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CAS Confirms Senegal's Appeal of CAF's Verdict Upturning AFCON Title
CAS Director General MATTHIEU REEB said the court understands that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and it will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible.
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REECE JAMES Signs New Six-Year Deal with Chelsea
JAMES, 26, had his previous deal running until June 2028, but the new agreement further strengthens his long-term commitment to the club he has represented since joining the Blues academy at the age of six.
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HAALAND Not Interested in Barcelona's Move – PIMENTA
The renowned Portuguese agent said in an interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones that Barcelona are respected but confirmed that neither HAALAND nor his representatives have held any discussions with the club about a transfer.
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FIBA Women’s World Cup: S.Korea Breaks Nigeria’s Competitive Winning Streak
The loss came just a day after Nigeria began the qualifying tournament on a high note with an impressive 70–37 victory over Colombia women's national basketball team.
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D'Tigress Unveil FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Squad
Coach Rena Wakama's list includes experienced players like Ezinne Kalu, Sarah Ogoke, Amy Okonkwo, and Promise Amukamara in the list announced.
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CAF Postpones WAFCON, Announce New Date
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will be one of the 16 countries participating at the tournament and will try to defend the title they won last year and hope to win their 11th African title.
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Nigeria Take on Cameroun in Second Friendly Game
The two African giants meet again today at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé, wrapping up the two-match series arranged by their respective football federations as part of preparations for this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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Trabzonspor Confirms CHIBUIKE NWAIWU Injury Worries
Medical assessments, including an MRI scan, revealed bleeding and swelling in the inner thigh muscles of his left leg.
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NBBF President: FIBA Verdict Will Determine NBBF Tenure
In addition, the board approved the NBBF Budget, which will cover National teams programs (Men, Women, Youth), International competition participation, domestic league operations, Grassroots and development programs, and administrative and governance operations.
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NPFL: Remo Stars Get First Win In Seven Games, Insurance Destroys Ikorodu City
HARUNA HADI scored the two goals for the Sky Blue Stars in what was Technical Adviser Usman Abd'Allah's first game in charge of the Ikenne-based club.
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Chelsea, West Ham Fined for Stamford Bridge Match Chaos
The incident occurred in added time during a game at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea forward JOAO PEDRO reacted to a shove by West Ham winger ADAMA TRAORE against the Blues defender MARC CUCURELLA.
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Achraf Hakimi Denies Rape Charges, Paris Prosecutors Prepare for Trial
HAKIMI denies the allegations and wondered how a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, saying such move was unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims.
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AFCON Final Brawl: CAF Slams Severe Sanctions Against Senegal and Morocco
CAF Disciplinary Board approved wide-ranging sanctions against the Senegalese football federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as well as several players and officials for breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and after the final match.
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Caution: Two Chelsea Fans in Hospital Ahead of Champions League Game in Naples
In a statement confirming an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples, Chelsea management said the two fans involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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Fatal Road Crash: Court Adjourns Anthony Joshua Driver's Trial to Feb 25
The Ogun State Police Command dragged ADENIYI KAYODE before the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on January 2, 2026, on four counts, including dangerous driving causing death.
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AFCON Final: FIFA President Condemn Chaotic Scenes, as NSC Chairman Looks to CAF Intervention
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, SHEHU DIKKO, said the controversy that greeted the final match was not good for African football.
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NFF Denies Rift in Super Eagles Camp, Ahead of AFCON Quarter-Finals
The concerns were sparked by VICTOR OSIMHEN’s spat with ADEMOLA LOOKMAN during the Eagles four-zero victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium on Monday.
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Super Eagles Camp Bubbles, Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Playoffs
Reports indicate that ten players were already on ground in the Super Eagles camp at the Rive Hotel in Rabat as of Sunday afternoon, including CALVIN BASSEY, ALEX IWOBI, SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE, TOLU AROKODARE and OLAKUNLE OLUSEGUN.
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Gov Abiodun Splashes N50m on Super Falcons Ahead of 2026 WAFCON Qualifier Against Benin Amazons
Governor Dapo Abiodun noted that the return of the Super Falcons to the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta was validation that his administration was doing something right in Ogun State.
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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen Tops 2025 CAF Player of the Year Award Nominees
OSIMHEN is running against the likes of Egypt and Liverpool star forward MOHAMED SALAH, as well as Moroccan and Paris Saint-Germain defender ACHRAF HAKIMI.
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Canceled Overseas March: Spanish League Missed Big Opportunity - La Liga President
Spanish football federation approved plans in August to move Villarreal versus Barcelona fixture to Miami, USA, on December 20, which was reversed on Tuesday.
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2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Super Falcons Camp Swells, as Injury Knocks Out Echegini
Reports from the Falcons’ camp in Lome, Togo, indicate that the team’s Head Coach JUSTINE MADUGU remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic when they meet on Friday.
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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025: Flamingos Battle-Ready for France
By 8pm today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 1), in Rabat, the Flamingos will not just be playing France, they will be playing for belief, redemption, and survival.
Read More →2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifying Race: Super Falcons Camp Opens in Lome, Ahead Clash Against Benin
Six-time African Player of the Year, ASISAT OSHOALA, is among the early birds in the Super Falcons’ camp in Lomé, as the time prepare for their first leg match against Benin Republic on Friday.
Read More →FIFA U17 Women’s World: Flamingos Lose 1-4 to Canada in Group Opener in Morocco
The game was barely two minutes old when Canada went in front after a strong run by Molly Hale from the left was smartly finished off by Gabriela Istocki.
Read More →2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Begin New Adventure Against Canada
The venue is the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in the Moroccan city of Salé. It will be the second meeting between Nigeria and Canada at this level – with the first ending in a 1-1 draw.
Read More →2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifiers: Madugu Calls Ajibade, Nnadozie, 19 Others for Bénin
Both West African neighbours will clash in a final qualifying fixture for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations championship to be hosted by Morocco.
Read More →Pitch Invasion: NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars, Others
The NPFL fined Pillars N9.5m, including N2m compensation to players of Shooting Stars, and N1.5m as restitution for match officials.
Read More →2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket: Super Eagles Determined to Fight for Decent Win in Final Battle
Nigeria have not missed two consecutive FIFA World Cup finals since first reaching the finals in 1994 and will throw everything into today’s battle.
Read More →2026 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles Go All Out for Three Points Against Crocodiles
Osimhen, Lookman and Moses are top for the fore, but Chelle also has Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Terem Moffi and Jerome Akor Adams all in good form.
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