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target=_blank>CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams for 2026 edition
Four of the continent’s traditional powerhouses—Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Egypt—will once again compete in the prestigious Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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target=_blank>Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London
Tottenham say they are supporting 22-year-old Italian international defender Destiny Udogie and his family after he was allegedly threatened with a gun in London.
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target=_blank>Dowman, Moukoko, Yamal, others – Ten youngest Champions League players
Max Dowman of Arsenal created history on Tuesday by being the first 15-year-old to participate in the UEFA Champions League.
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target=_blank>Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal’s lead
“It is easy to say now because we won twice in a row. In a world of chaos you have to stay calm and see perspective of things,” said Van Dijk.
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target=_blank>‘My proudest moment’ – David Beckham celebrates knighthood from King Charles III
Former England football captain David Beckham on Tuesday was formally knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, describing the achievement as his “proudest moment.”
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target=_blank>Bayern beat defending champions PSG 2-1 in Paris
Luis Diaz scored twice and was later sent off as Bayern Munich beat title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away in a heavyweight Champions League clash on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>#UCL: Mac Allister goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win over Real Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister headed in the only goal but Madrid were grateful to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for keeping the score down.
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target=_blank>Heartbreak as 44-year-old coach Zizovic slumps, dies mid-match
Heart-wrenching footage showed players and staff from both sides breaking down in tears as the devastating news was confirmed.
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target=_blank>Merino brace helps Arsenal defeat Slavia Prague
Arsenal have now scored 11 goals and conceded none in the Champions League so far as they moved clear at the top of the standings.
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target=_blank>Arsenal’s Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player
He is the second-youngest Premier League player ever after Arsenal teammate Ethan Nwaneri, who was 53 days younger on his 2022 debut.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Katsina United players get cash reward for draw with Shooting Stars
Katsina United players have been rewarded with a cash gift of N520,000 for earning point away from home in the matchday 11 fixture against Shooting Stars. The Chanji Boys held Shooting Stars to a 1-1 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga , Ibadan last Sunday. The Katsina State Sports Commissioner, Surajo Yazid Abukur, and
NPFL: Katsina United players get cash reward for draw with Shooting Stars
target=_blank>Turkey: Onuachu wins October’s Player of the Month award
Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Player of the Month for October, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international registered two goals and one assist in three league appearances for Trabzonspor during the month. Trabzonspor were also unbeaten in the month with two wins and one draw. Onuachu beat eight other players including Rafa
Turkey: Onuachu wins October’s Player of the Month award
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Tunisia coach Trabelsi labels Super Eagles ‘continental powerhouse’
Carthage Eagles of Tunisia head coach, Sami Trabelsi, has shared his thoughts about the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. The North Africans will come up against Eric Chelle’s men at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Taifa Stars of Tanzania and the Cranes of Uganda are the other teams in the group. The Super Eagles
AFCON 2025: Tunisia coach Trabelsi labels Super Eagles ‘continental powerhouse’
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen targets more European history
Victor Osimhen will look to join Obafemi Martins as Nigerians with most goals in European competitions when Galatasaray take on Ajax in a UEFA Champions League tie at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday (today). Martins, a former Inter Milan striker currently holds the record with 23 goals. Osimhen has so far scored 22 times
UCL: Osimhen targets more European history
target=_blank>UCL: You can’t control them – Liverpool coach, Slot singles out two Real Madrid players
Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot has singled out two Real Madrid players for praise following his side’s UEFA Champions League 1-0 win on Tuesday. Slot said Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe can’t be control as Liverpool defeated the LaLiga giants at Anfield. Recall that a second-half goal from Mac Allister ensured that
UCL: You can’t control them – Liverpool coach, Slot singles out two Real Madrid players
target=_blank>CAFCL: Ozurumba backs Rivers United to make big impact
Former Enyimba forward, Chibuzor Ozurumba has expressed confidence that Rivers United will progress from their CAF Champions League group. Rivers United are in Group A with defending champions Egyptian club Pyramids FC, Morocco’s RS Berkane and Power Dynamos of Zambia. Ozurumba believed that the Pride of Rivers posses the right mentality and quality to qualify
CAFCL: Ozurumba backs Rivers United to make big impact
target=_blank>‘He can change the world’ – Cristiano Ronaldo endorses Trump
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has praised US President Donald Trump, labelling the Republican as someone who can ‘change the world’. Ronaldo spoke in a recent interview with Piers Morgan, where he revealed what he thinks about Trump. “Donald Trump is one of the guys that can help to change the world,” the Portugal forward said.
‘He can change the world’ – Cristiano Ronaldo endorses Trump
target=_blank>UCL: Ajax must neutralise Osimhen – Heitinga
Ajax head coach, John Heitinga has said his side must stop Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen in their UEFA Champions League clash, DAILY POST reports. Ajax will welcome the Turkish Super Lig champions to the Johan Cruyff Arena for a matchday four encounter on Wednesday (today). Osimhen has impressed for Galatasaray in the competition this season
UCL: Ajax must neutralise Osimhen – Heitinga
target=_blank>UCL: Ajax manager, John Heitinga lists three attributes Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen possesses
Ajax manager, John Heitinga has listed three attributes Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen possesses. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Ajax’s Champions League tie with Galatasaray on Wednesday, Heitinga said the Nigeria international is smart, strong, and fast. “Osimhen is a great striker. He is smart, strong, and fast,” Heitinga said. “You have to
UCL: Ajax manager, John Heitinga lists three attributes Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen possesses
target=_blank>UCL: Troy Deeney names top three favourite clubs to win trophy
Former Watford striker, Troy Deeney, has named the top three favourite clubs to win the UEFA Champions League trophy this season. Deeney spoke after Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League tie in Paris. According to him, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal are the top three favourites that can win
UCL: Troy Deeney names top three favourite clubs to win trophy
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