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target=_blank>‘It was just competitive mindset’ – Ndidi speaks on Osimhen, Lookman clash
The midfielder added that the situation was quickly resolved within the squad, insisting there is no lingering tension among the players.
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target=_blank>Chelsea announce appointment of Liam Rosenior as new head coach
Premier League giants Chelsea on Tuesday announced the appointment of Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as their new head coach to replace Enzo Maresca.
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target=_blank>Winning mentality or poor attitude? Nigerians divided over Osimhen outburst at Lookman
Nigerian football fans have expressed sharply divided opinions following a heated on-pitch exchange between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles’ 4-0 win over Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.
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target=_blank>Rosenior says has ‘agreed verbally’ to become Chelsea manager
Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday he has “verbally agreed” to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was “an opportunity I cannot turn down”.
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target=_blank>Man City’s Gvardiol out with broken leg
Manchester City have confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken leg in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria thump Mozambique 4-0 to seal quarter-final spot
Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON run with a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Fes on Monday, as they seal a quarter-final spot.
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target=_blank>Salah seals AFCON last-16 victory for Egypt over brave Benin
Egypt changed 10 of the team that drew with Angola in their final group match seven days ago with only midfielder Ibrahim Adel retained.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Mozambique: Nwabali starts, Ndidi captains as Osimhen leads attack
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released Nigeria’s starting line-up for Monday night’s clash against Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, naming a strong XI for the Round of 16 encounter.
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target=_blank>Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games
The Frenchman suffered six defeats during his ill-fated reign, with Saturday’s 3-1 loss at home to rivals Rangers sparking mass protests.
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target=_blank>Strasbourg coach Rosenior meeting with Chelsea chiefs – Reports
The Strasbourg coach is reported to have travelled to London in order to meet with Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United chief demands improvement from players in second stanza
Kwara United players have been charged to redouble their efforts in the second stanza of the season. Chairman of the club, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, stated this following the players’ resumption for the second stanza. Titiloye described the team’s first round performances as below expectations. “You must sit tight and ensure you justify your inclusion in
NPFL: Kwara United chief demands improvement from players in second stanza
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Chelle talks up Iwobi’s performance against Mozambique
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has showered encomium on Alex Iwobi following the midfielder’s impressive display in the side’s 4-0 win over Mozambique. Iwobi has been one of the shinning lights for the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fulham star has thrived in midfield alongside the
AFCON 2025: Chelle talks up Iwobi’s performance against Mozambique
target=_blank>NPFL announces resumption date for second stanza
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a date for the start of the second stanza of the 2025-26 season. The second stanza will commence on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. The fixture will start with mid-week games across all the designated NPFL centers. The NPFL disclosed this in a letter addressed to all the
NPFL announces resumption date for second stanza
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘Look at them, intelligence over power’ – Osayi-Samuel hails two Super Eagles players
Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has singled out the likes of teammates Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman for praise following Nigeria’s AFCON Round of 16 win against Mozambique on Monday. Osayi-Samuel insisted that Nigeria’s game is more of intelligence than power, as he pointed out Iwobi and Lookman. Recall that Victor Osimhen’s brace and a
AFCON: ‘Look at them, intelligence over power’ – Osayi-Samuel hails two Super Eagles players
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Lookman not interested in individual honours
Ademola Lookman has said he is not thinking about winning the Most Valuable Player, MVP, or top scorer award at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Lookman has clearly emerged as one of the leading candidates for both awards after impressing in three outings for the Super Eagles in Morocco. The 28-year-old
AFCON 2025: Lookman not interested in individual honours
target=_blank>Chelsea coach, McFarlane hails 3 players for keeping team together after Maresca’s departure
Chelsea interim coach, Calum McFarlane has hailed three Blues players for keeping the team together after Enzo Maresca departed from the Premier League west London club. Speaking after Chelsea’s recent Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester City, McFarlane lauded Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Enzo Fernandez for their leadership and unifying influence in the Blues’
Chelsea coach, McFarlane hails 3 players for keeping team together after Maresca’s departure
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Always a fighter – Moses Simon reacts to Osimhen’s clash with Lookman
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has risen to the defence of Victor Osimhen saying he is “a fighter” who wants the best for the team. Simon, has, however, warned the Galatasaray striker that he also needs his teammates to shine. Osimhen clashed with Ademola Lookman in frustration, after he didn’t pass the ball to him,
AFCON 2025: Always a fighter – Moses Simon reacts to Osimhen’s clash with Lookman
target=_blank>EPL: Owen Hargreaves urges Man Utd forward to come back after Amorim’s sack
Owen Hargreaves, former Manchester United midfielder, has urged Marcus Rashford to return to Old Trafford following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim as manager. Before Amorim’s sack on Monday, the Portuguese had last year motivated United’s hierarchy to send Rashford out on loan to Barcelona. “Everybody was surprised by United’s decision to sack Amorim,” Hargreaves, a
EPL: Owen Hargreaves urges Man Utd forward to come back after Amorim’s sack
target=_blank>EPL: Why I accepted to replace Maresca as Chelsea’s next manager – Liam Rosenior
Strasbourg manager, Liam Rosenior, has confirmed he is set to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. Rosenior revealed this during a press conference on Tuesday. According to him, there is a verbal agreement with the Blues, as it is “an opportunity I cannot turn down”. “It looks like I am going to be the next manager
EPL: Why I accepted to replace Maresca as Chelsea’s next manager – Liam Rosenior
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Akor dedicates goal against Mozambique to ‘sick’ mother
Adams Akor has dedicated his maiden Africa Cup of Nations goal to his ailing mother, DAILY POST reports. Akor was one of the star performers in Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 victory over the Mambas of Mozambique in Fès on Monday night. The Sevilla star scored Nigeria’s fourth goal of the game with a sublime effort 15
AFCON 2025: Akor dedicates goal against Mozambique to ‘sick’ mother
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