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target=_blank>Amorim says ‘really confident’ about Man Utd potential despite Wolves draw
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United’s prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves.
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target=_blank>‘We know what we want’ – Arteta eyes EPL title after Arsenal thrash Villa
“In 2026, we know what we want. We will have to work really hard for it every single day, but I think we are on the right tracks for it.”
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target=_blank>Chelsea stumble again, play out 2-2 draw against Bournemouth
Chelsea failed to lift the gloom at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca’s decision to substitute Cole Palmer was booed during a 2-2 draw against struggling Bournemouth on Tuesday
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Round of 16 fixtures confirmed – date, time
Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo to settle for second place which means they will play Algeria in a heavyweight tie in the next round.
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target=_blank>Man City close to finalising Semenyo transfer from Bournemouth
Manchester City have reached the closing stages in agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign striker, Antonie Semenyo, in a deal worth £65m.
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target=_blank>Who will Nigeria face in AFCON Round of 16?
Nigeria have secured their place in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON topping Group C after back-to-back wins over Tanzania and Tunisia.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Live Updates – Nigeria 3-1 Uganda
Nigeria have made several changes for their final Group C clash against Uganda, with Francis Uzoho starting in goal and Ryan Alebiosu handed a rare start.
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target=_blank>Ivory Coast coach Fae backs switching AFCON to every four years
“It can be a good thing if alongside that we do what we need to do for the development of African football,” he told AFP.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Uganda: Uzoho, Onyedika start; Iwobi, Lookman benched
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up for Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with a few notable changes to the side.
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target=_blank>Johnson to decide future after Tottenham agree £35m deal with Palace
Tottenham’s winger, Brennan Johnson, is set to decide whether he wants to join Crystal Palace after a £35m deal to sign him was agreed between both clubs on Tuesday, ahead of the January transfer window.
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target=_blank>FCON: Osimhen speaks on equaling, surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s goals record for Nigeria
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has insisted that he is not thinking of equaling or surpassing the late ex-Nigerian international Rashidi Yekini’s goals record for the national team. Osimhen, however, expressed hope he would equal Yekini’s record in the future. The Galatasaray striker spoke at his post-match interview after captaining the Super Eagles to beat
FCON: Osimhen speaks on equaling, surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s goals record for Nigeria
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Osimhen delighted to captain Super Eagles against Uganda
Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after captaining the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter against the Cranes of Uganda, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen was officially appointed the Super Eagles vice-captain few days to the start of the AFCON. The Galatasaray striker led the team in the 3-1 win
AFCON 2025: Osimhen delighted to captain Super Eagles against Uganda
target=_blank>EPL: Why I didn’t shake hands with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s 4-1 win – Villa boss, Unai Emery
Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has talked about why he didn’t shake hands with Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, after Villa lost 3-1 to the Gunners on Tuesday night. The Gunners moved five points ahead of the other Premier League teams again, thanks to a fantastic second-half performance in north London. Villa might have closed the
EPL: Why I didn’t shake hands with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s 4-1 win – Villa boss, Unai Emery
target=_blank>AFCON: Why Nigeria punished us – Uganda goalkeeper, Denis Onyango
Uganda goalkeeper, Denis Onyango has insisted that Nigeria ‘punished’ his team because they were desperate for goals. Onyango was unable to save Uganda as Nigeria defeated them 3-1 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, encounter on Tuesday. Uganda had needed a win against Eric Chelle’s side to stand a chance of qualifying for
AFCON: Why Nigeria punished us – Uganda goalkeeper, Denis Onyango
target=_blank>How I scored two goals against Uganda – Onyedika
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has explained how he was able to score two goals in Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Uganda. He also hailed Samuel Chukwueze who helped set up both of his goals in Nigeria’s 3-1 victory against Uganda in the final Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco
How I scored two goals against Uganda – Onyedika
target=_blank>EPL: Rio Ferdinand changes title prediction after recent results
Manchester United’s former player, Rio Ferdinand has changed his prediction on who will win the Premier League title this season. The competition is getting more intense with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa all fighting for the top spot. Arsenal, who have not won the Premier League since 2004, have been the main contenders for
EPL: Rio Ferdinand changes title prediction after recent results
target=_blank>EPL: Amorim explains why Man Utd failed to beat Wolves
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has admitted they struggled to create chances in the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Tuesday night. Ladislav Krejci scored to ensure Rob Edwards’ men left Old Trafford with a point, cancelling out Joshua Zirkzee’s opener. “We needed more imagination today to create chances,” Amorim told reporters. “We struggled in the
EPL: Amorim explains why Man Utd failed to beat Wolves
target=_blank>AFCON: Oliseh names 4 countries as title contenders
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has named four countries as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title contenders. In a recent episode of Global Football Insights, Oliseh identified Nigeria, Egypt, Cameroon, and Senegal as the leading contenders for the AFCON title in Morocco. According to the former Juventus midfielder, most teams needed just one
AFCON: Oliseh names 4 countries as title contenders
target=_blank>AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Wednesday
Results of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 in Group C, thanks to a brace from Raphael Onyedika and a goal from Paul Onuachu. Also in Group C, Tunisia played a 1-1 draw with Tanzania to finish second on the log behind leaders
AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Wednesday
target=_blank>AFCON: I need to buy Chukwueze gift – Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika
Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has said he needs to buy teammate, Samuel Chukwueze a gift because all his three goals for the national team came from the winger’s assists. Onyedika spoke at his post-match interview after leading Nigeria to beat Uganda 3-1 in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie. DAILY POST reports that
AFCON: I need to buy Chukwueze gift – Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika
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