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target=_blank>AFCONQ: Why Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Guinea-Bissau were the better side after Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau humiliate Nigeria with 3-0 win
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying clash in Bissau on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Cole Palmer ‘victim’ of ‘sick’ football system — PFA chief
Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango has defended Chelsea forward Cole Palmer after his recent injury struggles, calling him a “victim” of a “sick” football system that demands too much of players.
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target=_blank>Man City to appeal against Premier League guilty verdict over financial breaches
Manchester City have vowed to appeal against the Premier League’s verdict that they are guilty of breaching financial rules.
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target=_blank>Keivo disqualified from Big Brother Naija after physical altercation with Tram
Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has been disqualified from the reality show after a physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.
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target=_blank>Man City 115 charges: Premier League sets October 2 appeal deadline
The Premier League has formally confirmed the independent Commission’s decision finding Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules and given the club until Friday, October 2, to appeal the findings.
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target=_blank>UEFA distributes €31.5m to clubs for Nations League players
UEFA will distribute approximately €31.5 million to clubs that released players for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, the European football governing body announced on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Guinea Bissau: Awoniyi, Lookman, Adams lead Super Eagles attack
Taiwo Awoniyi, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams will lead Nigeria’s attack as the Super Eagles take on Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Injured Mbappé, Konaté, Valverde expected to be available for El Clásico — Reports
Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté and Federico Valverde are expected to recover from their respective injuries and be available for Real Madrid’s El Clásico against Barcelona on October 25, according to reports from ESPN.
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target=_blank>Man City 115 charges: ‘Man Utd do not deserve their titles’ — Rooney
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says his former club do not deserve to be awarded Premier League titles retrospectively if rivals Manchester City are stripped of them following their financial-rule breaches.
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target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: ‘You can’t step up’ – Ikpeba slams 3 Super Eagles’ stars after Guinea-Bissau defeat
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has slammed Super Eagles forwards Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday evening. Awoniyi was handed a rare starting role against the Djurtus due to fitness concerns over George Ilenikhena. Nevertheless, the Coventry City forward was unable to make a significant
AFCON qualifiers: ‘You can’t step up’ – Ikpeba slams 3 Super Eagles’ stars after Guinea-Bissau defeat
target=_blank>Independence Day amid the roar of the crowd: 1xCup 2026 is in full swing
On October 1, Nigeria celebrates Independence Day — a holiday dedicated to freedom, unity, and warm gatherings. The streets will come alive with music, concerts, and festive parades, while football fans in Lagos will join in the celebrations. 1xBet congratulates the country’s residents on this joyous occasion and invites them to celebrate with the 1xCup
Independence Day amid the roar of the crowd: 1xCup 2026 is in full swing
target=_blank>NPFL: Sporting Lagos ready for Ikorodu City showdown — Buter
Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has promised that his team will be ready for their derby clash against Ikorodu City. Sporting Lagos will square up against Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Wednesday (today). Buter said they would manage player fatigue in readiness for the encounter. DAILY POST reports that the
NPFL: Sporting Lagos ready for Ikorodu City showdown — Buter
target=_blank>NPFL warns coaches, officials against discrediting comments
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has warned club coaches and officials against making discrediting comments about referees. The NPFL gave the warning in a memo signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman. Abdulrahman reminded all clubs of acceptable standards for conveying grievances. He insisted that the objective is to protect the
NPFL warns coaches, officials against discrediting comments
target=_blank>2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles arrive in Abuja after 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau
Players and coaches of the Super Eagles have arrived back in Abuja following their 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The defeat on Tuesday was Nigeria’s first in the series, after they came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 last Friday. Franculino Djú gave the hosts a deserved lead in
2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles arrive in Abuja after 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau
target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of all yesterday’s matches Full list
Several CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers were played yesterday across the continent. DAILY POST brings you all the results from Tuesday’s matches played across Africa. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday evening at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium in Bissau. Franculino Djú gave the hosts the lead in the 15th minute
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of all yesterday’s matches Full list
target=_blank>UNL: Norway players speak on revenge on Bernardo Silva as Odegaard’s injury update emerges
Norway has provided an update on Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard’s injury. The player may be available for selection in both of Norway’s fixtures this week, but his national teammates are not ruling out the possibility of revenge against Portugal midfielder, Bernardo Silva, who injured him. Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday evening, though post-match discussions centred on
UNL: Norway players speak on revenge on Bernardo Silva as Odegaard’s injury update emerges
target=_blank>NPFL: Bendel Insurance must improve on poor away form – Boboye
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye believes that his side poor away record is bad for their title ambition. The Benin Arsenals have lost all their away fixtures in the NPFL this season. The Benin-based club lost 3-0 to Abia Warriors in their last game. Boboye insisted that his team must improve on their away
NPFL: Bendel Insurance must improve on poor away form – Boboye
target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf declares Shooting Stars ready Enyimba test
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf has said that his team will approach their next game against Enyimba with more attacking instinct. The Oluyole Warriors will square up against Enyimba in Aba on Wednesday. Yusuf said his team will improve from their last performance in Ozoro against Warri Wolves. “We are not a defensive side we
NPFL: Yusuf declares Shooting Stars ready Enyimba test
target=_blank>Messi to join Argentina camp – Coach Lionel Scaloni
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that Lionel Messi is expected to join the team’s camp this weekend after their international friendly against Burkina Faso on Saturday. Scaloni also revealed that it would not be a problem if Messi also decided to play against Burkina Faso. “For sure, Messi is expected to join the camp on Sunday after the
Messi to join Argentina camp – Coach Lionel Scaloni
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