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FA Cup: We were defeated in offside time - Van Nistelrooy fumes after Man Utd loss

FA Cup: We were defeated in offside time – Van Nistelrooy fumes after Man Utd loss

By Ifunanya / February 8, 2025

Leicester manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has criticized the officials after they lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the FA Cup […]

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LaLiga: Sevilla confirms Jerome Adams' injury

LaLiga: Sevilla confirms Jerome Adams’ injury

By Ifunanya / February 8, 2025

Sevilla striker, Jerome Adams is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks with a thigh injury. Adams, according […]

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Iwobi targets AFCON 2025 success with Super Eagles

Iwobi targets AFCON 2025 success with Super Eagles

By Ifunanya / February 8, 2025

Fulham winger, Alex Iwobi says his dream is to help Nigeria win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super […]

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We're in emergency - Ancelotti bemoans injuries to four key Real Madrid players

We’re in emergency – Ancelotti bemoans injuries to four key Real Madrid players

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed his squad is in a “total emergency” following injuries to several key players. […]

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Scotland: Dessers scoops Rangers' January Goal of the Month

Scotland: Dessers scoops Rangers’ January Goal of the Month

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Cyriel Dessers has won Rangers’ Men’s Goal of the Month for January, Media Talk Africa reports. Dessers claimed the award […]

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NPFL: Tornadoes coach Mohammed sure of victory against Plateau United

NPFL: Tornadoes coach Mohammed sure of victory against Plateau United

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed is optimistic his side will overcome Plateau United in their North Central derby on […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal since turning 40

Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal since turning 40

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his first goal since he turned 40 years. Ronaldo found the back of […]

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Champions League: Guardiola includes Rodri in Man City's squad, omits Vitor Reis

Champions League: Guardiola includes Rodri in Man City’s squad, omits Vitor Reis

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has included midfielder Rodri in his side’s Champions League squad for the knockout play-offs stage. […]

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NPFL: Katsina United end Heartland's unbeaten run

NPFL: Katsina United end Heartland’s unbeaten run

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Katsina United has halted Heartland’s four-game unbeaten streak, inflicting a 1-0 defeat on the Naze Millionaires in their Nigeria Premier […]

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NNL: Inter Lagos sack head coach, Gabriel Ezema

NNL: Inter Lagos sack head coach, Gabriel Ezema

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Inter Lagos have parted ways with their head coach, Gabriel Ezema, Media Talk Africa reports. […]

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Man Utd warned against re-signing Pogba

Man Utd warned against re-signing Pogba

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Former Manchester United player Paul Parker has warned his old club against re-signing their former player Paul Pogba. Parker believes […]

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NPFL: Abdallah rejects Kano Pillars recall from three weeks suspension

NPFL: Abdallah rejects Kano Pillars recall from three weeks suspension

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Embattled Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah says he rejected the club’s request for his return to work after one […]

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2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles fly directly to Kigali for Rwanda clash

2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles fly directly to Kigali for Rwanda clash

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Super Eagles stars will fly directly to Kigali, Rwanda, from their respective bases for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup […]

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Football Manager series for 2025 cancelled

Football Manager series for 2025 cancelled

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Football Manager series, FM25, has been cancelled, according to developer Sports Interactive. This comes after […]

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Ronaldo offered me money to stay at Real Madrid - Pepe

Ronaldo offered me money to stay at Real Madrid – Pepe

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Former Real Madrid defender Pepe has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo selflessly offered him a part of his salary to stay […]

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EPL: Why I forced Rashford out of Man Utd - Amorim speaks on striker's move to Villa

EPL: Why I forced Rashford out of Man Utd – Amorim speaks on striker’s move to Villa

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has claimed that Marcus Rashford had to leave the Premier League club because he could […]

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Speaker, other dignitaries tee-off Grace Ihonvbere’s 60th birthday invitational open

By Contributor / February 7, 2025

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Feb. 7, 2025 (NAN) Speaker, House of Representatives, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, will […]

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Azpilicueta names Drogba, two others as toughest-ever opponents he played against

Azpilicueta names Drogba, two others as toughest-ever opponents he played against

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Former Chelsea captain, Cesar Azpilicueta has named Didier Drogba among three toughest-ever opponents he ever played against. Azpilicueta spent 11 […]

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My GOAT is my uncle, Jay Jay Okocha - Alex Iwobi

My GOAT is my uncle, Jay Jay Okocha – Alex Iwobi

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed his uncle, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, is his GOAT (Greatest player Of All Time). […]

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Carabao Cup: 'Disgrace' - Carragher blasts three Tottenham players after 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

Carabao Cup: ‘Disgrace’ – Carragher blasts three Tottenham players after 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has slammed three Tottenham Hotspur midfielders as a ‘disgrace’ for their performance against the Reds in […]

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