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target=_blank>FIFA U-17WWC: Full list of round of 16 fixtures
The knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is set, with thrilling fixtures scheduled to take place in Morocco as the tournament enters the Round of 16.
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target=_blank>Another unpalatable story, by Patrick Omorodion
When Anezi Okoro wrote his comedic novel, One Week, One Trouble, about a boy who got into trouble in school almost every week, he never knew it would fit into the character of the Nigeria Football Federation, especially the current one headed by Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Like the proverbial tortoise that is always in the
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target=_blank>Liverpool ‘quality’ will overcome slump, says Van Dijk
Liverpool were again exposed defensively by Brentford’s strength from set pieces and on the counter-attack in a 3-2 defeat in west London.
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target=_blank>Liverpool suffer fourth consecutive Premier League defeat at Brentford
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Brentford bullied the defending champions in a 3-2 win on Saturday.
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target=_blank>FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos rout Samoa 4-0 to reach Round of 16
Nigeria reached the Round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco after a dominant performance earned them a 4-0 win over Samoa in Rabat.
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target=_blank>Former Delta Speaker, Victor Ochei, emerges Nigeria Tennis Federation president
Ochei emerged victorious with 11 votes out of the 12 possible votes, while Yusuf Datti was elected unopposed as Vice President.
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target=_blank>Bayern beat 10-man ‘Gladbach to match European record
The win meant Bayern stay five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig at the top of the table.
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target=_blank>Napoli go top with win over Inter but lose De Bruyne
Napoli had been struggling, losing two of their last three Serie A games, including a defeat at AC Milan, before suffering a 6-2 humiliation at PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Cunha scores first Man Utd goal in 4-2 win over Brighton
Now United’s latest win has lifted them into fourth place in the Premier League ahead of the rest of the weekend’s fixtures.
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target=_blank>Lampard salutes Coventry as Championship leaders sink Watford
Frank Lampard hailed Coventry’s clinical finishing as the Championship leaders beat 10-man Watford 3-1 on Saturday.
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target=_blank>2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos will be ready for Italy test – Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere is looking to his side’s Round of 16 clash against Italy. Olowookere’s side booked a spot in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Samoa on Saturday. The Flamingos qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Italy
2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos will be ready for Italy test – Olowookere
target=_blank>EPL: You need Delap back badly, Guiu not good enough – Merson slams Chelsea after shock home defeat to Sunderland
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has slammed Chelsea following their shock 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. The Englishman singled out one player for criticism after the Blues fell 2-1 in front of their own fans at Stamford Bridge. Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring for Chelsea after just four minutes, but
EPL: You need Delap back badly, Guiu not good enough – Merson slams Chelsea after shock home defeat to Sunderland
target=_blank>EPL: Alex Iwobi celebrates 300th appearance
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has celebrated his 300th Premier League appearance, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi reached the milestone in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. The 29-year-old made history as the first Nigerian to achieve the feat. The former Arsenal player is now the fifth African with the highest number of appearances in
EPL: Alex Iwobi celebrates 300th appearance
target=_blank>Kebbi govt lacks control over FIFA-funded stadium in Birnin Kebbi – FA chairman
The Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association, FA, Abubakar Ladan, has clarified that the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi is managed by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, not the Kebbi State Government. Ladan, a former Commissioner for Works, stated this in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday while addressing reports about the ownership and management of
Kebbi govt lacks control over FIFA-funded stadium in Birnin Kebbi – FA chairman
target=_blank>EPL: ‘They would not have lost’ – Hargreaves pinpoints what’s missing at Chelsea
Former Bayern Munich midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has said that something is definitely missing at Chelsea. This follows the Blues’ 2-1 Premier League defeat to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea took the lead through Alejandro Garnacho, but Sunderland fought back with goals from Wilson Isidor and Chemsdine Talbi. Hargreaves noted that the Blues need
EPL: ‘They would not have lost’ – Hargreaves pinpoints what’s missing at Chelsea
target=_blank>Premier League explains why Man United’s Patrick Dorgu wasn’t sent off in win over Brighton
The Premier League has provided an explanation on why Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu was not sent off despite appearing to bring down the last man during their 4-2 win over Brighton. Manchester United recorded a third consecutive Premier League victory on Saturday after beating Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton. The Red Devils are now fourth
Premier League explains why Man United’s Patrick Dorgu wasn’t sent off in win over Brighton
target=_blank>Most important thing is respect – Chelle speaks on relationship with NFF
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has insisted that he has a good relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Chelle stated this while speaking with Nigerian football legend, Dr. Segun Odegbami, on Eagle7 103.7 FM. However, he hinted at interference from NFF officials, while admitting that the conditions under which he works
Most important thing is respect – Chelle speaks on relationship with NFF
target=_blank>EPL: Amorim explains Man United’s three back-to-back wins, identifies ‘moving machine’ in his squad
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has said that his side performed better in their defeat to Arsenal than in their victories over Liverpool and Brighton in recent weeks. Arsenal beat United 1-0 at Old Trafford in their opening match of the 2025–26 season, but Amorim appears to have turned things around since then. The Red
EPL: Amorim explains Man United’s three back-to-back wins, identifies ‘moving machine’ in his squad
target=_blank>Kebbi stadium: NFF caught up in fresh allegations of misuse of FIFA funds
A few weeks ago, former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh made damning allegations. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Oliseh accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of pocketing $1 million from FIFA. He claimed the money was a reward for Nigeria’s qualification for the 2002 World Cup. According to him, there was an agreement to
Kebbi stadium: NFF caught up in fresh allegations of misuse of FIFA funds
target=_blank>EPL: Mark Goldbridge names team that will not win title
Top YouTuber, Mark Goldbridge, has said Liverpool will not win the Premier League title this season. Goldbridge, speaking after the Reds’ 3-2 defeat at Brentford, claimed they were not playing well. It was Liverpool’s fourth consecutive loss in the league and it leaves the champions in sixth place with 15 points after nine fixtures. “I
EPL: Mark Goldbridge names team that will not win title
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