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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Éric Chelle, former Mali national team coach, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.  The appointment, announced on Tuesday, makes Chelle the third coach to lead Nigeria’s senior men’s team since Jose Peseiro’s

Tottenham Hotspur have activated a clause to extend captain Heung-min Son’s contract until the summer of 2026. The 32-year-old forward, who joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for £22 million, was set to be out of contract at the end of

In a match that showcased Nottingham Forest’s clinical prowess, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Wolves, further solidifying their place in the Premier League standings. With this win, Forest moved level on points with Arsenal and only six

Real Madrid stormed into the Copa del Rey last 16 with a dominant 5-0 victory over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera. Arda Güler, 19, stole the spotlight with two goals, while Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga scored early to put Madrid in control.

AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat rivals Inter Milan 3-2 in the Supercoppa Italiana final in Riyadh, with Tammy Abraham’s last-minute goal delivering silverware for new coach Sérgio Conceição in just his second game in charge. Inter led 2-0 through

Nottingham Forest secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, extending their winning streak to six matches in the Premier League. Morgan Gibbs-White silenced his former club with a seventh-minute opener after combining with Anthony Elanga. Despite Wolves creating several

Enyimba FC secured a much-needed 4-1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, ending a 10-game winless streak across all competitions. Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye marked his continental debut for the club with a crucial

Bournemouth are on the verge of signing 19-year-old defender Julio Soler from Argentine club Lanus for a reported fee of £6.6 million, according to BBC reports. The Premier League club, enjoying a strong campaign, aim to solidify their squad as they push

Novak Djokovic has revealed lingering anxiety when arriving at Melbourne airport, stemming from his high-profile deportation ahead of the 2022 Australian Open due to his unvaccinated status and Australia’s strict COVID entry rules at the time. In an interview with The Herald

This week 20 Premier League matches featured a series of thrilling matches. Here’s a summary of the results: – Brighton 1 – 1 Arsenal – Southampton 0 – 5 Brentford – Man City 4 – 1 West Ham – Crystal Palace 1

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her resilience by overcoming Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to claim the Brisbane International title on Sunday. The 26-year-old Belarusian, preparing to defend her Australian Open crown, shook off a sluggish start to secure

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague on a deal running until 2031. The move, reportedly valued at £12.5 million ($15.5 million), is subject to a work permit and international clearance. The young shot-stopper

Czech tennis star and reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Australian Open as she continues to recover from a back injury. The 29-year-old world number 10 revealed on social media that the injury, which she sustained

The United States claimed their second United Cup title in three years on Sunday, defeating Poland 2-0 in the final in Sydney. Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz delivered stellar performances in their singles matches to secure the victory in the mixed-team tournament.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick revealed that a substantive coach for the Super Eagles will soon be appointed, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Since June 2024, Augustine Eguavoen has been managing the team on an interim basis.