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2024 Copa America Quarter-final Fixtures, Kick-Off Time

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The 2024 Copa America group stage is officially over as eight teams have booked themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Unlike other major international tournaments, the 2024 Copa America features only 16 national teams from South…

Victor Osimhen Set For Napoli Pre-season As Clubs Fail To Make Concrete Offers

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Super Eagles of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen is expected to return to Napoli’s pre-season training in the coming week after he failed to land a suitor so far this summer. Napoli made it very clear last season that Victor Osimhen was up…

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Top Nigerian Players Abroad Currently Out OF Contract

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Some top Nigerian players abroad are currently without a contract as clubs across Europe are set to commence pre-season training ahead of next season. Top on the list of Nigerian players aboard who are currently without a club is Super…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Netherlands Join Six Others In Euro 2024 Quarter-finals After Beating Romania

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Romania’s fairytale run in Euro 2024 has ended in a humiliating manner as they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Netherlands. Romania stunned football enthusiasts across the world when they finished top of Group E ahead of…

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Archie Gray Leaves Leeds United For Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Leeds United midfielder, Archie Gray earlier today, July 2, 2024. Tottenham Hotspur paid Leeds United £30 million to complete the deal for Archie Gray, while Leeds paid Spurs £10 million to…

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Joins Chelsea From Leicester City

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Chelsea completed the signing of Leicester City midfielder, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall earlier today, July 2, 2024. The Blues paid Leicester City £30 million to secure the services of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Dewsbury-Hall is a product of…

Portugal Coach Hails Ronaldo, Diogo Costa After Euro 2024 Win Over Slovenia

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Portugal were expected to beat Slovenia convincingly within the regulation time but it turned out to be more dramatic than envisaged. Slovenia were able to drag the game into extra time with a star-studded Portugal who have the attacking…

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Paul Pogba Insists He Is Not Finished Amid Doping Scandal

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France and Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba has stressed that he is not done with football, contrary to reports that he said he was finished due to his ban from the game. Recall that Paul Pogba, who was regarded as one of the brightest…

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Euro 2024: Diogo Costa Defends Ronaldo’s Teary Mood After Portugal’s Win Over Slovenia

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Portugal goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, said the team’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t control his emotions after losing a penalty because of his devotion to the game of football. Cristiano Ronaldo cried uncontrollably after he failed to…

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Transfer Update On Gordon, De Ligt, Williams, Zaha, Lokonga, Isak, Others

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Liverpool’s transfer interest has turned Anthony Gordon’s head, but Newcastle are adamant that the 23-year-old England winger won’t be sold this summer, the Telegraph reported. Gordon is still a transfer target for Liverpool, who may try…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Describes Penalty Miss Against Slovenia As Being ‘Rock Bottom’

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Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has described his penalty miss against Slovenia as hitting “rock bottom”. Over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo has proven himself as one of the best penalty takers of all time but he is not as…

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Rivers United Not Interested In Finidi George – Media Officer

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Rivers United have debunked reports that they are planning on appointing former Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach, Finidi George as their new manager. Rivers United did not have the best of the 2023-2024 season as they struggled with the…

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Euro 2024: UEFA Investigating England’s Jude Bellingham

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European football governing body, UEFA, is investigating England midfielder Jude Bellingham over his gesture after scoring a late equaliser against Slovakia on Monday, June 30. In the said Euro 2024 game, Jude Bellingham and his teammates…

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Costa Lead Portugal To Euro 2024 Quarter-finals

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Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to the quarter-final of the Euro 2024 against a very compact and resilient Slovenia side earlier today, July 1, 2024. Portugal and Slovenia met at the Deutsche Bank Park for the round of 16 encounter which…

Monday, Jul 1

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Jan Vertonghen Gifts France Euro 2024 Quarter-finals Ticket As Belgium Bow Out

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Jan Vertonghen would wish he wasn’t included in Belgium’s national team squad for Euro 2024 as he helped France to end his team’s campaign in the round of 16. Jan Vertonghen who has played 156 times and scored ten goals for the Belgium…

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Igor Thiago Joins Brentford From Club Brugge

