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target=_blank>Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi’s abrupt exit
As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday, greeted by a chorus of exuberant fans chanting his name.
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target=_blank>Full list of Premier League players going to AFCON
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, bringing together the continent’s top national teams.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025 Super Eagles squad: More questions than answers
By Jacob Ajom with Agency reports Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle on Thursday, released his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations beginning in Morocco December 21. Naturally, the announcement has generated a lot of reactions. First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s fitness was a subject of debate as reports from South
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target=_blank>Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool’s squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday following talks with manager Arne Slot, according to several British media reports.
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target=_blank>Lagos diverts traffic for Ajegunle youth marathon
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a traffic diversion plan for the Ajegunle City Youth Marathon scheduled for Saturday at 6 a.m.
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target=_blank>Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can face Bournemouth on Monday before they depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Maresca says ‘relaxed’ about Chelsea’s rough patch
“So it’s just three games in a row in one week that we didn’t get the results that we expect but we are now focused on the next one.”
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target=_blank>Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal’s number one striker, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal’s first-choice striker following the return of the Brazil international after 11 months on the sidelines.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Complete records of all 34 tournament champions
Records of 34 Africa Cup of Nations champions (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against): 1957: Egypt 2 2 0 0 6 1 1959: Egypt 2 2 0 0 6 1 1962: Ethiopia 2 2 0 0 8 4 1963: Ghana 3 2 1 0 6 1 1965: Ghana 3 3 0 0 12
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target=_blank>Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah
“I think the next time I speak about Mo should be with him and not in here. You can keep on trying but there is not much more to say about it.
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target=_blank>EPL: Everton’s Moyes plots Chelsea downfall as Maresca hopes to enter top four
The stage is set for one of the interesting Premier League matches of this weekend when Chelsea will host Everton at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head to the game following a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth in their last Premier League match. Everton, on the other hand, defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their last Premier League encounter.
EPL: Everton’s Moyes plots Chelsea downfall as Maresca hopes to enter top four
target=_blank>EPL: Full list of players leaving for 2025 AFCON
At least 25 players in the Premier League are set to travel for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Nigeria, Ivory Coast, DR Congo lead the way in terms of players based in the English topflight, with four
EPL: Full list of players leaving for 2025 AFCON
target=_blank>NNL bars fans from Ranchers Bees vs Adamawa United
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced that matchday six fixture between Ranchers Bees and Adamawa United will be played behind closed doors. The announcement was made in a statement by the league body. Only the State Football Association representatives, staff of both teams, kit managers and medical personnel will be allowed into the stadium.
NNL bars fans from Ranchers Bees vs Adamawa United
target=_blank>NPFL: Remo Stars coach targets positive end to first stanza
Remo Stars head coach, Sulaiman Folarin, says they plan to end the first half of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with an unbeaten run. The Sky Blue Stars have recorded seven wins, one draw and eight defeats in 16 NPFL matches this season. Remo Stars will do battle with Bayelsa United in their
NPFL: Remo Stars coach targets positive end to first stanza
target=_blank>Transfer: Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, chase Nigerian striker
Basel striker, Philip Otele is a subject of interest from English clubs, Crystal Palace and Birmingham City. Otele has impressed since linking up with Basel from UAE Pro League club, Al Wahda. The 26-year-old scored nine times in 18 appearances during his sixth months loan spell at the club The move was made permanent at
Transfer: Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, chase Nigerian striker
target=_blank>EPL: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Everton, Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 15 fixtures. Chelsea is set to host Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday evening, while Liverpool takes on Brighton. Later that night, Arsenal will battle Wolves at the Emirates Stadium, and Crystal Palace will go up against Manchester City on
EPL: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Everton, Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Onazi backs Super Eagles to win fourth title in Morocco
Former Nigeria international, Ogenyi Onazi believes the Super Eagles have the quality to win a fourth title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. There are doubts on how far the team will go in Morocco following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Eric Chelle also
AFCON 2025: Onazi backs Super Eagles to win fourth title in Morocco
target=_blank>Abia discovers 50 future stars for Nigerian League, Super Eagles
The organising committee for the Abia Soccer Fest, ASF, has announced it has discovered fifty young talents across the State from the recently completed Phase One of grassroots football tournament in the State. Speaking at a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State Commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, said the joint initiative
Abia discovers 50 future stars for Nigerian League, Super Eagles
target=_blank>EPL: People thought we were title contenders after Arsenal game – Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has claimed everyone believed they were Premier League title contenders after their 1-1 draw with Arsenal last month. The Blues took the lead against Mikel Arteta’s men despite going down to 10 men in the first half. But Mikel Merino’s header ensured the league leaders left Stamford Bridge with one point.
EPL: People thought we were title contenders after Arsenal game – Maresca
target=_blank>EPL: They’ve great squad, fantastic manager – Kolo Toure on Arsenal, Arteta
Manchester City’s assistant coach, Kolo Toure has hailed Arsenal and its manager Mikel Arteta. Toure, a former Arsenal defender, said the Gunners have a great squad and a fantastic manager. The Ivorian spoke ahead of Man City’s Premier League tie with Crystal Palace on Saturday after his boss Pep Guardiola pulled out of his press
EPL: They’ve great squad, fantastic manager – Kolo Toure on Arsenal, Arteta
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