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target=_blank>10 players favoured to win EPL Best Player award 2026
With Arsenal and Manchester City jostling for the Premier League trophy, the winner of the title may well decide who takes home the hardware.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Sub Salah fails to sink Spurs
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah came off the bench at the weekend, but could not prevent Liverpool dropping two points against Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of a top-four Premier League finish.
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target=_blank>Iran still to play in World Cup says Asian football body
“As far as we know, Iran is playing,” said Windsor Paul John, the Asian Football Confederation’s general secretary.
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target=_blank>FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents
FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries.
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target=_blank>Laporta reelected Barca president for next five years
Joan Laporta was reelected as Barcelona president on Sunday, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan giants until 2031.
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target=_blank>Untold Story of Onigbinde: How the national hero lived with disappointments till his death
“He wanted to speak, but he could not. You could see the emotions in his eyes. It was very painful for the family to witness”
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target=_blank>How Adegboye Onigbinde lived with disappointments till his death
Those who worked closely with him described a man who valued discipline, fairness and knowledge above personal connections or political manoeuvring, qualities that earned him respect internationally but sometimes placed him at odds with the realities of Nigerian sports administration.
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target=_blank>FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo over misconduct in World Cup playoff
FIFA noted that each decision was based on the specific merits and circumstances of the cases and added that the rulings remain subject to appeal.
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target=_blank>Tottenham strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak
Richarlison’s 90th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Tottenham at Liverpool to snap a club-record losing streak on Sunday and boost their chances of Premier League survival.
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target=_blank>Raphinha bags hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-2
Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Ogenyi hails Wikki Tourists players despite defeat to Shooting Stars
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi has commended his players for their performance despite the defeat to Shooting Stars. The Bauchi Elephants lost 3-2 to Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Sunday. Sadiq Ibrahim, Lucky Emmanuel and Tijani Alameen were on target for Shooting Stars, while Abba Musa and John Taiwo scored
NPFL: Ogenyi hails Wikki Tourists players despite defeat to Shooting Stars
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United won’t relent in relegation battle – Ashifat
Kwara United technical adviser, Suleiman Ashifat has assured that his team will continue to push for their survival in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following draw with Rangers. The Harmony Boys were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. Samsudeen Muhammed and Gidado Toheeb squandered
NPFL: Kwara United won’t relent in relegation battle – Ashifat
target=_blank>Turkey: We need no explanations – Engin rates Onuachu, Osimhen’s performances
Former Besiktas midfielder, Sinan Engin, has emphasised the impressive goal-scoring abilities of Nigerian internationals, Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu, in the 2025–2026 Turkish Super Lig. Speaking during a discussion on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, Engin hailed the Super Eagles stars who are taking the Turkish league by storm. The forwards from Galatasaray and Trabzonspor
Turkey: We need no explanations – Engin rates Onuachu, Osimhen’s performances
target=_blank>EPL: Bassey reflects on missed scoring chance in Fulham’s stalemate with Forest
Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey has lamented his missed chance in the Whites’ stalemate with Nottingham Forest. Bassey was close to scoring the game’s curtain raiser early on. The Nigerian international failed to direct his header on target despite beating his marker to the ball. Bassey admitted it was a big opportunity to snatch all three
EPL: Bassey reflects on missed scoring chance in Fulham’s stalemate with Forest
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut thumbs players despite Nasarawa United’s loss to Remo Stars
Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has reflected on his team’s 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners fell 2-1 to the defending champions at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday. The visitors were reduced to 10-men when Umar Ada was sent off in the 38th minute. Stanley Joseph opened
NPFL: Mangut thumbs players despite Nasarawa United’s loss to Remo Stars
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘It’s a shame Nigeria couldn’t win tournament’ – Sevilla’s Akor Adams
Sevilla striker, Akor Adams has said it’s a shame that Nigeria did not win the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, played in Morocco. Adams played a key role for the Super Eagles at the biennial tournament in Morocco. He netted two goals and provided two assists in seven appearances, helping Nigeria
AFCON: ‘It’s a shame Nigeria couldn’t win tournament’ – Sevilla’s Akor Adams
target=_blank>EPL: I know him very well – Rooney on manager Man Utd should appoint
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, wants his old club to appoint Michael Carrick as the club’s next permanent manager. Carrick is currently serving as a caretaker manager until the end of the season when the Red Devils will appoint a new permanent manager for the next season. However, Rooney believes his former teammate Carrick should
EPL: I know him very well – Rooney on manager Man Utd should appoint
target=_blank>EPL: Aina wins first POTM award after Forest’s draw against Fulham
Ola Aina won his first-ever Premier League Player of the Match award following Nottingham Forest’s barren draw against Fulham on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. Aina put up an impressive display in the encounter played at the City Ground. The full-back finished the game with the most tackles (four), and the most duels won (four). Aina
EPL: Aina wins first POTM award after Forest’s draw against Fulham
target=_blank>UCL: Arsenal overtaken as favourite to win trophy this season
Arsenal have been overtaken as the favourite club to win the UEFA Champions League this season, according The Sun UK. Bayern Munich are now the favourites following Arsenal’s latest result, a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of sixteen of the competition. The Gunners were initially viewed as the frontrunners to clinch the
UCL: Arsenal overtaken as favourite to win trophy this season
target=_blank>Championship: Ajayi elated to be back after AFCON injury
Semi Ajayi is delighted to return to action for Hull City after his latest injury setback, DAILY POST reports. Ajayi sustained a hamstring injury at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which sidelined him for around two months. The Nigeria international also missed around three months of action earlier in the campaign due to the
Championship: Ajayi elated to be back after AFCON injury
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