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target=_blank>‎Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke withdraws court case against wife

Ojo, who earlier admitted to committing adultery in his petition, had filed for divorce because his wife publicly accused him of infidelity.
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target=_blank>U17 WWC: Flamingos suffer second consecutive defeat

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing 0-1 to France at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Wednesday night.
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target=_blank>Osimhen hits brace as Galatasaray defeat Bodo/Glimt 3–1 in Champions League Clash

Victor Osimhen continued his blistering form on Wednesday night, scoring twice to inspire Galatasaray to a 3–1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the RAMS Park.
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target=_blank>Davido to chair Osun Sports Trust Fund – Deputy gov

Osun State Government has concluded plans to appoint music super star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, as the State Sports Trust Fund.
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target=_blank>No plans to leave Milan, says Fikayo Tomori

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has reaffirmed his commitment to the Italian giants amid reports of ongoing contract extension talks with the club.
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target=_blank>La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate

Champions Barca were set to face Villarreal in the United States on December 20, which would have been the first European league fixture to be played abroad.
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target=_blank>Nwabali’s Chippa United part ways with fourth coach in three months

Chippa United, the South African Premiership club where Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali plies his trade, has parted ways with yet another coach – its fourth managerial exit in just three months.
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target=_blank>Salah, Hakimi among nominees for CAF Player of the Year award

The last winner, Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, did not make the short list, but 2023 winner and compatriot Victor Osimhen was included.
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target=_blank>La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate

The cancellation of La Liga’s plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a “missed opportunity” for Spanish football, the league’s president said Wednesday, while elsewhere its collapse was celebrated.
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target=_blank>Gyokeres ‘hungry’ to build on Champions League double

Attacker Gyokeres ended a run of seven games without a goal by scoring twice in Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Atletico in the Champions League at the Emirates Stadium.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu seeks comfortable win over Benin’s Amazons

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu is firmly focused on his side’s clash with the Amazons of Benin Republic. The holders are eyeing a place at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will be up against their neighbours in the first leg of the final qualifying round tie at the Stade
WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu seeks comfortable win over Benin’s Amazons

target=_blank>EPL: Roy Keane pinpoints advantage Arsenal have over Liverpool in title race

Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has claimed that Arsenal are a better all-round team than Liverpool. Speaking on the recent episode of The Overlap, Keane said the Gunners’ astute defence will be an advantage in the title race. Arsenal are currently three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, ahead of
EPL: Roy Keane pinpoints advantage Arsenal have over Liverpool in title race

target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Ferreira reacts to France win over ‘brave’ Flamingos

France U-17 Women’s head coach, Mickael Ferreira has kind words for Nigeria despite his side’s victory over the Flamingos. Les Bluettes scraped past Bankole Olowookere’s side 1-0 in their second group game at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday night. Maissa Fathallah’s 81st minute strike separated both teams on the night.
2025 U-17 WWC: Ferreira reacts to France win over ‘brave’ Flamingos

target=_blank>UCL: Ajax manager John Heitinga names Chelsea among better teams

Ajax manager, John Heitinga has named Chelsea among the ‘better teams’ in the UEFA Champions League. Heitinga spoke after his side were thrashed 5-1 by the Blues in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Recall that goals from Marc Guiu, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Estêvão and Tyrique George gave the Premier League west
UCL: Ajax manager John Heitinga names Chelsea among better teams

target=_blank>Turkey: Ndidi thumbs up Besiktas’ win at Konyaspor

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has thumbed up Besiktas’ 2-0 away win at Konyaspor, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi opened scoring for the Black Eagles in the Turkish Super Lig encounter. The 28-year-old nodded home a corner kick in the 21st minute. It was the former Leicester City star maiden goal for Besiktas. Tammy Abraham capitalised
Turkey: Ndidi thumbs up Besiktas’ win at Konyaspor

target=_blank>UCL: Why we lost 5-1 to Chelsea – Ajax manager, Heitinga

Ajax manager, John Heitinga, has claimed their game plan against Chelsea was going well until they were reduced to 10 men. Heitinga, however, admitted that the Blues were one of the “better teams” in the Champions League. Ajax lost 5-1 to Chelsea in their third game in the competition on Wednesday night. Enzo Maresca made
UCL: Why we lost 5-1 to Chelsea – Ajax manager, Heitinga

target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere rues Flamingos’ disappointing loss to France

Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere can’t hide his disappointment following his team’s 1-0 defeat to France, DAILY POST reports. The defeat was Nigeria’s second at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Maissa Fathallah scored the winning goal for France nine minutes from time. The Flamingos lost their first game 4-1 to Canada. They
2025 U-17 WWC: Olowookere rues Flamingos’ disappointing loss to France

target=_blank>Transfer: Come, make your decision in favour of Galatasaray – Osimhen to Napoli’s Anguissa

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly encouraged Napoli midfielder, Frank Anguissa to join the Turkish Super Lig champions if such a situation arises. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter, Ali Naci Küçük, who recently shared information about Anguissa on the SkySpor YouTube channel. Galatasaray are keen to bolster their midfield in the January transfer window,
Transfer: Come, make your decision in favour of Galatasaray – Osimhen to Napoli’s Anguissa

target=_blank>UCL: What Osimhen said after Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has said he wants to help his team with his goals and assists. Osimhen spoke after scoring a brace as Galatasaray defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash at the RAMS Park on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the third minute and doubled the
UCL: What Osimhen said after Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt

target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen elated to set two new records in Galatasaray’s win over Bodo/Glimt

Victor Osimhen can’t hide his excitement after setting two new records in Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory Bodo/Glimt, DAILY POST reports Osimhen netted twice in the UEFA Champions League matchday three encounter played at the RAMs Park on Wednesday night. The Nigerian opened the scoring in the third minute before adding another goal three minutes after the
UCL: Osimhen elated to set two new records in Galatasaray’s win over Bodo/Glimt

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