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Nine Players Arrive Super Falcons Camp For Haiti, New Zealand Friendlies

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Nine Players Arrive Super Falcons Camp For Haiti, New Zealand Friendlies

The Super Falcons opened camp in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday night as they start preparing for the international friendlies against Haiti and New Zealand. Nine players are already in the team’s camp with more expected on Wednesday (today). “Camp officially opens today in Antalya, with 9 players already in as of dinner time. Yewande Balogun, Regina Otu, Esther Okoronkwo, Onome Ebi,...

Why I’m Not Surprised At Arsenal’s Success – Lacazette

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Why I’m Not Surprised At Arsenal’s Success – Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette has said that he is not surprised at the success story of his former club, Arsenal. Arsenal is eight points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League and looks very poised to claim their first league title in many years. The French striker says Arsenal’s success this season has not in any way surprised him, heaping praise on...

2025 AFCON: CAF Team Inspects Facilities In Benin Republic

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Nigerian Workers In Libya Risk Deportation, Arrest, Following CAF Verdict

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has inspected facilities in Benin Republic for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin Republic and Nigeria have put forward a joint bid to co-host the biennial competition. The CAF team visited the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto-Novo and General Mathieu Kerekou Stadium, in Cotonou. READ ALSO: Chelsea To Interview Five Candidates For Head Coach...

FIFA Withdraws Peru’s Hosting Rights Of 2023 U-17 World Cup

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Australia Players Union Condemns FIFA's Decision On 2034 Saudi World Cup

World football governing body, FIFA, has withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. FIFA made the announcement in a statement released on their website on Monday. The football body explained that the decision was reached after Peru’s inability to fulfill its commitments to completing the infrastructure required to stage the tournament. “FIFA has regretfully withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights...

Former South African Olympic Athlete, Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole

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Former South African Olympic Athlete, Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole

Oscar Pistorius, a former South African Olympic athlete, has been denied parole a decade after fatally shooting his girlfriend. Pistorius, a double-amputee known as "Blade Runner" for his Olympic and Paralympic performances, shot Steenkamp multiple times through his bathroom door at home. Steenkamp, a model and law school graduate, was 29 years old. Pistorius, now 36, claimed he shot her by accident...

You’re Not Different From Abramovich After Sacking Potter – Carragher Tells Boehly

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You’re Not Different From Abramovich After Sacking Potter – Carragher Tells Boehly

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has expressed his anger at Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly after the club sacked Graham Potter on Sunday. Boehly only arrived at Chelsea last summer, replacing Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The American brought in Potter from Chelsea’s Premier League rival, Brighton in September. READ ALSO: AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities Boehly sacked then-Chelsea manager Thomas...

AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities

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AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities

Inspectors appointed by CAF were in Nigeria at the weekend to inspect stadiums and related facilities the country has put forward in a joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the 35th AFCON in 2025. This was disclosed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) verified Twitter handle. The stadia that were evaluated by the CAF team are the Moshood Abiola...

Chelsea Fc Sack Graham Potter

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Graham Potter has been sacked by Chelsea as club statement confirms after pressure growing since yesterday night. “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future”, club statement announces. Details to come....

Anthony Joshua Beats Jermaine Franklin

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Anthony Joshua Beats Jermaine Franklin

Anthony Joshua won his first fight in more than two years with a comprehensive points victory over a brave and resilient Jermaine Franklin. The gritty American disappointed Joshua’s supporters, who had been hoping for a sensational win by knockout, by lasting the full 12 rounds late on Saturday night. All three judges scored the fight in Joshua’s favour by accurately...

Ibrahimovic Ruled Out For Two Weeks Due To Injury

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Ibrahimovic Ruled Out For Two Weeks Due To Injury

AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out for two weeks due to an injury sustained during Sweden’s 3-0 Euro 2024 qualifier defeat to Belgium on Friday, March 24 at the Friends Arena. Romelu Lukaku scored a hattrick for Belgium in the encounter and Ibrahimovic was subbed on late in the match. READ ALSO: Alaba Optimistic Real Madrid Can Win...

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