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target=_blank>Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympics ever to be held on African soil, open Saturday in the Senegalese capital marking an historic moment for the continent.
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target=_blank>Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics
A total of 136 Senegalese athletes will participate in the Youth Olympics, with some 6,000 volunteers from Senegal helping put on the event.
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target=_blank>Nigerian Youth football: Paying the price of systemic failure
By Douglas Baye-Osagie dbayeosagie@yahoo.com The 2026 football calendar is closing as one of the worst for Nigerian men’s youth football in recent history. The U15 boys who went to the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan failed to beat neighbours Benin Republic and were eliminated in the Tier C Round of
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s place in CAF inter-club rankings under threat
It was a painful night for Nigerian football as Enugu Rangers surrendered a 2-0 first-leg advantage to lose 3-0 to MC Alger, exiting the CAF Champions League 3-2 on aggregate.
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target=_blank>Organisers reveals how Kane edged Mbappe to Ballon d’Or win
Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or by the smallest margin under its current voting system when he edged Kylian Mbappe by 28 points, France Football which runs the awards, revealed on Friday.
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target=_blank>Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces
Achraf Hakimi rose to the occasion scoring a glorious hat-trick on Friday as a heavily rotated Paris Saint-Germain thumped rock-bottom Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1.
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target=_blank>‘This isn’t Disneyland’ – Arteta warns Dowman after red card incident
Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman to control his emotions after the 16-year-old Arsenal forward was sent off in the Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town.
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target=_blank>Flick praises Yamal ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has “reacted very well” following the disappointment of the Ballon d’Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.
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target=_blank>Ancelotti omits Alisson as Brazil name squad for November friendlies
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a youthful 26-man squad for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, leaving out Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker while insisting he remains the country’s best goalkeeper.
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target=_blank>Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez targets early return from injury
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is targeting a return from injury earlier than expected after making progress in his recovery from a broken jaw, according to Sky Sports.
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target=_blank>Ampem Darkoa coach faults Edo Queens’ protest to CAF over WAFU B final
Ampem Darkoa head coach, Charles Anokye Frimpong, has faulted Edo Queens’ protest to CAF after their WAFU B Women’s Champions League final in Cairo. DAILY POST recalls that Edo Queens has requested the annulment of the continuation of the match. Edo Queens is challenging the continuation on three main grounds, including an unauthorised change of
Ampem Darkoa coach faults Edo Queens’ protest to CAF over WAFU B final
target=_blank>NWFL: Anusilem closes in on Heartland Queens transfer
Chiamaka Anusilem is nearing a move to Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Heartland Queens, DAILY POST reports. Anusilem is reported to have agreed on a loan move with the Owerri-based club. She featured for Dannaz Ladies in the NWFL last season. Anusilem helped the Lagos-based side gain promotion to the NWFL three seasons ago.
NWFL: Anusilem closes in on Heartland Queens transfer
target=_blank>Transfer: Fenerbahçe eye January move for in-form Iheanacho
Fenerbahçe are targeting a January move for Bursaspor striker Kelechi Iheanacho, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho, who joined Bursaspor on a free transfer this summer has grabbed the headlines for his impressive start to life in Turkey. The Nigeria international has scored 16 goals and registered three assists in 12 league appearances for the Green Crocodiles.
Transfer: Fenerbahçe eye January move for in-form Iheanacho
target=_blank>EPL: Shearer predicts Chelsea vs Man Utd, Liverpool against Arsenal fixtures
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has given his predictions for some of the Premier League fixtures to be played this weekend. There will be two big clashes, as Chelsea host Manchester United and Arsenal travel to Liverpool. Also, Manchester City will welcome Brighton for the second time this week and Tottenham take on Crystal Palace
EPL: Shearer predicts Chelsea vs Man Utd, Liverpool against Arsenal fixtures
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers set for blockbuster clash in Port Harcourt
Rivers United and Rangers will clash in a top-of-the-table contest at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. The two clubs, who would be hoping to have a say in the title race are level on 17 points but separated by goal difference. Rivers United suffered defeat for the first time
NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers set for blockbuster clash in Port Harcourt
target=_blank>Serie A: Inter can’t afford slow start in derby against AC Milan – Akanji
Manuel Akanji says Inter Milan can’t afford to have a slow start against rivals AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday (today). The two sides head into the contest in contrasting form. Milan suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Bologna earlier this week, their first of the season. Inter, meanwhile, sit at the
Serie A: Inter can’t afford slow start in derby against AC Milan – Akanji
target=_blank>CAF restores biennial AFCON format, giving Super Eagles more chances to win title
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reversed its earlier decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, every four years, restoring the competition’s traditional two-year cycle in a development that could benefit Nigeria’s Super Eagles. CAF had announced in December 2025 that the continental tournament would move from a biennial to a four-year
CAF restores biennial AFCON format, giving Super Eagles more chances to win title
target=_blank>EPL: Man United’s squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge revealed
Manchester United’s squad to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon have been revealed. According to Manchester Evening News, Red Devils manager, Michael Carrick has released a 22-man squad to tackle Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The list includes captain Bruno Fernandes, midfielder Mason Mount and striker Joshua Zirkzee. Man United head to the
EPL: Man United’s squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge revealed
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen named father of Turkish Super Lig
Former Galatasaray striker, Ümit Karan, has named Victor Osimhen as the father of the Turkish Super Lig. Karan stated this while hailing Osimhen for giving the ball to his teammate, Rafael Leão to take a penalty against Konyaspor on Friday. Galatasaray defeated Konyaspor 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig encounter as Leão and Osimhen were
Turkey: Osimhen named father of Turkish Super Lig
target=_blank>What I told Osimhen before he allowed me take penalty against Konyaspor – Leão
Galatasaray winger, Rafael Leão has revealed what he told teammate, Victor Osimhen before the Nigerian gave him the ball to take a penalty against Konyaspor. Leão and Osimhen were on the scoresheet as Galatasaray defeated Konyaspor 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday. Leão’s goal against Konyaspor was his first goal for Galatasaray
What I told Osimhen before he allowed me take penalty against Konyaspor – Leão
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