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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed optimism that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions currently occupy fourth position in their World Cup qualifying group.

Eric Chelle’s men would need to take maximum points from their remaining fixtures to stand a chance of clinching the sole ticket.

However, in a chat with Brila FM, the Chippa United goalkeeper stated that the team will approach each game as it comes.

“It is football. Just because we are Nigeria doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed to win every game. You can see we still have a lot of chances to qualify, despite where we are on the table.

“We’re going to push in our next game, take it one game at a time, and we’ll see how our next four games go.”

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Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has disclosed that the Nerazzurri will be his last club in Europe.

The 36-year-old played a key role for Inter last season as they ultimately failed in their pursuit of silverware, making 51 appearances across all competitions.

Mkhitaryan’s current deal with the Italian giants is set to expire at the end of next season and he is already looking to the future.

In an interview with La Reppublica, Mkhitaryan stated that last season remains the most tiring season of his football career.

“After Inter I’ll stop. I don’t want to lower the level, I won’t go back to play in Armenia. And destinations like Arabia don’t interest me.

“With all due respect, I love football for the game, not for the money. When I wake up, I want to train and show what I’m worth.

“I said that this is the most tiring season of my life, with three competitions.

“And that I don’t know how much I have left to play. I don’t rule out anything, but I know I still want to go on the pitch. I have a one-year contract with Inter, if they don’t kick me out I’ll stay (laughs). I don’t want to retire with the regret of having done it too early.”

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Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from professional football.

Lallana’s retirement was confirmed by Liverpool in a statement on their website on Wednesday.

“Lallana spent six years at Anfield after being signed from Southampton during the summer of 2014 – and he was an important figure during a period of initial progress and later success for the club,” Liverpool stated.

“His maiden campaign with the Reds came under Brendan Rodgers and included 41 appearances and six goals, though Lallana’s impact grew further following the appointment of Jürgen Klopp as manager in October 2015.

“Lallana’s combination of superlative work-rate, pressing nous and natural ability on the ball made him an ideal component of Klopp’s style.

“After Liverpool were runners-up in both the League Cup and Europa League during Klopp’s first campaign in charge, Lallana was pivotal to the regaining of Champions League qualification in 2016-17, contributing eight goals and seven assists in the league.

“Injury misfortunes would prevent the No.20 from featuring and shining so regularly in the seasons that followed, when the Reds climbed to the heights of successive European Cup final appearances in 2018 and 2019.

“A first-half introduction in the defeat by Real Madrid in Kyiv the first time, Lallana was then on the bench a year later as he and his
teammates lifted the trophy courtesy of a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

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“The 2019-20 campaign was his memorable swansong for Liverpool. It began with a UEFA Super Cup victory, included a FIFA Club World Cup triumph and ended with a Premier League winner’s medal.

“Lallana featured 15 times in the top flight that term as Klopp’s men ended the club’s 30-year wait for a league title by totalling 99 points – and his personal highlight was a late equaliser at Old Trafford that ensured the Reds’ unbeaten start was maintained.”

Nigeria winger Moses Simon has completed his move to French club Paris FC, Completesports.com reports.

Paris FC signed Simon from another Ligue 1 club, Nantes.

The newly promoted club paid Nantes €7m to secure his services.

The 29-year-old penned a three-year contract with Stéphane Gilli’s team.

Simon is leaving FC Nantes after six remarkable seasons.

The talented winger, who has established himself as one of the best players in Ligue 1 featured in 151 league matches for the Canaries, with 28 goals to his name.

He enjoyed his most prolific spell with Antoine Kamboure’s side last season, netting eight times, and providing 10 assists in 32 league outings.

Paris FC were promoted to Ligue 1 last season after a 46-year absence.

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Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu is upbeat his side can win the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Africans will be gunning for a record-extending 10th title in Morocco.

Madugu declared that the Super Falcons are battle ready for the task ahead.

“We’re fully aware of our mission—‘La Decima’ or as popularly called here, ‘Mission X’. That’s the goal: to win our 10th WAFCON title and bring it back home,” he told reporters.

“This isn’t just about us as a team; it’s also a statement for indigenous coaches. A strong performance could open more doors for local coaches in the future.”

The Super Falcons lost the title to the Banyana Banyana of South Africa at the last edition of the competition also hosted by Morocco.

