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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Awoniyi seals key win for lowly Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi inflicted the final blow on Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend as Nottingham Forest eased their Premier League relegation fears with a convincing 3-0 away win.
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target=_blank>Alcaraz stunned in Miami Open upset
The American, ranked 36th in the world, capitalised on a shaky start from Alcaraz to take the opening set and, despite a second-set setback, held his nerve in the decider to seal the biggest win of his career.
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target=_blank>Nico O’Reilly Stars as Manchester City beat Arsenal to claim ninth Carabao Cup
Manchester City secured their ninth Carabao Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a second-half brace from 21-year-old fullback Nico O’Reilly.
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target=_blank>Man City defeat Arsenal in League Cup final as O’Reilly bags brace
Nico O’Reilly savoured a weekend to remember after the Manchester City defender’s double sealed a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the League Cup final on Sunday — just 24 hours after his birthday.
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target=_blank>‘Bomb shell from hell’, by Patrick Omorodion
There is a song ‘between the devil and the deep blue see’ done in the early 1930s. It was commonly recorded by artists such as Cab Calloway and Frank Sinatra. The lyrics have a chorus that goes thus: I don’t want you but I hate to lose you, you have put me in between the
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal
Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the Jan. 18 final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.”
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target=_blank>Rosenior urges Chelsea to ‘forget the noise’ after damaging loss
Defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is a major blow to Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
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target=_blank>Representing Nigeria at AFCON is proudest moment of my career – Troost-Ekong
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the proudest moment of his playing career, calling the tournament a vibrant “football festival” that unites the continent.
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target=_blank>EPL: Everton overrun Chelsea 3-0, as Champions League race tightens
Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another damaging blow as Everton stormed to a 3-0 win on Saturday to compound a miserable week for Liam Rosenior’s men.
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target=_blank>Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union
Serge Gnabry bagged a brace and Harry Kane inched closer to the Bundesliga single-season goals record as Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 4-0 at home on Saturday.
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target=_blank>NWFL confirms Ekiti Queens return to home ground
The Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, has announced that Ekiti Queens can now return to their home ground in Ado-Ekiti following the successful completion of a venue sanction. Ekiti Queens were banished to the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun State, in December following a fan assault on match officials during their home clash with
NWFL confirms Ekiti Queens return to home ground
target=_blank>Carabao Cup final: Guardiola predicts what defeat will do to Arsenal in title race
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said their Carabao Cup win against Arsenal won’t affect the Premier League title race. Guardiola believes the result might actually help Arsenal focus better when they play at the Etihad Stadium later this month. City won 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday, with both goals coming from headers in the
Carabao Cup final: Guardiola predicts what defeat will do to Arsenal in title race
target=_blank>Super Eagles coaches fly to Turkey for Iran, Jordan friendlies
Super Eagles backroom staff will fly out to Antalya, Turkey, on Monday night for the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, DAILY POST reports. Assistant coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede will lead the contingent. Head coach Eric Chelle and the other assistants are expected to fly to Antalya from Europe. The Super Eagles will
Super Eagles coaches fly to Turkey for Iran, Jordan friendlies
target=_blank>LaLiga: Ademola Lookman makes history in Atletico’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, on Sunday made history after scoring on his LaLiga Madrid derby debut against Real Madrid. The Nigerian international became the 8th Atletico player in the 21st century to score in his first derby appearance, and the first since Luciano Vietto in October 2015 (a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu).
LaLiga: Ademola Lookman makes history in Atletico’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers’ Godwin Obaje leads goals race
Rangers striker, Godwin Obaje is currently leading the top scorers’ chart in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. Obaje netted his 11th goal of the campaign in Rangers’s 2-0 victory over El-kanemi Warriors on Sunday. The 30-year-old is ahead of Daddy Abdulrahman (El Kanemi Warriors), Uche Collins (Katsina United) and Joseph Arumala
NPFL: Rangers’ Godwin Obaje leads goals race
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: ‘You haven’t helped yourself’ – Neville slams Arsenal star after defeat to Man City
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has stated that goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has not helped himself and has not contributed anything meaningful to the club. Before the former Chelsea goalkeeper made the big mistake that allowed Manchester City to score their first goal, Neville mentioned that the Spanish player had already shown some signs of not
Carabao Cup: ‘You haven’t helped yourself’ – Neville slams Arsenal star after defeat to Man City
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Arsenal won one trophy in nine years, you don’t owe Kepa – Carragher slams Arteta
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has questioned Mikel Arteta’s decision to start the Carabao Cup final with his second-choice goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa started the Wembley showpiece ahead of David and it was his howler that led to Manchester City’s goal, headed in by Nico O’Reilly. O’Reilly’s second header in the game saw Pep Guardiola’s men
Carabao Cup: Arsenal won one trophy in nine years, you don’t owe Kepa – Carragher slams Arteta
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen reveals what Szoboszlai, Konate said after his arm injury against Liverpool
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has shared details of his conversations with two Liverpool players, after he suffered an arm injury in their Champions League last-16 second leg clash. The Turkish champions travelled to Anfield with a slender 1-0 advantage. But seven minutes into the return leg, their hopes were dented, after Osimhen fractured his right
UCL: Osimhen reveals what Szoboszlai, Konate said after his arm injury against Liverpool
target=_blank>EPL: I’m affected – Poyet advises Ugarte to leave Man Utd this summer
Former Chelsea midfielder, Gus Poyet, has advised Manuel Ugarte to leave Manchester United this summer. Poyet admitted he’s been personally frustrated watching Ugarte struggle for game time at Old Trafford, especially after the midfielder’s limited role under caretaker boss Michael Carrick. When asked if he wants Ugarte to leave Man United this summer, Poyet told
EPL: I’m affected – Poyet advises Ugarte to leave Man Utd this summer
target=_blank>Carabao Cup final: Arteta under fire after Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Man City
Former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has slammed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta over his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of David Raya in goal, which backfired during the Gunners’ 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Kepa’s costly error proved pivotal as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to victory at Wembley Stadium, with
Carabao Cup final: Arteta under fire after Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Man City
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