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Premier League club, Brentford, have completed the signing of Brazilian striker, Igor Thiago from Club Brugge. Brentford paid a club-record fee worth £30 million to complete the signing of Igor Thiago earlier today, July 1, 2024. Aside…

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Aston Villa Sign Samuel Iling-Junior, And Enzo Barrenechea From Juventus

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Premier League club, Aston Villa completed the signing of Samuel Iling-Junior, and Enzo Barrenechea earlier today, July 1, 2024. Aston Villa signed the two youngsters from Juventus on a transfer deal worth a combined 22 million euros.…

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Playing With A Mask Is Absolutely Horrible – Kylian Mbappe Admits

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France international, Kylian Mbappe seems not to be a fan of wearing a mask as he described the experience as “absolutely horrible”. Kylian Mbappe had to be subjected to wearing a mask after he suffered a broken nose injury following his…

Anthony Joshua Explains Why He Moved Out Of His Mother’s House

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Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has confirmed that he has finally moved out of his mother’s house ahead of his clash with Daniel Dubois in September. Unlike most super-rich celebrities, Anthony Joshua chose to stay…

Victor Osimhen: Manchester United Make Player Plus Cash Offer To Napoli

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Manchester United are reportedly prioritizing the signing of Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen in this summer transfer window. Recent reports claimed that Manchester United are aiming to secure the signature of Victor Osimhen…

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Manchester United Release 2024-2025 Home Kit

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Premier League giants, Manchester United have released their home kit for the 2024-2025 season after a mixed 2023-2024 campaign. As usual, the 2024-2025 Manchester United home shirt comes in the club’s traditional red colour with white…

Crystal Palace Sign Daichi Kamada From Lazio

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Premier League side, Crystal Palace, have completed the signing of Japanese midfielder, Daichi Kamada. Crystal Palace and Daichi Kamada signed a contract which will keep the player at the club for two years, that is, until June 30, 2026.…

Transfer Update On Calafiori, Williams, Dewsbury-Hall, Araujo, Heung-min, Others

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The 22-year-old Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori who has a transfer value of £40 million according to Bologna, is wanted by Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham, the Express reported. Barcelona are still not persuaded about the…

‘Details Of Al-Ittihad’s Offer To Ademola Lookman Emerge’

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Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ittihad have reportedly offered Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, a deal worth €11 million per year. This mouthwatering deal is to tempt the in-form Ademola Lookman away from Italian Serie A side,…

Sunday, Jun 30

‘Some Players In Super Eagles Are Not Good Enough’ – Sports Minister

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The Minister of Sports in Nigeria, John Enoh, has expressed concerns regarding the quality of certain players in the Super Eagles. Following disappointing performances against South Africa and Benin Republic, Enoh pointed out that the…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Sports Minister, John Enoh Insists Super Eagles Will Play In 2026 World Cup

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The Minister of Sports in Nigeria, John Enoh, has insisted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria still have a chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After four games, the Super Eagles are currently sitting in the 5th spot of 6 teams…

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NPFL Club Interested In Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George

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Former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, could return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) barely three weeks after resigning from the national team. Finidi George announced himself in the coaching business in Nigeria when he led…

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Rivers Angels Beat Naija Ratels To Win 2024 President Federation Cup

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Rivers Angels emerged as winners of the 2024 Women’s President Federation Cup earlier today, June 29, 2024. Rivers Angels, one of Nigeria’s most successful women’s clubs, faced Naija Ratels in the Women’s President Federation Cup at the…

England’s Cole Palmer Is Not Worried Over His Poor Game Time In Euro 2024

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Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, is not worried that he has not played as much as he would have wanted for England in the ongoing Euro 2024. Cole Palmer, who couldn’t play regularly at Manchester City, joined Chelsea on September 1, 2023,…

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Sports Minister, John Enoh Urges NFF To Appoint ‘First-Class’ Super Eagles Coach

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The minister of sports in Nigeria, John Enoh, has directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a Super Eagles coach that almost every Nigerian will be happy about. John Enoh urged the NFF to ensure that the next Super Eagles…