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Shock loss to Rwanda won’t affect 2026 World Cup clash – Eguavoen

Shock loss to Rwanda won’t affect 2026 World Cup clash – Eguavoen

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has insisted Monday’s 2-1 shocking home loss to Rwanda will not work against his…

NPFL: Amuneke wants derby spoils against champions Rangers

NPFL: Amuneke wants derby spoils against champions Rangers

Heartland technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed what his players need to do ahead of their Oriental derby clash with…

AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Nwabali’s absence affected Super Eagles’ performance against Rwanda – Eguavoen

AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Nwabali’s absence affected Super Eagles’ performance against Rwanda – Eguavoen

Interim head coach of Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has suggested that the news of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s father’s death may…

NPFL: Derby win over Shooting Stars will boost Ikorodu City’s morale — Aweroro

NPFL: Derby win over Shooting Stars will boost Ikorodu City’s morale — Aweroro

Ikorodu City head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro believes the victory over Shooting Stars will boost the confidence of the players ahead…

AFCON 2025Q: Troost-Ekong takes responsibility for Super Eagles’  defeat to Rwanda

AFCON 2025Q: Troost-Ekong takes responsibility for Super Eagles’ defeat to Rwanda

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has accepted responsibility for the team’s 2- 1 loss to the Amavubi of Rwanda. Augustine…

Why I did Donald Trump’s dance after scoring for USA – Pulisic

Why I did Donald Trump’s dance after scoring for USA – Pulisic

Captain of USA’s national team football team, Christian Pulisic, has explained why he did the Donald Trump dance trend after…

Transfer: Man Utd to sign Sporting teenager with £84m release clause

Transfer: Man Utd to sign Sporting teenager with £84m release clause

Manchester United want to sign Sporting teenager Geovany Quenda, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola. The report claims the Red…

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Reactions trail Super Eagles’ 2-1 AFCON qualifier shock defeat in Uyo

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Reactions trail Super Eagles’ 2-1 AFCON qualifier shock defeat in Uyo

Some Nigerian football supporters have expressed disappointment over the National team’s performance against Rwanda in their 2025 African Cup of…

CAF Awards 2024: Troost-Ekong, five others dropped from men’s Player of the Year shortlist

CAF Awards 2024: Troost-Ekong, five others dropped from men’s Player of the Year shortlist

Captain of the Super Eagles, Williams Troost-Ekong, is among the five players that have been dropped from the final five-man…

EPL: Amorim takes charge of first Man Utd training session

EPL: Amorim takes charge of first Man Utd training session

Ruben Amorim took charge of his first training session as Manchester United head coach on Monday. The squad numbers were…

CAFWCL: Edo Queens tackle TP Mazembe, target historic final spot

CAFWCL: Edo Queens tackle TP Mazembe, target historic final spot

Edo Queens will battle TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo for a place in the final of the 2024…

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen laments Super Eagles defeat to Rwanda

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen laments Super Eagles defeat to Rwanda

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has lamented his team’s performance in the defeat to Rwanda on Monday. The Amavubi…

Ebonyi Govt slams PDP over criticism of airport runway inauguration

Ebonyi Govt slams PDP over criticism of airport runway inauguration

The Ebonyi State government has fired back at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over its criticism of the recent inauguration…

EPL: Shaka Hislop names Chelsea star as most improved player

EPL: Shaka Hislop names Chelsea star as most improved player

Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has hailed Senegalese star Nicolas Jackson as the most improved player in the…

NPFL: Kano Pillars appreciate fans for support in draw against Heartland

NPFL: Kano Pillars appreciate fans for support in draw against Heartland

Kano Pillars have penned an appreciation message to their supporters for trooping out en masse to support the team on…

AFCON 2025 qualifier: 4 things we learnt as Super Eagles suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda

AFCON 2025 qualifier: 4 things we learnt as Super Eagles suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda

