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Salah leading candidate to win Ballon d'Or amid AFCON debate

FA Cup final: Salah sets ‘unwanted’ record after Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, on Sunday achieved an unwanted record following his side’s FA Cup final defeat to Newcastle United. […]

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NPFL: Rivers United declare Jackson missing

NPFL: Rivers United declare Jackson missing

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United have declared Seiyefa Jackson, Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL). Rivers United made […]

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2026 WCQ: Rwanda start preparation for Super Eagles showdown

2026 WCQ: Rwanda start preparation for Super Eagles showdown

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The Amavubi of Rwanda opened camp for their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter against Nigeria […]

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EPL: Aina credits Nottingham Forest fans for Man City win

EPL: Ola Aina has what Guardiola likes – Yobo

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has backed Ola Aina to make a potential move for Nottingham Forest to Manchester […]

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Morocco 2025: Algeria set up final qualifying round clash with Flamingos

Morocco 2025: Algeria set up final qualifying round clash with Flamingos

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Algeria have booked a date with Nigeria’s Flamingos in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World […]

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Newcastle confirm spot in Europe next season after beating Liverpool in Carabao Cup final

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Newcastle have confirmed their spot in Europe next season after winning the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. The Magpies defeated […]

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2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Onyemaechi hit Super Eagles Kigali camp

2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Onyemaechi hit Super Eagles Kigali camp

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi are the early arrivals at the Super Eagles camp in Kigali, Rwanda. The duo, Media […]

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Abia Warriors pip Insurance in Umuahia, as Enyimba draw Ikorodu City

Abia Warriors pip Insurance in Umuahia, as Enyimba draw Ikorodu City

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia, on Sunday, beat Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin by one goal, in a […]

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Newcastle stun Liverpool to win 2025 Carabao Cup final

Newcastle stun Liverpool to win 2025 Carabao Cup final

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Newcastle have ended a 70-year wait for silverware by beating Liverpool 2-1 to win the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies […]

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It's special - Carragher names world's best football stadium

Carabao Cup final: Carragher explains why Liverpool lost 2-1 to Newcastle

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that the team could not cope against Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. […]

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EPL: Maresca confirms Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper

Maresca explains why Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained why his team lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Maresca […]

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Palmer will not play for England - Chelsea manager Maresca

Palmer will not play for England – Chelsea manager Maresca

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will not play for England when they face Albania […]

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Arteta doesn’t have personality to manage Osimhen — Gallas

EPL: Arteta names best defending, attacking teams

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has named the best defending and attacking teams. The Spaniard spoke following his side’s 1-0 Premier […]

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John Fashanu sues Nigerian police for £100k after arrest

John Fashanu sues Nigerian police for £100k after arrest

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Former England striker John Fashanu is suing the Nigerian Police for £100,000 following his arrest on multiple charges. The charges […]

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NNL: Hakeem Taiwo appointed new First Bank FC coach

NNL: Hakeem Taiwo appointed new First Bank FC coach

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Hakeem Taiwo has been appointed new technical adviser for the Nigeria National League, NNL, side, First Bank FC. Taiwo replaced […]

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NPFL rescinds ban on former Rivers United media director

NPFL: Rivers United beat El-Kanemi away, Nasarawa United hold Pillars

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Kano Pillars cut Remo Stars lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-1 win […]

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NNL: Barau FC adopts new ground for Zamfara United clash

NNL: Barau FC adopts new ground for Zamfara United clash

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Barau FC have adopted the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata as their home ground […]

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EPL Table: Arsenal cut Liverpool's lead with 1-0 win over Chelsea

EPL Table: Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead with 1-0 win over Chelsea

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Mikel Merino scored the only goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners came […]

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Makwada Stadium Numan named Adamawa Queens FC' new home venue

Makwada Stadium Numan named Adamawa Queens FC’ new home venue

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Makwada Stadium in Numan, a location 70 kilometres north of the Adamawa State capital, Yola, is now to be […]

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EPL: Maresca drops Cole Palmer for Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has left Cole Palmer out of his squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal. The […]

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