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AFCON 2025: Yakubu Aiyegbeni exposes Super Eagles’ major weakness

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Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has identified a major weakness in the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The former Everton striker explained that the Super Eagles lack a creative midfielder in the mould…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp bubbles with 12 players

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Twelve players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu was the latest player to enter the team’s camp on Monday. The 31-year-old is expected to…

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I abandoned football for barbing, Super Eagles’ invitation big surprise – Akinsanmiro

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Newly invited Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed he abandoned football for barbing while growing up, DAILY POST reports. Akinsanmiro is one of the fresh faces in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.…

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EPL: I’m confident – Wenger names team that will win title

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Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is backing his former club to become Premier League champions this season. The Gunners have experienced a bit of wobble in recent weeks and are now only two points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel…

EPL: Amorim set to change Man Utd’s formation against Bournemouth

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, is set to change his tactical formation when they play Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday night. According to The Athletic, Amorim will switch up from his much criticized 3-4-3 setup. The…

Super Eagles midfielder, Ebenezer names two ex-Nigerian players he loves watching

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Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer has named two former Nigerian players he loves watching. Ebenezer, who plays for Serie A club Pisa, on loan from Inter Milan, said he loves watching John Obi Mikel and Austin Jay-Jay…

NPFL: Maikaba charges Wikki Tourists to beat Rivers United

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Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has rallied his players ahead of their matchday 17 fixture against Rivers United. Maikaba urged his players to play with determination in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL,…

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Super Eagles: NSC paying Eric Chelle, he’s not owed – Dikko

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Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, says the organization has been paying the salary of Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was recently accused of owing Chelle three months salary.…

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EPL: Rooney snubs Guardiola, Arteta, names manager of the season

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has named his manager of the season in the Premier League. Rooney named Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris as his manager of the season ahead of the likes of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Manchester City’s Pep…

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NPFL: Mangut satisfied with Nasarawa United’s draw vs Plateau United

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Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed satisfaction with his team’s draw against his former club Plateau United. The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The Solid Miners are still searching for…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles hold first training in Cairo

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The Super Eagles will begin preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with their first official training session at the mainbowl of the Cairo International Stadium on Monday, DAILY POST reports. The session, according to the team’s…

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EPL: ‘They’re a problem’ – Walcott names two teams to challenge Arsenal for title

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Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has suggested that Aston Villa and Manchester City are the teams that can challenge the Gunners for the Premier League title this season. Arsenal still maintain the top of the Premier League table, with…

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LaLiga: Akor elated to end Sevilla’s goal drought

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Adams Akor was relieved to end his nine-game goal drought after scoring in Sevilla’s 4-0 thrashing Real Oviedo on Sunday. The 25-year-old also registered two assists in the game. Akor was criticised by Sevilla fans for his poor display in…

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NPFL: Why Kun Khalifat FC lost to Abia Warriors – Coach Osigwe

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Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Emmanuel Osigwe, has blamed his players for the matchday 17 defeat to Abia Warriors. Osigwe insisted that the players failed to play to instruction in the game. Suraj Lawal’s second half goal gave Abia…

EPL: Carragher names England player to stop Arsenal, Man City from winning title

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Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has identified England international, Morgan Rogers, as the player that could destroy Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League title this season. He described the player as a ‘special’…

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EPL: Schmeichel warns Arsenal, Man City about ‘serious’ title contenders

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Manchester United legend, Peter Schmeichel, has claiemd that Aston Villa are genuine challengers for the Premier League title this season. Unai Emery’s men have now won their last nine matches in all competitions. Villa have recovered from…

EPL: Guardiola singles out two Man City players after Crystal Palace win

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has singled out the likes of Rayan Cherki and Ruben Dias for special praise following his side’s Premier League 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Guardiola watched as a brace from Erling…

AFCON 2025: Uzoho thrilled with Super Eagles return

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Francis Uzoho is delighted to be back with the Super Eagles after a long period of absence, DAILY POST reports. Uzoho was one of the surprise inclusion in the Super Eagles’ 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Omonia…

EPL: Slot looking for apology – Neville speaks on Salah leaving Liverpool

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Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has weighed in on the future of Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, discussing whether the 33-year-old will remain with the Reds or depart during the January transfer window following the 2025 Africa Cup…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells with Lookman, Ajayi, others’ arrival

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Ten players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Cairo following the arrival of Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. The latest arrivals also include Igho Ogbu, Amas Obasogie, and Tochukwu Nnadi. They joined the quartet…

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EPL: ‘You won’t win this league’ – Neville warns Arsenal after 2-1 win over Wolves

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Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has sent a title warning to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Neville said the Gunners need to ‘wake up’ or the title will be far beyond their reach before they realise what was happening. Bukayo Saka…

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Serie A: Orban grabs brace to help Hellas Verona beat Fiorentina

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Gift Orban was the hero as Hellas Verona defeated Fiorentina 2-1 away in their Serie A clash on Sunday. Orban scored both goals for the visitors in a thrilling contest. The Nigerian opened the scoring for Verona three minutes before half…

NPFL: Suleiman blames injury for Kwara United’s loss to Enyimba

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Kwara United technical adviser Suleiman Ashifat has attributed his team’s defeat to injuries. The Harmony Boys suffered a 3-1 loss against the People’s Elephant at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. Kwara United were struck…

EPL: ‘Brave, defenders’ nightmare’ – John Terry hails best No.10 in the world

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Former Chelsea captain John Terry has named Cole Palmer as the best No. 10 in the world at present. Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer put the home side ahead in the 21st…

AFCON 2025: Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro arrive Super Eagles’ Cairo camp

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Four players are now at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Italy-based duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akinsanmiro Ebenezer arrived at the team’s Renaissance Hotels base on…

EPL: Thiago Silva wants to become Chelsea manager

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Brazilian legend Thiago Silva has said that he would like to become a manager at Chelsea. The former PSG captain expressed his desire to “coach all the teams where I have played.” The 41-year-old Chelsea defender is at the tail end of his…

NPFL: Amapakabo lauds Abia Warriors’ win over Kun Khalifat

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Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo believes the team still has much to improve on despite their narrow away win over Kun Khalifat FC. Abia Warriors edged out Kun Khalifat FC 1-0 in a Matchday 17 fixture in Owerri on Sunday,…

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EPL: Murphy names one Chelsea player Maresca is blessed to have

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Former Premier League star Danny Murphy has said that Chelsea are ‘blessed’ to have Malo Gusto in their squad. Gusto was the unlikely ‘star of the show’ in the Blues’ emphatic win over David Moyes’s side. Chelsea returned to winning ways…

NPFL: Nasarawa United extend lead, Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors win away

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Nasarawa United extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League following a 0-0 draw with Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The Solid Miners have never beaten Plateau United in Jos. Mbwas Mangut’s side…

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EPL: Sherwood names team that won’t win title

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Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has said that Aston Villa do not have what it takes to win the Premier League. He made the comment after Manchester City, Arsenal, and Aston Villa all secured victories in the league this weekend.…