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Mane leads Senegal to AFCON 2025 final after beating Egypt
Senegal booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 victory over…
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NFF allays referee concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco semi-final
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has played down fears over match officiating following CAF’s appointment of Ghanaian and South African…
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AFCON: Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles ahead of Morocco clash
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged Nigeria to go all out for victory when they face hosts Morocco…
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Fans in agony as Nigeria vs Morocco, Chelsea vs Arsenal semis collide
Football fans in Nigeria are facing a scheduling headache as two major semi-final fixtures – AFCON 2025 and the EFL…
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‘It’s difficult to win in Morocco’ – Atlas Lions head coach warns Super Eagles ahead of clash
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has issued a pointed warning to the Super Eagles ahead of Wednesday night’s AFCON 2025…
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‘Ghana jollof is superior’ – Nigerians go diplomatic to win over Ghanaians ahead of Morocco clash
The social media space has been set agog as Nigerians engage in what has been dubbed “jollof diplomacy,” humorously conceding…
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Confirmed: Leipzig tie down U20 Nigerian prospect Sani until 2031
RB Leipzig have officially completed the signing of Flying Eagles winger Suleiman Sani from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, securing…
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Carabao Cup: Semenyo on target as Manchester City beat Newcastle
Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki were on target as Manchester City took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with…
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Iwobi: Morocco crowd won’t rattle Super Eagles
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has played down concerns over Morocco’s home support, insisting the Super Eagles will not be intimidated…
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Nigeria U20 star Sani Suleiman close to RB Leipzig switch
Nigeria U-20 winger Sani Suleiman is on the verge of completing a move to the Bundesliga, with RB Leipzig set…
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Klopp responds to Real Madrid managerial links
Jurgen Klopp has distanced himself from speculation linking him with the vacant Real Madrid managerial position following the dismissal of…
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AFCON team of tournament: four Nigerians make cut
Four Super Eagles players have been named in the Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament so far, released…
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Alonso exits Real Madrid after eight months, Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge
Xabi Alonso has stepped down as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge, with the club confirming his…
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Aston Villa explore Gallagher loan-to-buy deal
Aston Villa have opened discussions over a potential move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher as Unai Emery looks to…
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Ligue 1: Moffi, Boga seek legal backing to exit OGC Nice after fan attack
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi and OGC Nice forward Jérémie Boga have taken formal legal steps to terminate their contracts…
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CAF open probe following Nigeria-Algeria AFCON quarter-final fallout
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened a formal investigation into incidents of what it described as “unacceptable behaviour”…