Madugu claimed he is unfazed by the pressure to reclaim the title.

“I’m not distracted by anything. We remain focused on the task ahead. Stories will fly, distractions will come, but we won’t let them derail us,” he added.

The Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the WAFCON 2024 finals against Tunisia in Casablanca on Sunday, 6 July.

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Nigeria’s head coach to the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil, Samson Siasia, has dismissed claims by John Obi Mikel that he paid the flight tickets of the U-23 Eagles to Brazil for the games.

In a recent podcast hosted by former England international Peter Crouch, Mikel had claimed that those in charge of football in Nigeria have refused to refund him the money he spent on flight for the team to the Rio Olympics.

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner explained that although the logistics were already included in the 2016 budget, top officials diverted the allocated funds meant for the team.

Even though the development happened in 2016, the 2012 UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea said he is yet to be refunded.

“There is a story where you paid for everyone’s flight,” Crouch asked Mikel.

The former Super Eagles captain replied: “Yeah, for the Olympics, again we talk about the corruption. There was no money to pay for the flight, for most of these players, it is their first time going for a major tournament.

“So I thought, why not?, we got there and to this day, I still have not received reimbursement.”

Crouch interjected; “Wait, so you got a medal and have still not been paid”

Mikel said; “Nope”.

But reacting to the claims Siasia in a chat with Nigerian journalist Callistus Ebare said:“Mikel Obi did not pay any flight money for Olympic Eagles from United States to Brazil for the 2016 Olympics. Nothing like that.

“We only had issues with hotel bills. I think, he did pay for some of the hotel bills, but that of the flight from United States to Brazil, Mikel did not pay for that.

“Delta Airline flew us because Nigerians in the United States were agitated over the issue. A friend of mine went to Delta Airline chairman and they resolved the matter.

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen may join the Red Devils this summer.

He made this known after the Nigerian international’s rejection of Al Hilal’s mouthwatering offer, leaving him with the potential of joining a Premier League club or staying with Galatasaray.

Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, the former England international urged Man United to sign Osimhen.

“They already know who I want. The people already know who I want. Osimhen. It looks like he’s turned down Al-Hilal. He must be waiting for Manchester United.

“I don’t know if Manchester United will go for him, but if they don’t get him. Gyokeres. I’ll take him,” the former Leeds United defender said.

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Paul Onuachu is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig giants Trabzonspor.

According to reports emanating from Turkey, talks between the Black Sea Storm and Trabzonspor is at an advanced stage.

Trabzonspor have offered to pay €5 for the player, who cost Southampton’s €18m when he arrived from Belgian Pro League outfit, KRC Genk in January, 2023.

Trabzonspor President Ertugal Dogan have also confirmed the transfer talks.

“Paul Onuachu is on our transfer agenda. We continue to negotiate and hopefully we will reach an agreement soon,” he said.

The 31-year-old spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Trabzonspor.

The tall striker scored 15 goals in 21 league appearances for the former Turkish Super Lig champions.

Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League last season has open the door for his return to Trabzonspor.

He registered four goals and one assist in 25 league appearances for the Saints last season.

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Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa to Napoli for Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen is seen by the Premier League champions as a player who can boost their attack, and they are hoping to strengthen for the upcoming campaign.

Arne Slot is prepared to make a move for a new striker to join his attack next season and help Mohamed Salah share the load of goal scoring at the club after witnessing Nunez struggle.

According to Caught Offside, Nunez is a target for both AC Milan and Napoli this summer, and the Reds hope to take advantage of this desire to acquire the Partenopei forward, Osimhen by also offering Chiesa.

The Super Eagles striker, who played last season on loan at Galatasaray is expected to leave the Serie A side permanently.

The 26-year-old once again demonstrated his ability at the top level last season, scoring 37 goals for the Turkish giants.

Nunez has been sub-par since his arrival from Benfica in 2022. The Uruguay international scored just seven goals across all competitions last season.

Chiesa on the other hand has struggled with fitness issues following his move to Anfield from Juventus last summer. The Italy international started just one Premier league game for Slot’s side.

The Reds are now aiming for an elite striker after signing Jeremie Frimpong following their 20th league title.

Slot intends to keep Liverpool at the top of English football, as evidenced by his near-complete purchases of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

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Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement with Nico Williams with the Athletic Club winger expected to sign a contract that will keep him in Catalonia for the next six years.

