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Flying Eagles Seal Quarter-final Spot After Draw With Kenya

Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling 2-2 encounter against Kenya in their final Group B match. The qualification was confirmed on Wednesday, with goals from Kparobo Arierhi and team captain Daniel Bameyi […]

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Guirassy Has Top-Class Finishing Ability—Amuneke

Lagos, Nigeria — Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has hailed Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy as a prolific and reliable striker, while casting doubts over his speculated move to Barcelona. In an interview with Africa Foot, Amuneke praised Guirassy’s consistent goal-scoring record, describing him as a valuable asset capable of thriving at any elite […]

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2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Set for Showdown with Morocco

Cairo, Egypt —  Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, are poised for a crucial clash against Morocco as they aim to book a quarter-final spot at the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The decisive Group B match is scheduled for this evening at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, […]

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Arteta Urges Arsenal to Turn Anger Into Fuel Against PSG

London, England —  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to convert their disappointment into determination as they prepare for a crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arteta’s charge came in the aftermath of a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday — a result […]

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“Luton Town Drop to League One After Relegation Blow”

Nigeria: Luton Town FC have been relegated to League One following a 5-3 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, marking a second consecutive demotion for the club. The Hatters, who finished 22nd in the Championship, will now compete in the third tier of English football during the 2025/26 season. This latest setback comes just […]

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Ancelotti Hints at Possible Exit from Club World Cup Duty

Madrid, Spain  — Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed uncertainty over his participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, suggesting he may not lead the team to the tournament. This indication was revealed during a press briefing ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Celta Vigo, where the Italian coach maintained that […]

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Morata Urges Osimhen to Remain at Galatasaray

Istanbul, Turkey —  Spanish international and Galatasaray forward, Álvaro Morata, has called on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to commit his future to the Turkish giants amid growing transfer speculation. Morata, who recently joined the Istanbul-based club, made the plea during an interview with Turkish sports outlet Sports Digitale, expressing his admiration for Osimhen’s talent and […]

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FIFA fines Kenyan Club with Relegation over Match-Fixing

Nairobi, Kenya —  Global football governing body, FIFA, has taken disciplinary action against Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth FC, ordering their demotion to the country’s third-tier league following confirmed involvement in match-fixing. In an official statement, FIFA found the club guilty of breaching integrity standards through deliberate manipulation of football outcomes, a move that has further […]

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Fashanu Declares Interest in Super Eagles Managerial Role

Ogun State, Nigeria — Renowned former England international and ex-Wimbledon striker, John FashanuJohn Fashanu, has openly expressed his ambition to coach Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles. During a recent media interaction in Ogun State, Fashanu shared his aspirations in a video shared via X (formerly Twitter), affirming his readiness to take up […]

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Tottenham Eyes Victor Boniface in Potential Summer Move

London, England — Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has expressed serious interest in acquiring Nigerian forward Victor Boniface from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the upcoming transfer window. The development was reported by Spurs Web, which indicated that the North London club is closely monitoring Boniface’s situation and may consider tabling a formal offer estimated at […]

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