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target=_blank>Full List: 6 countries qualify for CHAN 2024 quarter-finals
Six countries have now secured their spots in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN).
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target=_blank>Leeds kick off Premier League return with narrow win over Everton
Lukas Nmecha’s controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday.
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target=_blank>Family announces burial details for late Eagles goalkeeper, Rufai
The family of late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, has released his burial arrangements.
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target=_blank>Inter drop interest in Lookman as talks with Atalanta collapse
Inter Milan have ended their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman after negotiations with Atalanta broke down, with the Serie A side now preparing to officially inform the player’s camp that the deal is off.
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target=_blank>Napoli eye Højlund on loan after Lukaku injury blow
Napoli have opened talks with Manchester United over a possible loan move for Danish striker Rasmus Højlund, following confirmation that Romelu Lukaku will be sidelined for more than three months with injury.
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target=_blank>Alonso says ‘no excuses’ as Real Madrid prepare for La Liga opener
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team’s shortened pre-season will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Haller leaves Dortmund for Utrecht on permanent deal
Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed striker Sebastien Haller had joined Dutch side Utrecht on a permanent deal.
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target=_blank>Jamaica’s Thompson out of Lausanne meet with shin pain
Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the 100m this year and a favourite for next month’s world championships, will miss the Diamond League meet in Lausanne on Wednesday with a shin injury.
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target=_blank>History made as last country without football team plays first match
The Marshall Islands, once regarded as the only country in the world without a national football team, officially stepped onto the global football stage this week by playing its first international match.
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target=_blank>Lukaku out for at least three months with muscle injury
Romelu Lukaku will miss Napoli’s opening fixture of their Serie A title defence after suffering a thigh injury which could keep the Belgium striker out for months, the Italian champions said on Monday.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Napoli join Hojlund race as Man Utd eye Wharton
Napoli have joined the race for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund. As reported by talkSPORT, the Serie A side are interested in the Dane as Man Utd look to sell him this summer transfer window. A loan deal is a possibility if the Red Devils’ valuation is not met, but Hojlund is one of several
Transfer: Napoli join Hojlund race as Man Utd eye Wharton
target=_blank>Transfer: Three players delaying Ganracho’s move to Chelsea
Three players are reportedly delaying Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho’s transfer move to Chelsea this summer. The Telegraph reports that Chelsea want to complete the signing of RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and the sales of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson. Once the Blues have sorted out those deals, they will press on with Garnacho. As
Transfer: Three players delaying Ganracho’s move to Chelsea
target=_blank>Transfer: Lookman linked with Arsenal move after Inter Milan transfer collapses
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, is being linked with a move to Arsenal after a potential transfer to Inter Milan collapsed. The Nerzzurri have reportedly walked away from negotiations, because their Serie A rivals are refusing to sell. Acording to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, this has alerted Premier League clubs. Romano said: “Premier League clubs
Transfer: Lookman linked with Arsenal move after Inter Milan transfer collapses
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal get Rodrygo boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their hopes of signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer transfer window. Rodrygo has been a long-term target of Arsenal, but a move has not yet happened. The Brazilian had been linked with Manchester City as a potential replacement for Savinho, who was linked with a move to
Transfer: Arsenal get Rodrygo boost
target=_blank>NWFL announces venues, date for 2025 Championship
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced venues and dates for the 2025 Women’s Championship. The women’s second-tier league, which is called the Championship, will be held in Abia State from September 11 to 21, 2025. The NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, confirmed this in a press release on Monday. Shabi said that
NWFL announces venues, date for 2025 Championship
target=_blank>EPL: Gyokeres could flop at Arsenal – Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said he has not been impressed every time he watched new Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres play. Gyokeres arrived at the Emirates for a transfer fee of £63million from Sporting CP this summer. Ferdinand has now urged fans to “calm down” when it comes to their expectations over 27-year-old Gyokeres.
EPL: Gyokeres could flop at Arsenal – Rio Ferdinand
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: Rashford names three players to win award
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, has named three players he feels could win the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Rashford, who is currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona, has included two of his new team-mates. Apart from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, the England international has picked Ousmane Dembele as another player that deserves to be crowned
Ballon d’Or 2025: Rashford names three players to win award
target=_blank>World Cup qualifiers: Ancelotti excludes Vinicius from Brazil’s squad
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazilian national team, has opted not to call up Vinicius Junior for his team’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, respectively. Brazil will take on both Chile and Bolivia in the World Cup qualifiers on September 5 and 10. Vinicius is already suspended for Chile match and as
World Cup qualifiers: Ancelotti excludes Vinicius from Brazil’s squad
target=_blank>CHAN 2024: It’s victory or nothing against Nigeria – Congo striker, Elenga
Congo striker, Gosim Duvan Elenga has expressed the team’s determination to claim victory against Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Barthelemy Ngatsono’s side will take on Nigeria in their last group game at the 2024 African Nations Championship on Tuesday (today). The Group D encounter is slated for the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam. Congo occupy
CHAN 2024: It’s victory or nothing against Nigeria – Congo striker, Elenga
target=_blank>CHAN 2024: Congo coach wary of ‘wounded lion’ Home Eagles
Congo head coach, Barthelemy Ngatsono says his players must be at their best in order to get a positive result against Nigeria. Ngatsono’s side are still searching for their first win at the 2024 African Nations Championship. The Congolese currently occupy second position in Group D with two points from two games. They will need
CHAN 2024: Congo coach wary of ‘wounded lion’ Home Eagles
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