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target=_blank>Top 5 highest-scoring African players in Europe’s major leagues
African football has produced some of the greatest goalscorers in European football history, with players from across the continent leaving their mark in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy.
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target=_blank>Messi returns to MLS action with two assists in Inter Miami draw
Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star’s first match since announcing his retirement from international football.
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target=_blank>Football bullies, by Patrick Omorodion
In Nigeria, we have three tiers of government. These are federal, state and local governments. At the federal level, the president is the driver, the same way the governors and chairmen are the drivers at the state and local governments respectively. At each level of government, there are different sectors created to cater for every
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target=_blank>Shooting stars edge CS Sfaxien 1-0 in CAF confederation cup
Lucky Emmanuel scored the decisive goal in the 25th minute to give the Nigerian side a deserved lead before the break.
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target=_blank>Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone’s flat Atletico 3-0
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone’s side.
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target=_blank>Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri provoked a late own goal as Borussia Dortmund come from two down to win 3-2 at Hoffenheim in a topsy-turvy Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League
Haaland’s header midway through the first half proved decisive for his third goal in as many games this season.
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target=_blank>Newcastle rally from two goals down to earn Bournemouth draw
Newcastle surged back from a two-goal deficit against Bournemouth on Saturday to draw 2-2 and extend their unbeaten start to the season
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target=_blank>UEFA suspends Greenwood, Guendouzi after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their club’s Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon.
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target=_blank>Meet Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, the teenager who ended Nigeria’s wait at US Open Junior
Nigeria’s teenage tennis sensation Oluwaseun ‘The Shark’ Ogunsakin has secured a place in the main draw of the 2026 US Open Junior Championships after defeating top seed Felix Roussel of Canada in the final round of qualifying.
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target=_blank>SPL: ‘Cheating and still losing’ – Al-Ittihad mocks Ronaldo, Al-Nassr after defeat
Al-Ittihad has mocked Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr following their 2-1 victory at home in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The defeat ended Ange Postecoglou’s team’s flawless start to the league season. All three goals were scored before half-time, with George Ilenikhena giving the home team a two-goal lead within the first 22 minutes, before Angelo Gabriel
SPL: ‘Cheating and still losing’ – Al-Ittihad mocks Ronaldo, Al-Nassr after defeat
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United reward players, officials for impressive start to new season
Rivers United players and officials have been rewarded with cash bonuses for their impressive start to the new season. The Pride of Rivers earned ₦2 million for their 2-0 victory over Plateau United in their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, opener. The Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Chris Green, rewarded the team with
NPFL: Rivers United reward players, officials for impressive start to new season
target=_blank>Saudi: ‘I’ll expose this league if I speak’ – Joào Felix furious after Al-Nassr’s defeat to Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr midfielder, Joao Felix, has said that he would be exposing the Saudi Pro League, SPL, if he chooses to speak out. The Portugal international stated this following Al-Nassr’s 2-1 loss to their rivals Al-Ittihad on Saturday. Felix expressed his frustration after the match, suggesting he might ‘expose’ the Saudi Pro League. The Knights of
Saudi: ‘I’ll expose this league if I speak’ – Joào Felix furious after Al-Nassr’s defeat to Al-Ittihad
target=_blank>NPFL: Katsina United strengthen squad with Aminu signing
Katsina United have bolstered their squad with the signing of Abdulmajid Aminu for the new season. Aminu played for another NPFL club, Barau FC, last season. He was a key player for the Maliya Boys during the campaign. Aminu will be aiming to prove his quality with the Chanji Boys. He is expected to add
NPFL: Katsina United strengthen squad with Aminu signing
target=_blank>EPL: Lampard reveals difference between Coventry facing Arsenal, Man City after defeat
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, has pinpointed the difference between his team facing Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League. According to Lampard, Coventry was more daunted by facing Arsenal following their 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Saturday. Erling Haaland’s goal gave Enzo Maresca’s side all three points against Coventry at the Etihad Stadium.
EPL: Lampard reveals difference between Coventry facing Arsenal, Man City after defeat
target=_blank>NPFL: Barau FC want to win title this season – Atule
Barau FC striker, Joseph Atule, has revealed that the team’s target is to win the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. Atule believes the Kano club has the quality needed to achieve the feat. The Maliya Boys opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium last week.
NPFL: Barau FC want to win title this season – Atule
target=_blank>Arsenal vs Chelsea: London teams battle to keep pace with Man City
On Sunday, one or both of Arsenal and Chelsea will lose their perfect start to the Premier League season. The Gunners have begun their title defence in very serious fashion. Mikel Arteta’s men thrashed Coventry City 3-0 at home, before pulling off a narrow 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday. Their first big test of this
Arsenal vs Chelsea: London teams battle to keep pace with Man City
target=_blank> Transfer: Nigerian midfielder Tijani joins Slovakian club on loan
Nigerian midfielder Samson Tijani has joined Slovakian club FK Železiarne Podbrezová on loan for the 2026/27 season. Tijani moved to Podbrezová from Czech outfit Dukla Prague. The agreement also includes an option to make the move permanent on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old joined Dukla Prague on a free transfer last summer after leaving Austrian
Transfer: Nigerian midfielder Tijani joins Slovakian club on loan
target=_blank> 2026 Ballon d’Or: Sagna names ‘most important player’ to win award
Former France defender, Bacary Sagna, has backed Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Sagna picked Kvaratskhelia ahead of his fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender was asked directly whether Mbappe would be a deserving recipient of the award. Although Sagna included Mbappe in his top
2026 Ballon d’Or: Sagna names ‘most important player’ to win award
target=_blank> EPL: Man City now have squad to challenge Arsenal – Maresca
Manchester City boss, Enzo Maresca, has said that the club now has the squad depth needed to challenge Arsenal. He stated this following Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Coventry City on Saturday, courtesy of a first-half header from Erling Haaland at the Etihad Stadium. City concluded the summer transfer window strongly, signing Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86
EPL: Man City now have squad to challenge Arsenal – Maresca
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