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Newcastle ends Carrick’s unbeaten run as Manchester United boss
Substitute William Osula scored a superb late winner as 10-man Newcastle United handed Michael Carrick his first defeat as Manchester United manager. Carrick, who grew up watching Newcastle from the Gallowgate End, had warned his players that the stadium was a “tough place to go” even before a ball was kicked. It proved to be true—even after Newcastle midfielder Jacob…
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Arsenal extend lead with win over Brighton as Man City drop points
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal extended their lead to seven points after a hard-fought 1-0 win over hosts Brighton on Wednesday night. A ninth-minute strike by Bukayo Saka was enough to earn the Gunners all three points on a night their title rivals, Manchester City, dropped two points on home soil. Saka’s early goal proved decisive as Mikel Arteta’s men…
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Nigeria exempted as FIFA lists DR Congo for 2026 World Cup play-off
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have effectively ended after FIFA confirmed the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Africa’s representative in the upcoming inter-confederation play-off tournament. In an official accreditation notice circulated to media covering the event, FIFA outlined the competition format and confirmed the six nations set to compete for the final…
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NBF honours Hogan Bassey as Boxing Week kicks off in Lagos
As part of activities to mark the inaugural National Boxing Week, the Nigeria Boxing Federation paid homage to the legacy of Nigerian boxing legend Okon Asuquo Bassey, popularly known as Hogan Bassey. At a colourful ceremony held at his gravesite at the National Stadium, Surulere, the Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, alongside other board members,…
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Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran plays at 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not care whether Iran participated in this summer’s soccer World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. “I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes,” Trump told Politico. Iran was the only nation missing from a…
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Atletico edge Barcelona 4–3 to seal Copa del Rey final spot
Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but ultimately fell short, as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4–3 aggregate defeat. Two goals from Marc Bernal, either side of a Raphinha penalty, gave the home side hope of a remarkable turnaround. However, they were unable to find a fourth goal to…
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Nigeria bounce back with 3-1 win over Lionesses in Yaoundé
Perennial African champions Nigeria underscored the truism that class is permanent when they trounced the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in the second of a two-match tour in Yaoundé on Tuesday. Three days after they were pipped by the odd goal in the first meeting, the Super Falcons returned to the Military Stadium in northern Yaoundé and flipped the script…
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WAFCON: Nigeria targets win in final friendly against Cameroon
Reigning African champions Nigeria are eager to redeem themselves after conceding a late goal to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Both teams will clash again on Tuesday at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé to conclude a two-match arrangement organised by the two countries’ football federations to prepare for…
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South African giants Kaizer Chiefs eye Nigerian shot-stopper Nwabali
South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly tabled an offer for Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as they look to bolster their squad ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old shot-stopper is currently a free agent, making him an attractive option in the transfer market. Sources close to the situation indicate that the Soweto-based club is keen to secure his services…
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Arsenal beat Chelsea to restore five-point lead over Man City
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal kept their title dream alive, tightening their hold on the top spot of the English Premier League with a vital win over London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. A win for Manchester City, who had beaten Leeds United 1-0 earlier on Sunday, had reduced the gap at the top to just two points, although Pep Guardiola’s…
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