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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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Isak ends Anfield drought as Liverpool beat Palace
By Tosin Omojola Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal at Anfield since joining Liverpool FC, as the Reds strengthened their grip on a Champions League spot with victory over Crystal Palace. The Sweden international has endured a frustrating spell since completing a British-record £125m move from Newcastle United, but he opened the scoring in style. His effort from…
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Ndidi returns from injury, boosts Chelle ahead friendlies
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has received a major boost ahead of his squad announcement for the upcoming international window, following the return of captain Wilfred Ndidi to action for his Turkish club Beşiktaş on Thursday evening. Ndidi made his comeback during a Turkish Cup quarterfinal clash against Alanyaspor after a spell on the sidelines due to injury.…
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Tinubu hails Nigerian-American basketball star Anosike for historic success in China
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian-American basketball player Ejimofor Anosike following his remarkable achievements in China’s 2026 National Basketball League Championship. Anosike, who plays for the Hong Kong Bulls, led his team to win the league title and capped off an impressive season by claiming multiple honours, including the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), Best International Player, and Slam Dunk…
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NNL unveils super 4 fixtures, N10m prize for winner
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the prize money and fixtures for the forthcoming Super 4 tournament, setting the stage for an exciting finale to the 2025/26 season. According to the organisers, each of the four participating clubs will receive a participation fee of two million naira, while the eventual winner will take home a grand…
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NFF intensifies efforts to win Osula international switch
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles by targeting dual-national players, with new contact established with representatives of William Osula over a potential international switch. Osula, who currently plays his club football for Newcastle United in the English Premier League, is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Denmark at international level…
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Ex-Super Eagles Star, Michael Eneramo, dies during Kaduna match
By Tosin Omojola It was a sad day for Nigerian football as former Super Eagles forward, Michael Eneramo, reportedly slumped and died during a local football match in Kaduna on Friday morning. According to reports, Eneramo suffered a suspected cardiac arrest while participating in a friendly game in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna State. The incident occurred in the second half of…
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CAF weighs host change for AFCON 2027 over slow preparations
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is weighing a significant change to the hosting arrangement for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with South Africa emerging as a possible replacement for the original hosts, Western Post has gathered. The tournament was initially awarded to a joint bid by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, marking what would have been…
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