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target=_blank>Super Eagles stars Moffi, Sanusi clinch league title with with Porto
Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Portuguese league with FC Porto, following a decisive win that sealed the title.
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target=_blank>CAF announces date for AFCON 2027, qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the kick-off and final dates for the historic Africa Cup of Nations 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Resurgent Scotland returns after 24 years
The European nation endured a 28-year World Cup absence before re-establishing itself among Europe’s competitive sides.
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target=_blank>Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
The Catalan giants moved 14 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and will be crowned champions if their rivals drop points at Espanyol on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Poland 2026: Falconets cage Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne, eye win in Lilongwe
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham
The Gunners’ second successive league victory lifted them six points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
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target=_blank>CAF confirm dates for 2027 AFCON
“We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries,” Motsepe said.
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target=_blank>Coe says will be ‘tough’ on athletes seeking nationality switch
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has told AFP he will remain “tough” on the issue of athletes switching nationality after his federation blocked a bid by top Jamaicans and Kenyans to move to Turkey.
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target=_blank>World Athletics to remain tough on nationality switches, says Coe
“And for global championships to have meaning and to have understanding, people need to witness championships where you have national-based competitions,” he added.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Carvajal suffers toe fracture
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the Clasico on May 10 after suffering a toe fracture, his club said Saturday.
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target=_blank>Atletico Madrid’s Ademola Lookman names two toughest defenders he ever faced
Atletico Madrid star, Ademola Lookman, has named the two toughest players he has ever faced in his career so far. Lookman has played against several top defenders across Europe during his time in England, Germany, Italy and now Spain. The 28-year-old has played for clubs like Everton, Leicester City, Atalanta, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Charlton
Atletico Madrid’s Ademola Lookman names two toughest defenders he ever faced
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles to discover opponents May 19
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their group foes in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 19 May, DAILY POST reports. CAF announced that 48 countries including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will take part in the qualifiers. They will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each, with the
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles to discover opponents May 19
target=_blank>UCL: Atletico Madrid’s Lookman tipped to score against Arsenal
Former Atalanta midfielder, Michel Adopo, has tipped Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman to score against Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League semi-final. Arsenal will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams played a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semi-final
UCL: Atletico Madrid’s Lookman tipped to score against Arsenal
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers to miss four players in crucial Bayelsa United clash
Rangers have confirmed the absence of four players for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 clash with Bayelsa United. The absentees are Chimobi Igwilo, Godwin Asiriuwa, Emmanuel Essien, and Waheed Adebayo. The players have been ruled out of the game due to injury. The Fidelis Ilechukwu’s led technical crew will have to look
NPFL: Rangers to miss four players in crucial Bayelsa United clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Warri Wolves target maximum points against Plateau United
Warri Wolves are in confident mood ahead of the matchday 36 fixture against Plateau United. The Seasiders will do battle with Plateau United at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro on Sunday. Warri Wolves are optimistic of delivering a strong performance in the game. “Focused, determined, and brimming with confidence as we wraps up preparation
NPFL: Warri Wolves target maximum points against Plateau United
target=_blank>Man Utd vs Liverpool: Champions League football on the line in EPL clash
It has been a rough season for Liverpool. The Premier League champions were supposed to steamroll everyone to the title again, after they reinforced heavily in the summer. Names like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike and Milos Kerkez arrived at Anfield, in a bid to defend their trophy. But despite a flying
Man Utd vs Liverpool: Champions League football on the line in EPL clash
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray’s 4-1 loss to Samsunspor
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has urged his teammates not to get stuck on their 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Speaking after the game on Saturday, Osimhen also urged Galatasaray to keep going despite the heavy defeat to Samsunspor, urging them to win at home next weekend and be declared Turkish Super
Turkey: Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray’s 4-1 loss to Samsunspor
target=_blank>Portugal: Moffi, Sanusi clinch Liga title with with Porto
Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi have won the 2025/2026 Portuguese league title with FC Porto, DAILY POST reports. Porto claimed the title after a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Alverca at Estádio Do Dragão. Francesco Fariolli’s side secured the title with two games to spare. The Dragons won the league title for the 31st time in
Portugal: Moffi, Sanusi clinch Liga title with with Porto
target=_blank>Super Falcons stars win Serie A Femminile title with Roma
Super Falcons duo, Rinsola Babajide, and Shukurat Oladipo claimed their first trophy with AS Roma after the club defeated Ternana to win the 2025/26 Serie A Femminile. Midfielder Manuela Giugliano scored both goals for the Galliorosi in the game. It’s Roma third league title, and their third in the last four years. They will be
Super Falcons stars win Serie A Femminile title with Roma
target=_blank>Turkey: Why Galatasaray failed to beat Samsunspor to secure Super Lig title – Osimhen
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has suggested why his team failed to beat Samsunspor and secured the Turkish Super Lig title on Saturday. Osimhen and his teammates will have to wait until next weekend in their quest to win back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles with Galatasaray. Galatasaray needed a win against Samsunspor on Saturday to be
Turkey: Why Galatasaray failed to beat Samsunspor to secure Super Lig title – Osimhen
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