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“I Wanted To Quit After Issues With Peseiro” – Troost-Ekong Speaks Up

William Troost-Ekong, the Super Eagles captain, has talked about how he almost stopped playing for the national team. In an interview with ESPN, Troost-Ekong said he wasn’t sure of playing at the ongoing... Read more »
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Chelsea 0 v 0 Aston Villa: Villa have goal ruled out in FA Cup draw at Chelsea

Chelsea and Aston Villa will contest a fourth-round replay after both sides cancelled each other out in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge. Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz thought he had opened the... Read more »
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Mali 2 v 1 Burkina Faso: Mali set up Ivory Coast tie by beating Burkinabe

Mali booked a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast by holding on to beat Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. An own goal from Edmond Tapsoba gave the Eagles... Read more »
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Tottenham 0 v 1 Manchester city: Nathan Ake’s goal secures qualification for the citizens

Nathan Ake’s late goal gave Manchester City their first victory in six visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a place in the FA Cup fifth round. City looked likely to have to... Read more »
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Nottingham forest 1 v 2 Arsenal: Arsenal close gap on Liverpool with narrow Forest win

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points after an impressive second-half show cracked Nottingham Forest’s resistance at the City Ground. The Gunners struggled to break down Forest’s... Read more »
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“CBN delaying Super Eagles bonuses, allowance” – NFFF says

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to receive monies meant for the payment of Super Eagles’ bonuses and allowances at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, SCORENigeria reports. Recall that... Read more »
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Morocco 1 v 2 South Africa: Achraf Hakimi’s missed Destroys chances of qualification

Achraf Hakimi missed a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot as South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of... Read more »
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“See You Soon” – Ronaldo Reveals As He Eyes Messi Clash

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he would be fit again soon, as he prepares to face eternal rival Lionel Messi. The Saudi Pro League side have cancelled their tour of China... Read more »
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Samuel Eto’o, a legend accused of match-fixing, physical threats and inciting violence

Samuel Eto’o is one of Africa’s greatest players. His glittering career included two Africa Cup of Nations titles with Cameroon and four African Player of the Year awards, plus Champions League, Spanish and Italian league... Read more »
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Angola 3 v 0 Namibia: Dala double puts Angola into last eight at Afcon

elson Dala scored twice as Angola shrugged off the early dismissal of goalkeeper Neblu to beat 10-man Namibia and reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Neblu was shown... Read more »
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Tottenham 3 v 2 Brentford: Spurs go fourth with comeback win over Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur moved back into the Premier League top four with a thrilling and at times chaotic home victory over Brentford. The visitors led at half-time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium via a... Read more »
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Tottenham 2 v 1 Brighton: Spurs snatch stoppage-time win against Brighton

Brennan Johnson scored deep into additional time to deliver a come-from-behind Premier League victory for Tottenham against Brighton. Brighton’s Pascal Gross opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Danny Welbeck had... Read more »
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Peseiro in talks with NFF over contract extension

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the extension of his contract.Peseiro’s current contract will end at the end of this... Read more »
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West ham 0 v 6 Arsenal: Arsenal thrash West Ham in their biggest PL away win

Arsenal secured their biggest Premier League away win with a ruthless dismantling of West Ham to move back to within two points of leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s side stay third but are... Read more »
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Ghana football fans protest, demand reforms after disappointing performance at 2023 AFCON

Angry Sports journalists and football fans in Ghana have taken to the streets of Accra to demonstrate against the poor management of football by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) The protest is... Read more »
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Supporters Arrive At The Stadium Ahead Of Nigeria vs Ivory coast AFCON Final (Photos)

Supporters arrive at the stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February... Read more »
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AFCON Final: Jose Mourinho Declares Support For Supper Eagles Of Nigeria

Former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Super Eagles of Nigeria to lift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a chat with FIVE UK in a... Read more »
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Aston Villa 1 v 2 Manchester united: McTominay heads Man Utd to late win at Villa

Scott McTominay’s 86th-minute header gave Manchester United a priceless victory at Aston Villa as they fight for Champions League qualification. United appeared to be clinging on for a point as Villa created... Read more »
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Nigeria 1 v 2 Ivory coast: Haller gives Ivory Coast victory in Afcon final

Sebastien Haller was the hero for Ivory Coast again as the Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil. The striker,... Read more »
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Blue cards in football delayed after backlash spooks lawmakers

The introduction of a blue card into football has been thrown into doubt amid a growing backlash against the move. As revealed by Telegraph Sport, an announcement had been planned on Friday for the game’s... Read more »