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target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Top goalscorers after Matchday 1
The opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign produced a number of standout attacking performances, with two players emerging as the early leaders in the race for the tournament’s qualifying scoring charts.
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target=_blank>4 reasons Super Eagles must beat Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifier
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday, with the encounter carrying significant importance for Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament.
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target=_blank>Fury boasts: I’ll finish Joshua in seven rounds
Tyson Fury has vowed to knock out Anthony Joshua within seven rounds when the British heavyweights meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11, describing Joshua as a “stepping stone” towards a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
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target=_blank>Let basketball breathe again, by Patrick Omorodion
What goes around, they say, comes around. In 2017, the sports ministry, then headed by Solomon Dalung, brought out guidelines for elections into sports federations with an instruction that those which had their own constitutions should organise theirs. The Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF was one of those which had a constitution approved by the Nigeria
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target=_blank>Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La Fuente
Spain can get even better despite extending their unbeaten run to 39 games, said coach Luis de la Fuente after coming from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.
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target=_blank>England’s best ‘for a long time’ despite Spain defeat, says Kane
England captain Harry Kane said that the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League on Friday.
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target=_blank>Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run
World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit.
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target=_blank>Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease
“Based on that, the association took the decision on behalf of Irish football, that this fixture would continue as we have always intended to fulfil the fixtures,” he added.
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target=_blank>Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury – Madrid
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes.
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target=_blank>South Africa begin 2027 AFCON qualifiers with victory over Guinea
Defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini scored their first goals for South Africa in a tense 2-1 win over Guinea on Saturday in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes receive Nafiu boost ahead of Nasarawa United clash
Niger Tornadoes have received a boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter against Nasarawa United, following the return of forward, Nafiu Obalowu, from injury. Obalowu had picked up an injury in the Ikon Allah Boys tie against Warri Wolves. The forward has now recovered and is in the squad for Sunday’s
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes receive Nafiu boost ahead of Nasarawa United clash
target=_blank>Super Eagles: George Ilenikhena names his two Nigerian role models
Super Eagles striker, George Ilenikhena, has named his two Nigerian role models. Ilenikhena was asked which Nigerian football icon has influenced his career after he scored his debut goal for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. The Al-Ittihad star simply named Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Victor
Super Eagles: George Ilenikhena names his two Nigerian role models
target=_blank>UNL: Why I may not play Bruno Fernandes against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus
Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus has suggested that midfielder, Bruno Fernandes could be unavailable for the UEFA Nations League fixture against Norway in Oslo on Sunday. The 32-year-old Manchester United midfielder started for Portugal in their 1-0 opening victory over Wales in Lisbon earlier in the week and completed the full 90 minutes. However, Fernandes was
UNL: Why I may not play Bruno Fernandes against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus
target=_blank>Haaland surpasses Ronaldo, Ibrahimović goal records ahead of Norway vs Portugal clash
Manchester City attacker, Erling Haaland has now surpassed two football greats, Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazário and Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimović, in terms of international career goals. Haaland achieved the feat on Friday in Norway’s 3-2 win over Denmark ahead of their next encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. The Manchester City forward demonstrated his continued
Haaland surpasses Ronaldo, Ibrahimović goal records ahead of Norway vs Portugal clash
target=_blank>Real Madrid give injury update on Mbappe
Real Madrid have provided the latest injury update on forward, Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe recently left the France camp due to injury ahead of their Nations League clash with Belgium on Monday. The France captain sustained a tendon injury in his left knee during the encounter in Kocaeli, as Les Bleus won 1-0 in Turkey on Friday. Providing
Real Madrid give injury update on Mbappe
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo pick winners
Super Eagles stars, George Ilenikhena and Arthur Okonkwo have picked their Ballon d’Or winners. The Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in England next month, and 30 players have already been shortlisted for the award. Players such as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane are among the nominees. Paris
Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo pick winners
target=_blank>NPFL: Ejeh confident Enyimba can halt winless streak against Kano Pillars
Enyimba assistant coach, Okechukwu Ejeh says the People’s Elephant are in Kano with one objective — to secure all three points against Kano Pillars. The former champions will face Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday in a Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 6 encounter. The nine-time NPFL champions have endured a difficult start
NPFL: Ejeh confident Enyimba can halt winless streak against Kano Pillars
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles step up preparations, depart for Bissau Sunday
The Super Eagles will return to training on Sunday morning as preparations continue for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Guinea-Bissau. Head coach, Éric Chelle and his players are scheduled to have a closed-door session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, according to the team’s media
AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles step up preparations, depart for Bissau Sunday
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of Match Day 3 fixtures
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continued on Saturday across the continent. South Africa picked up their first win after seeing off Guinea 2-1 at the Orlando Stadium. Bafana Bafana opened the scoring through Ime Okon after a ball into the box was diverted into his path by Sphephelo Sithole. Seydouba Cissé equalized for the visitors,
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of Match Day 3 fixtures
target=_blank>Transfer: What Eze said after completing Manchester United switch
New Manchester United signing David Eze has expressed happiness after joining the English club. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Manchester United signed Eze from Manchester City. The Red Devils announced the signing of the 16-year-old midfielder in a statement on their website on Saturday. Eze reportedly snubbed several clubs to continue his development at
Transfer: What Eze said after completing Manchester United switch
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