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Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus Set for Knee Surgery After ACL Injury

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Arsenal forward, Gabriel Jesus is set to undergo surgery on his left knee after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Sunday’s FA Cup third-round loss to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ademola Lookman Features in Atalanta’s 1-1 Stalemate with Juventus

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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta in their 1-1 draw against Juventus in Tuesday’s Serie A clash.

Sadiq Opens Valencia Goal Account in Copa del Rey Victory

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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq opened his account for Valencia on Tuesday, scoring in their 2-0 victory over Ourense CF in a Copa del Rey Round of 16 clash at Estadio O Couto.

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Iwobi Sets New Personal Record Despite Fulham’s 3-2 Defeat

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Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance last night, scoring twice in his side’s narrow 3-2 defeat to West Ham United in the English Premier League.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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More Crisis for Pep Guardiola as He Divorces Spouse After 30 Years Marriage

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have ended their marriage after three decades together.

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“No Excuses” – Okpala Warns Chelle to Deliver World Cup Ticket

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Former Nigerian international, Sylvanus Okpala, has underscored the immense importance of the Super Eagles qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under newly appointed head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle.

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Red-Hot Edna Imade Scores Again, but Granada Fell to Real Madrid

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Granada forward Edna Imade continued her impressive goal-scoring streak on Sunday, netting her sixth goal in as many consecutive matches in a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.

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Tyson Fury Announces Fifth Retirement After Defeats to Oleksandr Usyk

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Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury shocked the boxing world yet again by announcing his retirement from the sport on January 13, 2025, following consecutive defeats to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

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Ifeoma Onumonu Shines as Montpellier Advance to Coupe de France Round of 16

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Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu was on the scoresheet as Montpellier eased past Bourges 18 with a commanding 4-0 victory in the Coupe de France Round of 32.

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Pep Guardiola Admits Summer Transfer Regrets Amid Injury Crisis

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his decision to block new signings during the summer transfer window may have been a mistake, as injuries have plagued the team’s season.

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‘It’s a Hot Seat’ – Eguavoen Speaks on Chelle’s Role as Super Eagles Coach

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Augustine Eguavoen has urged Nigerians to unite and support newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, if the country is to have any chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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‘We Must Win All Six Games’ – Chelle Sets Bold Plan for Super Eagles’ Revival

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Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has declared that his primary objective is to lead Nigeria to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during his…

07

It’ll Be an Aberration for Nigeria Not to Be in the US – Pinnick

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Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has described the prospect of the Super Eagles missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a disaster that must be avoided at all costs.

Monday, Jan 13

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Peter Ijeh Criticizes NFF’s Preference for Foreign Coaches

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Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has questioned the Nigeria Football Federation's, NFF persistent preference for foreign coaches to lead the Super Eagles, calling it a disservice to local coaches.

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Eric Chelle Unveiled as Super Eagles Head Coach Amid NFF’s Vote of Confidence

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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has called on Nigerians to support the newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, amid widespread criticism following his appointment.

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FA Cup Fourth Round Draw Released

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The fourth round of the FA Cup fixtures have been officially released, including key matchups between Premier League giants and lower-tier hopefuls.

Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in Stunning Supercopa Comeback

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Barcelona delivered a masterclass in attacking football as they roared back from an early deficit to defeat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia.

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Nigeria’s Women U-19 Cricket Team Set for Historic World Cup Debut

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After months of rigorous preparation, Nigeria’s Women’s U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, will face Pakistan today in a warm-up game ahead of their maiden appearance at the Malaysia 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup.

Okereke Strikes Again as Gaziantep Secure 1-0 Win Over Adana Demirspor

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David Okereke continued his fine scoring form in the Turkish Süper Lig, netting the decisive goal in Gaziantep FK's 1-0 victory over Adana Demirspor on Sunday.

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Cross-Promotion: How Casinos Leverage Sports Events to Drive Traffic

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In the past, we have witnessed how sports move crowds and this effect is true till today. Whether it's a soccer match or a basketball playoff, these games will always stir their fans. The casino industry discovered this and found a way to…

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Osimhen Provides Assist in Galatasaray’s Crucial Win Over Basaksehir

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Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable form in the Turkish Süper Lig by providing a crucial assist to help Galatasaray secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Sunday.

Nigeria’s Olamide Adugbe Joins Freedom FC on Loan from Napoli

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Nigerian striker Olamide Adugbe has completed a loan move to Freedom FC, an Italian Serie B women’s team, from Napoli, her parent club in the Serie A Women’s league.

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JUSTICE: Manchester United Edge Arsenal in FA Cup Triller

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Manchester United advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after defeating Arsenal 5-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Joshua Zirkzee, who had…

Monday, Rinsola Babajide Shine as Tenerife Crush Deportivo La Coruña

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Nigerian duo Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide delivered stellar performances on Saturday, contributing four goals as Costa Adeje Tenerife staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Deportivo La Coruña 5-1 in their first Liga F…

Sunday, Jan 12

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Awoniyi on West Ham’s Radar as Potter Looks to Bolster Forward Line

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Premier League side West Ham are reportedly considering a move for Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi as new manager

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Eric Chelle Bids Emotional Farewell to MC Oran as He Prepares to Lead the Super Eagles

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Newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Algerian club MC Oran and its supporters as he begins his new chapter as Nigeria's head coach.

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Eric Chelle Prepares for Super Eagles Duty After Narrow MC Oran Win

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Newly appointed head coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, ended what could be his final match in charge of MC Oran with a gritty 1-0 victory over Union Sportive de Sétif in the Coupe d’Algérie Round of 32 on Saturday evening.

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“This One Means More” – Tella on His Quick-Fire Goal Against Dortmund

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Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella couldn’t hide his delight after opening his Bundesliga account in a pulsating 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Saturday, Jan 11

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Why Super Eagles Stars Struggle Internationally – Julius Aghahowa

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Former Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has shared his thoughts on the challenges some Super Eagles players face in translating their impressive club form to the national team.

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Troost-Ekong’s Stoppage-Time Magic Secures Al Kholood’s Survival Push

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William Troost-Ekong was instrumental in Al Kholood’s dramatic 3-2 win over Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, delivering a match-winning assist deep into stoppage time.