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Paul Onuachu has handed Trabzonspor a major boost after returning to training ahead of this weekend’s Istanbul derby with Fenerbahce. The Nigeria international picked a knock in Trabzonspor’s 3-0 win at Samsunspor last weekend. Onuachu took part in Wednesday’s training session putting him in contention to feature against Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old is currently the leading […]

Kano Pillars have been rewarded with a cash gift for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 25 victory over Remo Stars FC. The Sai Masu Gida defeated the Sky Blue Stars 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday. Luis Dadong grabbed the goal that earned Kano Pillars maximum points in the game. The […]

The Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, has revealed nominees for the Player of the Month for January. The players are Abasiofon Uwah, Kareem Ramatalahi (Rivers Angels), Ismail Zainab (Ekiti Queens), Akekoromowei Janet (Bayelsa Queens) and Atume Doosur (Edo Queens). All the players listed recorded outstanding performances for their various clubs in the month under review. […]

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Frank’s dismissal came following Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle that left Spurs 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the relegation zone.

Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after the Nigerian formally requested to leave the South African club. In a statement shared on its official X account today, the Port Elizabeth-based side said the 28-year-old shot-stopper submitted a request to depart the club, which was granted after due consideration by […]

The Confederation of African Football has said that the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has become the most successful commercial venture in the history of African football, recording more than a 90 per cent increase in revenues. In a statement obtained from its website yesterday, CAF said the achievement was driven by expanded […]

France head coach, Didier Deschamps, has not included the Super Eagles among his three favourites to emerge champions at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Instead he picked Morocco, Egypt and Cameroon as the ones to watch out for, citing the quality of players they possess in their squads. Speaking with Asharq Sports, Deschamps […]

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged players of Abakaliki Football Club to remain focused, committed and determined to succeed. He gave the advice when players and management of the club paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday at his country home in Oferekpe, Izzi Local Government Area. The governor urged sports officials and […]