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Aguero Tips Arteta To Replace Guardiola At Man City

Man City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager. Aguero, in a chat with Stake.com, ​believes Man City will need to look to the future fairly soon and suggests the club should make a move for one of Guardiola’s most successful disciples. “Pep has extended

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Joshua grateful to Nigeria, departs for next fight

Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed gratitude to Nigeria for the “energy, generosity and kindness” shown to him during his stay in the country as he departs to prepare for his next fight. The British-Nigerian fighter, who has been spending time in his ancestral homeland to complete his rehabilitation from an injury, shared his

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Worika commends USOSA sports festival, highlights benefit as catalyst for unity, peace

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Prof Ibibia Lucky Worika, has commended the the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) for holding its 2025 sports festival in Rivers State. He has however emphasized the role of sports as a powerful tool for fostering unity, peace, and collaboration in society, while also serving as a

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NPFL Slams El-kanemi Warriors With N3.5m Fine , Shuts Down Stadium To Fans

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has imposed a fine of N3.5 million on El-Kanemi Warriors for security breaches during their matchday 34 against Ikorodu City. The NPFL has also ordered the closure of the El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium in Maiduguri to fans for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. El-Kanemi Warriors supporters damaged Ikorodu City’s

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PSG Set New Record In Away Draw With Nantes

Newly crowned Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain set a new record for the longest unbeaten away run in the history of Europe’s Top five leagues. PSG achieved the feat in their 1-1 draw away to Nantes in Tuesday’s league fixture. Vitinha opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Douglas equalised for Nantes with seven

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Everton Prepare Bid For Super Eagles Winger

Everton are planning a move for Nantes winger Moses Simon. Simon has been consistently linked with a move to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has once again impressed for Nantes this season, netting seven goals and nine assists in 27 appearances. According to Africa Foot, Everton have sent scouts to watch the former Levante player in

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Porto Goalkeeper Costa Agrees To Join Man City In summer

Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa has agreed to join Manchester City in the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato. After initial talks between the Premier League club and the Portuguese international stopper, the green light has been given for a potential move to happen when the transfer window opens. Jorge Mendes, the goalkeeper’s agent, is

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Flying Eagles beat Egypt in friendly ahead U-20 AFCON

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, defeated their Egyptian counterparts 2-1 in a friendly match on Tuesday in Cairo, ahead of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament will take place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. Kparobo Arierhi gave Nigeria the lead in the 10th minute after receiving

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Onuachu Doubtful For West Ham Vs Southampton

Paul Onuachu is doubtful for Southampton’s trip to West Ham United on Saturday. Onuachu picked up an ankle injury in Southampton’s 3-0 home loss to Aston Villa last weekend. The 30-year-old was replaced by Tyler Dibling after the break. Interim manager Simon Rusk provided an update on the forward’s fitness ahead of the clash with

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Dessers, Balogun Feature As Bilbao End Rangers’ Europa League Campaign

Nigeria internationals Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun were in action for Rangers who were dumped out of this season’s UEFA Europa League by Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. In the semi-final second leg, Bilbao triumphed 2-0 to go through on a 2-0 aggregate scoreline. Dessers played for 90 minutes while Balogun was taken off five minutes

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