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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Ghana trio score before World Cup ties
Ghana stars Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams warmed up for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers by scoring in the top European leagues at the weekend.
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target=_blank>Nigeria wins 3 gold, other medals as int’l para badminton championship ends in Abia
The governor announced cash award of $50,000 to all 144 athletes from 13 countries that featured in the competition.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualify for round of 16, to face Argentina Full fixtures
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1–1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday morning.
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target=_blank>Hojlund fires Napoli into Serie A lead as AC Milan held at Juve
Rasmus Hojlund struck again for Napoli with the winning goal in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over struggling Genoa, a strike which alongside AC Milan drawing 0-0 at Juventus lifted the Serie A champions into top spot.
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target=_blank>Haaland extends hot streak as Man City sink Brentford
Erling Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Sevilla thrash defending champions Barcelona 4-1 in La Liga
Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez scoring against his former side and Robert Lewandowski missing a penalty for the visitors.
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target=_blank>Newcastle inflict more pain on Postecoglou, defeat Nottingham Forest
Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to extend Ange Postecoglou’s wait for a win.
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target=_blank>EPL: Grealish scores late as Everton end Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run
Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run was ended by Jack Grealish’s late winner for Everton on Sunday.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chelle makes two changes to Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two late changes to his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s final 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic.
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target=_blank>We want hospitals, not stadiums – Protest in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco’s plan to build the world’s largest football stadium ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup has sparked nationwide protests, with many accusing the government of misplaced priorities.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Eguma blames missed chances for Enyimba draw with Rivers United
Enyimba technical adviser Stanley Eguma says his team’s poor marksmanship cost them a win against Rivers United on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. The People’s Elephant were held to a 0-0 draw by Finidi George’s men in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday seven encounter in Aba. Enyimba dominated the keenly contested encounter but failed
NPFL: Eguma blames missed chances for Enyimba draw with Rivers United
target=_blank>2025 U-20 W/Cup: Determination key to Flying Eagles’ draw with Colombia — Sani
Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has shared his thoughts on the team’s draw with Colombia, DAILY POST reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side held the South Americans to a 1-1 draw in their last group game at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday morning. The seven-time African champions finished third in Group F with four
2025 U-20 W/Cup: Determination key to Flying Eagles’ draw with Colombia — Sani
target=_blank>Steven Gerrard set to return to former club as manager
Former Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, is set for a return to Rangers. The Scottish Premiership giants are looking to hire a new coach after sacking Russell Martin. Martin’s miserable reign ended after just 17 games, following a 1-1 draw with Falkirk. The result sees Rangers sit in eighth position, with eight points from seven fixtures
Steven Gerrard set to return to former club as manager
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United eye Ogunbote, Zubairu for technical adviser role
Veteran tactician, Gbenga Ogunbote is reportedly in line to become the new technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Kwara United. Ogunbote is favored to replace Tunde Sanni, who was sacked by the club on Sunday. Sanni was sacked following Kwara United’s 1-0 home loss to Abia Warriors Ogunbote left Shooting Stars before
NPFL: Kwara United eye Ogunbote, Zubairu for technical adviser role
target=_blank>EPL: It’s unfair, Mourinho did same – Lebouef defends Chelsea manager Maresca
Former Chelsea player, Frank Lebouef, has defended manager, Enzo Maresca after the Italian was sent off during the Blues’ Premier League 2-1 win against Liverpool at the weekend. Recall that Chelsea defeated Arne Slot’s side, thanks to Estevao’s 96th minute winner. Estevao’s goal caused a wild jubilant scenes at Stamford Bridge as Maresca was captured
EPL: It’s unfair, Mourinho did same – Lebouef defends Chelsea manager Maresca
target=_blank>EPL: Carragher names English football’s greatest goalscorer
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has said Erling Haaland is the “greatest goalscorer to ever play in English football”. Haaland found the back of the net for a ninth match in a row, as City edged a 1-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. The Norway striker muscled his way through the Brentford’s defence to score
EPL: Carragher names English football’s greatest goalscorer
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United part ways with technical adviser, Tunde Sanni
Tunde Sanni has been asked to step aside as the technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Kwara United. Sanni’s disengagement was announced after the Harmony Boys 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors in a matchday seven fixture in Ilorin on Sunday. Assistant coach Ashifat Sulaiman has been mandated to take charge of the
NPFL: Kwara United part ways with technical adviser, Tunde Sanni
target=_blank>Lewis Moody reveals he has motor neurone disease
England World Cup winner, Lewis Moody, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Moody confirmed his MND diagnosis on the BBC on Monday morning, sat alongside his wife Annie. “You’re given this diagnosis of MND and we’re rightly quite emotional about it, but it’s so strange because I feel like nothing’s wrong,” the 47-year-old
Lewis Moody reveals he has motor neurone disease
target=_blank>2025 U-20 W/Cup: Zubairu reacts to Flying Eagles draw with Colombia
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has reacted to his team’s stalemate with Colombia, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans held Colombia to a 1-1 draw in their last group game at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday morning. The draw was enough for the Flying Eagles Nigeria to secure a place in
2025 U-20 W/Cup: Zubairu reacts to Flying Eagles draw with Colombia
target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Only three African countries qualify for knock-out stage
Only three African countries have qualified for the Round of 16 knock-out stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. This follows the conclusion of the group stage games played on Monday morning. The three African countries are Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s Flying Eagles drew 1-1 with Colombia in
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Only three African countries qualify for knock-out stage
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