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Waldrum Has Apologized For His Comments — NFF

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Waldrum Has Apologized For His Comments — NFF

Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Augustine Eguavoen claimed Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has apologized for his recent comments against the body. Waldrum and the NFF have recently engaged in a war of words over the Super Falcons team list and preparation for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The American also questioned NFF’s accountability, claiming money...

“I’m Open” — Adepoju Keen To Manage Super Eagles

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"I’m Open" — Adepoju Keen To Manage Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has said he would be willing to coach the team. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is currently looking for a new coach to tinker the Super Eagles following Finidi George’s resignation few weeks ago. The NFF has however narrowed down the choice to an expatriate. Adepoju is one of the few Nigerians, who holds a UEFA...

“Why Iheanacho Has Not Been Playing Regularly” – Leicester Boss

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has explained why Kelechi Iheanacho has been struggling for regular playing time this season. Iheanacho, City’s top scorer last season, has played just 54 minutes of football in their past six games in all competitions, with three of those spent watching from the substitutes’ bench. Before that, he played some part in every fixture bar the away game...

Why Messi And I Want To Retire Together –Suarez

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Why Messi And I Want To Retire Together –Suarez

Gremio striker Luis Suarez has revealed that he still retains the dream of retiring with Inter Miami star, Lionel Messi. Suarez admits he and former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi are in regular contact about the move. However, Gremio is insisting Suarez stick to his contract. “With Messi, we dream of retiring together,” he told Punto Penal. “It was something that we always...

Bill To Regulate Broadcast Profession Scales Second Reading At House Of Reps

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A bill to regulate the broadcast profession in Nigeria has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representative Olaifa Aremu, seeks to establish a broadcasting practitioners’ council charged with the responsibility of formal admission, certification, and registration of persons seeking to become broadcasters. The council shall also be responsible for regulating and controlling the conduct of...

I Will Take Back Abia Warriors From Abia Govt – Senator Orji Kalu

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By Iyke Nwokedi Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says he is poised to reclaim Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club Abia Warriors from the Abia State Government. Senator Kalu stated this during an interview session on Nigerian Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) WhatsApp forum on Wednesday. The politician cum business man who engineered Enyimba's triumph on the continent on...

EPL: It Was Not My Decision To Leave Arsenal – Wenger Finally Opens Up

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Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has hinted that he was sacked by the club in May 2018. Wenger, in his new documentary, said “it was not really” his decision to step down after 22 years in charge. The Frenchman also described his Arsenal exit as “a funeral”. During his stint with the Gunners, Wenger won three league titles and seven FA Cups,...

EPL: Spurs Condemn Man City To Fifth Straight Defeat Of The Season

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EPL: Spurs Condemn Man City To Fifth Straight Defeat Of The Season

Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League title were severely damaged on Saturday when they lost to Tottenham 4-0, their fifth consecutive loss. The rout at the Etihad ends City's 52-game unbeaten home run and leaves manager Pep Guardiola scrambling for answers just two days after he signed a contract extension. Before the start of the match, City staged a...

2026 WCQ: Messi Grabs A Brace As Argentina Edge Peru

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2026 WCQ: Messi Grabs A Brace As Argentina Edge Peru

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina beat Peru 2-0in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, October 18 at the Estadio Nacional de Lima. Messi fired a long range shot narrowly wide off the left side of the post in the third minute. He opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a trademark looped shot...

South Korea Vow To Protect Son Heung-Min Following Recent Injury

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South Korea Vow To Protect Son Heung-Min Following Recent Injury

Son was named in South Korea's team on Monday for the month's World Cup qualifiers, and coach Hong Myung-bo promised to "protect his health." The Spurs and South Korea skipper missed recent weeks with a hamstring problem and on his return was subbed off in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said the decision to...

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