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Man City Rally To Beat Southampton 2-1 And Reach Record Fourth Straight FA Cup Final

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Manchester City came from behind late to defeat Southampton and keep their domestic treble hopes alive. Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 and secure a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic treble. Pep Guardiola’s side, already winners of the...

Arsenal Beat Newcastle 1-0 To Go Top Of Premier League

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Arsenal returned to the Premier League summit after Eberechi Eze’s winner beat Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners reclaimed first place after...

Former Nigeria Striker Michael Eneramo Dies From Cardiac Arrest During Friendly Match In Kaduna

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Ex-Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed during a friendly in Kaduna and later died, federation confirms. Former Nigeria striker Michael Eneramo has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly match in Kaduna, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Friday. He was 40. Eneramo reportedly collapsed on...

Chelsea Sack Liam Rosenior After Poor Run, Appoint McFarlane Interim Boss

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after poor results, appoint Calum McFarlane interim boss as club targets Europe and FA Cup success. Chelsea Football Club have parted ways with Head Coach Liam Rosenior following a run of disappointing performances, the club confirmed in an official press release on Wednesday. The Premier League...

Tunde Onakoya To Represent WR Chess Team At World Rapid And Blitz Championship In Hong Kong

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Tunde Onakoya confirms WR Chess team selection for Hong Kong championship, where he will compete alongside elite international grandmasters in June. Tunde Onakoya, Nigerian chess player and coach, has been named in the WR Chess team for the 2026 World Team Rapid and Blitz Championship scheduled to hold in Hong...

Real Sociedad Shock Atlético Madrid On Penalties To Win Fourth Copa Del Rey Title

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Real Sociedad stunned Atlético Madrid in Seville, winning the Copa del Rey after a dramatic penalty shootout. Real Sociedad upset Atlético Madrid to win their fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday, prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw following extra time in Seville. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero...

Gusau Mourns Former NFF President Ibrahim Galadima At 74

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

NFF President Gusau mourns Ibrahim Galadima, hailing late ex-football chief as a mentor and respected sports administrator. Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation) President, Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away at the age of 74. The President of the...

Arsenal Reach Champions League Semi-Finals After Goalless Draw Seals Aggregate Win Over Sporting

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Arsenal advance to semi-finals after holding Sporting to stalemate, securing narrow aggregate victory at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw against Sporting at Emirates Stadium, sealing a 1-0 aggregate victory. Mikel Arteta’s side progressed thanks to Kai Havertz’s decisive late...

Mascherano Steps Down As Inter Miami CF Manager After Historic MLS Cup Triumph

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Javier Mascherano resigns as Inter Miami coach citing personal reasons after leading club to first-ever MLS Cup title in 2025. Former Liverpool FC and FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has stepped down as manager of Inter Miami CF, citing personal reasons. The 41-year-old, who took charge in 2024, guided the...

Leeds United Beat Man United 2-1 For First-Ever Premier League Win Over Bitter Rivals

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Leeds secure first-ever Premier League victory over Manchester United as Noah Okafor scores twice in crucial survival boost. Leeds United secured a historic first Premier League victory over Manchester United with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford, inspired by a brace from Noah Okafor. The Sweden international gave the visitors...