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Super Eagles: NFF Fully Behind Finidi – Ikpeba

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Finidi Not The Problem Of Super Eagles – Chris Green

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee member, Victor Ikpeba, has said embattled Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has the full support of the soccer house. Finidi has endured a poor start to his reign following the Super Eagles insipid performance in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The West Africans held Bafana Bafana to...

Arsenal To Sign Ex-Tottenham Winger For Arteta

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Transfer: Arsenal To Sign Ex-Tottenham Winger For Arteta

Arsenal are considering a summer transfer move for Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards. Edwards, a former Tottenham Hotspur player, revitalized his career in Portugal with Vitoria de Guimaraes, netting 20 goals in 96 matches. His performances earned him a permanent move to Sporting CP, where he contributed four goals and four assists in his second full season. READ ALSO: Super Eagles: NFF...

Lookman Wins Atalanta’s Player Of The Month Award

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Lookman Excited On Ballon D’Or Nomination

Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta’s Player of the Month for April and June. Lookman scored six goals and provided three assists in the two months under review. The Nigeria international hugged the headlines after scoring a hat-trick in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League final victory over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. It’s the first time the winger will be winning the award this...

I Want To Leave My Mark In Euro 2024 Championship, Says Mbappe

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I Won’t Represent France In 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Says Mbappe

Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe has vowed to leave his mark in the Euro 2024 championship. The former PSG star stated this in a chat with BILD, where said that ​he’s happy the tournament is being held solely in Germany. READ ALSO: Lookman Wins Atalanta’s Player Of The Month Award “This is my first ‘normal’ European Championship, in 2021 it was held in...

I Have Achieved Everything In Football – Messi

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I Did Nothing To Become World’s Best Player – Messi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says he has achieved everything there is to achieve in football. Messi capped his impressive trophy haul by leading Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar 2022. It is his second major international trophy after also guiding his country to win the 2021 Copa America in Brazil. READ ALSO: I Want To Leave My Mark In...

Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup — Gusau

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Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup — Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has assured the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C with three draws and one defeat from four games. The West Africans currently occupy fifth position in the group with three points. Despite their precarious position, Gusau is optimistic...

Finidi Not The Problem Of Super Eagles – Chris Green

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Finidi Not The Problem Of Super Eagles – Chris Green

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, Christopher Green, has said Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is not to blame for the team’s woes. The Eagles are on the brink of missing out on another World Cup no thanks to their poor campaign in the qualifiers, where they’ve recorded three draws and a loss. After four games in Group C,...

Tragedy As Millwall Goalkeeper Sarkic Dies On Duty At 26

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Tragedy As Millwall Goalkeeper Sarkic Dies On Duty At 26

Millwall’s 26-year-old goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has tragically passed away after falling ill while on international duty with Montenegro. Sarkic fell ill at an apartment in Budva, Montenegro, on Saturday morning. Despite immediate medical attention, he passed away around 6:30 am local time. Sarkic had recently played a full match for Montenegro against Belgium just over a week ago. Millwall, on its website...

England Were Too Passive Against Serbia — Ten Hag

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England Were Too Passive Against Serbia — Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was unimpressed with England’s performance in the 1-0 win over Serbia. Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal for the Three Lions in the first half. England impressed in the opening minutes but struggled especially in the second half. “In the first half I really enjoyed Jude Bellingham. He took England by the hand and lifted them...

I Won’t Represent France In 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Says Mbappe

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I Won’t Represent France In 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Says Mbappe

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he won’t be playing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Recall that the men’s Olympics football tournament begins on July 24, with the final on August 9. However, Mbappe, who is expected to be in action for France today in Euro 2024 against Austria, told the AFP, that he wants to focus on his...

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