Rwanda scored two quick second-half goals to claim a shock 2-1 win over Nigeria in their last 2025 Africa Cup…

CAF Awards 2024: Lookman makes final men’s Player of the Year shortlist

CAF Awards 2024: Lookman makes final men’s Player of the Year shortlist

Ademola Lookman has made the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. CAF released the…

‘It’s difficult’ – Micah Richards warns Tuchel over Bellingham, Cole Palmer

‘It’s difficult’ – Micah Richards warns Tuchel over Bellingham, Cole Palmer

Former Premier League star, Micah Richards, has warned incoming England coach, Thomas Tuchel, about an issue regarding Three Lions’ stars…

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen starts Okoye, Iheanacho, Boniface vs Rwanda

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen starts Okoye, Iheanacho, Boniface vs Rwanda

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has released his starting X1 for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday…

EPL: Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned over racial slur about Son Heung-min

EPL: Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned over racial slur about Son Heung-min

Tottenham midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur has been given a seven-match Premier League ban by the English Football Association for using a…

AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles want maximum points against Rwanda – Troost-Ekong

AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles want maximum points against Rwanda – Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, says they will not take the clash with Rwanda lightly despite already securing qualification to…

NPFL: Abdallah wants Kano Pillars to recover lost points against Lobi Stars

NPFL: Abdallah wants Kano Pillars to recover lost points against Lobi Stars

Kano Pillars technical adviser Usman Abdallah has revealed the team’s target for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL matchday 13…

Transfer: Amorim’s opinion will be considered – Romano confirms midfielder to leave Man Utd

Transfer: Amorim’s opinion will be considered – Romano confirms midfielder to leave Man Utd

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that midfielder Christian Eriksen is expected to part ways with the Red Devils…

Transfer: Galatasaray boss addresses Osimhen’s future

Transfer: Galatasaray boss addresses Osimhen’s future

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has revealed Victor Osimhen will remain at the club until the end of the season. Osimhen…

La Liga: He’s not open to learning – Romario slams Barça star

La Liga: He’s not open to learning – Romario slams Barça star

Brazil legend Romario has said that Barcelona star Vitor Roque is not open to learning. He advised the player to…

‘He was better than Messi, Ronaldo’ – Oliver Kahn names greatest player of all time

‘He was better than Messi, Ronaldo’ – Oliver Kahn names greatest player of all time

Legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has picked his choice for the greatest player of all time. According to Kahn, Ronaldo…

NPFL: Defeat to El-Kanemi painful – Tornadoes coach, Mohammed

NPFL: Defeat to El-Kanemi painful – Tornadoes coach, Mohammed

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has described their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), matchday 12 narrow defeat to El-Kanemi…

EPL: Amorim eyes ex-Man Utd left-back to work with at Old Trafford

EPL: Amorim eyes ex-Man Utd left-back to work with at Old Trafford

New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has reportedly identified the club’s former left-back Alvaro Carreras as a player he would…

NPFL: Amokachi confident Lobi Stars will hit top form soon

NPFL: Amokachi confident Lobi Stars will hit top form soon

Lobi Stars technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi, has stated that the team will continue fighting to improve their performance in the…

AFCON 2025Q: Rwanda not scared of Super Eagles big stars – Bizimana

AFCON 2025Q: Rwanda not scared of Super Eagles big stars – Bizimana

Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has declared that they are not scared of Super Eagles top stars, DAILY POST reports. The…

Tuchel to decide England captain

Tuchel to decide England captain

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, has said new England manager, Thomas Tuchel will decide if he remains captain of the…

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen reveals Super Eagles mission against Rwanda

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen reveals Super Eagles mission against Rwanda

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has said his team will be professional in their approach to the clash with…

EPL: He should be dissapointed – Given advises Liverpool star to leave club after Slot’s comment

EPL: He should be dissapointed – Given advises Liverpool star to leave club after Slot’s comment

