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target=_blank>Give Me Hope Yohanna: Is Zadok Yohanna the future of Nigerian Football?
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The video footage that emerged from the Swedish premier league (Allsvenskan).this past weekend left the soccer world awestruck. The clips went global overnight. One five-minute package hit 2.1M views on X by morning. By noon, all the big soccer handles on the Internet had announced his name. By evening, scouts from Dortmund,
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target=_blank>EPL: West Ham beat Wolves to send Spurs into relegation zone
West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham into the bottom three.
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target=_blank>La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw
Real Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at home against Girona on Friday.
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target=_blank>UEFA drops referee after controversial decision in Barcelona Champions League loss to Atletico
UEFA has reportedly removed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs from officiating any further matches in the 2025-26 Champions League season following controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Barcelona.
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target=_blank>Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man City in title race
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to pile pressure on Manchester City by extending their lead at the top of the Premier League before their title rivals play 24 hours later.
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target=_blank>Fernandez remains out despite apology – Chelsea boss Rosenior
“He won’t play on Sunday but hopefully after that he’ll be a massive part of the group moving forward,” he said.
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target=_blank>Mohammed Kudus at risk of missing 2026 World Cup after fresh injury
A significant injury setback has cast doubt over Mohammed Kudus’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Champions League most important but Barca must beat Espanyol – Flick
Barcelona’s main goal this season is to win the Champions League but coach Hansi Flick on Friday told his players to focus on this weekend’s La Liga derby against Espanyol. Atletico Madrid beat Barca 2-0 at Camp Nou in the quarter-final first leg in midweek, leaving the Catalans with an uphill struggle next Tuesday in
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target=_blank>Full list of African referees selected for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has confirmed the list of African referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven officials earning spots at football’s biggest tournament.
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target=_blank>Slot feels ‘complete support’ from Liverpool chiefs despite slump
Arne Slot says he feels “complete support” from Liverpool’s owners despite mounting pressure on the Dutch manager after a disastrous season.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Beşiktaş line up move for Super Eagles striker
Wolves striker, Tolu Arokodare has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish Super Lig giants Beşiktaş, DAILY POST reports. The Black Eagles have keen interest in the Nigeria international, and would seek to sign him in the summer to bolster their attacking options, according to Turkish website, SporX. Arokodare joined Wolves from Belgian Pro League
Transfer: Beşiktaş line up move for Super Eagles striker
target=_blank>Transfer: Super Falcons forward seals move to Belarusian club Dynamo Brest
Super Falcons striker, Blessing Nkor has sealed a move to Belarusian Women’s Premier League club, Dynamo Brest, DAILY POST reports. Nkor signed a short-term contract until the end of the 2026 season. The 22-year-old last played for Spanish club, Deportivo La Coruña. Injury disrupted the forward’s spell at Deportivo La Coruña as she managed only
Transfer: Super Falcons forward seals move to Belarusian club Dynamo Brest
target=_blank>EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four places ahead of Game Week 32
The Opta SuperComputer has given Arsenal a 97.17% chance of winning the Premier League title. With only seven fixtures left to play, Mikel Arteta’s men have been installed as overwhelming favourites to be champions. Ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off against Bournemouth at the Emirates, the Gunners sit nine points clear of Manchester City. City themselves
EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners, top four places ahead of Game Week 32
target=_blank>Poland assistant coach, Jacek Magiera is dead
Poland assistant national team coach, Jacek Magiera, has passed away at age 49. The former Poland U20 manager died on Friday, sparking an outpouring of grief both at home and across Europe. Among those mourning him is Aston Villa defender Matty Cash. Magiera had served as the senior national team’s assistant coach since July 2025.
Poland assistant coach, Jacek Magiera is dead
target=_blank>NPFL sanctions Nasarawa United for security breach
Nasarawa United have been sanctioned for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, framework and rules in their matchday 33 encounter against Kun Khalifat FC. According to the league body, the Solid Miners failed to provide adequate security in the match, which resulted in unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas. Nasarawa United were
NPFL sanctions Nasarawa United for security breach
target=_blank>EPL: Three Fixtures we could see shock results in Game Week 32
The first set of Premier League fixtures after the March international break will be played this weekend. Chelsea’s clash with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday is obviously the standout match. But before then, there will be key fixtures that affect both ends of the table and the fight for Europe. So, which fixtures
EPL: Three Fixtures we could see shock results in Game Week 32
target=_blank>Dessers ruled out for rest of season after surgery blow
Cyriel Dessers will miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo surgery on an injury sustained during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations early in the year. Dessers sustained the injury on the eve of Nigeria’s last group game against the Cranes of Uganda. The former Rangers striker left for Greece to undergo
Dessers ruled out for rest of season after surgery blow
target=_blank>EPL: Alan Shearer predicts outcome of Chelsea, Man City clash
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has predicted the outcome of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City this weekend. The Blues are set to welcome City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. Chelsea enter the match fresh off an FA Cup victory over Port Vale, whereas Man City secured a win against Liverpool in their
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts outcome of Chelsea, Man City clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC battle ready for Warri Wolves — Joseph
Kun Khalifat FC defender, Ameh Joseph, says that players are in high spirit ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 34 clash against Warri Wolves. Obinna Uzoho’s side will trade tackles with Warri Wolves at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. Joseph declared that the players will fight to secure maximum points
NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC battle ready for Warri Wolves — Joseph
target=_blank>NPFL: Bendel Insurance warn Boboye over unruly behaviour
Bendel Insurance management have cautioned technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye against a repeat of his misconduct in the matchday 32 encounter with Plateau United. They said such behaviours will not be tolerated as they remain a disciplined and law-abiding club. DAILY POST recalls that Boboye received heavy sanctions for attacking a match official after the game.
NPFL: Bendel Insurance warn Boboye over unruly behaviour
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