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EPL: Liverpool suffer big blow in title race

With Arsenal cruising to a dominant 5-0 victory over Chelsea on Tuesday, the pressure was on Liverpool to maintain pace in the Premier League title race. However, their hopes suffered a huge blow as local rivals Everton secured a deserved 2
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25 Apr 2024

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Gunners thrash London rivals, stay top on Premier League table

Arsenal thrashed their London rivals Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, consolidating their position at the top of the Premier League table. According to Opta, this is Arsenal's biggest-ever victory against Chelsea across
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24 Apr 2024

President Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance begins title defence in Abuja

This year's President Federation Cup competition at the national level will kick off with the men's Round of 64 matches on Wednesday and Thursday next week (1-2 May). The defending champions, Bendel Insurance, will be starting in Abuja agai
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24 Apr 2024

Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches

As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) gears up to appoint a new head coach for the Super Eagles , former player and manager Samson Siasia is making a strong case for local coaches. The NFF is looking to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contra
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23 Apr 2024

NPFL Roundup: Lobi Stars suffer setback in title race

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 31 produced remarkable results across several country centres. With the season gradually winding down and only seven games left, the battle for the title, as well as for survival, is getti
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22 Apr 2024

Football scouts comb Kaduna, Plateau, Akwa Ibom States for top talents

In hopes of unearthing the next generation of football stars like Austin Okocha, Taribo West, Kanu Nwankwo, and John Obi-Mikel, Digital Scouting Africa wrapped up the first phase of their program in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, 20 April. <
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22 Apr 2024

Manchester United to face City in dramatic FA Cup final rematch

The 2024 FA Cup final will be a thrilling rematch of the 2023 Manchester Derby. Manchester United on Sunday booked their place, albeit in a dramatic fashion, surviving a late fightback and penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. The Red
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22 Apr 2024

EPL: Arsenal regain top spot as Trosssard, Odegaard score against Wolves

Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard stepped up with crucial goals as Arsenal secured a vital 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday night. The three points secured by the Gunners propelled them back to the top
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21 Apr 2024

FA Cup: Silva seals final spot for Man City as misfiring Chelsea crash out

Just days after their heartbreaking exit from the Champions League, Manchester City on Saturday displayed remarkable resilience to secure a spot in the FA Cup final for the third year running. Bernardo Silva, one of the players who missed a
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21 Apr 2024