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target=_blank>Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal
Among the arrested players, 27 are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams, the public prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
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target=_blank>Ex-Manchester Utd star Lingard announces South Korea exit
The 32-year-old made the shock switch to the K League in February last year and made over 60 appearances for FC Seoul, but failed to win any silverware.
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target=_blank>Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has developed a close relationship with Trump, including making several visits to the White House.
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target=_blank>Amorim frustrated by wasteful Man Utd
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim criticised his side’s lack of killer instinct after blowing the lead against struggling West Ham in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Past is history says Mueller ahead of MLS Messi clash
“It gives you a little bit of good feeling. But in the end, the game is decided on the pitch and on Saturday — in the future.
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target=_blank>3 Super Eagles players likely to replace Ekong as captain
With William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, the Super Eagles are set for a leadership transition.
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target=_blank>William Troost-Ekong announces retirement from international football
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional close to a decade-long career with Nigeria’s senior national team.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Group B – Angola, Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe prepare for tough battle
Egypt
The Pharaohs head into AFCON Group B with experience and star quality. Mohamed Salah remains the team’s focal point, providing leadership and a match-winning presence even when he is not on the scoresheet.
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target=_blank>Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury
Madrid said in a statement that following tests, Alexander-Arnold had been diagnosed with “a muscle injury to the front of the thigh” on his left leg.
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target=_blank>Top 10 goal scorers in AFCON history
From Ivory Coast to Nigeria to Egypt, the AFCON has not only produced several remarkable moments but also quite a couple of goal scorers who have reached legendary status because of the number of goals that they have scored for their countries.
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target=_blank>EPL: Arteta gives injury updates ahead of Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given the latest injury updates on his squad, ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Gunners will be hoping to go eight points clear of Manchester City with a win in the early kick-off. But Arteta is likely to be without some players for the
EPL: Arteta gives injury updates ahead of Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash
target=_blank>Turkey: 29 footballers to be arrested in betting scandal
The Istanbul public prosecutor’s office has ordered the arrest of 46 people including 29 footballers, as part of an investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches. At least 27 of the players have been accused of betting on games involving their own teams, in which they also played. The Turkish Football Federation, TFF, also confirmed
Turkey: 29 footballers to be arrested in betting scandal
target=_blank>EPL: Awoniyi, Aina not ready for action yet – Dyche
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche says Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina are making progress from their injury. Awoniyi has missed Forest’s last three games due to a muscular problem. Aina, on his part recently returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old copped the injury while on international duty with Nigeria
EPL: Awoniyi, Aina not ready for action yet – Dyche
target=_blank>CAF hails Troost-Ekong on Super Eagles’ retirement
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has celebrated William Troost-Ekong following the defender’s retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong took to the social media on Thursday to announce his retirement from Super Eagles duty. The 32-year-old served Nigeria for 10 years, making 83 appearances for the three-time African champions. The centre-back was Player of the Tournament
CAF hails Troost-Ekong on Super Eagles’ retirement
target=_blank>Ndidi to captain Super Eagles at AFCON 2025
Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on Thursday. Ndidi, who captained the Super Eagles at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Morocco last month, will now officially take up the role at
Ndidi to captain Super Eagles at AFCON 2025
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They’re relaxed – Batistuta predicts team to reach final
Former Argentine striker, Gabriel Batistuta, has predicted Albiceleste to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. According to Bastituta, Lionel Scaloni’s men are relaxed, and the squad is better than it was in Qatar three years ago. He spoke ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw that will take place on Friday.
World Cup 2026: They’re relaxed – Batistuta predicts team to reach final
target=_blank>Nigeria vs South Africa: Benni McCarthy opens up on rivalry between both countries
Former South Africa striker, Benni McCarthy has opened up on the rivalry between his country and Nigeria. Speaking to SportyTV, McCarthy admitted that Nigeria and South Africa used to be close and supportive in the past. Nigeria and South Africa recently played against each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and the two
Nigeria vs South Africa: Benni McCarthy opens up on rivalry between both countries
target=_blank>EPL: I wouldn’t trust them to compete for titles – Keane slams Man Utd stars
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has criticized Ruben Amorim’s side, insisting that he wouldn’t trust the current players to get the Red Devils back competing for major titles. Keane doesn’t believe Man United’s midfield and defensive players are good enough to play regularly every. The Irishman spoke as Man United played a 1-1 draw with
EPL: I wouldn’t trust them to compete for titles – Keane slams Man Utd stars
target=_blank>NPFL: Finidi satisfied with Rivers United’s win over Kano Pillars
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s victory over Kano Pillars. The Pride of Rivers defeated Kano Pillars 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Boluwaji Sholumade netted the winner for Rivers United in the game. Finidi believed that the rescheduled matchday 15 win over the Sai
NPFL: Finidi satisfied with Rivers United’s win over Kano Pillars
target=_blank>NPFL: Folarin ready to move on from Shooting Stars’ defeat
Remo Stars head coach, Sulaiman Folarin, has taken in good faith his team’s 1-0 defeat to Shooting Stars. Ismail Ayodele scored the decisive goal for Shooting Stars in the first half of the encounter. Folarin assured that he will make corrections on the lapses identified ahead of their next league fixture. “We came here with
NPFL: Folarin ready to move on from Shooting Stars’ defeat
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