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Referee banned for six months after Messi request

Referee banned for six months after Messi request

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been banned for six months after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph, ESPN reports. […]

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Ballon d'Or: Daniel Sturridge names player who deserves 2025 award

Ballon d’Or: Daniel Sturridge names player who deserves 2025 award

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Former Liverpool striker, Daniel Sturridge named Mohamed Salah as one player deserving the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. He said the […]

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Mesut Ozil names best player in the world

Mesut Ozil enters politics, joins AKP party of Turkey’s president Erdogan

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Former Germany international, Mesut Ozil has transitioned into politics after joining Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party. The former Real […]

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Ligue 1: Simon named in Team of the Week

Ligue 1: Simon named in Team of the Week

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Moses Simon has been included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week, Media Talk Africa reports. Simon was on […]

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Manchester United announce more job cuts

Manchester United announce more job cuts

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Manchester United have announced more job cuts in a bid to transform its corporate structure as part of a series […]

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EPL: Maresca confirms Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper

EPL: Maresca confirms Chelsea’s first choice goalkeeper

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed his decision on who is the club’s first choice goalkeeper. He said that […]

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NPFL: Enyimba suffer Ihemekwele's injury blow

NPFL: Enyimba suffer Ihemekwele’s injury blow

By Ifunanya / February 24, 2025

Enyimba forward, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele faces an extended period on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Ihemekwele picked up the injury […]

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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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