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Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates during the pandemic. He
FEI delegation set for four-day Nigeria visit over equestrian affiliation bid
A delegation of the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) will undertake a four-day visit to Nigeria from Monday, 28 September to Thursday, 1 October as part of the country’s bid to
Nigeria XI vs Madagascar: Nwabali returns, as Adams, Ilenikhena lead attack
Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Eric Chelle have revealed the starting lineup for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Stanley Nwabali returns to the starting line up after some months
Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale retires from international football
By Adegboyega Adeleye Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale, has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria. Ohale made the announcement in a statement shared on
‘He misses too many opportunities’ — Tuchel warns Palmer after England withdrawal
By Adegboyega Adeleye England manager Thomas Tuchel has described Cole Palmer’s latest withdrawal from the squad as a “missed opportunity”, saying the Chelsea forward has been absent from too many
Moses Simon to become fifth Super Eagles player to reach 100 caps [Full list]
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is set to join an elite group of Nigerian footballers when he makes his 100th appearance for the national team. Simon is closing in on
‘Don’t betray me’ — Mourinho warns Real Madrid players
By Adegboyega Adeleye José Mourinho has warned his Real Madrid players that trust is non-negotiable, as he emphasised the importance of trust between players and coach in his bid to
AFCON 2027: 21 spots up for grabs, 3 countries already qualified — all you need to know
The race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has officially begun, with 48 countries battling for 21 available places at the tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The
Scaloni confirms Romero as Argentina’s new captain after Messi retirement
By Adegboyega Adeleye Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Cristian Romero as the new captain of the national team following Lionel Messi’s international retirement. According to Goal, Scaloni has chosen
Bellingham wins England Player of the Year for second straight season
By Adegboyega Adeleye Jude Bellingham has won the England men’s Player of the Year award for a second successive season after a record-breaking campaign with the Three Lions. The 23-year-old