Former Ireland goalkeeper, Shay Given has advised Caoimhin Kelleher to leave Liverpool next summer following manager, Arne Slot’s recent comment.…

AFCON 2025Q: We’ll fight to beat Super Eagles – Rwanda coach

AFCON 2025Q: We’ll fight to beat Super Eagles – Rwanda coach

Amavubi of Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler, says his side will fight hard to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria,…

Cancelo names best player ever in Portugal’s history

Cancelo names best player ever in Portugal’s history

Portugal defender, Joao Cancelo has named teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player ever in the history of his country.…

WAFCON 2024: Draw to hold November 22 in Morocco

WAFCON 2024: Draw to hold November 22 in Morocco

The draw for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, will hold on Friday, November 22 in Morocco, DAILY…

NPFL: Ikorodu City captain relishes derby win over Shooting Stars

NPFL: Ikorodu City captain relishes derby win over Shooting Stars

Ikorodu City captain Waliu Ojetoye has hailed the team’s South West derby victory over Shooting Stars. The Oga Boys extended…

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes sad with defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes sad with defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors

Niger Tornadoes have expressed their disappointment with the outcome of the matchday 12 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. The Ikon Allah…

Abia Warriors, Enyimba share points in 1-1 draw

Abia Warriors, Enyimba share points in 1-1 draw

Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia were held to a 1-1 draw by Enyimba FC of Aba in the Nigerian Professional…

Nations League: Hungary coach Adam Szalai ‘stable’ after collapsing during defeat to Netherlands

Nations League: Hungary coach Adam Szalai ‘stable’ after collapsing during defeat to Netherlands

Hungary coach Adam Szalai has posted a brief but positive message on social media after collapsing during his side’s Nations…

NPFL: Musa rescues Pillars from defeat

NPFL: Musa rescues Pillars from defeat

Ahmed Musa salvaged a point for Kano Pillars as they battled to a 2-2 draw against Heartland at the Sani…

Transfer: Neymar set for shock return to former club

Transfer: Neymar set for shock return to former club

Al-Hilal forward, Neymar is set for a sensational return to his former club Santos. According to respected Brazilian journalist, Cesar…

EPL: Shaka Hislop identifies player more important for Arsenal than Saka

EPL: Shaka Hislop identifies player more important for Arsenal than Saka

Former West Ham United goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop has suggested that Martin Odegaard is more important for Arsenal than Bukayo Saka.…

AFCON 2025: Boniface names four teams to watch at tournament

AFCON 2025: Boniface names four teams to watch at tournament

Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, has picked four teams to watch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He listed…

EPL: Haaland gives one condition to sign new Man City contract

EPL: Haaland gives one condition to sign new Man City contract

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, is close to agreeing to a new contract with the Premier League champions, according to…

EPL: Amorim suffers injury blow ahead of first Man Utd game

EPL: Amorim suffers injury blow ahead of first Man Utd game

New Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, is set to be without Victor Lindelof for his first game in charge.…

NPFL: Ikorodu City fired up for Shooting Stars clash — Ojetoye

NPFL: Ikorodu City fired up for Shooting Stars clash — Ojetoye

Ikorodu City captain, Waliu Ojetoye has declared the team’s readiness for the South West derby with Shooting Stars. The Oga…

CAFWCL: Mamelodi Sundowns coach rues loss to Edo Queens

CAFWCL: Mamelodi Sundowns coach rues loss to Edo Queens

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Jerry Tshabalala has expressed disappointment at his side’s loss to Edo Queens. The holders crashed…

UNL: France can win without Mbappe – Liverpool’s Konate insists

UNL: France can win without Mbappe – Liverpool’s Konate insists

France defender, Ibrahima Konate, has said the team does not miss their captain, Kylian Mbappe. He believes they are doing…

EPL: Alan Shearer names his Premier League Team of the Season

EPL: Alan Shearer names his Premier League Team of the Season

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has named his Premier League Team of the Season, so far. Currently eleven matches have…

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