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target=_blank>Salah to miss Liverpool’s clash with Brighton
Reigning champions Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, with the top five teams almost certain to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
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target=_blank>FIFA mandates inclusion of more female coaches in women’s competitions
FIFA has mandated that every team participating in its women’s competitions must have at least one female head or assistant coach.
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target=_blank>CAF faces pressure as Guinea contests Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win
The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
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target=_blank>FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches
FIFA did not opt for the sanction requested by the Palestinian FA, which argued for a suspension of the IFA.
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target=_blank>Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
Wimbledon’s controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London’s High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used.
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target=_blank>Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
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target=_blank>Enzo Fernandez ‘completely committed’ to Chelsea insists Rosenior
Fernandez has five years to run on the contract he signed when joining for a then-British record fee of £107 million ($143 million) in 2023.
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target=_blank>New Morocco coach praises ‘well-deserved’ Cup of Nations decision
This decision “pleases everyone”, added the 49-year-old who replaced Walid Regragui earlier this month, partly because of the former manager’s failure to win the Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Sky Bet pays punters who backed Morocco to win AFCON after CAF ruling
According to Daily Mail, the bookmaker also honoured bets placed on Senegal, meaning punters on both sides received payouts despite the disputed outcome.
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target=_blank>Senegal free to challenge AFCON 2025 title ruling, says CAF president
He said, “And I’m told that Senegal is going to appeal, which is very important. Every one of the 54 nations in Africa has a right to pursue their appeals and advance their interests, not only at the highest level in Africa, in CAF, but also at the highest body, which is the Court of Arbitration for Sport. And we will adhere to and respect the decision that’s taken at the highest level.”
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target=_blank>NPFL: Why Rivers United are struggling – Olanrewaju
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has said they paying the price for their heavy schedule. Finidi George’s side lost 1-0 to Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled matchday 26 encounter on Thursday. Terdoo Shimagande scored the winning goal for Tornadoes in the 67th minute. It was Rivers United’s third consecutive defeat on the road. The
NPFL: Why Rivers United are struggling – Olanrewaju
target=_blank>UCL: They can beat any team – Virgilio Lopes warns Arsenal about Sporting CP
Former Sporting CP right-back, Virgílio Lopes, has warned Arsenal about his old club ahead of both sides’ UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie in April. He cautioned the Premier League leaders that Sporting is capable of beating any team in the Champions League following their comeback victory against Bodø/Glimt in the Round of 16 stage. According
UCL: They can beat any team – Virgilio Lopes warns Arsenal about Sporting CP
target=_blank>NWFL: Why Heartland lost to Edo Queens – Ogbala
Heartland Queens head coach Obi Ogbala has blamed missed chances for his team’s defeat to Edo Queens. The Owerri-based club suffered a 1-0 defeat to Edo Queens at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Wednesday. Ogbala commended the performance of his players despite the setback. He assured that his team remains a work in progress, and
NWFL: Why Heartland lost to Edo Queens – Ogbala
target=_blank>NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons coach Danjuma reacts to win against Dannaz Ladies
Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has praised his team’s resilience in the win over Dannaz Ladies. The Amazons rallied to a 1-0 win against Dannaz Ladies at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. Danjuma blamed missed chances and injury for their struggles in the game. “A team that wins away from home, even after
NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons coach Danjuma reacts to win against Dannaz Ladies
target=_blank>Europa League top scorers
The top scorers in the Europa League ahead of the quarter-final stage has been confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the Europa League Round of 16 second-leg fixtures played on Thursday. Recall that Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Bologna, Porto, Real Betis, Freiburg and Celta all booked their places in the quarter-final stage on Thursday. DAILY
Europa League top scorers
target=_blank>Transfer: Premier League clubs interested in Nigerian-born goalkeeper
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is a subject of interest from several Premier League clubs, DAILY POST reports. Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are the two notable teams, who have been linked with the shot stopper. Atubolu is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the German top-flight. The 23-year-old was in action in
Transfer: Premier League clubs interested in Nigerian-born goalkeeper
target=_blank>UCL: Joleon Lescott predicts what’ll happen if Arsenal face Barcelona in semi-final
Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott, has predicted what will happen if Arsenal face Barcelona in the semi-final stage of the Champions League this season. Both teams will meet in the Champions League semi-final stage if they win their quarter-final fixtures against Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid, respectively. Arsenal had defeated Bayer Leverkusen in the
UCL: Joleon Lescott predicts what’ll happen if Arsenal face Barcelona in semi-final
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Paul Merson tells Arteta goalkeeper to start Arsenal vs Man City final
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has urged manager, Mikel Arteta to start goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of David Raya in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Merson argued that the 31-year-old is the goalkeeper who took the Gunners to the Carabao Cup final and not Raya. According to him, it is only fair
Carabao Cup: Paul Merson tells Arteta goalkeeper to start Arsenal vs Man City final
target=_blank>They can do it – Osman names team to win EPL, Champions League, FA Cup
Former Everton midfielder, Leon Osman, has claimed are in a good position to win the Quadruple this season. The Gunners eliminated Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last 16 this midweek, winning with a 3-1 aggregate. Mikel Arteta’s men are also nine points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League. Both teams will also
They can do it – Osman names team to win EPL, Champions League, FA Cup
target=_blank>‘Senegal beat Morocco fair and square’ – Rooney slams CAF over AFCON 2025 verdict
Ex-England captain, Wayne Rooney, has hit out at the Confederation of African Football, CAF, over the decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. CAF’s Appeal Board has now overturned Senegal’s 1–0 victory. They adjudged that the Teranga Lions’ walk-off in protest of a stoppage-time penalty breached Articles 82 and 84. The
‘Senegal beat Morocco fair and square’ – Rooney slams CAF over AFCON 2025 verdict
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