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target=_blank>20 players arrive in Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with 20 players already in camp ahead of Friday’s clash with Madagascar.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Valverde out with ankle injury suffered in derby
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team’s weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday.
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target=_blank>La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
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target=_blank>Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d’Or recognition
“They won’t announce a team in the envelope, they will announce a player,” Mbappe told RFI radio station.
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target=_blank>Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men’s and women’s World Cups.
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target=_blank>Atletico hit back at Mourinho after referee rant
Atletico Madrid have hit back at Jose Mourinho after the Real Madrid manager accused referees of making key errors during Sunday’s Madrid derby defeat.
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target=_blank>Man Utd’s Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s Nations League squad after missing Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Fulham.
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target=_blank>List of coaches set for their first games this international break
The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League begins this week with a number of Europe’s biggest football countries ushering in a new era in the dugout.
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target=_blank>Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’
Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like “something from a film”.
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target=_blank>Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Spain have officially confirmed coach Luis de la Fuente’s contract extension until the end of the 2032 European Championship following his historic 2026 World Cup triumph.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: 20 players arrive Super Eagles Ikot Ekpene camp
Twenty players are now in the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ekpene ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles opened camp for both games at Four Point By Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ikpene on Monday. Head coach Éric Chelle, his assistants and other backroom staff were the
AFCON 2027Q: 20 players arrive Super Eagles Ikot Ekpene camp
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: What will happen if I don’t win it – Mbappe
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted he would be disappointed not to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Mbappe has been included among the final 30 nominees for the award and is regarded as one of the favourites to win it. However, the France captain is facing strong competition from the likes of Lamine Yamal,
2026 Ballon d’Or: What will happen if I don’t win it – Mbappe
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: He had an incredible World Cup – MacAllister names player to win
Liverpool midfielder, Alexis MacAllister, is backing Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to win his ninth Ballon d’Or this year. MacAllister, speaking with ESPN, claimed that Messi was the best player at the 2026 World Cup. He also pointed out how Messi has valued the team over individual prizes all through his career. “As Argentines we’d love
2026 Ballon d’Or: He had an incredible World Cup – MacAllister names player to win
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘I see it clearly’ – Nacho names favourite to win award
Former Real Madrid captain, Nacho Fernandez, has stated that he would have no objection to voting for a Barcelona player as the Ballon d’Or recipient, provided such a choice is warranted. He, however, said he would vote for Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe for the award this year. The 70th edition of the prestigious accolade
2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘I see it clearly’ – Nacho names favourite to win award
target=_blank>NPFL: Warri Wolves coach Abdallah reflects on difficult win over Kwara United
Warri Wolves technical adviser, Hassan Abdallah, has admitted that his team’s narrow win over Kwara United was difficult. Eventus Itolowo’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves a 1-0 win over Kwara United in Ozoro. Abdallah said his team were second best in the game. He however commended his players’ determination and resilience to stop the firepower
NPFL: Warri Wolves coach Abdallah reflects on difficult win over Kwara United
target=_blank>NNL: Smart City FC appoint John Dosu as goalkeeper trainer
Smart City FC have appointed John Dosu as their new goalkeeper trainer ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Dosu, a former Shooting Stars goalkeeping coach, signed a one-year deal with the Lagos-based club. The veteran trainer brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with Inter Lagos, Sporting Supreme and Grassrunners FC. Dosu’s
NNL: Smart City FC appoint John Dosu as goalkeeper trainer
target=_blank>EPL: Merson names team that will not win title ahead of Arsenal
Former England star, Paul Merson, has insisted that Manchester City will not win the Premier League title this season. City go into the three-week international break three points clear at the top of the table. Enzo Maresca’s men beat Sunderland 5-3 on Sunday, after Arsenal had lost 3-0 at Brighton. But Merson, speaking on Sky Sports,
EPL: Merson names team that will not win title ahead of Arsenal
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Ferran Torres names players that should win award
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ferran Torres, has said the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or must be from the Spain national team. Torres himself is on the final 30-man nominee shortlist for the award. The 26-year-old scored the winner for La Roja, as they beat Argentina in the final of this year’s World Cup. He is
2026 Ballon d’Or: Ferran Torres names players that should win award
target=_blank>LaLiga: Real Madrid is weak – Makelele blasts Mourinho over Atletico defeat
Former Chelsea midfielder, Claude Makelele, has slammed José Mourinho’s tactical setup after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in LaLiga last weekend. Makelele criticized how Mourinho set up Los Blancos against a disciplined Atletico side. In a chat with ESPN, he claimed there was a lack of proper strategy for the Derby game and
LaLiga: Real Madrid is weak – Makelele blasts Mourinho over Atletico defeat
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘People don’t like that’ – Nacho reveals problem with Mourinho
Former Real Madrid defender, Nacho Fernandez has opened up about Jose Mourinho’s remarks regarding the referee’s performance in the Madrid derby. He noted that the Portuguese manager expresses his opinions candidly, which not everyone appreciates. Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in LaLiga on Sunday, September 20.
LaLiga: ‘People don’t like that’ – Nacho reveals problem with Mourinho
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