This is according to an exclusive report from Foot Mercato.

The French outlet also writes that Williams will likely earn €12 million a season if his move to Barcelona is completed.

However, an agreement still needs to be reached with Athletic. Williams reportedly has a release clause valued at around €60 million.

The 22-year-old was a target for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and had been rumoured to be of interest to Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

The Spanish international is thought to want to remain in Spain, and if the move to Barcelona is completed, he’ll join up with fellow Euro 2024 winner Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona are looking to build on a season where they reached the UEFA Champions League semi-final (eliminated by runners-up Internazionale Milan) and won La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

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Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi says head coach Eric Chelle remains the best man for the senior national team.

Onyemaechi’s comment is coming a few days after ex-international Sunday Oliseh kicked against the appointment of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles.

Recall that Oliseh stated that the home-based coaches would have done a good job with the Super Eagles.

However, countering the former Ajax star’s comment, Onyemaechi, in an interview with TVC News Nigeria, stated that Chelle remains the perfect man for the Super Eagles.

“In the few months I’ve worked with him, I can say he’s the right guy for the job,” Onyemaechi told TVC News Nigeria.

“There’s noise outside saying he doesn’t know what he’s doing, but if you come closer, you’ll know he’s the right guy for the job.”

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Hull City are closing in on the signing of Nigeria international Semi Ajayi, reports Completesports.com.

Ajayi was released by West Bromwich Albion last month following the expiration of his contract.

According to the Hull Daily Mail, the Tigers are
keen to add further experience to their defensive ranks and see the former Rotherham United player as a positive arrival to boost their numbers and add strength in depth.

The 31-year-old would provide competition for Sean McLoughlin, Alfie Jones, John Egan and Charlie Hughes in central defence.

Ajayi made 15 league appearances for West Brom last season.

He scored 13 goals and registered three assists in 177 appearances for the Baggies.

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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season, reports Completesports.com.

Lookman was nominated for his superb strike in La Dea’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid, and 5-0 thrashing of Empoli.

The 27-year-old fired a shot past Thibaut Courtois for Atalanta’s second goal against Real Madrid.

Lookman’s second was a sublime finish in a Serie A clash with Empoli.

The former Leicester City player latched onto a sublime pass from Mateo Retegui, and dribbled past the goalkeeper before slotting the bal into an empty net.

The talented winger was named Man of the Match in both games.

The Nigeria international was in good form for Atalanta last season, registering 22 goals , and five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.

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Bright Osayi-Samuel has reportedly agreed a move to Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas, reports Completesports.com.

The Nigeria international has decided to leave another Turkish club Fenerbahce after failing to sign a contract extension.

Besiktas have agreed to meet Osayi-Samuel’s €2.5m salary demand according to Turkish news outlet, Sozcu.com.

The 27-year-old is now expected to undergo medical before the end of the week.

The defender joined Fenerbahce from Sky Bet Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers.

The full-back was previously linked with a move to Premier League club Crystal Palace

He made 120 league appearances for Fenerbahce with six goals to his name.

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The Confederation of African Football,CAF, has named Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye among 18 officials that will officiate at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Akintoye, who was bagged by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, in 2020 is a member of the Lagos State Football Referees Council.

The 30-year-old impressed at the preparatory course held in Cairo, Egypt last week.

The course involved extensive technical assessments, physical fitness tests, and decision-making evaluations under match-like conditions.

Akintoye has officiated in several high profile tournaments including the CAF Women’s Champions League, WAFU B U-20 Championship and WAFU B Women’s Champions League.

Morocco will host the WAFCON 2024 finals from Saturday ,5 July to Saturday, 26 July 2025.

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa are the defending champions of the competition.

Nine-time champions Super Falcons of Nigeria are in Group B with Tunisia, Botswana and Algeria.

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The January 2025 EPL transfer window brought some shocking moves! From Nico González’s £50M transfer to Man City to other game-changing signings, clubs have made bold moves to strengthen their squads. In this video, we break down the top Premier League transfers, analyze their impact, and discuss how these signings could shape the rest of the season.

Which transfer surprised you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric is keen to keep Ademola Lookman at the club, reports Completesports.com.

Lookman has one-year left on his contract, and has been tipped to leave La Dea this summer.

