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EPL: Referee for Arsenal vs Liverpool clash confirmed

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The Premier League have confirmed that Anthony Taylor will take charge of the Super Sunday clash between Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners go into the game in third place, four points behind Arne Slot’s men who lead the way with 21 points…

EPL: Arsenal take decision on appealing Saliba’s red card

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Arsenal have decided not to appeal the red card William Saliba received during their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday. Saliba was shown a straight red card in the 30th minute of the game at the Vitality Stadium. The French defender…

Transfer: Super Eagles star to leave Mourinho’s side after rejecting new deal

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Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is attracting attention from the Premier League after rejecting a new contract offer from Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old will be able to sign an agreement with foreign clubs from January 1. Osayi…

NPFL: Majin ready to move on from loss to Rivers United

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Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed says his team will continue to work hard despite the home defeat against Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered a 1-0 loss to Rivers United at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium on Monday.…

NNL includes referee, Chukwujekwu in pre-season seminar

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The Nigeria National League, NNL, has included renowned referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu as one of the resource persons for the upcoming pre-season seminar. The NNL chairman, George Aluo made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja. Aluo said…

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EPL: FA charges Kudus, West Ham, Tottenham

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The English Football Association (FA) on Tuesday charged West Ham United forward, Mohammed Kudus, following his red card against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League over the weekend. The FA also charged both West Ham and Tottenham for…

LaLiga: I left Real Madrid despite Mbappe’s arrival – Kroos

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Toni Kroos has said he was not tempted to delay his retirement to play with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid. However, the 24-year-old admitted it “wasn’t easy” to inform manager Carlo Ancelotti he had decided to leave the LaLiga club. Kroos…

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EPL: Ndidi becomes ninth Nigerian to reach 200 appearances

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Wilfred Ndidi is now the ninth Nigerian footballer to reach 200th appearances in the Premier League. Ndidi joined the exclusive list in Leicester City’s 3-2 win against Southampton at the St. Mary’s Stadium last Saturday. The defensive…

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EPL: Man City are vulnerable to counter-attack – Carragher on title race

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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has insisted Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race despite their vulnerability to counter-attacks. The champions remain unbeaten this season but are in second place on the table,…

Ajibade, Nnadozie, Monday arrive Super Falcons camp for friendlies

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Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Gift Monday have arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Lagos ahead of the international friendlies against Algeria. The trio are among the foreign-based players invited for the double-header…

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NPFL: Rivers United deserve win Niger Tornadoes — Finidi

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Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has commended his players for Monday’s matchday eight victory in Minna. Seiyefa Jackson’s lone strike secured the maximum points for Rivers United against Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora…

NPFL: Akwa United coach disappointed with draw against Rangers

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Akwa United assistant coach, Umar Abdullahi has blamed his team’s inability to convert their chances for the draw against Rangers. The Promise Keepers were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,…

It was difficult for me to tell two people I was retiring – Kroos

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Former Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos, has revealed that it was difficult for him to tell his son and manager Carlo Ancelotti that he was retiring. Kroos retired from professional football at the end of last season following the…

Transfer: ‘He’s a real goalscorer’ – Glen Johnson advises Chelsea on striker to sign

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Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson has urged his old club to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the January transfer window. Johnson branded the Argentina international as a ‘proper goalscorer’. Chelsea are expected to bring…

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EPL: Lampard tells Maresca to start Chelsea star in next game

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Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has urged manager Enzo Maresca to start Pedro Neto in Chelsea’s next game. Lampard believes the Portugal international is dynamic and has shown enough to get him a starting place for Chelsea. The former…

Benteke beats Messi, Suarez to MLS Golden Boot

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DC United striker, Christian Benteke, has won the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) Golden Boot Award. The two-time Major League Soccer All-Star scored 23 goals this season. Benteke has now won the prize ahead pof Inter Miami’s duo of Lionel…

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Turkey: Osimhen’s wonder strike enters record books after Ronaldo

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Victor Osimhen’s amazing overhead kick goal for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor has made it to the record books, DAILY POST reports. According to CNN Turk, the superb strike was only the second goal in the world to be scored from a height…

Europa League: You need to get angry – Dimitar Berbatov tells Man Utd striker

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has urged Rasmus Hojlund to get ‘angry’ ahead of their UEFA Europa League clash with Fenerbahce on Thursday. Berbatov insisted that the Denmark international need to more demanding and…

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EPL: He’s not good enough – Petit blames Chelsea star for defeat to Liverpool

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Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, is not impressed with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Frenchman is of the opinion that the goalkeeper is not good enough for the Blues and does not inspire confidence in his defense. Sanchez was in…

NPFL: Ogunbote lauds Shooting Stars players’ for win over Katsina United

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Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has praised his players after Monday night’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Katsina United. The win was the Oluyole Warriors first in their last five league outings. Adam Mustapha scored the…

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EPL: So much energy, composure – Petit names best midfielder in Premier League this season

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Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has described Chelsea midfielder, Moises Caicedo, as the best in that position so far this season. Petit also advised manager Enzo Maresca to allow the club’s record signing the freedom to roam…

NPFL: Heartland remain hopeful despite defeat to Bayelsa United

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Heartland have kept their heads up despite the loss to Bayelsa United in the matchday eight fixture in Yenagoa. The Naze Millionaires lost 1-0 to Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday. Rabiu Abdullahi netted the…

NPFL: Why I stopped playing for Rivers United – Okpe

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Andy Okpe has revealed the reason behind his decision not to play for Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Okpe said that the Pride of Rivers are blocking his move abroad with their demands. DAILY POST…

Transfer: Premier League, Championship clubs battle for Olateju’s signature

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Nigerian youngster, Ibrahim Olateju, is on the radar of top Premier League and Championship clubs, DAILY POST reports. Olateju has caught the eye with his impressive displays for League Two club, Cheltenham Town. The 18-year-old has scored…

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Ballon d’Or: PSG coach, Luis Enrique names player to win award this year

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Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has said he expects Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or award this year. Speaking with TNT Sports Brazil, Enrique also claimed he is not interested in individual awards, as he…

EPL: Zirkzee set for shock Man Utd exit

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Manchester United striker, Joshua Zirkzee, is already open to leaving the Premier League club in January, according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old only joined the Red Devils in a £36.5million from Bologna last summer. But it is being…

Libya vs Nigeria: CAF to make decision on cancelled AFCON 2025 qualifier Wednesday

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is expected to announce its decision on the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15, this…

Our social media account was hacked – Juventus deny signing Real Madrid’s Arda Guler

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Juventus on Monday confirmed that one of their social media accounts was hacked after appearing to confirm the signing of Real Madrid star Arda Guler. Fans of both Juventus and Real Madrid were taken by surprise when the Serie A club’s…

EPL: Aaron Ramsey criticizes two Arsenal stars after defeat to Bournemouth

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Former Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey has singled out Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli for criticism following the Gunners’ Premier League 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. Ramsey believes the duo lacked awareness during the…

EPL: Carragher reveals Man Utd star who has really impressed him

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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has revealed that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has really impressed him with his performance in the Red Devils’ Europa League 3-3 draw against Porto this season. Carragher believes the Denmark…