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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City at risk of not qualifying – Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club are in danger of missing out on a place in next season’s Champions League. City are currently in their 14th consecutive season …

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Tennis: Djokovic eyes more Slam glory

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Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major …

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La Liga: Valencia appoint West Brom’s Corberan as new boss

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La Liga strugglers Valencia have appointed West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. Valencia paid a release clause, believed to be between £3-4m, in the 41-year-old …

Wednesday, Dec 25

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NPFL: Elegbeleye wants more investors

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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) can only be attractive to investors through transparency, credibility and our referees well motivated to render their best. Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League Gbenga …

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EPL: Alex Iwobi declares ‘war’ against Chelsea

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Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has expressed his team’s readiness for the London derby with Chelsea. Marco Silva’s side are unbeaten in the Premier League this month. The Whites will be …

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Osimhen, Rashford swap deal on offer as Napoli lure Manchester United

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Napoli have offered Manchester United the chance to sign Victor Osimhen in January and are open to a player exchange to facilitate the deal. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan …

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Niger: Bago spreads construction of stadium in 25 LGAs

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Niger state government has promised to build stadium facilities in each of the 25 local government areas of the state. The state sovernor, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, made this disclosure …

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Napoli approve Osimhen January transfer

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Napoli have given the green light for Victor Osimhen to transfer in January. His availability has already been made known to several Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal …

FCT FA Election: Mouktar orders Ethics & Disciplinary Committee to investigate incident

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In light of a serious incident that occurred during the recently concluded FCT FA bye election, the Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Adam Mouktar Mohammed, …

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Eguavoen: Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach undergoes surgery

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Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has undergone surgery in Belgium. Blueprint learnt that it was a major medical procedure that Eguavoen put off several times so as to guide …

Premier League: Iraola calls for greater ‘efficiency’ from high-flyers Bournemouth

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has urged his side to achieve greater efficiency at both ends of the pitch as they look to maintain their impressive start to the Premier League …

FIFA amends transfer regulations following Diarra ruling

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FIFA has adopted an interim framework concerning the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, world soccer’s governing body said on Monday, following a Court of Justice of the …

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2025: Giro d’Italia to start in Albania

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The 2025 Giro d’Italia will start in Albania for the first time with the opening three stages in May, organisers has announced. The first stage on 9 May will start …

NFL: Packers rout Saints to clinch play-off spot

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Jordan Love starred as the Green Bay Packers routed the New Orleans Saints 34-0 to secure their spot in the NFL play-offs. The 26-year-old quarterback threw for 182 yards and …

Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test

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Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India. The 19-year-old was called up to replace Nathan …

Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test

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Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India. The 19-year-old was called up to replace Nathan …

NBA: Embiid ejected after confronting referee

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team’s 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee. Embiid was given a third foul against him by …

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Ola Aina makes team of the week list in Premier League

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Nigeria defender, Ola Aina has been included in the Premier League Team of the Week. Aina was recognised following his impressive display in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 win over Brentford on …

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De Minaur aiming for bigger, better 2025

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Alex De Minaur is coming off a breakthrough year that saw him reach a career-high world No 6 and the Australian is fired up for an even bigger 2025. The …

‘Incredible’ Liverpool must stay focused – Slot

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Arne Slot urged “incredible” Liverpool not to step off the gas after the Premier League leaders thrashed Tottenham 6-3 to move four points clear at the top of the table. …

Tennis: Two-time champion Anderson knocked out by De Graaf

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Two-time champion Gary Anderson has been dumped out of the PDC World Championship on his 54th birthday by Jeffrey de Graaf. The Scot, winner in 2015 and 2016, lost 3-0 …

Daniels magic stuns Eagles & 49ers, Cowboys bow out

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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels produced an incredible late rally to help the Washington Commanders stun the Philadelphia Eagles on a Sunday full of play-off movement in the NFL. Daniels showed …

Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

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Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Monday. The Australian, who is ranked …

Ghana edge Nigeria to win WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

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Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in …

CAF Award: Atalanta celebrate Lookman

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Ademola Lookman showed off his African Player of the Year award ahead of Atalanta’s Serie A clash with Empoli on Sunday night. Lookman was crowned African Player of the Year …

Monday, Dec 23

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EPL: Saka ruled out for several weeks

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Arsenal will be without talisman Bukayo Saka for “many weeks”, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta revealed this on Monday while speaking to reporters ahead of their Premier League clash …

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Serie A: Ademola Lookman scores as Atalanta retain top spot

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Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atalanta surged back to the top of the Serie A standings with a 3-2 win at home …

Sunday, Dec 22

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WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup: Ghana’s Black Maidens edge Nigeria’s Flamingos after penalty shootout

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Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in …

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Ikpea throws weight behind unified Supporters’ club

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Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) chairman Ambassador Samuel Ikpea has thrown his full weight behind the move by the chieftains of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football …

CHAN qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles hold Ghana in Accra

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The Nigeria/Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship is still delicately poised, following the scoreless draw in the first leg played at the Accra …