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He's getting closer - Arteta updates on Saka's return

Arsenal vs Fulham: Saka is ready to go – Arteta

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed Bukayo Saka “is ready to go” ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash against Fulham. […]

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FA Cup: He's outstanding - Guardiola confirms player to play semi-final against Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: He’s outstanding – Guardiola confirms player to play semi-final against Nottingham Forest

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Nico O’Reilly will play in his side’s FA Cup semi-final fixture […]

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NNL: Sylvanus Okpala appointed Edel FC head coach

NNL: Sylvanus Okpala appointed Edel FC head coach

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Former Super Eagles forward Sylvanus Okpala has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL, side […]

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NPFL: Lobi Stars deny assault on players, officials

NPFL: Lobi Stars deny assault on players, officials

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Lobi Stars have denied allegation the club sent thugs to attack its own players and officials during a training session […]

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Real Betis need to do crowdfunding to sign Antony permanently from Man Utd - Isco

Real Betis need to do crowdfunding to sign Antony permanently from Man Utd – Isco

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Real Betis attacking midfielder, Isco, has joked that the club need to do a ‘crowdfunding’ to sign Antony permanently from […]

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Czech League: Durosinmi earns plaudits after brace for Viktoria Plzen

Czech League: Durosinmi earns plaudits after brace for Viktoria Plzen

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Nigeria forward, Rafiu Durosinmi has won high praise from Viktoria Plzen manager Miroslav Koubek. Durosinmi rose to the occasion with […]

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Scotland: Rangers boss, Ferguson slams Dessers' critics

Scotland: Rangers boss, Ferguson slams Dessers’ critics

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Rangers head coach, Barry Ferguson has defended Cyriel Dessers following criticism over the forward’s profligacy in front of goal. Dessers […]

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Ex-Chelsea midfielder, Loftus-Cheek undergoes emergency surgery

Ex-Chelsea midfielder, Loftus-Cheek undergoes emergency surgery

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, has to undergo emergency surgery before AC Milan’s clash with Napoli, due to acute appendicitis. […]

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EPL: Man City have 10 games to qualify for Champions League - Guardiola

EPL: Guardiola handed touchline ban

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has been handed a one-game ban after he was shown a yellow card, as they […]

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Arokodare wins battle of Super Eagles in Belgium

Arokodare wins battle of Super Eagles in Belgium

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Tolu Arokodare came out on top against his Super Eagles teammate Jordan Torunarigha as KRC Genk thrashed KAA Gent 4-0 […]

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Ligue 1: Simon's goal not enough as Nantes fall to Le Havre

Ligue 1: Simon’s goal not enough as Nantes fall to Le Havre

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Moses Simon continued his impressive goalscoring form despite Nantes suffering a 3-2 defeat against Le Havre on Sunday. Simon scored […]

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NPFL: We'll bounce back from Pillars defeat - Rangers boss Ilechukwu

NPFL: Rangers boss Ilechukwu gives up on title chase

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has given up on his team’s chances of defending the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, […]

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Ligue 1: Moffi grateful after injury comeback

Ligue 1: Moffi grateful after injury comeback

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi is delighted to have finally returned to action after his lengthy injury layoff. The Nigeria […]

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FA Cup: 5 teams qualify for quarter-finals [Full list]

BREAKING: FA Cup semi-final draw confirmed [Full fixtures]

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The draw for the FA Cup semi-final has been conducted on Sunday. It took place after Aston Villa thrashed Preston […]

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Transfer: Ligue 1 club Toulouse interested in Onyekuru

Transfer: Ligue 1 club Toulouse interested in Onyekuru

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Ligue 1 club, Toulouse are working on a deal to sign Henry Onyekuru this summer. Onyekuru has struggled with injury […]

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Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju collapses, dies during fight

Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju collapses, dies during fight

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Tragedy struck on Saturday, as a former national and West African light-heavyweight boxing champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, collapsed and died […]

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Championship: Iheanacho targets more goals for Middlesbrough

Championship: Iheanacho targets more goals for Middlesbrough

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to score more goals for Sky Bet Championship club, Middlesbrough. Iheanacho was on target in Michael […]

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NPFL rescinds ban on former Rivers United media director

NPFL announces dates for two outstanding fixtures

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fixed dates for the rescheduled matchday 30 and 31 fixtures involving Lobi Stars […]

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Championship: Iheanacho will score more goals – Carrick

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Middlesbrough manager, Michael Carrick has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to score more goals for the club. Iheanacho opened his goal account […]

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EPL: 'His records are there' - Ian Wright disappointed Arsenal allowed attacker leave Emirates

EPL: ‘His records are there’ – Ian Wright disappointed Arsenal allowed attacker leave Emirates

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has said he was disappointed when the Gunners let go of attacker, Mika Biereth last summer. […]

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