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Ferdinand Backs Arsenal to Bounce Back After UCL Final Defeat

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed confidence that Arsenal will recover strongly from their UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the final after losing on penalties, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz before PSG equalised in the second half and eventually secured victory in the

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Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad for Senegal Friendlies

Justine Madugu has announced a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The squad includes captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and experienced striker Asisat Oshoala. Madugu also recalled midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene as well as forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift

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Onuachu Wins Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season Award

Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season award following his stunning bicycle-kick goal for Trabzonspor during the 2025/26 season. The award-winning strike came in Trabzonspor’s league match against Fatih Karagümrük, where the Nigerian forward produced an acrobatic finish that quickly gained widespread attention among fans and football analysts. The winner

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Osimhen Clarifies Chelle’s Remarks Amid Transfer Speculation

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has moved to clear the air over comments made by Nigeria coach Eric Chelle amid growing speculation about his future. The speculation followed remarks by Chelle while explaining Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches, leading to reports that the striker was focused on a possible transfer move. Reacting to

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KONATE SET TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL ON FREE TRANSFER

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club on a free transfer after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Premier League side. Reports indicate that negotiations between the France international and Liverpool over a new deal have broken down, with the defender now expected to depart Anfield when

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NWAIWU CELEBRATES BIRTH OF FIRST CHILD AHEAD OF UNITY CUP FINAL

Super Eagles defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu, has welcomed his first child ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final clash against Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz. Turkish club, Trabzonspor, confirmed the birth of the player’s baby girl, named Jacinta, in a statement congratulating the defender and his wife, Melissa. The development comes as a major personal boost for the twenty-two-year-old

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US WARNS FANS AGAINST USE OF DRONES AT WORLD CUP EVENTS

The United States government has warned football fans against the use of drones at FIFA World Cup matches and related events during the 2026 tournament. The warning was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, as part of heightened security measures ahead of the competition which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and

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NEYMAR TO MISS FRIENDLIES, MAY MISS WORLD CUP OPENER

Brazil forward Neymar will miss his country’s upcoming friendly matches and could also miss their opening match at the World Cup due to injury. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for between two and three weeks with a calf injury. Neymar, who has scored seventy-nine goals in one hundred and twenty-eight appearances for Brazil, joined

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RANGERS CROWNED NPFL CHAMPIONS AFTER FINAL-DAY VICTORY OVER IKORODU CITY

Rangers International of Enugu have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season after a dramatic final-day victory secured their place at the top of the table. The Flying Antelopes edged Ikorodu City 2-1 in Lagos to seal the title, despite strong pressure from Rivers United, who also won their final match

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UNITY CUP: SUPER EAGLES CAMP SWELLS WITH 17 PLAYERS AHEAD OF ZIMBABWE CLASH

The Super Eagles’ camp has grown to 17 players as Nigeria intensifies preparations for their Unity Cup encounter against Zimbabwe. The team is currently in camp building up ahead of the international friendly tournament, with more players expected to join before the decisive fixture. Head coach Eric Chelle is using the training sessions to assess

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