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target=_blank>Joao Pedro ends Chelsea’s 2-yr wait for Player of the Month award
According to Chelsea, Pedro finished ahead of Palmer and six other shortlisted players in the public vote to claim his first Premier League Player of the Month award.
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target=_blank>EPL: Manchester derby poses Maresca’s first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon
Enzo Maresca faces his first major test since stepping into Pep Guardiola’s shoes as City visit United in the Manchester derby on Sunday, while Arsenal aim to extend their flawless start at Sunderland.
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target=_blank>Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition.
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target=_blank>Elumelu shares old business card from days as photocopier salesman
Businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has shared a picture of his old business card from his early days as a photocopier salesman, recalling the lessons that shaped his approach to business and made him resilient.
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target=_blank>Court adjourns Anthony Joshua crash trial to November 17
A Magistrate’s Court in Ogun State has adjourned until November 17 the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team.
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target=_blank>Peter Obi is fat on ambition, drunk on political arrogance — Presidency
The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, of hallucinating and wallowing in a political fantasy land over his claims that he won the 2023 presidential election.
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target=_blank>West Ham’s Alvarez denies kidnapping allegations, threatens legal action
West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has categorically denied allegations linking him to a kidnapping plot in Mexico, saying he has instructed his legal team to pursue action against those making or spreading false claims.
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target=_blank>Premier League releases bumper Boxing Day fixtures
The Premier League has released a bumper Boxing Day schedule, with seven matches set to be played on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
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target=_blank>U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China
Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a goalless draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland.
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target=_blank>Why Barcelona preferred Gordon to Rashford — Deco
Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions as Barcelona won La Liga and the Copa del Rey, but Deco said Gordon’s style was considered a better fit for Hansi Flick’s team.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Yohanna ruled out of Super Eagles’ Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau fixtures
Brighton winger, Zadok Yohanna, has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Yohanna was also forced out of the Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup in May due to a hamstring injury. The youngster is expected to be sidelined until after the international
AFCON 2027Q: Yohanna ruled out of Super Eagles’ Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau fixtures
target=_blank>NPFL: Barau FC’s Oganbor to miss Ranchers Bees clash
Barau FC will be without striker Stanley Oganbor for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday three encounter against Ranchers Bees. According to the club, Oganbor will miss the game due to family reasons. Oganbor featured in the Maliya Boys opening two fixtures of the season. The Kano-based club recorded one win and one draw from
NPFL: Barau FC’s Oganbor to miss Ranchers Bees clash
target=_blank>UCL: ‘I fancy them’ – Gary Lineker predicts winner, finalists this season
Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker, has said that the club, alongside Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, are the favourites to win the Champions League this season. Lineker believes that the final this season would be between Barcelona and Arsenal and sees the LaLiga giants beating the Premier League champions to the trophy. He said that Hansi Flick’s
UCL: ‘I fancy them’ – Gary Lineker predicts winner, finalists this season
target=_blank>Turkey: ‘What a guy’ – Morata opens up on Victor Osimhen’s attitude at Galatasaray
Leganes striker Alvaro Morata has opened up on Victor Osimhen’s attitude at Galatasaray. Morata, who is currently on loan at Leganes from Como, was a teammate of Osimhen at Galatasaray during his time in the Turkish Super Lig. Speaking with Sporty TV, the Spaniard said Osimhen was constantly helping everyone, describing him as a wonderful
Turkey: ‘What a guy’ – Morata opens up on Victor Osimhen’s attitude at Galatasaray
target=_blank>UCL: Torreira important as Osimhen at Galatasaray – Nihat Kahveci
Former Beşiktaş and Villarreal forward Nihat Kahveci has claimed that midfielder Lucas Torreira is as important as Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray. According to Kahveci, Torreira proved it during Galatasaray’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Speaking on the Kontraspor YouTube channel, Kahveci said, “Lucas Torreira is at least as important as Osimhen
UCL: Torreira important as Osimhen at Galatasaray – Nihat Kahveci
target=_blank>EPL: Femi Azeez set to make Brighton debut
Femi Azeez is set to make his Brighton & Hove Albion debut against Coventry City at the CBS Arena on Sunday. Azeez linked up with the Seagulls from Millwall on transfer deadline day. The Nigeria international is, however, yet to make his debut for Brighton due to a minor hamstring injury. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler
EPL: Femi Azeez set to make Brighton debut
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Olise disagrees with Henry, names player who should win 2026 award
Bayern Munich ace Michael Olise has disagreed with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry over the player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Henry recently named Kylian Mbappe as his number one candidate to win the Ballon d’Or, while Olise was ranked behind the Real Madrid attacker as Henry’s second choice. However, in a recent
Ballon d’Or: Olise disagrees with Henry, names player who should win 2026 award
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s outstanding’ – Spain coach De la Fuente picks player who could win 2026 award
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has picked the player who could win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or will be announced in October in London. A 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or was announced on Tuesday. However, De la Fuente believes Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal could win the Ballon d’Or,
Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s outstanding’ – Spain coach De la Fuente picks player who could win 2026 award
target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Sunderland vs Arsenal, others
Former Chelsea star Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 4 fixtures. Liverpool will host Fulham on Saturday at Anfield, while Chelsea will take on Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Sunderland will clash with Arsenal at home on Saturday night, while Tottenham Hotspur will tackle Everton. On Sunday evening, Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford, while Leeds
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Sunderland vs Arsenal, others
target=_blank>UCL: Carrick hails three Man United players after 4-0 win over Sabah
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has hailed three of his players following their 4-0 UEFA Champions League win over Sabah on Thursday. Man United defeated Sabah at Old Trafford, thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martínez. Speaking during his post-match interview, Carrick praised Harry Amass, Patrick Dorgu and Shea Lacey
UCL: Carrick hails three Man United players after 4-0 win over Sabah
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