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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick
Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.
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target=_blank>Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion at age 20
Kimi Antonelli drove the perfect race to finish third in his Mercedes at the Mexico Grand Prix and seal his place in Formula One history as the youngest world champion.
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target=_blank>FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos sail into semi finals, to meet Brazil
Nigeria’s Flamingos booked their place in the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after securing a 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday night, with Azeezatt Oduntan scoring a late penalty in the 89th minute.
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target=_blank>“He could no longer deliver” – Ten Hag explains why Ronaldo struggled at Man United
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness and commitment during their time together at Old Trafford, saying the Portuguese forward could “no longer deliver” at the highest level after leaving Juventus in 2021.
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target=_blank>Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to go top of the Premier League
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners.
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target=_blank>Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0
Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday.
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target=_blank>China’s State TV snubs Real Madrid match amid Mbappé controversy
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not broadcast a Real Madrid La Liga match on Sunday after star forward Kylian Mbappe caused a furore in China with remarks he made about former leader Mao Zedong.
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target=_blank>EPL: ‘We can beat Arsenal’ – Liverpool coach Iraola speaks ahead of Sunday clash
Andoni Iraola is pleased his side’s performances have left some Liverpool fans dreaming of a Premier League title challenge ahead of Sunday’s match at home to champions Arsenal, even if it is too soon for him to pay much attention to the table.
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target=_blank>Eguavoen, CAF instructors at war over courses
Nigerian CAF instructors are up in arms against the NFF technical director, Austin Eguavoen over what they claimed as “unprofessional manner” he has been conducting a series of CAF D courses across the country.
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target=_blank>Uncommon energy, by Patrick Omorodion
To be a goal getter in any endeavour, you must have a strength of character that enables you choose “the harder right over the easier wrong.” People with such characters show quiet resilience, emotional restraint and integrity when it is difficult to do so. They tend to exhibit uncommon energy in doing things to achieve
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target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi eyes record as Africa’s most-capped Premier League player
Alex Iwobi has set his sights on becoming the African player with the most Premier League appearances, DAILY POST reports. The Fulham midfielder climbed to second place on the all-time list following his side’s 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday. Iwobi was previously tied in second position with former Liverpool winger
EPL: Iwobi eyes record as Africa’s most-capped Premier League player
target=_blank>NPFL: Coach Olutayo unhappy with Inter Lagos’ performance against Ranchers Bees
Inter Lagos interim coach, Olusanjo Olutayo, admitted his team failed to live up to expectations against Ranchers Bees. Inter Lagos played out a 1-1 draw against Ranchers Bees in a matchday 11 fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Olutayo said that the visitors were better than his team in the encounter. Quyum
NPFL: Coach Olutayo unhappy with Inter Lagos’ performance against Ranchers Bees
target=_blank>EPL: Solskjaer ready for Man Utd return with Carrick under pressure
Former Norway striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is keen on a return to Manchester United as manager. Solskjaer was permanent head coach of United between March 2019 and November 2021. The 53-year-old has now claimed he has unfinished business at Old Trafford. “Of course it would have been nice to have the opportunity
EPL: Solskjaer ready for Man Utd return with Carrick under pressure
target=_blank>NPFL: Mohammed thumbs up Katsina United’s win over Sporting Lagos
Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Audu Mohammed can’t hide his excitement following his team’s victory over Sporting Lagos. The Chanji Boys recorded a 2-1 victory over Jeffrey Buter’s side in a matchday 11 encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. The hosts dominated the opening exchanges with Luis Dadong scoring twice in the first
NPFL: Mohammed thumbs up Katsina United’s win over Sporting Lagos
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ fighting spirit after victory over Venezuela
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has praised his players for their determination and commitment following Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West Africans secured their place in the semi-finals after a tense encounter against Dayana Frías’ side in Rabat on Sunday night. Azeezat
2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ fighting spirit after victory over Venezuela
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd facing relegation under Carrick – Ten Hag
Ex-Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has warned that the Premier League club is facing a real possibility of relegation this season. The Red Devils currently sit in 17th place after losing 2-0 at Chelsea last weekend. United, who are winless in nine fixtures, have picked up only seven points from nine games in the
EPL: Man Utd facing relegation under Carrick – Ten Hag
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Al Nassr for Champions League clash
Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the squad for their AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan. This is because head coach, Ange Postecoglou wants to rotate his side. The decision also comes amid wider security concerns in the region. Al Nassr will take on Pakhtakor on Monday in Tashkent without Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Al Nassr for Champions League clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunbote unhappy with Plateau United’s draw against Warri Wolves
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed disappointment with the outcome of his side’s matchday 11 encounter against Warri Wolves. The Peace Boys held Warri Wolves to a 1-1 draw at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Emmanuel Aribogha gave Warri Wolves the lead in the 24th minute, while Samuel Ayanrinde restored parity for
NPFL: Ogunbote unhappy with Plateau United’s draw against Warri Wolves
target=_blank>LaLiga: Flick becomes second fastest manager in Barcelona history to reach 100 wins
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has become the second fastest manager in Barcelona history to reach 100 wins. Flick achieved this feat at the weekend following Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Alaves in LaLiga. The first manager to reach 100 wins for Barcelona is Luis Enrique, who is now the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain. Enrique reached
LaLiga: Flick becomes second fastest manager in Barcelona history to reach 100 wins
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Top scorers ahead of semi-final fixtures
United States forward, Maddie Dimaria is currently the top scorer at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Dimaria has scored 12 goals ahead of the semi-final fixtures taking place on Wednesday. She is ahead of North Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang and Argentina’s Mercedes Diz. This follows the conclusion of quarter-final fixtures played
2026 U-17 WWC: Top scorers ahead of semi-final fixtures
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