NPFL: Akwa United’s quartet return from injury ahead Nasarawa clash
Akwa United have been boosted with the return of four of their players from injury ahead of their matchday 12…
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EPL: Arsenal’s Martinelli reveals two toughest defenders he ever faced
Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli has named Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Manchester City’s Kyle Walker as the toughest defenders he’s ever…
Haaland or Torres: Drogba picks better striker
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has picked former Liverpool attacker Fernando Torres as the better striker over Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria qualify for tournament after Libya defeated Rwanda
Nigeria’s Super Eagles confirmed their ticket at the 2025 Africa Cup Nations, AFCON, after Rwanda’s 1-0 loss to Libya on…
EPL: He’s unbelievable — Declan Rice hails Chelsea star
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has hailed his Chelsea counterpart Moises Caicedo for his impressive performances so far this season. The…
AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen unveils Super Eagles starting X1 vs Benin Republic
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed his starting line-up for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday…
Mohamed Salah picks Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ as favourite celebration
Liverpool and Egyptian attacker, Mohamed Salah has picked Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘siu’ as his favourite celebration. Salah and Ronaldo are…
UEFA opens investigation into EPL referee, David Coote
UEFA has confirmed that it has commenced an investigation into a new video, which appears to show suspended Premier League…
Transfer: Sergio Ramos desperate for shock return to Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos has offered himself to Real Madrid, as he eyes a sensational return to the Bernabeu. The 38-year-old is…
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes reveal mission to Maiduguri
Niger Tornadoes have expressed their willingness to preserve their impressive away form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The…
New Rangers outpost in Gashaka Gumti National Park will address security threats – Minister
The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has said the newly-inaugurated ranger outpost in Gashaka Gumti National Park, spanning…
Ballon d’Or: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi didn’t congratulate me – Rodri
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has said neither Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Karim Benzema, congratulated him following his Ballon d’Or…
AFCON 202Q: Rohr invites new defender for Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has handed a late invitation to Moise Adilehou for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup…
EPL: What Arsene Wenger told me – Mohamed Salah
Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, has revealed the advice he got from legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger. Speaking on Liverpool’s YouTube…
Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes reveals what Ronaldo would be doing if he wasn’t footballer
Manchester United and Manchester City midfielders, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes, have tried to guess what their compatriot, Cristiano Ronaldo…
NPFL: Dogo gets three-game ultimatum to turn Nasarawa United’s fortune around
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has been given a three-game ultimatum to secure his role. The Solid Miners have…
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AFCON 2025: 10 countries qualify for tournament [Full list]
Holders, Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball, as…
EPL: It’s a shame – De Ligt on Ten Hag’s departure from Man Utd
Manchester United defender, Matthijs de Ligt has branded Erik ten Hag’s departure from the club as a ‘shame.’ Man United…
AFCON 2026Q: Benin Republic will be difficult, Super Eagles will conquer – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team can expect a difficult duel against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The…
AFCON 2025Q: How Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles – Rohr
Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr says his side must be well organised to beat the Super Eagles.…
AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles will play to win, familiar with Rohr – Eguavoen
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has vowed his team will go all out for a win against the Cheetahs…
NPFL: Bosso reveals plan for Bayelsa United’s clash against Katsina United
Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso has said it is important for his team to maintain consistency in their performance.…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Benin coach Rohr names three Super Eagles players he loves
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has named the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as the…
EPL: Chelsea to allow midfielder leave Maresca’s side January
Chelsea are willing to sell midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the January transfer window. Chukwuemeka has been linked with interest from…
EPL: I was persuaded to join Chelsea – Palmer
Chelsea ace Cole Palmer has revealed that he was persuaded to join the Blues. Palmer left Manchester City to join…
Mourinho evil on the outside — Diego Milito
Former Argentine striker Diego Milito has described Jose Mourinho as someone who is “evil on the outside.” Milito played under…
NPFL: Rivers United will bounce back – Finidi
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George is optimistic that his team will get back to winning ways again. The Pride…
Nations League: France coach Deschamps rebuffs media’s questioning of Mbappe’s omission
France coach Didier Deschamps has hit out at the media questioning his decision not to call up Real Madrid forward…
Ballon d’Or: He’s special – Rodri names player to win award
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has backed Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or in the near future. Rodri described…
EPL: You were disrespectful – Obi Mikel slams Havertz over gesture at Chelsea fans
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi-Mikel, has criticised Arsenal forward, Kai Havertz, for being disrespectful to Blues’ fans. The former defensive…
EPL: What Man Utd must do for Amorim – Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has urged the club to help new manager Ruben Amorim get the best from the…
Serie A: I’m now different – Lookman
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman says he is now a better player, DAILY POST reports. Lookman played a crucial role in…
My parents were born in Lagos – England-born defender, Osho
England-born defender, Gabriel Osho, has confirmed that his parents were born in Lagos, Nigeria. The footballer has committed his international…
NPFL: Dogo upbeat Nasarawa United will recover from poor form
Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Dogo is optimistic his team will recover from their recent slump in form. The Solid…
UEFA Champions League: Thierry Henry names team to win trophy this season
France legend, Thierry Henry, has picked Barcelona as the team to possibly win the UEFA Champions League this season. The…
EPL: Amorim agrees with Man Utd on player who is ‘generational talent’
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, is eager to work with Leny Yoro. Yoro only joined United from Rennes in…
AFCON 2025Q: It will be difficult to beat Super Eagles again – Rohr
Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted it will be difficult for his team to beat the…
AFCON 2025Q: Rohr rues of absence of key players for Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed disappointment with the absence of some of his key players for the…
Transfer: Three Premier League clubs scramble for Osayi-Samuel
Bright Osayi-Samuel is targeting a return to England with Aston Villa, Crystal and Everton keen on his services. The Nigerian…
Why I chose to play for Nigeria over Netherlands – Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has explained why he opted to play for the national team of Nigeria over the…
Transfer: Galatasaray propose swap deal to sign Osimhen
Galatasaray want to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer by offering cash plus a player for the striker. Osimhen…
EPL: You’d be mad – Glen Johnson advises Chelsea star against leaving club for Man Utd
Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson has told forward, Christopher Nkunku that he would be ‘mad’ to leave Stamford Bridge amid…
Man Utd: Rio Ferdinand identifies first mistake Amorim has made
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has suggested that new manager, Ruben Amorim may have made a mistake in not keeping…
EPL: Amorim ready to offload Man Utd striker in January
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, is ready to give a green light for the Premier League club to offload…
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Benin Republic suffer another injury blow ahead Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic will be without defender Olivier Verdon for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Nigeria and…
NPFL: Abia Warriors beg supporters after two consecutive defeats
Abia Warriors defender Collins Nwoburuoke has pleaded with the club supporters following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the Nigeria Premier…
EPL: He leads by example — Sheringham reveals best English player
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has named Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best English player in the Premier…
NPFL: Shooting Stars urged to play for victory against Ikorodu City
Shooting Stars players have been enjoined to reenact the form displayed in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 11 fixture…
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Osho delighted with Super Eagles invitation
Auxerre defender Gabriel Osho said he is extremely delighted with the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international level. Osho…
EPL: Supercomputer makes fresh title prediction
Opta’s Supercomputer has made a fresh Premier League title prediction. According to the Supercomputer, Liverpool are the new favourites to…