The 27-year-old was close to joining European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the start of last campaign.

The Nigeria international has been linked with a move to Juventus, Napoli and Arsenal.

“It’s going to be a very tough season in the league, with many fierce competitors,” Juric was quoted by Calcio Napoli.

“The club’s idea is to keep both Ederson and Lookman. Even though the club already has a clear transfer strategy, I haven’t made any specific requests for players — not even for the ones already here.”The winger was one of the top performers for La Dea during the 2024/2025 season.

He registered 22 goals and five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo club.

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First Premier League Black Referee Rennie Dies Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee, has died aged 65.

Rennie officiated more than 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie,” said a Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association statement.

“Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first Black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come.”

Rennie recently revealed he was learning to walk again after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.

Born in Jamaica, he moved to Sheffield as a child and grew up in the Wybourn area of the city. He started refereeing in local football in 1979 before making history in 1997 when he oversaw the top-flight match between Derby County and Wimbledon.

“Incredibly sad news about the passing of Uriah Rennie. A Black pioneering referee and leader in the game,” said Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List.

“We owe so much to those who push open the doors. Uriah should never, ever be forgotten. “Thoughts and prayers with Uriah’s family and close friends.”

Rennie had been a magistrate in Sheffield since 1996 and campaigned on issues including improving equality and inclusion in sport, mental health and tackling deprivation.

He had a master’s degree in business administration and law and, in November 2023, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for his distinguished contributions to sport and his work with South Yorkshire communities.

In May, Rennie was installed as the new chancellor of the university.

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First Premier League Black Referee Rennie Dies Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee, has died aged 65.

Rennie officiated more than 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie,” said a Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association statement.

“Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first Black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come.”

Rennie recently revealed he was learning to walk again after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.

Born in Jamaica, he moved to Sheffield as a child and grew up in the Wybourn area of the city. He started refereeing in local football in 1979 before making history in 1997 when he oversaw the top-flight match between Derby County and Wimbledon.

“Incredibly sad news about the passing of Uriah Rennie. A Black pioneering referee and leader in the game,” said Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List.

“We owe so much to those who push open the doors. Uriah should never, ever be forgotten. “Thoughts and prayers with Uriah’s family and close friends.”

Rennie had been a magistrate in Sheffield since 1996 and campaigned on issues including improving equality and inclusion in sport, mental health and tackling deprivation.

He had a master’s degree in business administration and law and, in November 2023, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for his distinguished contributions to sport and his work with South Yorkshire communities.

In May, Rennie was installed as the new chancellor of the university.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/first-premier-league-black-referee-dies/

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has expressed doubt on his chances of winning this year’s Ballon d’Or award.

Recall that Yamal played a key role in helping Barcelona secure a domestic treble in the 2024–25 season, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana.

Speaking with El Partizado de COPE, the Spanish international stated that he can only win the Ballon d’Or award if he lifts the Champions League and World Cup.

“I don’t think about it. You’ll be in trouble if you think about winning the Ballon d’Or. You think about playing, winning, and it will come,” Yamal told El Partizado de COPE.

“If I win the Champions League and the World Cup next year, it will come. It’s about enjoying it and letting it come when it has to.”

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Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry.

In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported.

A 23-year-old man who was riding a scooter in central Paris was also killed after being hit by a vehicle, the prosecutor’s office said.

Flares and fireworks were set off, bus shelters smashed and cars torched amid wild celebrations as PSG won the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history.

PSG condemned the violence in a statement, adding that these “isolated acts are contrary to the club’s values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters”.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the clashes were “unacceptable” and unjustifiable, and that those involved will be found and punished.

The club’s victory parade in central Paris went ahead on Sunday afternoon despite the clashes, but with an increased police and military presence on the ground.

Police set a cap of 100,000 fans for the event, which saw PSG make their way down the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe on an open-top bus.

A second commemoration is currently taking place at the club’s home stadium, Parc des Princes, with thousands of fans invited to celebrate their win.

France’s interior ministry said 192 people were injured in the clashes in the early hours of Sunday and 559 people arrested, including 491 in Paris.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/two-dead-hundreds-arrested-in-france-after-psg-champions-league-win/

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has warned incoming Chelsea striker Liam Delap to brace himself for the huge challenge that comes with donning the number nine jersey.

