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2025 U-20 AFCON: Draw With Kenya Not A Bad Result — Zubairu

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has reacted to his team’s stalemate against Kenya . Nigeria forced the Rising Stars to a 2-2 draw in their final group game at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The nine-time champions finished second in Group B behind Morocco, who defeated Tunisia 2-1. Zubairu stated that

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NPFL: Amapakabo Eyes CAF Berth for Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors Head Coach, Imama Amapakabo, says that his side will approach each of their two remaining games in the 2024/2025 NPFL season as a cup final, in a bold effort to realise their first-ever CAF interclub competition ambition for next season. Abia Warriors currently sit third in the Premier League table with 57 points

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Amorim Makes Worrying Admission After Brentford Defeat

Ruben Amorim has warned that his team are not ready to be competitive in the Premier League and take on Champions League responsibilities. Manchester United fell to their 16th league defeat against Brentford on Sunday despite nearing qualification for Europe’s top competition. The Red Devils lost 4-3 to the Bees in west London after taking

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U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles, Morocco Battle To 0-0 Draw

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and the Junior Atlas of Morocco played a 0-0 draw in their second Group B match of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Sunday. The result means Morocco, on four points, lead the group while the Flying Eagles, also on four points, are second. Tunisia, who defeated Kenya

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Saliba Won’t Leave Arsenal This Summer –Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he’s confident of convincing William Saliba not to leave the Gunners this summer. Recall that Real Madrid have reportedly made the 24-year-old a priority target as they seek to overhaul their aging and injury-prone defence. The Frenchman is under contract at the club until the summer of 2027, and Arsenal

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Onyedika Helps Club Brugge Win First Belgian Cup Title In 10 Years

Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika was in action as Club Brugge ended their long wait to become Belgian Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 win against Anderlecht in Sunday’s final. Onyedika was in the starting line-up before he was repelaced in the 74th minute. It was Club Brugge’s first Belgian Cup title since the 2014/2015 season

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2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles, Morocco Battle For Quarter-Final Ticket

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they take on Morocco on Sunday (today. The Group B encounter will hold at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium, Cairo. The Flying Eagles started their campaign on a winning note, edging past Tunisia

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UCL: Channel Your Anger Against PSG –Arteta Advises Arsenal Players

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Gunners to channel their anger toward PSG ahead of the second leg of the Champions League in Paris. Arteta made this known after the team’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. Recall that PSG pipped Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg

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Galatasaray Coach Reveals Reason For Substituting Osimhen Against Sivasspor

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has explained the reason behind his decision to substitute Victor Osimhen in the club’s 4-1 win over Sivasspor. Osimhen scored twice for the holders in the comfortable victory at the RAMS Park. The 26-year-old has now scored 33 goals across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds, eclipsing the 31

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Ajagba, Bakole Fight End In Draw

Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba boxed to a contentious majority draw on Saturday night. The pair met each other in an all-African heavyweight clash on the Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull undercard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nigeria’s Ajagba frustrated Bakole of Congo with a disciplined display off the back foot. The 31-year-old was light on

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