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Lyon Demoted to Ligue 2 Over Financial Troubles

French club Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 because of the poor state of their finances. The club were provisionally demoted by the DNGC, the body which oversees the accounts of French professional football clubs, in November. Lyon officials including owner John Textor, met with the DNGC on Tuesday but failed to convince the

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Nigeria’s Nathaniel Ezekiel Named 2025 NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year

Nigerian athlete Nathaniel Ezekiel has been awarded the prestigious 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Track Athlete of the Year accolade, capping off an exceptional collegiate season with Baylor University, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The honor was announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association

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CAF Announces 2025/26 Champions League and Confederation Cup Schedules

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions will commence in September. The shift in the calendar is due to the scheduling of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is set to take place in August. CAF has outlined the following schedule for the

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NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko Pledges Support for Nigerian Para Powerlifters Ahead of World and Regional Championships

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has promised to support the Nigerian Para Powerlifters as they battle for Paralympics tickets at the World Championships billed for Santiago in August and the Regional Championships holding in Egypt in October. A Para Powerlifting delegation led by Technical Director Ruel Ishaku, accompanied by Athletes Representative Alice Folashade

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Rangnick: Man United Need Open Heart Surgery To Be Successful Again

Former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick believes the Red Devils needed “open-heart surgery” to restore their former glory. Rangnick, who managed Manchester United from December 2021 to May 2022, made this known in an interview with Sport, where he urged the club to invest more in young players. “If I were the owner/sporting director, I

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‘Osimhen Should Choose What’s Best For Him, Family’ –Okocha

Former Nigerian international Austine Okocha has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen must choose what’s best for him and his family. The Galatasaray star is yet to make a decision on his future after rejecting an offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. The Nigeria international is expected to leave Napoli on a permanent deal

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FIFA CWC: Udoh Benched, Sarki, Muhammed Not Included Again As Man City Thrash Al Ain To Reach Round Of 16

Joshua Udoh was an unused substitute as Al Ain suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Group G tie early Monday morning. Udoh’s Nigerian teammates Rilwanu Sarki and Hassan Muhammed were once again not included in Al Ain’s matchday squad. The result means Man City, now on six points

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‘An Unstoppable Rise’ — CAF Celebrates Oshoala Ahead WAFCON 2024

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, have celebrated Asisat Oshoala ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Oshoala will be making her fifth appearance at the WAFCON finals in Morocco. The Bay FC striker made her maiden appearance at the competition in Namibia in 2014, helping the Super Falcons win the title. “While

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Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Released By South African Club Marumo Gallants

South African club Marumo Gallants have confirmed the release of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi. Marumo Gallants announced Akpeyi’s departure on their official website on Thursday. Eight other players were also released by the Siwelele Sa Marumo. The 38-year-old linked up with the modest club on a free transfer last summer. The experienced shot

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‘Hopefully Very Soon’ — Osimhen Ready To Make Decision On New Club

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has said he will make a decision on his future soon. Osimhen is a subject of interest from three clubs; Al-Hilal, Galatasaray and Juventus. The trio are pushing hard to sign him on a permanent transfer from Napoli this summer. In an interview on YouTube with Daddy Freeze, Osimhen said

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