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Fernández fires Chelsea into FA Cup final
By Tosin Omojola Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal as Chelsea FC edged a scrappy FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley, marking a winning start following the departure of Liam Rosenior. Interim boss Calum McFarlane has been placed in charge until the end of the season and will lead Chelsea into the final against Manchester City on Saturday,…
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Siasia, Amokachi battle for Nigeria U-23 coaching job
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles stars Samson Siasia and Daniel Amokachi are among the coaches who have applied to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to lead the country’s U-23 team. Both men are seeking a return to the role, having managed the side at different times in the past. Siasia guided the team to a silver medal at the…
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SDP pushes grassroots strategy for 2027, says Adebayo
As political realignments quietly gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, debates over opposition coalition-building have taken centre stage in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape. In this interview with journalists, Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) dismisses elite-driven alliances as fundamentally flawed and outlines the party’s strategy of building what he describes as a “people-powered coalition.” Excerpts …
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LASG conducts CBT for Graduate Interns, boosts youth employment drive
The Lagos State Government has conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for applicants of its Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP), reinforcing its commitment to transparent and merit-based youth empowerment. The test, organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, took place at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) as part of the programme’s selection process. A large number of…
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Late heroics keep Tottenham alive in relegation fight
By Tosin Omojola Joao Palhinha’s late strike secured Tottenham Hotspur’s first Premier League victory since December, but it did little to ease their mounting relegation concerns. Spurs remain third from bottom, two points adrift of safety with just four games left, after West Ham United snatched a dramatic 2-1 injury-time win over Everton. Roberto De Zerbi’s side appeared set to…
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Rashford strikes as Barcelona close in on La Liga glory
By Tosin Omojola Marcus Rashford was on target as Barcelona strengthened their push for a second consecutive La Liga title with a hard-fought victory over Getafe. The on-loan Manchester United forward sealed the win in the second half, finishing off a swift counterattack as Hansi Flick’s side capitalised on Real Madrid’s surprising 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Friday night.…
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Arsenal edge Newcastle to reclaim top spot
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League as Eberechi Eze’s first-half strike secured a hard-fought victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side had briefly slipped to second place for the first time since October following Manchester City’s midweek win over Burnley, which put the champions ahead on goal difference. The Gunners made…
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Man City edge Southampton in thriller to book Wembley return
By Tosin Omojola Manchester City came from behind to defeat Southampton and book a place in a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final, keeping alive their hopes of securing a domestic treble. Pep Guardiola’s side have already lifted the Carabao Cup this season and will return to London on Saturday, May 16, where they will be strong favourites against either…
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CAF Boss pays tribute to late striker Eneramo
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigerian international, Michael Eneramo. n a condolence message, Motsepe, on behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations, extended sympathies to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, as well as to the…
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Super Eagles Coach Chelle completes France recertification
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has successfully completed a coaching recertification course in France as part of efforts to update his professional credentials. The French-born tactician has remained in the spotlight in recent months following his impressive outing with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where he guided the team to a third-place finish.…
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