’s Flamingos at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Adegbuyi opened her goal account for the Flamingos in their second group game against Puerto Rico which they won 2-0. The 16-year-old was also on target in Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over defending champions North
2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi promises more goals for Flamingos
target=_blank>El Clásico: ‘They’ll punish them’ – Rafael van der Vaart predicts Barcelona vs Real Madrid clash
Former Real Madrid star, Rafael van der Vaart has predicted the result of the forthcoming match between Real Madrid and Barcelona scheduled for Sunday. The fixture would be the first El Clásico of the current campaign, and Van der Vaart believes that José Mourinho’s squad will “punish” the league’s leaders through counter-attacking play. Speaking to
El Clásico: ‘They’ll punish them’ – Rafael van der Vaart predicts Barcelona vs Real Madrid clash
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or Australia in Round of 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos will tonight know their opponents in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s side finished second in Group B following Friday’s stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions, North Korea in Rabat. The West Africans recorded six points from three group matches, and are scheduled to
2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or Australia in Round of 16
target=_blank>UCL: ‘It’s unfair’ – Ahmet Çakar rejects Man of the Match award to Osimhen, names deserving players
Former Turkish referee, Ahmet Çakar has rejected the choice of Victor Osimhen as the Man of the Match after Galatasaray’s win over Lille. He said that there are three other players who deserve the award more than Osimhen, having made more contributions. The Nigerian forward registered his first goal against the French club, netting Galatasaray’s
UCL: ‘It’s unfair’ – Ahmet Çakar rejects Man of the Match award to Osimhen, names deserving players
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for Flamingos – Busari
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has revealed that Nigeria’s opening defeat to Poland served as a wake-up call for his team at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria began their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Poland but bounced back in impressive fashion, securing victories over Puerto Rico and defending champions North
2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for Flamingos – Busari
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