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Timber, Gyökeres star in Arsenal rout as Spurs humble Man City
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal continued their bright start to the season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. Fresh from last weekend’s away win at Manchester United, the Gunners were impressive again in their first home outing, a result that shot them to the top of the Premier League table. Jurriën Timber opened the…
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Kane hat-trick fires Bayern to 6-0 win over RB Leipzig
By Tosin Omojola – Harry Kane scored three times as Bayern Munich strolled to a 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga champions were ruthless, extending their 14-year unbeaten streak on the opening day of the German top flight. Leipzig resisted for just 26 minutes before they crumbled, with Micheal Olise opening the scoring in the 27th minute. Luis Díaz…
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Chelsea hit five past West Ham in London derby rout
By Tosin Omojola – Chelsea responded to their disappointing start to the season with a resounding 5-1 win over London neighbours West Ham on Friday. After being held goalless at home by Crystal Palace last weekend, the Blues came out firing against the Hammers, despite conceding first. Lucas Paquetá’s sixth-minute opener for the hosts was quickly cancelled out, with João…
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Former Super Eagles captain Eguavoen blasts treatment of late Peter Rufai
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has criticised the manner in which the country handled the burial of his late teammate, Peter Rufai, saying Nigeria has failed to properly honour those who sacrificed for the national team. Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” died in July at the age of 61. He was Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper…
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Remo Stars, Rivers United settle for draw in NPFL season opener
By Tosin Omojola – The 2025/26 NPFL season got underway on Friday with defending champions Remo Stars and last season’s runners-up, Rivers United, playing out a 1-1 draw at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Barely three minutes into the game, Aniekeme Okon headed Rivers United into the lead, registering the season’s first goal. The Pride of Rivers’ celebration lasted only…
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Chelle unveils 31-man squad for games against Rwanda, South Africa
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has unveiled a 31-man squad for the Super Eagles’ crucial World Cup qualifiers in September. Fourth-placed Nigeria face a herculean task in their bid to secure a place in the 2026 Mundial, needing to win all their remaining matches while hoping other contenders slip up to stand a chance of…
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NPFL rules out use of VAR for 2025/26 season
By Tosin Omojola – Followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will have to wait longer for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. According to the league’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Davidson Owumi, the process of adopting VAR in Nigeria is still ongoing and will not be completed anytime soon. Speaking in Ikenne during a recent…
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Champions Remo Stars face Rivers United in blockbuster NPFL curtain-raiser
By Tosin Omojola – The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season officially kicks off today Friday with a mouthwatering clash as defending champions Remo Stars battle runners-up Rivers United. There could hardly have been a more fitting fixture to herald the new campaign, pitting last season’s two best teams against each other. Remo Stars, guided by flamboyant tactician Daniel…
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Spurs fans furious as Arsenal complete Eberechi Eze transfer
By Tosin Omojola – Supporters of Tottenham Hotspur reacted angrily after Arsenal confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. On Thursday, the Gunners announced a £67.5 million deal for the England international, fending off Tottenham’s interest in the midfielder. The agreement includes a guaranteed £60 million fee and £7.5 million in add-ons, sealing one of the biggest transfers…
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FIBA Afrobasket: Senegal shatter D’Tigers’ semi-final dream
By Tosin Omojola – Senegal’s men’s basketball team on Wednesday night ended Nigeria’s D’Tigers’ impressive run at the 2025 FIBA Men’s Afrobasket Championship ongoing in Luanda, Angola. In a quarter-final clash decided at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, the Senegalese side triumphed 91-75 to book a semi-final spot and secure automatic qualification for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The Senegalese,…
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