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target=_blank>Man United close to deal with Pochettino to become next coach
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as head coach if the club decides to end his tenure.
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target=_blank>Kudus boost as desperate Ghana seek AFCON redemption
Troubled Ghana have received a boost with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus available for a must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Somalia on Thursday.
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target=_blank>AFCONQ: Nigeria vs Tanzania – date, time and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action on Friday, November 13, when they host Tanzania in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter.
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target=_blank>Pochettino open to Man United talks as Carrick’s future hangs in balance
Mauricio Pochettino would be open to discussing the Manchester United head coach’s position if the club approaches him, as Michael Carrick faces growing uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford.
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target=_blank>Lens sack coach after 9-1 defeat to Como in Champions League
Lens have sacked coach Yannick Cahuzac less than a week after their 9-1 Champions League defeat at home to Como, a source close to the French club told AFP on Tuesday, confirming a report from sports daily L’Equipe.
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target=_blank>Senate donates N100m to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, Flamingos
The Senate has announced a donation of N100 million to Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco.
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target=_blank>Meet only two countries to have won both men’s, women’s U-20 World Cups
Germany and Spain are the only two countries to have won both the FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup and the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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target=_blank>Kompany returns to Bayern’s training ground for first time since collapse
His return to the training ground does not mean he has resumed all his duties, as he is expected back in the dugout after the international break.
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target=_blank>Flamingos: Apologise now, NSC tells Obi, says he wasn’t seen near players at airport
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has asked the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, to apologise to members of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, over his claims of political exclusion during their reception at the Abuja airport.
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target=_blank>Carrick set to be sacked by Man Utd: reports
Michael Carrick is set to be sacked by Manchester United after his side’s dismal start to the season, according to reports on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles settle in Lubumbashi ahead of DR Congo showdown
Nigeria’s U-23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, have arrived in Lubumbashi, where they will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie. The Nigerian contingent has been boosted by the arrival of all 23 players called up for the encounter, with preparations
2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles settle in Lubumbashi ahead of DR Congo showdown
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd close to agreeing deal with Pochettino
Manchester United are close to finalizing a deal with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino has become the favourite to replace under-fire Michael Carrick at Old Trafford. United will reportedly pay around £7m to release Pochettino from his contract. However, according to The Athletic, United are yet to open negotiations with the US Football Federation.
EPL: Man Utd close to agreeing deal with Pochettino
target=_blank>2027 Ballon d’Or: Troy Deeney, Nigel Reo-Coker, Mike Grella name winner, top five
Watford legend Troy Deeney, along with former Leeds United winger Mike Grella and former West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, has shared a way-too-early top-five list for the 2027 Ballon d’Or. Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, Deeney, Grella and Nigel Reo-Coker all compiled a combined list of the players who will finish in the top
2027 Ballon d’Or: Troy Deeney, Nigel Reo-Coker, Mike Grella name winner, top five
target=_blank>NPFL: Abia Warriors seek redemption after poor run, apologies to fans
Abia Warriors have issued an unreserved apology to their fans and supporters following the club’s disappointing start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Umu Chineke have failed to record a win in their last six league matches. Imama Amakapabo’s side held Doma United to a 2-2 draw at home in a
NPFL: Abia Warriors seek redemption after poor run, apologies to fans
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania not scared of Super Eagles – Kasongo
Tanzania Football Federation, TFF, official Almasi Kasongo has insisted that the Taifa Stars are not intimidated by Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash. Tanzania, under the guidance of Miguel Gamondi, will take on Nigeria in a Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on
AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania not scared of Super Eagles – Kasongo
target=_blank>UNL: ‘It’s a shame, I’ve never worked with Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Portugal star Costa
FC Porto defender Alberto Costa has spoken about his disappointment at missing the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that teaming up with the Portugal icon had been one of his ambitions. Costa described it as unfortunate that he will not get to share a dressing room with Ronaldo, having just received his first
UNL: ‘It’s a shame, I’ve never worked with Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Portugal star Costa
target=_blank>‘They lost Messi, we’ll take advantage’ – Uruguay’s Ronald Araujo warns Argentina
Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo has warned Argentina that his side will exploit Lionel Messi’s absence when both sides clash in a friendly. Argentina and Uruguay will meet in a friendly at La Bombonera on Friday. The encounter will be Argentina’s first match since Messi retired from international football last month. Speaking to reporters at Montevideo’s
‘They lost Messi, we’ll take advantage’ – Uruguay’s Ronald Araujo warns Argentina
target=_blank>EPL: Real reason I joined Liverpool from Chelsea – Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has explained why he joined the club from Chelsea. Ngumoha left Chelsea after eight years in the Blues’ academy to join Liverpool in the summer of 2024. Speaking to The Telegraph about his decision to join the Reds, the 18-year-old said (via LFC Transfer Room on X), “I feel like I
EPL: Real reason I joined Liverpool from Chelsea – Rio Ngumoha
target=_blank>Turkey: Bad news for Galatasaray fans – Küçük reveals Osimhen’s return could be delayed
Prominent Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük has warned that Victor Osimhen’s return to the pitch for Galatasaray could be delayed. According to Küçük, the setback would be bad news for Galatasaray fans. Osimhen sustained a knee injury during Galatasaray’s 2-0 win against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League last week. “Osimhen’s return to the
Turkey: Bad news for Galatasaray fans – Küçük reveals Osimhen’s return could be delayed
target=_blank>EPL: Carlton Cole names Man United star always thinking about next paycheque
Former England international Carlton Cole has launched a scathing assessment of Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, insisting the Portuguese right-back has remained at Old Trafford longer than his performances deserve. Dalot has established himself as one of United’s longest-serving players since joining the Premier League giants from Porto in 2018 for a reported £19 million.
EPL: Carlton Cole names Man United star always thinking about next paycheque
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