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target=_blank>Spain announce 2026 World Cup base in Tennessee
Spain will be based in the city of Chattanooga during the World Cup, around two hours from Atlanta, where they will play two of their three group stage matches, the country’s football federation said.
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target=_blank>UCL 2026 Playoffs: All you need to know
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, UEFA has confirmed.
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target=_blank>World Cup will be boring without Super Eagles — Dutch coach
Dutch coach, Simon Kalika has admitted his deep disappointment at Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>‘We deserve this situation’ – Real Madrid’s Mbappe after missing top eight
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his team were not consistent enough for a top eight spot as his side slipped into the Champions League play-off round on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON final chaos: CAF suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, fines Senegal, Morocco
The AFCON final took a series of dramatic turns from late in regular time when a Sarr goal was disallowed for a foul on 2025 African player of the year Hakimi.
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target=_blank>Serena Williams refuses to rule out return to tennis
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, a 44-year-old mother-of-two, has not competed since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open.
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target=_blank>Mourinho’s Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 for Champions League round of 16 spot
For Mourinho, who coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013, it was a first victory at the second time of asking against his old club since departing them
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target=_blank>Champions League: Qualified teams, playoff round draw, date, time
The stage is set for the knockout rounds of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, with Europe’s elite clubs gearing up for decisive battles as the race for continental glory intensifies.
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target=_blank>Aston Villa’s Tielemans ruled out for up to 10 weeks
Aston Villa’s Premier League title bid has suffered a major blow after Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.
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target=_blank>Australian Open: Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semi-final and a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
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target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen vows Galatasaray will give best vs Juventus or Atletico Madrid
Victor Osimhen has expressed confidence Galatasaray will be ready for battle when they face either Juventus or Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Okan Buruk’s side failed to secure automatic qualification into the Round of 16 following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Galatasaray however earned a place in
UCL: Osimhen vows Galatasaray will give best vs Juventus or Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United get Ozor boost ahead Kun Khalifat clash
Kwara United have received a timely boost with the return of midfielder Philip Ozor ahead of their midweek fixture against Kun Khalifat FC. Ozor returned from the injury that has kept him out since December. He was listed in the travelling squad for the trip to Owerri. Ozor has featured in 14 matches for Suleiman
NPFL: Kwara United get Ozor boost ahead Kun Khalifat clash
target=_blank>NNL: Akwa United eye swift return to NPFL
Akwa United Chairman, Joseph Eno, has expressed optimism that his team will secure qualification to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers currently top their group with 19 points from nine matches. Eno believes that with collective efforts from stakeholders, the team can achieve their target. “With the support of the government, our
NNL: Akwa United eye swift return to NPFL
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United duo set for move abroad
The duo of Arinze Ogbonna and Victor Adeoye have left Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Kwara United, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonna and Adeoye are reported to be close to a move abroad. Both players featured regularly for the Ilorin club this season. Ogbonna and Adeoye have 35 appearances between them for for Kwara United
NPFL: Kwara United duo set for move abroad
target=_blank>NPFL: Ekwueme resigns as Enyimba sporting director
Ifeanyi Ekwueme has stepped down from his role as Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. Ekwueme said he took the decision to concentrate on his personal business interests. The former Super Eagles winger was appointed Enyimba’s Sporting Director ahead of the 2023/24 season. Ekwueme worked with his former international teammate, Nwankwo
NPFL: Ekwueme resigns as Enyimba sporting director
target=_blank>UCL: ‘I hope they’re not committing suicide’ – Mourinho slams critics after Benfica beat Real Madrid
Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has slammed his critics following Benfica’s victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night. He said he hopes his critics were not committing suicide jumping off balconies when they saw his team’s performance against the Spanish big teams. Benfica defeated Real
UCL: ‘I hope they’re not committing suicide’ – Mourinho slams critics after Benfica beat Real Madrid
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos storm Uyo for Rivers United clash
Power Dynamos have arrived Uyo for their CAF Champions League encounter against Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The Zambian side jetted into Uyo on Wednesday night. The contingent were received on arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport by officials of Rivers United and the Akwa Ibom State Football Association. Sunday’s encounter will hold at
CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos storm Uyo for Rivers United clash
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos storm Uyo for Rivers United clash
Power Dynamos have arrived Uyo for their CAF Champions League encounter against Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The Zambian side jetted into Uyo on Wednesday night. The contingent were received on arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport by officials of Rivers United and the Akwa Ibom State Football Association. Sunday’s encounter will hold at
CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos storm Uyo for Rivers United clash
target=_blank>Transfer: Celtic join Terem Moffi chase
Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic are the latest club to be linked with Nigerian forward, Terem Moffi, DAILY POST reports. Moffi is desperate to leave French side , OGC Nice this month after he was assaulted by the club’s fans last November following the 3-1 loss to his former club, Lorient. The 26-year-old has not made
Transfer: Celtic join Terem Moffi chase
target=_blank>AFCON 2025 final: CAF rejects Morocco’s protest against Senegal
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has officially dismissed a protest made by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, FRMF, concerning alleged infractions committed by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, FSF, during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. CAF disclosed this in a statement via their official website on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports
AFCON 2025 final: CAF rejects Morocco’s protest against Senegal
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