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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…
Katsina United have been directed to play all their remaining home fixtures in Ilorin following a new mandate issued by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Thursday. Under the fresh directive, the Rashidi Yekini…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has condemned Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling it a national shame and insisting that no achievement, including a potential AFCON victory, can…
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, making it her third consecutive win and cementing her status as Africa’s premier shot-stopper. The 24-year-old received the honour on Wednesday…
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has been warned that his dream of facing Tyson Fury could be shattered if he fails to defeat Jake Paul in December. The stark warning comes from his promoter, Frank Warren,…
Moroccan and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has been named the African Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) for Men’s Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards, held on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco. Hakimi…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The rise comes after a month filled with highs and lows…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confronting growing fitness concerns after three of his key defenders picked up injuries during the international break. The Premier League leaders return to club action this week with doubts over…
Ikorodu City’s technical adviser, Bright Ozebagbe, has expressed concern over his team’s defensive lapses despite a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Plateau United. Joseph Arumala and Alade Balogun scored for Ikorodu City, while Wisdom Ndom pulled…