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target=_blank>Sean Dyche in contention for Nottingham Forest job
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to appoint Sean Dyche as their manager, following the sack of Ange Postecoglou over the weekend.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Full list of award winners
Award winners have emerged as the curtains fall on the FIFA U20 World Cup held in Chile with Morocco champions of the tournament
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target=_blank>Dembele set for PSG return after six weeks out
The news will come as a welcome boost for PSG coach Luis Enrique, whose side has been struggling with injuries this season.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Kano Pillars suspend technical adviser, chief coach
The suspension follows what the club described as unsatisfactory performance in the ongoing NPFL season.
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target=_blank>Ex-Real Madrid winger Drenthe suffers stroke at 38
Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC: Canada thrash Nigeria’s Flamingos 4-1 in opening game
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, endured a heavy 4-1 defeat against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Liverpool suffer fourth straight defeat as Man United triumph 2-1 at Anfield
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC: Nigeria vs Canada – preview, date, time, and where to watch
The wait is finally over as Nigeria’s Flamingos begin their quest for global glory when they face Canada in their opening Group D match of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Vanguard FC edge All Stars 2–1 in tense friendly at Saki field
It was a thrilling morning at Saki Field as Vanguard football club, FC, popularly known as the Kirikiri Warriors, secured a 2–1 victory over All Stars Sports Club from Ikotun Governor Road in a highly contested friendly encounter.
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target=_blank>Spurs humbled at home as Aston Villa hit back to win 2-1
Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia inspired Aston Villa’s fightback to win 2-1 against Tottenham on Sunday as the north Londoners suffered more misery on home turf.
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target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: How we clipped Flamingos wings – Canada coach Herst
Canada U-17 women’s head coach Jen Herst admitted that her second-half tweaks paved the way for the victory over Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The North Americans defeated the Flamingos 4-1 in their opening fixture at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Sunday night. Nigeria dominated proceedings in the first half
2025 U-17 WWC: How we clipped Flamingos wings – Canada coach Herst
target=_blank>2026 World Cup playoffs: Super Eagles’ friendlies in US cancelled
Super Eagles’ friendly matches against Venezuela and Colombia, scheduled to be played in the US next month, have been cancelled. This is because Nigeria will be taking part in the African playoffs ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The dates for the friendlies clashed with the playoff fixtures in Morocco. The Eagles were to play
2026 World Cup playoffs: Super Eagles’ friendlies in US cancelled
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026Q: Oshoala, Ijamilusi hit camp as Super Falcons begin preparation for Benin clash
Asisat Oshoala, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Miracle Usani were among the early arrivals as the Super Falcons opened camp for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Amazons of Benin Republic. The other early birds in camp are Taiwo Afolabi, Joy Omewa, Aderline Mgbechi, Blessing Illivieda, and Kafayat Mafisere. Thirteen more players are
WAFCON 2026Q: Oshoala, Ijamilusi hit camp as Super Falcons begin preparation for Benin clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Amaefula upbeat Kun Khalifat FC can secure continental ticket
Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula has boasted that his team will soon be playing continental football after their first away victory in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri-based club defeated Bayelsa United 2-1 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday. Uche Moses and Olubode Hassan goals gave Kun Khalifat maximum
NPFL: Amaefula upbeat Kun Khalifat FC can secure continental ticket
target=_blank>EPL: Why I turned down Man Utd job – Klopp opens up
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has claimed that he snubbed the chance to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Klopp revealed this while speaking on Steve Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast on Monday. The German left Anfield in the summer of 2024 after nine years at the club. But United had approached him
EPL: Why I turned down Man Utd job – Klopp opens up
target=_blank>EPL: It’s possible – Klopp speaks on return to Liverpool
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has dropped a big hint that he could return to the Premier League. The German has however insisted that he does not miss coaching. Klopp left Anfield after nine years in the summer of 2024. The 58-year-old, who was replaced by Arne Slot, cited fatigue as being one of the
EPL: It’s possible – Klopp speaks on return to Liverpool
target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Messi reacts as Argentina lose to Morocco in final
Argentina legend, Lionel Messi, has sent a heartfelt message to the U-20 team, after they lost to Morocco in the final of this year’s U-20 World Cup. The Albiceleste are the current holders of the global crown at senior level and had been hoping to capture another in the youth ranks. Messi himself won the
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Messi reacts as Argentina lose to Morocco in final
target=_blank>NPFL: Bayelsa United coach Okara disappointed with defeat to Kun Khalifat FC
Bayelsa United head coach, Meremu Okara, has blamed wet pitch at the Samson Siasia Stadium for his side’s defeat to Kun Khalifat FC. The Prosperity Boys suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Kun Khalifat FC in Yenagoa on Sunday. Okara described the loss to the modest side as unfortunate. “It’s very difficult, this was not
NPFL: Bayelsa United coach Okara disappointed with defeat to Kun Khalifat FC
target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere rues missed chances in Flamingos’ loss to Canada
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere blamed missed chances for his side’s heavy defeat to Canada. The Nigerian girls started their campaign at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 4-1 loss to the North Americans. Canada took the lead in the second minute through Gabriela Istocki Queen Joseph pounced on a loose ball
2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere rues missed chances in Flamingos’ loss to Canada
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United coach Suleiman aims high after Katsina United win
Kwara United interim coach, Ashifat Suleiman has set his sights on winning the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title after a narrow win against Katsina United. Ibrahim Yahaya’s long range strike earned Kwara United a 1-0 win over Katsina United at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium in Ilorin on Sunday. Suleiman assured that his team
NPFL: Kwara United coach Suleiman aims high after Katsina United win
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