Recall that the 22-year-old is nearing a high-profile summer move to the Stamford Bridge outfit, with reports suggesting the player is eager to link up with Enzo Fernandez.

Petit, who praised Delap’s skills and goal-scoring prowess at Ipswich, however, told the youngster that the Chelsea’s number 9 jersey has been a curse for so many players.

“Delap has quality. I think he has done a great job at Ipswich, but it’s a huge step,” Petit told PokerStrategy.

“He has a really bright future, and I have respect for him, but going from Ipswich to Chelsea is huge in terms of expectation and pressure.

“That number nine position at Chelsea has been a curse for so many players. Chelsea need a striker who is going to score 25 goals a season. Will Delap give you that? I’m not so sure.”

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he is willing to play football until he’s 40 years.

The Egyptian international signed a new deal with Liverpool to 2027 last month.

In a chat with On Sports, Salah stated that his current contract with Liverpool will not be his last in football.

“I will stop playing when I have that feeling.

“If you ask me for my opinion, I think I can play until the age of 39 or 40 but if I felt before that I wanted to stop, I would quit. I have achieved a lot of things.

“My contract was up at Liverpool and I would have gone to Saudi but we finalised the deal with Liverpool.”

“I don’t know what is going to happen but I am happy here in Liverpool and I am staying here for the next two years. Then I will see what I will do next.”

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Chelsea captain Reece James has earned his teammates they ahoukd be ready to face a high-class Real Betis side, in the Europa Conference League final today (Wednesday).

The Blues have the chance to create history as they could become the first side to win all UEFA competitions if they can overcome Betis.

Enzo Maresca’s men secured Champions League football for next season after finishing in the top-five in the just concluded Premier League campaign.

Now they can end the season on a high by adding the Conference League to their European collections that already boast of two Champions League and one Europa League titles.

But speaking during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, James said his teammates should be ready to face a side loaded with quality players.

The game is going to be a high-class game against a high-class opposition who have a number of high-class players, but we will set up strong and set out to win.

“I think the message from our manager has been clear from day one. You can’t neglect any competition you are in, and you need to give it your all. At the end of the day, it’s another huge European competition, just look at the game tomorrow against such a big team with such a big history.”

One player who will be key to keeping Betis at bay is Moises Caicedo.

James praised the Ecuadorian for his incredible campaign in which he received the Blues’ Player and Players’ Player of the Season awards.

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The Golden Eaglets defeated Team Kaduna 2-0 to claim bronze medal in the men’s football event at the 2024 National Sports Festival.

Abdulmuiz Adeleke scored the opening goal for the Golden Eaglets, while the second was scored by the opponent.

In the women’s category, Team Ogun defeated Team Osun 2-0 to go home with bronze medal.

Damilola Adeyanju and Itunuoluwa Odeyiola were on target for the hosts.

Later today, Team Ogun will clash with Team Kwara in the men’s final.

The Flamingos will do battle with Team Delta in the women’s final.

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Ten home-based Super Eagles players and officials have arrived London, England for this year’s Unity Cup.

This was revealed on Monday morning by Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe.

According to Efoghe, the players and officials touched down at the Gatwick London Airport.

The 10 home-based players are Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers), Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars) and Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City).

Others are Papa Daniel (Niger Tornadoes), Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Collins Ugwueze (Enugu Rangers), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars) and Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United).

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Bruno Fernandes says he will leave Manchester United this summer if the club want to cash in on him in the wake of their Europa League final defeat.

It emerged earlier this month that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are prepared to break the British transfer record and pay Fernandes close to £200million over a three-year contract following talks with his representatives.

United will come under more financial pressure than ever after failing to hit a £100m Champions League jackpot by beating Tottenham in the final in Bilbao on Thursday night. And even though it is highly unlikely they would consider selling their captain, Fernandes will go if the deal is in the club’s best interests.

“I have always been honest,’ he said. ‘If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is. Football sometimes is like this.

“I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go. I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club to the great days.

“The day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”

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Team Ogun has won the first gold medal in the swimming event at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

Omolola Tobiloloba beat other competitors to the ultimate prize in the 800m freestyle (women).

Tobiloloba took first position in the fiercely contested race with a time of 10:22:32s.

Oka Dorcas of Team Bayelsa came second with a time of 10:58:50s.

Deborah Opochini of Delta State was third with a time of 11: 04:85s.

