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Mark Lawrenson names next Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper, says Alisson leaving

EPL: Lawrenson predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea, Leicester vs Man Utd, other games

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the Premier League matches taking place this weekend. Everton will clash with West Ham […]

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2026 WCQ: Snubbed Ejuke backs Super Eagles to soar above Rwanda, Zimbabwe games

2026 WCQ: Snubbed Ejuke backs Super Eagles to soar above Rwanda, Zimbabwe games

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Sevilla winger, Chidera Ejuke has backed the Super Eagles to pick maximum points against in Rwanda and Zimbabwe despite been […]

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NNL: Yobe Desert Stars sign eight new players

NNL: Yobe Desert Stars sign eight new players

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Nigeria National League, NNL, side Yobe Desert Stars have bolstered their squad with eight new players for the second stanza […]

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EPL: Amorim names three things he likes about Heaven

EPL: Amorim names three things he likes about Heaven

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has named three things he likes about centre-back Ayden Heaven. Recall that Heaven left Arsenal […]

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FA Cup: Chelsea to be without top striker against Brighton

Chelsea agree deal to sign another Sporting Lisbon player after Geovany Quenda

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign another Sporting Lisbon player, Dario Essugo after the midfielder agreed to a move […]

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Transfer: Babayaro urges Osimhen, Lookman to join Chelsea

Transfer: Babayaro urges Osimhen, Lookman to join Chelsea

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Former Nigeria international, Celestine Babayaro says Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman would be perfect signings for Chelsea. Osimhen and Lookman […]

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NPFL: Adamawa United get approval for Makwada Stadium

NPFL: Adamawa United get approval for Makwada Stadium

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Adamawa United have been granted approval for the usage of the newly rehabilitated Makwada Stadium […]

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NPFL: Mohammed relishes 'difficult' Niger Tornadoes' win against Katsina United

NPFL: Mohammed relishes ‘difficult’ Niger Tornadoes’ win against Katsina United

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed has admitted that his team’s narrow victory over Katsina United in a matchday 28 […]

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Turkey: Osimhen credits teammates for Galatasaray win over Antalyaspor

Turkey: Osimhen credits teammates for Galatasaray win over Antalyaspor

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen has identified the role played by his teammates in Friday night’s victory over Atalyanpor. Okan Buruk’s […]

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2026 WCQ: Neymar releases statement after he left national team due to injury

2026 WCQ: Neymar releases statement after he left national team due to injury

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Santos forward, Neymar has released a statement after he left the national team due to injury. In a post on […]

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Ronaldo scores 928th career goal as Al-Nassr win 3-1

Ronaldo scores 928th career goal as Al-Nassr win 3-1

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, netted his 928th career goal as they beat Al-Kholood 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League […]

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2026 WCQ: Neymar dropped from Brazil squad to play Argentina

2026 WCQ: Neymar dropped from Brazil squad to play Argentina

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Neymar Jr has been dropped from Brazil’s squad ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month. The 33-year-old […]

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Turkey: Unstoppable Osimhen grabs hat-trick in Galatasaray's win over Antalyaspor

Turkey: Unstoppable Osimhen grabs hat-trick in Galatasaray’s win over Antalyaspor

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Victor Osimhen bagged a hat-trick as Galatasaray thrashed Antalyaspor 4-0 in their Turkish Süper Lig clash at RAMS Park on […]

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EPL: He's in great form - Leicester manager Van Nistelrooy hails Man Utd midfielder

EPL: He’s in great form – Leicester manager Van Nistelrooy hails Man Utd midfielder

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has praised Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of their Premier League clash on […]

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Arsenal's William Saliba names best defender in football history

Arsenal’s William Saliba names best defender in football history

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has named former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos as the “best defender in football history”. The […]

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LaLiga: Sevilla's Jerome Adams steps up recovery from injury

LaLiga: Sevilla’s Jerome Adams steps up recovery from injury

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Jerome Adams is nearing a return to competitive action after a brief injury layoff, Media Talk Africa reports. Adams sustained […]

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NPFL: Abia Warriors captain returns from injury, targets victory against Insurance

NPFL: Abia Warriors captain returns from injury, targets victory against Insurance

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku has returned to training after his injury layoff. Njoku spent around three weeks on the […]

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

He’s getting closer – Arteta updates on Saka’s return

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided the latest update on Bukayo Saka ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with […]

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Carabao Cup final: Four players to miss Liverpool vs Newcastle

Carabao Cup final: Four players to miss Liverpool vs Newcastle

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Four players will miss the final of the Carabao Cup between Liverpool and Newcastle United. The Carabao Cup final will […]

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Arrogant Guy' - Gallas agrees with Ronaldo on most complete player ever

You’re not top class coach – Gallas criticizes Arteta for signing England forward

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has criticized manager Mikel Arteta for his decision to sign England forward Raheem Sterling on […]

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