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Maresca Says Misfiring Chelsea Are Over-Reliant On Palmer

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

    Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad to step up during a lean spell for Cole Palmer, […]

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Nigerian footballer dies after tragic road accident in Uganda

Nigerian footballer dies after tragic road accident in Uganda

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Nigerian forward, Abubakar Lawal, who played for Uganda’s Vipers Sports Club, tragically passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, following […]

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Liverpool’s Van Dijk Wants Anfield To Be ‘Horrible’ During Title Run-In

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool’s players and fans to make Anfield a “horrible” place for opponents during the […]

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NPFL: Akwa United's Alakwe ruled out for one month with injury

NPFL: Akwa United’s Alakwe ruled out for one month with injury

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Akwa United forward, Chijioke Alakwe is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks with a shoulder injury. Alakwe copped […]

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Morocco 2025: Kenyan officials to take charge of Nigeria vs South Africa

Morocco 2025: Kenyan officials to take charge of Nigeria vs South Africa

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Kenyan officials for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup between Nigeria’s […]

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Super Falcons forward nominated for Liga F POTM award

Super Falcons forward nominated for Liga F POTM award

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Super Falcons forward, Monday Gift, is up for Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for February. Monday scored two […]

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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes adopt Lafia City Stadium as alternate home ground

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes adopt Lafia City Stadium as alternate home ground

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Niger Tornadoes have adopted the Lafia City Stadium as thier home ground for the remainder of the season. The stadium […]

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NPFL: Babaganaru returns to Lobi Stars as interim head coach

NPFL: Babaganaru returns to Lobi Stars as interim head coach

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Mohammed Babaganaru has returned to Lobi Stars as interim head coach of the Makurdi club. The experienced tactician will manage […]

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‘Soft’ Man Utd Have To Survive This Season, Says Amorim

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim described his side as “soft” despite fighting back from 2-0 down to salvage a […]

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Ten Hag confirms when he will take new managerial job

Ten Hag confirms when he will take new managerial job

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Former Ajax and Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said he will not take any new job until July […]

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Arsenal Lose To West Ham In Huge Blow To Premier League Title Hopes

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a massive blow as the 10-man Gunners were beaten 1-0 at home by […]

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Heartland celebrate Imo State Federation Cup title win

Heartland celebrate Imo State Federation Cup title win

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Heartland have celebrated their 2025 Imo State Federation Cup success. The Naze Millionaires defeated non league side OISA FC 2-0 […]

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Asensio Double Punishes Jorgensen Howler As Villa Beat Chelsea

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Marco Asensio’s first goals for Aston Villa clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against spluttering Chelsea after a costly blunder […]

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UCL: Atalanta coach blasts Lookman for penalty miss

Serie A: Lookman refuses to comment on row with Gasperini

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Ademola Lookman has refused to answer if the rift with Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has been sorted. Gasperini blasted […]

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Premier League Title Out Of Arsenal’s Control, ‘Angry’ Arteta Admits

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blasted his players for failing to hit the standards demanded of Premier League title winners […]

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Ex-Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro fails to win second game in charge of Zamalek

Ex-Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro fails to win second game in charge of Zamalek

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Former Nigeria manager, Jose Peseiro, has failed to win his second game in charge of Zamalek of Egypt. Recall that […]

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Isak Shines As Nottingham Forest Fall To Newcastle

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Newcastle blew Nottingham Forest away with four goals in 11 minutes as Alexander Isak’s double inspired a vital 4-3 […]

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AFCON not a major tournament - Carragher

AFCON not a major tournament – Carragher

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament. Carragher argued this following the […]

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‘Champions-Elect’? Liverpool Crush Helpless Man City, Go 11 Points Clear

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

  Liverpool took a big step to winning the Premier League, crushing an uninspiring Manchester City in a showdown on […]

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He's gift for football - Ancelotti hails Real Madrid midfielder after Getafe win

He’s gift for football – Ancelotti hails Real Madrid midfielder after Getafe win

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has described Luka Modric as “a gift for football.” Ancelotti made this remark after the […]

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