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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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Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 106 days amid historic goal drought
By Tosin Omojola Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge, ending a brief and turbulent spell at the club. Rosenior had signed a five-and-a-half-year contract following his move from RC Strasbourg, which is also owned by Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. His appointment was initially viewed as part of a long-term project.…
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Real Madrid beat Alaves 2–1 to cut Barcelona’s lead to 6 points
By Tosin Omojola Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior struck on either side of half-time as Real Madrid secured a 2–1 victory over relegation-threatened Alaves, cutting Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points. Managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid were playing their first match since their Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich and responded with a…
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Brighton thrash Chelsea 3–0 to boost European dreams
By Tosin Omojola Brighton delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Chelsea to climb above the Blues in the Premier League standings, strengthening their push for European qualification while deepening the woes of the visitors. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck secured the emphatic win, lifting Brighton into sixth place. In contrast, Chelsea’s struggles continued as they slumped…
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Abuja set for 3-day WAFU-B Women’s Football Summit
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to host a three-day Women’s Football Administrators Workshop in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The workshop scheduled to take place at Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suites, Wuse, from April 26 to April 28, would be organised by the WAFU-B Zone in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and…
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Wolves relegated as Premier League nightmare season ends
By Tosin Omojola Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated from the Premier League following a disappointing 2025/2026 campaign. Their drop to the Championship was confirmed on Monday night after West Ham United played out a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, a result that mathematically sealed Wolves’ fate. Wolves endured a difficult season, spending much of the campaign rooted to the bottom…
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Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart to claim 35th Bundesliga title
By Tosin Omojola Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena and win the German Bundesliga title for a 35th time. The Bavarians, who have lost just once all season, needed only a point to clinch the crown after nearest challengers Borussia Dortmund suffered a defeat at Hoffenheim on Saturday night. But Stuttgart, chasing a place…
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Iwobi recalls crucial Wenger conversation that sealed Nigeria switch
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about a pivotal conversation he had with former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger regarding his international future. Iwobi, who represented England at youth level before committing to Nigeria, said the decision came at a crucial stage in his career when he was weighing his options between the two nations. He…
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NNL sets April 24 date for Super 4 draw
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced that the official draw for the 2025/2026 Super 4 Playoffs will take place on April 24, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, setting the stage for the final showdown of an intense season. The Super 4 tournament, which will determine the overall champions of the NNL season, is…
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Rutter’s 95th-minute strike stuns Spurs in survival blow
By Tosin Omojola Tottenham’s hopes of securing Premier League survival suffered a crushing setback as Brighton snatched a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser through Georginio Rutter. Spurs looked set to end their miserable winless run, which had stretched to 15 league matches, and climb out of the relegation zone when Xavi Simons curled home with 13 minutes remaining. However, the late twist…
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