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Super Eagles face Zimbabwe in Unity Cup opener, set for poland friendly
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria will begin the defence of their Unity Cup title against Zimbabwe in the opening match of the invitational tournament. The encounter is scheduled for May 26 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. The second semifinal, featuring Jamaica and India, will take place a day later. Winners from both semifinals…
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FIFA approves England based goalkeeper’s switch to Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has approved the switching of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from England to Nigeria. The 24-year-old, who previously represented England at youth level, is now eligible to feature for Nigeria following confirmation on FIFA’s change of association platform. Okonkwo, a product of Arsenal FC’s academy, joined Wrexham AFC after loan spells at…
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Arsenal, Bayern close in on Champions League semi-finals after first-leg wins
By Tosin Omojola English Premier League and German Bundesliga leaders Arsenal and Bayern Munich have taken significant steps toward securing semi-final spots in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams are on the verge of booking their places in the last four following impressive first-leg victories in Portugal and Spain. Arsenal left it late to edge Sporting CP 1-0, with Kai…
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Ex Arsenal star Ramsey retires, opts for coaching
By Tosin Omojola Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old, who had been without a club since leaving Mexican side Pumas UNAM last year, is now expected to pursue a career in coaching. Ramsey retires as one of Wales’ greatest players, scoring 21 goals in 86 appearances and representing…
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AFCON dream overshadowed as seven Eritrean players abscond
By Tosin Omojola Seven players from Eritrea’s national football team have reportedly failed to return home following their historic victory over Eswatini last week, according to a source close to the squad. While some members of the team travelled back via neighbouring South Africa, the seven players are believed to have absconded. The development is not unprecedented, as there have…
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Samson Adamu targets lasting legacy as CAF Acting General Secretary
By Tosin Omojola The newly appointed Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, has expressed a strong desire to leave a lasting legacy in his role as the chief operating officer of football on the African continent. Adamu was named Acting General Secretary on Sunday, March 29, 2026, during a CAF Executive Committee meeting held…
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Galatasaray admit Osimhen’s absence hurting title push
By Tosin Omojola Galatasaray players have admitted that the absence of Victor Osimhen has cost the team valuable points in recent matches. Osimhen sustained an arm injury last month during a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool and is not expected to return to action until later this month. According to leading Turkish newspaper Sabah, the Galatasaray squad recently held…
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Nigeria’s U-18, U-20 handball teams storm Lomé for 2026 IHF trophy showdown
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Under-18 and Under-20 men’s national handball teams have arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of the 2026 IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Tournament, scheduled to take place from April 7 to 11, 2026. Both teams arrived in high spirits after weeks of intensive camping, with a strong focus on tactical discipline, physical conditioning, and team cohesion in…
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Onuachu, Nwaiwu fire Trabzonspor past Galatasaray to ignite title race
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles stars Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu were on target as Trabzonspor secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Galatasaray, throwing the Turkish Super Lig title race wide open. The win lifts Trabzonspor to second place on the table with 63 points from 28 matches, just one point behind leaders Galatasaray, while Fenerbahçe sit third with 60…
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Heartbreak for Arsenal as Southampton snatch late victory to seal semi-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal suffered late heartbreak as Southampton’s Shea Charles struck in the closing stages to send the Premier League leaders crashing out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage. The defeat marked Arsenal’s first outing since their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City and came after an international break during which 11 Gunners players withdrew from…
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