Team Lagos’s Oluwatobiloba Nedd took fourth position with a time of 12.05.70s, while Tofunmi Ibidapo of Team Oyo was fifth with a time of 12:21:40s

Nigeria Patience of Team Ondo came fifth with a time of 13.15s, while Demehin Mary was last with a time of 14:13:45s.

The swimming event started at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Wednesday morning.

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Heavy downpour hl temporarily disrupted events at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ikenne, Ogun State.

The rain forced the basketball match between Team Rivers and Team Jigawa to be suspended for an extended period.

The football game between Team Ebonyi and Team Borno also experienced a delayed restart due to the weather conditions.

Action will continue across different centres in Abeokuta, Ikenne and Sagamu on Wednesday (today).

Team Bayelsa currently occupy first position on the medals table with six gold, two silver and one bronze medals.

Team Oyo and Team Lagos sit in second and third position respectively.

Oyo have four gold one silver and one bronze medals.

Team Lagos have amassed three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.

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Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr runs until June 30, 2025, and there has been no word on whether either of them is ready to extend it. The Portuguese forward was left out of the squad for Al Nassr’s 9-0 win over Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Arabian Premier League, and he continues to go another trophyless season with the Saudi Arabian club.

Now, everyone is asking: Which team will Ronaldo choose to sign with next? As leaks from the media become more and more frequent, football fans are looking forward to his final decision to be announced officially.

CR7 will leave Al Nassr after 3 years?
Recently, there has been information that the Al Nassr board of directors is not too keen on keeping Ronaldo. CR7 is 40 years old, receives a high salary, and plays without a spirit of supporting his teammates.

Al Nassr chairman has also seen that Al Hilal is still doing well after parting ways with Neymar and has a reason to look for another striker instead of renewing Ronaldo. Portuguese superstar’s top priority remains to be on the field, break records, and possibly participate in another World Cup next year.

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Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is a player that everyone admires in the team.

The Nigerian international, ​is recovering from emergency abdominal surgery, having been placed in an induced coma, after colliding with a goalpost in last weekend’s Premier League home draw against Leicester.

Forest’s players had warmed up wearing shirts with Awoniyi’s name and number nine on the back, with a message on the front reading “we’re all with you Taiwo”.

In a chat with the club’s website, Santo stated that Awoniyi’s smile is contagious and all the players love him.

“Since the beginning of the preparations, T was on our minds due to the seriousness of the situation. The boys wanted to do it for T.

“Our final words were to give it a push and a go for T. He is someone we really admire and his smile is contagious. We need him. The boys did it for him and we are so proud,” the former Tottenham Hotspur manager said in quotes revealed by Nottingham Post..

“Since the beginning of the season we wanted to be in this fight (for the Champions League). We achieved it.

“If you had said in the beginning it would be possible, you would have said no, but we are in it and the last game at the City Ground is going to be huge for us. It is trying to achieve something magical.

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Cyriel Dessers was thrilled to score his 50th goal for Rangers in Wednesday night’s 3-1 victory over Dundee United.

Dessers scored the equalising goal for the Light Blues with a stunning header in the 25th minute.

The Nigeria international then netted his second of the game from the penalty spot 17 minutes from time.

It was his 28th goal of the season 50th overall since linking up with the Gers from Italian club Cremonese in 2023.

: “It is very pleasing. As I mentioned before, it’s been a season with ups and downs, too many for everybody’s wishes, but it’s nice to end on a positive feeling here at Ibrox and I know it doesn’t make up for the whole season but it’s a nice feeling,” he told the club’s official website.

“You know in these games, you can see it also in their players, that they are getting more tired and spaces are getting bigger so you need to keep the patience and keep the quality high.

“I think we did that, also with the guys that came in. That is also good, if you can score two goals [in the second half] it is great and you have total control of the game.”

Dessers thanked club captain and regular penalty taker James Tavernier for letting him take the spot kick which allowed him to take his goal tally to 50.

He added: “We spoke about it a little bit earlier in the week and I have to thank him for letting me take it.

“It’s a beautiful moment for me, the 50th goal and to score it here at Ibrox. That’s something I am very proud of and it’s a big milestone in my career.

“It’s been a season with a few bumps, maybe a little bit too many, but I think it was a nice moment after the game for everybody – the fans, the players and the staff.”

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