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target=_blank>Osimhen ruled out of Galatasaray UCL opener, set to miss AFCON qualifiers
According to ESPN, Osimhen is expected to spend between two and three weeks on the sidelines after scans confirmed an advanced-moderate strain with bleeding in his right adductor muscle group.
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target=_blank>Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run ends on Martinelli’s debut
Al-Hilal’s remarkable 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has come to an end after a 2-0 home defeat to Neom on Monday.
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target=_blank>Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in Uganda
A British-based non-league goalkeeper has been selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Dembélé predicts PSG player will win again
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has predicted that the Ballon d’Or will remain in the hands of a PSG player, as the nominees for the 2026 award are announced on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Int’l friendly: Nigeria to face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod Oct 6
Nigeria and Russia will clash for the second time in 16 months when both teams face off in an international friendly inside the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, as confirmed by Nigeria’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports. Both teams played out a 1-1 draw in another friendly inside Moscow’s Luzhniki
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Full list of nominees revealed
The first shortlists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced, with the contenders for the Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year prizes revealed.
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target=_blank>FIFA, CAF send delegation to Abuja, say no decision yet on Nigeria football reforms
Contrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, had agreed on the proposed football reform in the country, another dimension has emerged.
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target=_blank>D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat
The defeat was D’Tigress’ third in the group stage, following earlier losses to South Korea and Hungary, leaving Nigeria at the bottom of the group and out of the competition.
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target=_blank>Ooni names NBA star Jaylen Brown ‘Babatunde’
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted American basketball star Jaylen Brown and bestowed on him the traditional Yoruba name, “Babatunde”.
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target=_blank>‘It’s not easy’ – Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season tired
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season “was not easy” for his World Cup players ahead of the club’s Champions League opener at Porto.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Emmanuel Petit names player who deserves to win award
Former Arsenal defensive midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has said that Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Petit cited Kvaratskhelia’s performances in the last two years as a reason for him to win the Ballon d’Or. “Kvara adds his name to a list that isn’t long and is non-exhaustive of
Ballon d’Or 2026: Emmanuel Petit names player who deserves to win award
target=_blank>NPFL: Plateau United still work in progress – Ogunbote
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, says his side played under pressure despite securing a 1-0 win over Kwara United. Alex Agahowa scored the winning goal for the Peace Boys in the matchday two fixture at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Ogunbote said the pressure of hosting their first home game of the season, coupled
NPFL: Plateau United still work in progress – Ogunbote
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Mbappe chooses greatest between Messi, Zidane, Ronaldo, others
Real Madrid striker, Kylian Mbappe, has chosen between Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Delima and other football icons in his greatest Ballon d’Or winner. Mbappe spoke in a rapid-fire question session posted via the official X account of the Ballon d’Or last night. The France international worked his way through a bracket of legends before
Ballon d’Or: Mbappe chooses greatest between Messi, Zidane, Ronaldo, others
target=_blank>Super Eagles, Russia clash in friendly October 6
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October, DAILY POST reports. The friendly encounter will hold exactly a week after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matchday two qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs, slated for Bissau on Tuesday,
Super Eagles, Russia clash in friendly October 6
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: ‘Shut up’ — Rothen slams Mbappe over latest comments
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Jerome Rothen has hit out at Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe over his recent comments about the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Mbappe recently backed himself to win the prestigious individual award for the first time in his career following his performances for Real Madrid and France. Reacting, Rothen criticised the France captain,
Ballon d’Or: ‘Shut up’ — Rothen slams Mbappe over latest comments
target=_blank>U-20 WWC: Jun gears up for China’s showdown with Falconets
China head coach Wang Jun says his team is now firmly focused on the clash with Nigeria’s Falconets, DAILY POST reports. The Asians started their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on a winning note, thrashing debutants New Caledonia 5-0. Huang Jiaxin bagged a hat-trick, while Xiao Yafei and Zhou Xinyi scored
U-20 WWC: Jun gears up for China’s showdown with Falconets
target=_blank>BREAKING: 2026 Ballon d’Or: Full list of nominees officially confirmed
France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or award, have officially released their shortlist of nominees for the 2026 edition. The lists were published on their website on Tuesday. PSG’s Ousmane Dembele is the current holder of the prize, having beaten Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to it last year. This year’s Ballon d’Or will take place in
BREAKING: 2026 Ballon d’Or: Full list of nominees officially confirmed
target=_blank>NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria as threat of ban looms
FIFA officials are set to visit Nigeria in the coming days, amid the crisis that has engulfed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. This was confirmed in an email from the world football governing body dated September 7. This is contrary to reports that FIFA and the National Sports Commission, NSC, delegation led by its chairman,
NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria as threat of ban looms
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembele names top three players to win
Paris Saint-Germain winger, Ousmane Dembele, has named the top three players to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Dembele, speaking with L’Equipe, picked Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. This comes ahead of the official unveiling of this year’s nominees on Tuesday. Dembele, who is the current winner of the prize, also claimed a player from
2026 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembele names top three players to win
target=_blank>EPL: Micah Richards names Arsenal’s biggest title rivals
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has named Enzo Maresca’s side as Arsenal’s biggest rivals for the Premier League title this season. Manchester City finished second last season behind champions Arsenal. The Cityzens currently sit top of the Premier League table after three matches, ahead of the Gunners. Richards believes Man City have an advantage
EPL: Micah Richards names Arsenal’s biggest title rivals
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