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Tinubu’s aide hails NNL progress, set to grace Super 4 tournament
By Tosin Omojola The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has confirmed his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4. The season-ending tournament, scheduled to hold at the Remo Stars Complex in Ikenne, will feature four Nigeria Premier Football League-bound clubs, Inter Lagos, Sporting Lagos, Doma United,…
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Nigeria eyes Beijing 2027 tickets at World Relays showdown
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria will depart for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, with a clear focus on securing qualification slots for upcoming global competitions and challenging for podium finishes. The 24-athlete contingent, made up of a blend of emerging talents and experienced performers, is scheduled to travel on Monday via Ethiopian Airlines, with a stopover in Addis Ababa…
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Onyeka joins elite list as Coventry clinch championship title
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has joined the growing list of Nigerian players to have lifted the EFL Championship trophy, further cementing his place among the country’s notable football exports. Coventry City were confirmed winners of the Championship on Sunday, with Onyeka playing a key role throughout the campaign as the club sealed promotion to the English…
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Osimhen shines as Galatasaray crush Fenerbahçe
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international Victor Osimhen made a commanding return to the starting lineup, scoring as Galatasaray thrashed rivals Fenerbahçe 3-0 in their Turkish Süper Lig clash on Sunday. After a brief substitute appearance in midweek, Osimhen was handed a start and made an immediate impact, breaking the deadlock just before halftime. The striker showed composure and sharpness, controlling…
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Rocchi suspends self amid Italy referee fraud probe
By Tosin Omojola Gianluca Rocchi, the official responsible for appointing referees in Italy’s top flight, has suspended himself following a reported investigation into alleged sporting fraud. According to Italian news agency AGI, the former international referee is under investigation for “complicity in sporting fraud” during the 2024–25 season. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for Thursday. The…
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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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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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