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target=_blank>1980 AFCON winner Henry Nwosu dies at 62
“It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news of the death of Henry Nwosu MON. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven.”
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target=_blank>Sam Kerr eyes fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.
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target=_blank>Carrick shrugs off Scholes dig as Man Utd welcome Villa
Unai Emery’s Villa, fourth in the table, are behind United on goal difference in a tight race to secure Champions League football next season.
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target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola warns title bid ‘over’ if Man City lose to West Ham
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge “will be over” if they fail to beat resurgent West Ham on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Chelsea captain Reece James signs new six-year deal
Chelsea captain Reece James believes the Blues “have everything it takes” to be successful after signing a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
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target=_blank>Top 10 world’s richest sports team owners in 2026
One of the most exclusive ventures in international business is owning a professional sports team, which is often only accessible to billionaires who have amassed wealth in sectors like technology, retail, luxury goods, and banking.
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target=_blank>Slot seeks silverware to save Liverpool’s season
Arne Slot said the “bar at Liverpool is always high” as he targets glory in the FA Cup and Champions League to save the club’s season following a disastrous Premier League title defence.
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target=_blank>D’Tigress must learn from South Korea loss, says Wakama
Head Coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has urged her players to quickly move past their loss to South Korea.
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target=_blank>No one can exclude us from World Cup – Iran replies Trump
Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US.
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target=_blank>Sabalenka progresses as Medvedev reaches Indian Wells semis amid controversy
The world number one was pushed by the 19-year-old, who had enjoyed a breakthrough run at the tournament, but Sabalenka held her nerve in key moments.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United welcome four injured players for Rangers clash
Kwara United have received a significant injury boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 30 encounter against Rangers. The Harmony Boys will welcome back four players from injury for the game. Prolific forward Babatunde Bright, Alao Mohammed, Gidado Toheeb, and Hannafi Babatunde have all been cleared to play for Kwara United against
NPFL: Kwara United welcome four injured players for Rangers clash
target=_blank>BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu is dead
A former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62 years. Nwosu’s former teammate, Segun Odegbami, announced this on his social media page on Saturday. Nwosu was part of the team that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Nigeria in Lagos. “Henry Nwosu passes on! “After five days
BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu is dead
target=_blank>EPL: Carragher identifies top contender for Manchester United coaching job
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has identified Unai Emery as the top contender for the Manchester United coaching job. Currently managing Aston Villa, Emery’s team is set to clash with United in the Premier League at Old Trafford this Sunday. The Red Devils are actively seeking a permanent manager at the end of the season. In
EPL: Carragher identifies top contender for Manchester United coaching job
target=_blank>EPL: Title race over if Man City don’t beat West Ham – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed the Premier League title race will be over if they don’t defeat West Ham on Saturday evening. Guardiola’s men could kick off their match at the London Stadium 10 points behind leaders, Arsenal. The Spaniard is fully focused on the clash with the Hammers, despite the second leg
EPL: Title race over if Man City don’t beat West Ham – Guardiola
target=_blank>LaLiga: Lookman keen to end goal drought in Atletico vs Getafe
Ademola Lookman will be desperate to end a five-game goal drought when Atletico Madrid do battle with Getafe, DAILY POST reports. Diego Simeone’s side will host the Azulones at the Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday (today). Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the January transfer window made a brilliant start to life at the club.
LaLiga: Lookman keen to end goal drought in Atletico vs Getafe
target=_blank>Turkey: Onuachu targets another record as Trabzonspor face Rizespor
Paul Onuachu will be looking to become the third highest scoring foreign player in Trabzonspor’s history when the club host Caykur Rizespor at the Papara Park on Saturday (today). The Nigeria international has so far scored 39 goals across all competitions for the Black Sea Storm. One more goal will see him move to second
Turkey: Onuachu targets another record as Trabzonspor face Rizespor
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s my friend’ – Aubameyang picks player to win award
Marseille striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has picked Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele as the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Gabonese said Dembele is his friend, having shared the dressing room with the France international during their time together at Borussia Dortmund. In an interactive Q&A with DAZN, Aubameyang said, “I don’t know (who
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s my friend’ – Aubameyang picks player to win award
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA approves four new rules
FIFA has approved at least four changes within football matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 tournament will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and will include 48 teams instead of the usual 32. These tweaks are expected to make matches faster and help referees make better decisions. Here are the
2026 World Cup: FIFA approves four new rules
target=_blank>EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results in Matchweek 30
We could set for a decisive weekend in the Premier League, with a lot of key fixtures that would determine a lot at both ends of the table. The standout game will see Manchester United host Aston Villa as the battle for Champions League spots continue. But before that match on Sunday, there will a
EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results in Matchweek 30
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd put five players up for sale
Manchester United’s hierarchy is willing to sell at least five of their players this upcoming summer transfer window. As reported by The Sun, the five players are all legacy signings of former Man United manager Erik ten Hag. The players are Rasmus Højlund (signed for £64m), Joshua Zirkzee (£36.5m), Manuel Ugarte (£50.5m), André Onana (£43.8m)
EPL: Man Utd put five players up for sale
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