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Chelsea Desperate For More Trophies – Kante
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is not losing his appetite for trophies. The Blues picked up the Club World Cup at the weekend, defeating Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time in Abu Dhabi. Kante, who was involved in the game, is looking forward to the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool at the end of February as another chance to lift silverware. He...
2026 WCQ: Nigeria Qualifies For Playoffs After 4-0 Victory Over Benin
Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday night, securing a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The Super Eagles produced one of their most complete performances of the qualifying campaign, led by an inspired display from Victor Osimhen, who netted a superb hat-trick...
Djokovic Advances To Quarter-Finals At Tokyo Olympics
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men’s singles tennis player in the world, is into the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 in the third round at Ariake Tennis Park on Wednesday. Djokovic hit nine aces in the one-hour, 23-minute effort. READ ALSO: Why Buhari Can’t Seek Medical Attention In Nigeria – Presidency The win marked the...
FIFA Celebrates Oshoala’s Pichichi Award
World football governing body, FIFA, has celebrated Asisat Oshoala for finishing as top scorer in the Primera Iberdrola (Spanish women’s first division). Oshoala concluded the season with 20 goals and three assists in 19 games despite a three month...
WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons Not Better Than My Team –Cameroon Coach, Zabo
Cameroon head coach Gabriel Zabo has said his team were Super Falcons’ equals despite their 1-0 defeat to the title holders on Thursday, reports says. Rasheedat Ajibade netted the decisive goal on 58th minute as the Super Falcons knocked out the In...
Gallagher Opt-Out Of Chelsea, Give Reasons
Former Chelsea midfield maestro, Conor Gallagher, has opened up on why he left Chelsea. According to a statement from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Friday, Gallagher said Chelsea’s new policy to sign players on long contracts was the main reason why he left Chelsea. “Why Chelsea sold me? Clubs make their own decisions and they have brought in some top players...
CHAN 2023 Qualifier: Yusuf Confident Home Eagles Will Turn The Table Against Ghana
Home-based Super Eagles head coach Salisu Yusuf is confident his team will secure a place at the 2023 Africa Nations Championship in Algeria. The Home Eagles lost 2-0 to the Black Galaxies of Ghana in the first leg of their final qualifiying round fixture last weekend. Both teams will clash in the reverse fixture on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium,...
Ahead Of Semi-Final Clash Against Netherlands, England Faces Tactical Dilemma
In preparation for the Euro 2024 semi-final clash, England manager faces several key decisions that could shape the outcome of this crucial match. After a penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the tactical crossroads the Three Lions find themselves. Defensive Reshuffling A BBC report on Monday noted that with Marc Guehi available after suspension, Southgate...
EPL: Chelsea Moves Into Top Four Following 1-0 Win Over Everton
Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, with Nicolas Jackson’s first-half goal proving decisive. Jackson struck in the 27th minute, finishing off a well-placed assist from Enzo Fernández. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple opportunities, the Blues were unable to extend their lead but held firm to claim all three points. The win bolsters Chelsea’s...
Nigeria Women’s 4x100M Relay Team ‘Qualify’ For World Championships
The Nigerian women’s 4x100m relay team will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA after France failed to name a team for the event. The French Athletics Association on Thursday unveiled its list of athletes for the championshi...
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