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target=_blank>Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week
Enzo Maresca said he appreciated the backing of Chelsea’s fans after they sung his name during Tuesday’s 3-1 win at Cardiff in the League Cup quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>Alleged Ineligible Players: ‘Don’t try to win through back door’, DR Congo warns NFF, Super Eagles
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted strongly to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA over allegations that the Leopards fielded ineligible players during their 2026 World Cup playoff clash, warning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against seeking victory off the pitch.
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target=_blank>I bypassed NFF, called Buhari for 2018 W’Cup bonus – Mikel
“24 hours later, a private plane arrived. The money was delivered to the hotel, hand to hand. Millions of dollars,” he said.
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target=_blank>FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
Fan group Football Supporters Europe (FSE), which last week called prices “extortionate” and “astronomical”, responded by saying the FIFA was offering too little.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 26 as Chukwueze arrives
Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco rose to 26 players with the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid extends contract of Nigerian coach after successful season
Real Madrid World has extended the contract of Nigerian coach, Ayere Sylvester for another year after achieving huge success with the brand in his first spell.
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target=_blank>Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
The Blues responded emphatically in the 82nd minute when Neto took Joao Pedro’s pass and drilled a low deflected strike
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target=_blank>Egypt defeat Super Eagles 2-1 in pre-AFCON friendly
Egypt earned a confidence-boosting win over Africa Cup of Nations rival Nigeria just days before the tournament begins.
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target=_blank>Full list of winners at Fifa’s The Best Awards
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday
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target=_blank>Explainer: Why DR Congo might lose their 2026 World Cup Playoff spot to Nigeria
Nigeria’s hopes of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be reignited amid reports that DR Congo might face disqualification from the playoff stage of the African qualifiers.
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target=_blank>Egypt friendly good test, Super Eagles ready for AFCON – Awaziem
Chidozie Awaziem has said the Super Eagles must take the positives from the friendly against Egypt and focus on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side lost 2-1 to Hossam Hassan’s men at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night. Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohammed were on target for Egypt,
Egypt friendly good test, Super Eagles ready for AFCON – Awaziem
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: DR Congo blast ‘bad losers’ Super Eagles
The Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, has fired back at Nigeria, claiming that they are attempting to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the back door. The Leopards beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the final of the African playoffs in Rabat last month. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has filed a petition
2026 WCQ: DR Congo blast ‘bad losers’ Super Eagles
target=_blank>Transfer: Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donestk sign Nigerian midfielder
Nigerian midfielder, Prosper Obah has sealed a move to Ukrainian giants, Shakhtar Donestk, DAILY POST reports. Obah was signed from another Ukrainian outfit, LNZ Cherkasy. The 22-year-old penned a contract until December 2030. The playmaker only joined LNZ Cherkasy in the summer. Obah registered eight goals and registered one assist in 17 matches across all
Transfer: Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donestk sign Nigerian midfielder
target=_blank>Copa del Rey: Five teams qualify for Round of 16
At least five teams have booked their places in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 stage. The teams are Barcelona, Deportivo, Elche, Real Sociedad, and Valencia. This comes following the conclusion of Tuesday’s Copa del Rey Round of 32 fixtures. Recall that Barcelona defeated CD Guadalajara 2-0 at the Pedro Escartín stadium to qualify
Copa del Rey: Five teams qualify for Round of 16
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles hit the gym after Egypt friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will hit the gym on Wednesday morning following Tuesday night’s friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side lost the match, played at the Cairo International Stadium, 2–1. According to information provided by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the players will also hold another training
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles hit the gym after Egypt friendly
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Trump’s fresh visa restriction to affect Nigerians
President Donald Trump’s fresh visa restrictions is set to affect Nigerians who are planning to travel to the US for the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday, Trump signed a Proclamation which restricts entry to the United States for citizens of countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing”
2026 World Cup: Trump’s fresh visa restriction to affect Nigerians
target=_blank>Bruno Fernandes names Premier League’s most annoying player
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has named Manchester City star Bernardo Silva as the most annoying player in the Premier League. Fernandes is often considered an annoying player on the pitch for his constant complaining and antics. However, the 31-year-old has now claimed that Silva is more annoying than him. Speaking to Canal 11, as
Bruno Fernandes names Premier League’s most annoying player
target=_blank>FIFA Best Awards 2025: Players Messi, Modric, Salah, others voted for revealed
The players, Argentina captain Lionel Messi, Croatia captain, Luka Modric, among others, voted for to win the 2025 FIFA Men’s Best Player award have been revealed. Recall that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmame Dembele won the FIFA Best men’s award on Tuesday. The France international takes home the prize ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real
FIFA Best Awards 2025: Players Messi, Modric, Salah, others voted for revealed
target=_blank>EPL: Maresca confirms major injury blow for Chelsea ahead of Newcastle clash
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed a major injury blow for the Blues ahead of their weekend clash with Newcastle United. Maresca said that Estevao will be unavailable for the weekend Premier League game against Newcastle, adding that the Brazilian has suffered a muscle injury. Estevao was introduced in the second half against Everton but
EPL: Maresca confirms major injury blow for Chelsea ahead of Newcastle clash
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Chelsea beat Cardiff City, qualify for semi-final
Chelsea have qualified for the semi-final of this year’s Carabao Cup, thanks to a 3-1 win over Cardiff City on Tuesday night. Enzo Maresca named a heavily-rotated starting XI for the game and they struggled to dominate the Welsh club. The Blues eventually took the lead in the second half, after substitute Alejandro Garnacho finished
Carabao Cup: Chelsea beat Cardiff City, qualify for semi-final
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