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target=_blank>10 countries that have qualified for AFCON most times
Egypt leads the list of African countries with the most appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having featured at the finals 27 times.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria among 20 African countries to vote Full list
Nigeria is among 20 African countries eligible to vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after ranking among the top 100 nations in the FIFA men’s world ranking used to determine the award’s international jury.
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target=_blank>‘Never a friendly game’ for Brazil, says Ancelotti ahead of India match
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously
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target=_blank>Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Zidane debut
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
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target=_blank>Rooney: Man United face blow if teenage sensation JJ Gabriel leaves
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said it would be “disappointing” if the club lose teenage sensation JJ Gabriel, describing the 15-year-old as a “special talent”.
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target=_blank>I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 — Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has revealed he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016, but turned down the move despite his mother’s strong desire for him to play at Anfield.
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target=_blank>Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract with pay rise — Reports
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new and improved contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, according to reports.
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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>NPFL: Osanga upbeat Nasarawa United won’t lose to Kwara United
Nasarawa United captain, King Osanga, is optimistic on the chances of the team securing a favourable result in their matchday five clash against Kwara United. The Solid Miners will be up against Kwara United at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium, Ilorin on Wednesday (today). Osanga said that the players are determined to return to winning ways after the
NPFL: Osanga upbeat Nasarawa United won’t lose to Kwara United
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: James speaks on emotional Super Eagles invitation
Alverca defender, Isaac James, has opened up on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. James is among the 24 players invited by Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The left-back confessed he was not expecting to be part
AFCON 2027Q: James speaks on emotional Super Eagles invitation
target=_blank>Transfer: David Alaba agrees deal to join Maduka Okoye at Udinese
David Alaba has agreed a deal to sign for Udinese as a free agent. The Austrian defender left Real Madrid this summer after his contract expired. Alaba has now reached a verbal agreement to join the Serie A side. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account. Romano wrote: “EXCLUSIVE:
Transfer: David Alaba agrees deal to join Maduka Okoye at Udinese
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Ex-Liverpool midfielder names big favourite to win award
Former Liverpool midfielder, Vladimír Šmicer, has named Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane as the big favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Šmicer believes Kane deserves to win the Ballon d’Or the most because of all he has done in his career so far. “I
Ballon d’Or 2026: Ex-Liverpool midfielder names big favourite to win award
target=_blank>Messi moves into second place on all-time free-kick goals, Ronaldo in ninth
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is now second on the all-time free-kick goals list. Messi has surpassed several legendary Brazilian players and is well ahead of long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentina captain has now scored 75 direct free-kick goals in his career, while Ronaldo is on 63. In 2026 alone, Messi scored six free-kicks and
Messi moves into second place on all-time free-kick goals, Ronaldo in ninth
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: We’re not scared of Super Eagles – Madagascar star Raveloson
Madagascar midfielder, Rayan Raveloson has declared that the Barea are not scared of the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Corentin Martins’ side will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. The Super Eagles are overwhelming favourites
AFCON 2027Q: We’re not scared of Super Eagles – Madagascar star Raveloson
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: 20 African countries to vote for winner Full List
Only 20 African countries are eligible to vote for the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or award. This is because they are among the top 100 countries in the FIFA world rankings, which determine the award’s international jury. The 2026 regulations stipulate that the FIFA ranking in effect when the voting lists were published on
2026 Ballon d’Or: 20 African countries to vote for winner Full List
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho ready to drop Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid starting XI
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, is ready to drop Vinicius Junior from his starting XI after the international break. Marca reports that Mourinho is running out of patience with the Brazilian winger. Vinicius Jr. was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer but ended up agreeing to a new contract with the
LaLiga: Mourinho ready to drop Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid starting XI
target=_blank>Lamine Yamal names two football icons he doesn’t want to be better than
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal has named two football icons he does not want to be better than in his career. Speaking to L’Équipe ahead of Spain’s Nations League clash with England on Saturday, Yamal said, “I don’t want to be better than Pelé or Messi. “I want to be Lamine Yamal and be remembered as Lamine Yamal.”
Lamine Yamal names two football icons he doesn’t want to be better than
target=_blank>Transfer: Advising Olise to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid would be disrespectful – Mbappe
Real Madrid striker, Kylian Mbappe, has insisted that advising Michael Olise to leave Bayern Munich for Los Blancos would be disrespectful. Mbappe and Olise are teammates with the French national football team. Olise was linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, but ended up remaining at the Bundesliga giants. Speaking
Transfer: Advising Olise to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid would be disrespectful – Mbappe
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