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CAF unveils Flamingos’ 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup path

The Confederation of African Football has unveiled Nigeria’s route to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following the draw for the African qualifiers held on Saturday in Rabat, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will…

KSI confirms boxing retirement, rules out Jake Paul fight

YouTube star-turned-boxer KSI — real name Olajide Olatunji — has officially announced he is done with boxing, confirming that he will not face longtime rival Jake Paul in the ring. KSI, one of the pioneers of influencer boxing, first drew…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles train behind closed doors in Rabat

The Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Monday (today) as they intensify preparations for the highly anticipated semi-final encounter against Morocco, DAILY POST reports. The session will hold at the Complexe Mohammed VI in Rabat. The training session…

Per Mertesacker to leave Arsenal academy chief role

Former Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker has announced that he will step down as Head of Arsenal’s Academy at the end of the season. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Monday, Mertesacker was quoted as saying, “Arsenal is…

You cannot compare me with Ronaldinho – Jay Jay Okocha

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho. He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside. Okocha revealed this during an interview…

Carrick emerges as favourite for Man United caretaker role

Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, United’s hierarchy are aiming to have an appointment in place before players…

Nigeria vs Morocco Semi-Final Preview & Stats

Nigeria are bidding for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title and will face hosts Morocco, who are searching for their first trophy since 1976, in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…

AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech. Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports…

Top 10 Fastest to 100 International Goal Contributions

In international football, reaching 100 combined goals and assists is an elite club reserved for the game’s most prolific and creative attackers — a testament to sustained brilliance across years, tournaments, and continents. But doing it lightning-fast? That’s what separates…

Man United step up interim manager search after Fletcher exi

Manchester United are expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new interim head coach, with a final decision looming between Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following face-to-face talks with the club’s hierarchy. As reported by Sky Sports News…

NPFL Refs Get Part Payment of Unpaid Allowances

Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have confirmed receipt of their unpaid indemnities for officiating in the Nigerian topflight ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The PUNCH reports. Officials, including referees, match commissioners and referee…

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