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target=_blank>South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics
India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report
The NFF’s complaint questioned the clearance of several foreign-born players, including Mpasi, and alleged that the Congolese federation had misled FIFA in securing their eligibility.
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target=_blank>Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury
“Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of treatment for my knee, which means that the 2026 season is officially over,” Sinner said in a video posted on social media.
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target=_blank>End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
“I gave it my all; I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are great young players coming up who deserve their chance,” Messi wrote when announcing his international retirement in August.
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target=_blank>Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training after leaving Portugal’s camp last week amid a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus.
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target=_blank>Int’l friendly: Nigeria vs Russia— preview, date, time and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with Eric Chelle looking to use the game to assess his reshaped squad and respond to Nigeria’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
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target=_blank>Full list: Cubarsi, Diomande, Estêvão, Bouaddi lead Golden Boy 2026 nominees
The 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy Award have been announced, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande, Manchester City’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chelsea forward Estêvão Willian, and Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl among the leading names on the list.
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target=_blank>Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly
The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad.
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target=_blank>‘Haaland is thoroughly spent’ — Norway boss Solbakken warns over striker’s workload
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has raised concerns over Erling Haaland’s workload, saying the Manchester City striker is among players carrying the heaviest burden in his team and has been showing signs of fatigue after a relentless run of matches for club and country.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf confident Shooting Stars will improve after slow start
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf, has called for patience from the supporters following their goalless draw against Nasarawa United. Yusuf assured the club’s faithful that his team will improve as the season progresses. Shooting Stars have recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats in their opening six matches of the campaign. The Oluyole
NPFL: Yusuf confident Shooting Stars will improve after slow start
target=_blank>NPFL: Suleiman optimistic Kwara United will get better with more games
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has assured the club’s supporters that his team will get better as the season progresses. Suleiman made the promise after Kwara United’s matchday seven 2-1 win over Ranchers Bees in Ilorin. He insisted that he won’t relent in his effort to build a strong team. “Going forward, I assure
NPFL: Suleiman optimistic Kwara United will get better with more games
target=_blank>Golden Eaglets coach, Eboboritse names squad for WAFU B U-17 Championship
Golden Eaglets head coach, Eboboritse Uwejamomere has unveiled his squad for 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship, DAILY POST reports. The 25-man squad comprises of goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards. Nigeria will face hosts Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic in Group A. Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic have been drawn in Group B.
Golden Eaglets coach, Eboboritse names squad for WAFU B U-17 Championship
target=_blank>Retirement: What I will tell Argentina’s Lionel Messi – Benin defender, Mohamed Tijani
Benin national team defender, Mohamed Tijani has revealed what he will tell Argentina’s Lionel Messi when both teams clash in an international friendly today. Argentina will face Benin at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, and the friendly encounter will serve as Messi’s final international match for Argentina. Recall that Messi had announced his
Retirement: What I will tell Argentina’s Lionel Messi – Benin defender, Mohamed Tijani
target=_blank>Russia vs Nigeria: All you need to know about Super Eagles’ friendly
Nigeria will take on Russia in an international friendly match on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles are looking to bounce back from a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. However, they will come up against a solid Russian team, that has already defeated Iran and Namibia during the
Russia vs Nigeria: All you need to know about Super Eagles’ friendly
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mbappe disobeys Mourinho’s order amid injury issues
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has disobeyed manager, Jose Mourinho’s orders by riding a bicycle. Only a few days ago, Mourinho said players couldn’t go cycling because of the injury risks involved. “You are a football player 24 hours a day,” Mourinho told the Bet It Drives show. “Everything reflects the job. What you eat,
LaLiga: Mbappe disobeys Mourinho’s order amid injury issues
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He was top’ – Willian reveals best manager he played under after Mourinho
Former Chelsea winger, Willian has named Frank Lampard as the best manager he played under at Stamford Bridge aside from Jose Mourinho. Willian labelled Lampard as a top manager, adding that he gave him freedom to express himself on the pitch. The Brazilian was signed by Mourinho in 2013 and went on to play under
EPL: ‘He was top’ – Willian reveals best manager he played under after Mourinho
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo: Apologise or risk being sacked – Rio Ferdinand tells Portugal coach Jesus
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus to apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo or risk being sacked. Ferdinand stated this in a post on X while commenting on the dispute between Ronaldo and Jesus. “The coach has to come out and apologise… otherwise, he’s eventually going to get sacked. He has to
Cristiano Ronaldo: Apologise or risk being sacked – Rio Ferdinand tells Portugal coach Jesus
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: He has completed football – Troy Deeney names winner, top five ranking
Watford legend, Troy Deeney has named the player he believes should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Deeney also named the players he believes should finish in the top five of the Ballon d’Or ranking. According to him, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is the only player who should win the Ballon d’Or because he has “completed football.”
Ballon d’Or 2026: He has completed football – Troy Deeney names winner, top five ranking
target=_blank>NPFL sanctions Inter Lagos over security breach
Inter Lagos have been handed a heavy sanction by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following multiple breaches during their Matchday 7 fixture against Katsina United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday. According to the NPFL, the club failed to provide adequate security for the match, allowing unauthorised persons to gain access to
NPFL sanctions Inter Lagos over security breach
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