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Why African players falter at world stage – El-Kanemi boss Zubairu

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Aliyu Zubairu, has pinpointed poor nurturing and inadequate data documentation as major hindrances to football development […]

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NPFL fines Nasarawa United N3m, deducts three points

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Nasarawa United N3 million for breaching its framework and rules in their […]

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Super Eagles: NFF to unveil Chelle on Monday

Super Eagles: Chelle to meet Osimhen, Ndidi, Simon, others next week

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Eric Chelle will travel to Europe for meetings with some senior members of the Super Eagles next week, Media Talk […]

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Chelle will take Super Eagles to next level — NFF boss, Gusau

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has said newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has […]

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I will work hard to deliver 2026 World Cup ticket – Chelle

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has vowed to do his best to ensure the team qualify for the 2026 […]

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Super Eagles: Eric Chelle’s foreign assistants unveiled

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle is coming with three back room staff, Media Talk Africa reports. Hadi Taboubi, a […]

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Chelle delighted with Super Eagles coaching role

Chelle delighted with Super Eagles coaching role

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says he is ”proud and honoured” to manage the team. Chelle was […]

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NSC boss, Dikko backs Chelle to succeed with Super Eagles

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko is rooting for newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, to make […]

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Spanish Super Cup: I'm sad - Ancelotti singles out one Real Madrid player

Spanish Super Cup: I’m sad – Ancelotti singles out one Real Madrid player

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has singled out forward, Kylian Mbappe for praise following his side’s Spanish Super Cup final […]

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EPL: Guardiola gives Kyle Walker condition to leave Man City

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Kyle Walker will only leave the Premier League club under the right conditions. […]

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73 schools in 11LGA’s confirm readiness for Gombe Inter-Schools Athletics Championships

By Contributor / January 13, 2025

Abuja, Jan. 13, 2025 (NAN) The Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Competition 2025 has received a boost with 73 schools […]

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NPFL: Katsina United bid Azeez Falolu farewell

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Katsina United have bid midfielder Azeez Falolu farewell following his exit from the club. Falolu is on the verge of […]

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NWSL: Rivers Angels unveil new coach, Tosan Blackson

NWSL: Rivers Angels unveil new coach, Tosan Blackson

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, club, Rivers Angels have unveiled their new head coach, Tosan Blackson. Blackson has been tasked […]

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Transfer: Boavista reject Trabzonspor’s €2.5m bid for Onyemaechi

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Boavista have rejected Trabzonspor’s €2.5m bid for Super Eagles defender, Bruno Onyemaechi, Media Talk Africa reports. According to Turkish news […]

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EPL: ‘CR7’, ‘Neymar’ – Chelsea striker, Jackson reveals his nicknames

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson, has revealed that he was nicknamed Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in school. Jackson idolized the iconic […]

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Eric Chelle pens emotional farewell message to MC Oran

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Eric Chelle has penned an emotional farewell message to Moloudia Oran of Algeria, Media Talk Africa reports. The 47-year-old has […]

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He’s very talented – Ilkay Gundogan praises Barcelona star

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan showered praise on Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi. Gundogan said the 17-year-old is very talented, adding […]

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FA Cup fourth round draw [Full fixtures]

FA Cup fourth round draw [Full fixtures]

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

The draw for the fourth round of this season’s FA Cup have been confirmed. This followed Manchester United’s penalty shoot-out […]

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FA Cup: Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal after 5-3 defeat to Man Utd

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Controversial British broadcaster Piers Morgan has slammed Arsenal following their FA Cup third round defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. […]

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NNL: Mighty Jets, Wikki Tourists game to be played behind closed doors

NNL Week 5: ‘We’ll reclaim lost points’ — Abakaliki FC Captain Ifeanyi

By Ifunanya / January 13, 2025

Abakaliki Football Club captain Ezeama Ifeanyi has boasted that the team would reclaim all the points lost in their previous […]

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