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Arsenal Defender Gabriel to Undergo Surgery, Out for Remainder of Season

Arsenal Football Club has announced that defender Gabriel will miss the remainder of the season after requiring hamstring surgery. The Brazilian international was substituted in the first half during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Gabriel has been a key player for the Gunners this season, starting in 28 of

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Enyimba in Federation Cup for trophy, continental ticket – Defender Ukadike

Enyimba International FC of Aba’s young defensive sensation, Divine Ukadike, says the club, popularly known as the People’s Elephant, is in the Presidential Federation Cup (PFC) for the trophy and continental ticket. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enyimba FC will on Wednesday face PFC holders, Elkanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri, in a

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Tella in fitness race for DFB Pokal semis

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella will have to undergo a late fitness test to be available for Bayern Leverkusen’s DFB Pokal semi-final game at Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday (today). Tella has been out of action for three weeks with a muscle injury that also ruled him out of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe

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Tributes for late Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the Nigerian boxing community following the tragic death of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.  Nigeria Boxing Board of Control Chairman, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, expressed his condolences saying, “It is unfortunate we

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Man United Plot Move For Nigerian Youngster

Manchester United are eyeing a swoop for Nigerian youngster Oghenetejiri Adejenughure that has earned comparisons to Manchester City star Erling Haaland. United are among a number of clubs reportedly interested in the 18-year-old who has been a prolific goalscorer in youth football and is currently enjoying his first taste of senior action at FC Liefering

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Rangers Boss Hails ‘Brilliant Worker’ Dessers After Win Over Dundee

Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson has labelled Cyriel Dessers a brilliant worker following the Gers 4-3 win against Dundee. Dessers scored the winning goal for the Light Blues at Dens Park. javascript:false The Nigeria international has so far registered 22 goals and seven assists for the Gers this season. The game was also the forward’s

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Real Madrid Plan £90m Bid For Man United Star

Real Madrid are reportedly planning to make a massive bid for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes has been on the books of Man Utd since January 2020 when he joined from Sporting CP. The 30-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best and most important players for the Red Devils,

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‘La Liga Is Tactical, Technical League’ –Akor

Nigerian international Akor Adams has disclosed that football in Spain is more tactical and technical than Ligue 1. The Sevilla striker who is yet to make a positive impact due to injury, made this known in an interview with Sporty TV. He noted that in Spain, players are not given time to think with the

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Ochonogor shines on outdoor NCAA debut

Nigeria’s Prestina Ochonogor delivered an impressive outdoor NCAA debut performance for Tarleton State, securing second place in the women’s long jump at the prestigious Texas Relays with a leap of 6.48m (nwi) on her second attempt. The promising athlete finished just one centimetre behind event winner American Jasmine Akins, who narrowly claimed victory with a jump

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Iheanacho scores first Boro goal in comeback

Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal for Middlesbrough to help spark a comeback in their 2-1 victory over Oxford United, strengthening Teesside hopes of a Sky Bet Championship play-off place, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward found the net just three minutes into the second half, cancelling out Michal Helik’s opener for Oxford. Iheanacho finished

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