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Chelsea Football Club have reportedly parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca, with the decision taking effect immediately. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the separation followed intense internal tensions that escalated over the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The knockout encounter is scheduled for Monday, January 5, with kick-off set…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team will recover quickly from Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, stressing that such results are part of the demanding nature of the Premier League. Arteta noted that…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest edition in the tournament’s history, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Scheduled from June 11 to July 19, the expanded…
Godson Oghenebrume, a 22-year-old Nigerian track and field athlete residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a non-immigrant alien in the United States. The plea was entered before…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned that his side will need to be at their best in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. The draw, held…
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have paid heartfelt tributes to captain William Troost-Ekong following his retirement from international football after a decade of service. Troost-Ekong, 32, announced his decision on Thursday, ending…
Nigerian-born British boxer Anthony Joshua has successfully made weight for his much-anticipated fight against Jake Paul, stepping on the scales at 110.6kg (17st 7lb) ahead of their December 19 clash in Miami. The two-time heavyweight…
Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has rejected claims by Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle that a Congolese staff member used voodoo rituals during Nigeria’s dramatic World Cup playoff loss in November. Nigeria missed out…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong following his announcement of retirement from international football on Thursday, 4 December 2025. In a statement reflecting on his ten-year career…