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England v Iceland: Southgate Names Final Euro 2024 Squad Ahead of Friendly

By Ifunanya / June 7, 2024

Date: Friday, 7 JuneVenue: Wembley StadiumTime: 19:45 BST England manager Gareth Southgate has announced his final 26-man squad for Euro […]

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Transfer: Chelsea’s Lukaku Open to Saudi Move, Calvert-Lewin Faces Uncertain Future, Manchester United Eyes Young Talent

By Ifunanya / June 7, 2024

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has expressed openness to a move to the Saudi Pro League, amidst interest from multiple European […]

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NFF Denies Involvement in South Africa’s Delayed Arrival for World Cup Qualifier

By Ifunanya / June 6, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims of involvement in the delayed arrival of the South African delegation for […]

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Kenyan Runner Rhonex Kipruto Stripped of World Record and Banned for Doping

By Ifunanya / June 6, 2024

Kenyan athlete Rhonex Kipruto has been stripped of his world record in men’s 10-kilometer road racing and handed a six-year […]

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Premier League Clubs Vote to Continue VAR Next Season

By Ifunanya / June 6, 2024

At least 19 Premier League teams voted on Thursday in favor of continuing with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system […]

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Burkina Faso Aims for Upset in World Cup Qualifier Against Egypt

By Ifunanya / June 6, 2024

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The Burkina Faso national men’s football team is gearing up for a crucial World Cup qualifier […]

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We have to win against Mali to stand a chance of qualifying to the World Cup – Otto Addo

By Ifunanya / June 6, 2024

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, says the team would need to beat Mali if they are to stand a […]

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CAF Denies Reports of AFCON 2025 Postponement

By Ifunanya / June 5, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has refuted speculations suggesting a rescheduling of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

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Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak Expresses Frustration Over Financial Charges

By Ifunanya / June 5, 2024

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has expressed his frustration over the persistent reminders of the 115 Premier League charges […]

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Chelsea’s new coach eyeing Arsenal and Man Utd targets

By Ifunanya / June 5, 2024

Chelsea have initiated discussions with Benjamin Sesko and Michael Olise, aiming to disrupt the transfer plans of Arsenal and Manchester […]

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U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos off to Monrovia Thursday

By Ifunanya / June 3, 2024

Nigeria’s Flamingos will depart for Monrovia on Thursday ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture […]

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Chelsea to announce Pochettino’s replacement

By Ifunanya / June 3, 2024

Chelsea are poised to announce Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on Monday, Sky Sports reports. Maresca will replace […]

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FIFA Implements New Protections for Women Footballers, Including Adoptive and Non-Biological Mothers

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2024

In a significant move to enhance the welfare of women in football, FIFA has announced amendments to the Regulations on […]

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Nigeria To Sing New National Anthem In WCQ Clash Against South Africa And Benin

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2024

Fans of Nigerian sports teams will hear a different anthem during international competitions, as president Tinubu has signed a bill […]

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Cricket’s Oldest International Rivalry Opens Twenty20 World Cup in Dallas

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

Dallas, USA – The Twenty20 World Cup kicks off with a historic clash between the co-host U.S. team and Canada […]

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Florida Panthers Edge New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 5, One Win Away from Stanley Cup Final

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

The Florida Panthers are tantalizingly close to securing their spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year […]

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NBA Finals: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Set to Tip Off on June 6

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

The stage is set for an exciting NBA Finals showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. With narratives […]

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Marcelo Predicts Real Madrid’s 3-0 Victory in UEFA Champions League Final

By Ifunanya / May 30, 2024

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid legend Marcelo has shared his optimistic prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between […]

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Rangers Coach Lauds Kenneth Igboke’s Super Eagles Call-up

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2024

Enugu, Nigeria – Fidelis Ilechukwu, head coach of Rangers International Football Club, has commended Kenneth Igboke following his recent invitation […]

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Victor Osimhen to Miss Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

Lagos, Nigeria – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against […]

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