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Liverpool edge Atletico 2-1 as Mac Allister strikes
By Tosin Omojola Alexis Mac Allister scored a superb winner as Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Marcos Llorente put Atletico ahead before Dominik Szoboszlai equalised. Mac Allister then struck from outside the box to secure Andoni Iraola’s first home and Champions League win as Liverpool manager. Liverpool remain unbeaten under…
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Odegaard seals Arsenal victory over Napoli
By Tosin Omojola Martin Odegaard’s excellent start to the season continued as the Arsenal captain scored a late winner against Napoli in Naples. Arsenal had wasted several chances and appeared destined for a draw in their first Champions League game since last season’s final. But Odegaard’s fine finish from outside the box sparked celebrations among Arsenal’s 1,500 travelling fans. It…
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Raphinha stars as Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1
By Tosin Omojola Raphinha continued his remarkable goal-scoring start to the season with another brace as Barcelona produced an impressive display to defeat Feyenoord in the Champions League. Former Arsenal and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus also opened his Barcelona account late in the game, after his fellow Brazilian had already put the hosts in firm control. Raphinha produced an…
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D’Tigress thank Tinubu for fulfilling AfroBasket rewards
By Tosin Omojola Players and officials of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress, have thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after receiving the financial rewards promised for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The payments were the final tranche of the Presidential Rewards. Following arrangements concluded by National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, D’Tigress and the…
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Osimhen, Lookman miss 2026 Balloon d’or shortlist
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has cost its players recognition, with none making the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were absent despite strong club seasons and starring roles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen recorded 30 goal contributions in 2025/26, while Lookman had 12 goals and…
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Real Madrid edge Inter Milan as Mbappe makes history
By Tosin Omojola Kylian Mbappe moved joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers’ list as Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan. The France captain, 27, opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho’s side in the 14th minute with a clinical finish from just inside the box, taking his tally to 71 goals in 99 appearances in the competition. Only…
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Eguavoen takes charge of Super Falcons for Olympic qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons, on an interim basis for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Comoros in October, as the search for a substantive head coach continues. Eguavoen, popularly known as ‘Cerezo’, brings a wealth of experience to the assignment, having managed at…
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FIFA, CAF mission set for Abuja over NFF crisis
By Tosin Omojola FIFA and CAF officials are expected in Abuja next week to assess the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and discuss reforms. The visit follows the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, Executive Committee members and the General Secretariat, creating what National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko called a legal vacuum. The NFF electoral process…
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Super Falcons to face Comoros in Ikenne Olympic clash
By Tosin Omojola The Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, has been selected as the venue for both legs of Nigeria’s second-round Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros. The Super Falcons will host Comoros on October 9, with the return leg scheduled for October 13 at the same venue, as Nigeria begins its quest for qualification for the 2028 Olympic…
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Super Falcons await new coach ahead of Olympic
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to announce a new Super Falcons coach this week as preparations begin for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign. The appointment follows the decision to part ways with Justine Madugu and his technical crew after Nigeria failed to reach the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals and lost 2-1 to South Africa in the…
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