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target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while Tottenham are desperate to stop the rot.
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target=_blank>3 countries already qualified for 2027 AFCON
The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup.
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target=_blank>Spurs omit Richarlison from Premier League squad
Tottenham have left Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the first half of the season as the Brazil forward edges closer to an exit from the club.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: List of Nigerian footballers who have been shortlisted for award
Nigeria has produced several footballers who have earned recognition among the world’s best players, with a number of them receiving nominations for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award over the years.
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target=_blank>FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures
FIFA has accused UEFA of a “smear campaign” and a “fishing expedition” after European football’s governing body asked US judges to force it to hand over documents related to its failed World Cup investor plan.
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target=_blank>Martinelli joins Al Hilal for £60m, becomes Arsenal’s record sale
Gabriel Martinelli has completed his move from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in a £60 million deal, bringing an end to his seven-year spell with the Gunners.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid star Asencio cleared after victims forgive him in private video case
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been acquitted in a case involving the sharing of a sexually explicit video without the victims’ consent, after the women involved told a court in Gran Canaria that they had forgiven him.
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target=_blank>Saudi Arabia league quality same as Premier League – Watkins
Ollie Watkins has claimed that the level of football in the Saudi Pro League is comparable to the Premier League after making a scoring debut for Al Hilal.
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target=_blank>Greenwood, Guendouzi face UEFA probe after Fenerbahce-Lyon clash
Fenerbahce said UEFA had opened disciplinary proceedings against both players and the club following the second leg of the Champions League playoff.
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target=_blank>‘A player we’ll miss’— Mourinho pays tribute to Messi
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina captain’s retirement from international football, describing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as a player the football world will miss.
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*-video-case-as-mourinho-opens-disciplinary-proceeding/ target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Asencio acquitted in s** video case as Mourinho opens disciplinary proceeding
Real Madrid defender, Raul Asencio was acquitted on Thursday of charges that he had revealed a s** video without the consent of those involved. Asencio was cleared after the two young women who appeared in the sexually explicit videos, which had put the defender and his former teammates, Ferran Ruiz, Juan Rodriguez and Andres Garcia, in the
Real Madrid’s Asencio acquitted in s** video case as Mourinho opens disciplinary proceeding
target=_blank>Transfer: Ehizibue leaves Udinese for Genoa
Nigerian defender, Kingsley Ehizibue has completed a move to Serie A club Genoa ahead of the 2026/27 season, DAILY POST reports. Ehizibue joins Genoa from fellow Serie A side Udinese, ending his four-year stay with the club. The 31-year-old moved to Udinese from Bundesliga outfit FC Cologne in 2022. The right-back made 119 appearances across
Transfer: Ehizibue leaves Udinese for Genoa
target=_blank>NPFL: Ranchers Bees to face Abia Warriors in Katsina
Ranchers Bees have adopted the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina as their temporary home ground for the 2026-27 season. The venue is the home ground of NPFL side Katsina United. Usman Abdallah’s side original ground the Kaduna Township Stadium is still under renovation. Ranchers Bees will take on Abia Warriors in a matchday two encounter
NPFL: Ranchers Bees to face Abia Warriors in Katsina
target=_blank>NPFL: Ezekiel makes Rivers United’s pledge after winning debut
Rivers United goalkeeper, Clinton Ezekiel, has expressed his commitment to helping the club achieve their target in this season. Ezekiel made his debut for the Pride of Rivers in their opening game of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season against Plateau United. Finidi George’s side won the encounter played at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium
NPFL: Ezekiel makes Rivers United’s pledge after winning debut
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘A dream come true’ – Azeez speaks on Brighton’s transfer
Nigerian winger, Femi Azeez is excited about his move to Brighton & Hove Albion, DAILY POST reports. Azeez completed his permanent transfer to the AMEX from Sky Bet Championship club Millwall on transfer deadline day. Brighton paid €15m to secure his services, making him the most expensive sale in Millwall’s history. The 25-year-old caught the
Transfer: ‘A dream come true’ – Azeez speaks on Brighton’s transfer
target=_blank>EPL: Martinelli snubs Arteta after leaving Arsenal for Al Hilal
Gabriel Martinelli conspicuously left out Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta in his farewell message after joining Al Hilal. The 25-year-old’s record £60 million move to the Saudi Pro League club was announced on Thursday. Martinelli was pushed out of the Emirates, with Arteta preferring Christos Tzolis and Ebere Eze on the left side of attack. In a
EPL: Martinelli snubs Arteta after leaving Arsenal for Al Hilal
target=_blank>Transfer: Belgian club, Cercle Brugge snap up Nigerian winger
Nigerian winger, Tunde Akinsola has sealed a move to Belgian Pro League outfit, Cercle Brugge, DAILY POST reports. Akinsola, who linked up with the Green and Black from Portuguese side, AVS Futebol SAD, has signed a contract until June 2030, with an option for an additional season. The 23-year-old will join his new teammates in
Transfer: Belgian club, Cercle Brugge snap up Nigerian winger
target=_blank>EPL: Gary Neville predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea clash
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has predicted that Arsenal will defeat Chelsea in Sunday’s Premier League clash. Neville believes the champions will record a comfortable victory against Xabi Alonso’s team. The two London clubs go into the game with perfect starts to the new season. Neville has predicted a 2-0 victory for Arsenal, who are
EPL: Gary Neville predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea clash
target=_blank>Transfer: Bartishvili completes medicals with Arsenal
Arsenal have signed Andria Bartishvili after the teenager completed his medicals on Thursday. However, Bartishvili will join the Gunners’ first in 2027, after he turns 18. He is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the English champions. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account. Romano
Transfer: Bartishvili completes medicals with Arsenal
target=_blank>Joshua-Fury fight: Battle intensifies over New York, Wembley venue
There has been a tug-of-war over the venue for the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua heavyweight fight. On Thursday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan insisted that he wants to host the proposed fight between the two British fighters at Wembley Stadium. Khan also urged promoters to get in touch about bringing the long-awaited contest to the national stadium.
Joshua-Fury fight: Battle intensifies over New York, Wembley venue
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