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Boboye takes Heartland to court over unpaid N19m wages
Despite his successful stint with Heartland, Bernard Boboye, a two-time Nigeria Professional Football League champion, has initiated a legal action against his former...
Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban slashed, set to return in 2025
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has significantly reduced Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban to 18 months. The France international was initially...
Champions League: Real Madrid suffers shock 1-0 defeat to Lille
Reigning European champions, Real Madrid, suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, ending their 37-game unbeaten streak...
Lookman shines as Atalanta thrash Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in UCL clash
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman stole the show as Atlanta defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night. Due to...
After nine years, Senegal sacks Head Coach Aliou Cissé
The Senegalese Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Aliou Cissé, ending his nine-year tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions....
NFF to screen match commissioners, targets competence, digital literacy
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that all match commissioners in Nigerian football will undergo examinations to maintain their positions. The goal...
Libya’s Mediterranean Knights storm Uyo Oct. 7 for Super Eagles showdown
The Libyan national team, led by new coach Nasser Al-Hadiri, will arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, October 7 for their...
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes arrested for alleged phone theft
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has been arrested and charged with stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid, according to reports....
Manchester City Make History with 4-0 Thrashing of Slovan Bratislava
Manchester City cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, matching a record previously set by Manchester United...
FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for six months
FIFA has banned football legend Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, from attending any national team games for six months. The...
Anthony Joshua handed 28-day suspension after devastating KO loss to Daniel Dubois
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been suspended for 28 days by the British Boxing Board of Control following his knockout defeat to...
Manchester United suffer humiliating 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford
Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday deepened their problems, inciting fan outrage and reinvigorating calls for the...
Palmer makes history with four-goal haul as Chelsea thrash Brighton
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer etched his name in the Premier League record books with an unprecedented four-goal performance in the first half, powering his...
Manchester City’s Rodri out of season with ACL injury—Pep Guardiola
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, confirms manager Pep...
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker set to return from injury against Wolves
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to return from injury for Saturday’s Premier League clash against...
Exclusive: 8 years after, Rio Olympics U-23 Nigeria’s Dream Team still awaits camp, other allowances
In a shocking revelation, Persecondnews has uncovered that the Nigerian U-23 Dream Team that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics has yet...
