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‘He’s best in the’world’ — Romario hails Barça star

By Ifunanya / November 20, 2024

Former Brazil and Barcelona player Romario has described Raphinha as one of the best players in the world at the […]

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Van Nistelrooy set for new EPL job after Man United exit

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy could be getting a new job soon. The Dutchman could be on […]

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EPL: Guardiola agrees one-year contract with Man City

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has agreed a one-year contract with the Premier League champions, according to The Athletic. City’s […]

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AFCON 2025: All 24 qualified teams confirmed [Full list]

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

All the 24 teams that will play at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have now been confirmed. This follows […]

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EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix […]

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CAFWCL: Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe in semi final

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Edo Queens suffered a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions […]

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NPFL: Amuneke wants derby spoils against champions Rangers

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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‘He’s predictable’ – Chris Sutton warns Tuchel about 31-year-old star

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has warned incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel that the Three Lions becomes predictable when captain […]

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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EPL: Lampard reveals his favourite goal for Chelsea

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard reveals that his title-winning goal against Bolton Wanderers in 2005 was his favourite goal for the […]

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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AFCON 2025: 21 countries qualify for tournament [Full list]

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

At least 21 countries have confirmed their spots at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Monday’s fixtures. They are: […]

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

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

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

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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in Uyo

By Ifunanya / November 19, 2024

Nigeria rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. The game […]

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