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Sport Oct 21, 2025

Matthäus Tips Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or Glory: “He Fit Win Am Next Year If Bayern Deliver”

The football world dey buzz again — this time, na about Harry Kane and the Ballon d’Or. Former Germany captain and 1990 Ballon d’Or winner Lothar Matthäus don come out boldly say Kane fit carry the golden prize soon. According to am, the England striker get all the tools — goals, assists, maturity — to make it happen. But as Matthäus talk am, “If Bayern Munich fit go far for Champions League, he might actually win it.” No cap, this Kane story don dey look serious. From Tottenham to Bayern, man don turn goal machine proper — and the world dey notice.

Sport Oct 21, 2025

Liverpool Transfer: Inside the Latest Deals, Rumours, and Contract Talks

Liverpool’s transfer scene was busy like Oshodi market. The club no dey sleep — new signings, contract renewals, and even small transfer drama don full the headlines. Under the new management setup, the Reds dey try rebuild the squad to stay competitive both for Premier League and Europe. The fans dey expect plenty movement, especially with some key players nearing the end of their contracts and others linked with possible exits.

Sport Oct 21, 2025

Champions League Fixtures: Heavy Clashes Ahead, Drama Loading!

This season’s UEFA Champions League no be regular oh. The new league-phase format don scatter the usual group setup — now 36 clubs dey face different opponents for one big table. Meaning every game dey matter like final! From Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid to Real Madrid vs Juventus, October fixtures dey loaded like playlist wey no get skip button. The energy high, and fans across the world (especially Naija ball lovers) dey ready for serious football tension.

Sport Oct 21, 2025

Sean Dyche Takes Over Nottingham Forest — Time To Fix the Chaos!

Nottingham Forest finally get their man! Sean Dyche has officially been announced as the new head coach of the club, signing a deal that runs till 2027. The former Burnley boss replaces Ange Postecoglou, who barely lasted 39 days before getting the boot. The City Ground has seen pure wahala this season — back-to-back sackings, poor form, and confusion up and down. But now, with Dyche stepping in, Forest fans dey hope say the madness go finally calm down.

Sport Oct 20, 2025

Kingsley Ibeh Calls Out Anthony Joshua: “I Go Knock Am Out for Naija!”

E be like say Anthony Joshua don get one loud callout again — this time from fellow Nigerian-born boxer, Kingsley Ibeh. The heavyweight fighter, wey dey currently based for Arizona, talk say he go “definitely knock AJ out” if dem fit arrange a fight between both of them. And guess what? Ibeh wan make the showdown happen right here for Naija. The challenge no just shock fans — it also spark conversation about how long people don dey wait for AJ to come home for one “Naija mega fight.” Ibeh no just wan fight; he wan make history on home soil.

Sport Oct 20, 2025

Super Falcons vs Benin: Big Names, Big Vibes as CAF Appoints Gambian Ref for the Clash!

Omo, this match dey carry premium vibes! The Super Falcons of Nigeria are locked in for the final WAFCON 2026 qualifying round against Benin Republic — and CAF don appoint Gambian ref Ngum Fatou to control the show. The game go happen for Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo by 3 pm local time (4 pm Naija time). Even though e no be home ground, Naija fans dey expect full entertainment — from sweet footwork to clear domination. This one no be small game o, na pride and bragging rights matter. The Falcons wan show again say dem still be the real queens of African football.

Sport Oct 15, 2025

🇬🇧 England on Fire

England is moving mad right now — in the best possible way. Thomas Tuchel’s men just sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a massive 5–0 win over Latvia in Riga. Six matches, six wins, zero goals conceded. Na serious flex be that.

Sport Oct 15, 2025

OFFICIAL: Ghana have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

Ghana have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

Sport Oct 15, 2025

Nigeria to face Gabon in World Cup play-offs

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group games.

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Rooney Admits He Was Wrong on Mbeumo: “He’s Proving Me Wrong at Man Utd”

When Manchester United signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for about £71 million, many people — including Wayne Rooney — questioned the move. Rooney wasn’t convinced the Cameroon star had what it takes to thrive under Old Trafford pressure. But a few months later, he’s now singing a different tune. Rooney openly admitted that Mbeumo has made him eat his words, saying the forward has been one of United’s most consistent and exciting players this season.

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Arsenal 4-0 Atlético Madrid: Gyökeres Breaks Drought as Gunners Thrash Simeone’s Men

It was a perfect night in North London as Arsenal proved once again that they mean business in Europe. After a quiet first half, Mikel Arteta’s men came alive in the second half, scoring four unanswered goals to humble Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid. The win not only extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Champions League this season but also saw Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres finally find the net after a frustrating spell without a goal.

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Pep Guardiola Applauds Stones, Lewis & Bernardo’s Brilliance in Villarreal Win

Manchester City pulled off another calm and calculated European win, defeating Villarreal 2-0 away from home. Pep Guardiola, clearly impressed, took a moment to highlight three players who, in his words, “made the difference” — John Stones, Rico Lewis, and Bernardo Silva. Their mix of experience, intelligence, and creativity helped City control the game and secure all three points in Spain.