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target=_blank>Real Madrid, Super League seek over $4 bn in damages from UEFA -Source

Real Madrid and Super League promoters are seeking more than $4 billion in damages from UEFA, which they accuse of unfairly torpedoing the breakaway competition, a source told AFP on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Maresca slams Delap for ‘stupid’ red card in Chelsea win at Wolves

“For today we have a very a stupid red card, that was completely unnecessary, absolute it was a stupid foul, we can avoid that,” Maresca said.
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target=_blank>Pedri sidelined for weeks, add to Barcelona’s injury woes

Barcelona midfield gem, Pedri Gonzalez has now been sidelined with a hamstring injury for a significant but unknown number of weeks.
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target=_blank>Arsenal depth fuels Saka’s belief in Premier League title charge

Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal’s strength in depth can be the difference for the Gunners this season as they look to end a wait since 2003/04 to win the Premier League.
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target=_blank>Gov Alia approves new interim management for Lobi Stars

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved an Interim Management Committee to oversee the affairs of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi pending the full restructuring of the club.
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target=_blank>Full list of countries qualified for 2026 WAFCON

On Tuesday, twelve countries, including the hosts Morocco, confirmed their spots at the biennial event, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON qualification process.
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target=_blank>‘I’m sorry; it’s passion, love for Real Madrid’ – Vinicius apologises for substitution huff

‘I want to apologise to all Madrid fans for my reaction to being substituted in the Clasico… I have already done it in person during today’s training’
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target=_blank>CAF confirms 2026 playoff fixtures, venue, time; Nigeria, others get opponents

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in collaboration with hosts Morocco, has officially confirmed the match venues and schedule for the African Qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Play-off tournament.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons coach Madugu gets contract extension after WAFCON qualification

Nigeria’s spot in the 2026 WAFCON, which is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3, was confirmed despite the lacklustre draw.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos out after 0-4 loss to Italy

Nigeria, the 2022 bronze medallists, were eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday after a 4-0 defeat by Italy, who took their tournament tally to four wins in as many matches.
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target=_blank>2025/26 NWFL season to commence November 26

The Nigeria Women Football League(NWFL) has approved Wednesday, 26 November , 2025 as kick-off date for the new season. The announcement was made at the end of the NWFL’s Annual General Assembly on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. The NWFL announced that the league will be played in two group formats. A total of 20 teams
2025/26 NWFL season to commence November 26

target=_blank>NPFL: Bosso defends Barau FC’s slow start to 2025/26 season

Barau FC head coach Ladan Bosso has defended the team’s slow start to the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, season. The Maliya Boys have recorded two wins, two draws and five defeats in their maiden campaign in the NPFL. The currently occupy 18th position on the NPFL table with eight points. Bosso is adamant that
NPFL: Bosso defends Barau FC’s slow start to 2025/26 season

target=_blank>Transfer: Romano clears air on Barcelona negotiating for Osimhen

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has cleared the air on reports Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen with a move to Barcelona ahead of next year’s transfer windows. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer during the summer window after his loan spell at the Turkish Super Lig champions. The Nigerian international has been impressive for Galatasaray
Transfer: Romano clears air on Barcelona negotiating for Osimhen

target=_blank>AFCON 2026: Uganda not scared of Super Eagles – Coach Put

Paul Put says Uganda will be ready to compete with the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The Cranes, who will be making their eighth appearance in Morocco are drawn in Group C with three-time champions Nigeria, Tunisia and regional rivals Tanzania. Nigeria, and Tunisia, who won the tournament
AFCON 2026: Uganda not scared of Super Eagles – Coach Put

target=_blank>Turkey: Why Lookman won’t join Osimhen at Galatasaray

Galatasaray reporter Ali Naci Küçük has suggested why Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman may not join his fellow Nigerian international teammate Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray in the upcoming January transfer window. Galatasaray has been linked with a move for Lookman ahead of the winter window. Turkey: Lookman demanded €9m salary to Galatasaray after talks with Osimhen The
Turkey: Why Lookman won’t join Osimhen at Galatasaray

target=_blank>Transfer: Olayinka terminates contract with Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade

Nigeria forward, Peter Olayinka has terminated his contract with Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, DAILY POST reports. According to Red Star Belgrade, Olayinka requested to leave the club. The 29-year-old linked up with the Red and Whites from Czech club, Slavia Prague in 2023. The versatile striker has, however, struggled for regular playing time since
Transfer: Olayinka terminates contract with Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade

target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Wolves boss lauds Arokodare’s performance against Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach, Vitor Pereira has expressed satisfaction with Tolu Arokodare’s performance in the club’s Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea. Wolves lost the thrilling fourth round tie 4-3 at the Molineux. The home team conceded three times in the first half. Arokodare led the fight back in the second half reducing the deficit in
Carabao Cup: Wolves boss lauds Arokodare’s performance against Chelsea

target=_blank>Super Eagles open camp for World Cup playoffs November 9

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the Super Eagles will open camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on Sunday, November 9 in Rabat. Head coach, Eric Chelle, is expected to release his squad list for the mini-tournament next week. Nigeria will take on Gabon’s Panthers in the first semi-final on Thursday, 13
Super Eagles open camp for World Cup playoffs November 9

target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Embarrassing, stupid red card – Maresca blasts Delap after Wolves win

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, was left fuming at full time after Liam Delap received a red card, in their 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Delap was only making a return from a hamstring injury in the game. The Blues had taken a 3-0 lead, thanks to goals from Andrey
Carabao Cup: Embarrassing, stupid red card – Maresca blasts Delap after Wolves win

target=_blank>FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed

The quarter-final fixtures of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco have been confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixtures played on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that Canada thrashed Zambia 6-0 to progress to the quarter-final stage. Japan also defeated Colombia 4-0, while Mexico won 1-0 against Paraguay. France
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed

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