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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>Whose time is it? By Patrick Omorodion
There is a saying in our local parlance that ‘if one man own no spoil, another man own no go better’.? This means that “One man’s loss is another man’s gain.” In 2015, then president of FIFA, Joseph Sepp Blatter was in his fifth term as president of football’s world body when he ran into
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target=_blank>FIFA condemns ‘concerted effort’ to weaken Infantino
Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a British newspaper on Friday that he paid off a lover while at European governing body UEFA.
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target=_blank>Carrick says being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG
Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by injury problems since arriving at Old Trafford and he lasted less than 20 minutes after starting against PSG.
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target=_blank>Infantino denies having affair, paying off ex-lover while at UEFA
Infantino has categorically denied the allegations, according to the article which was published late on Friday.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup
Algeria came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca on Saturday and reach for the first time the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report
One suspect reportedly posted a threat on social media, stating, “I’m going to blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to my body.”
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target=_blank>NFF denies asking FIFA president Infantino to step down
This comes as Infantino fights for his future as FIFA president following his aborted plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Cameroon fired up for Super Falcons test – Ndzana
Cameroon defender, Colette Ndzana has declared the team’s readiness for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter against holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria. Tonight’s encounter will hold at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca. It will be 14th WAFCON meeting between Nigeria, and Cameroon. The Super Falcons have dominated this fixture, winning nine times
WAFCON 2026: Cameroon fired up for Super Falcons test – Ndzana
target=_blank>EPL: Why I chose number 39 jersey at Arsenal – Bruno Guimaraes
New Arsenal player, Bruno Guimaraes has explained his decision to chose number 39 jersey at the club. Guimaraes joined Arsenal from Newcastle United on Saturday amid the ongoing summer transfer window. The Brazilian midfielder will wear the jersey number 39, a number he holds close to his heart. Explaining why he picked the number 39 shirt at
EPL: Why I chose number 39 jersey at Arsenal – Bruno Guimaraes
target=_blank>Carrick gives injury update on Mason Mount after Man Utd’s draw with PSG
Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has provided the latest injury update on Mason Mount. Mount was forced off during Man United’s pre-season friendly 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. The England attacking midfielder was forced off after only 20 minutes, with Tyler Fletcher taking his place. Speaking to Norwegian broadcasters VG, Carrick provided an update
Carrick gives injury update on Mason Mount after Man Utd’s draw with PSG
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars part ways with technical adviser, Aweroro
Shooting Stars have parted ways with technical adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, DAILY POST reports. The Oluyole Warriors said in a statement that Aweroro left the club by mutual agreement. Assistant coach, Shakiru Lawal and team manager, Tammy Tamuno have also ended their contracts with the Ibadan-based club. Shooting Stars acknowledged the trio’s contribution to the team’s
NPFL: Shooting Stars part ways with technical adviser, Aweroro
target=_blank>NPFL: Ikorodu City set to appoint new general manager
Tammy Tamuno is set to be named the new general manager of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Ikorodu City. Tamuno’s previous appointment was with another NPFL side, Shooting Stars. He served as the team manager of the Oluyole Warriors last season. His appointment is expected to be confirmed in the next few days. Ikorodu
NPFL: Ikorodu City set to appoint new general manager
target=_blank>NPFL: Kanu rallies Enyimba players ahead of new season
Enyimba Chairman, Kanu Nwankwo has reminded the players of the requirements attached to representing the club. Kanu said that part of the requirements as a player of the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions is result. The former Super Eagles forward boasted that Enyimba is a big club. “The club is big, the players
NPFL: Kanu rallies Enyimba players ahead of new season
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘I don’t want to get involved’ – Barça star, Fermin Lopez on Rodri’s move to Camp Nou
Barcelona star, Fermin Lopez has shared his thoughts on the possibility of the Catalan club signing Rodri from Manchester City. The Spain captain is reportedly interested in a transfer to Camp Nou this summer, having declined an offer from their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. The Blaugrana’s initial bid of £43 million was turned down by Manchester
Transfer: ‘I don’t want to get involved’ – Barça star, Fermin Lopez on Rodri’s move to Camp Nou
target=_blank>Pre-season: ‘I’m very happy with him’ – Alonso congratulates Chelsea star after AC Milan win
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has congratulated midfielder Romeo Lavia for successfully completing his first full match in over two years. The 22-year-old was among only four Chelsea players who participated for the entire duration of the pre-season friendly against AC Milan, held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday. Throughout the
Pre-season: ‘I’m very happy with him’ – Alonso congratulates Chelsea star after AC Milan win
target=_blank>Transfer: He’s very flexible, versatile – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea summer signing
Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has hailed the club’s summer signing, Marco Palestra. Alonso said the 21-year-old defender is very flexible and versatile in his game. The former Real Madrid manager spoke after Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at GBK Stadium. “He is having a great impact,” Alonso said of Palestra as
Transfer: He’s very flexible, versatile – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea summer signing
target=_blank>Pre-season: ‘He doesn’t do any work’ – Mourinho gives verdict on Bernardo Silva
Real Madrid head coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that new signing, Bernardo Silva, must exert considerable effort to regain his optimal fitness. The former Manchester City midfielder joined the Santiago Bernabeu this summer on a free transfer. Silva, aged 31, enjoyed nine immensely successful seasons at the Etihad, netting 76 goals in 460 appearances across
Pre-season: ‘He doesn’t do any work’ – Mourinho gives verdict on Bernardo Silva
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