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Mikel Arteta has said that Kai Havertz is a doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Leeds United and that other players are still being assessed. The Gunners suffered a series of injuries during the international break and Havertz was forced off after just 30 minutes of playing for Germany against the Netherlands in what was Jurgen Klopp’s first game …

Long before I entered a courtroom, I was on a soccer field, whether it was on a proper field playing for my elementary school or on a sand field playing “set.” I played football from my teens until well into my forties when we played Sunday Football Football and sometimes joined the All Stars football players at Campos Square and …

Post views: 15 The Niger Tornadoes will aim to strengthen their position in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) when they take on the Ranchers Bees of Kaduna in a matchday eight fixture scheduled for this Saturday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano with both teams separated by just one point in the table. The Tornadoes sit in …

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has stressed the importance of ensuring a winning start to Nigeria’s Olympic qualification campaign as the African champions prepare to face Comoros in the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. READ ALSO: Ajibade and Echegini score as PSG beat Fleury 3-1 in the French league | Sports247 Nigeria In the pre-match press …

Everton’s owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring a sale of the club less than two years after taking control. The American group completed its takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth more than £400m. According to BBC Sport TFG, in a statement, he stated that after prioritizing stability, investment and the opening of …

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has clarified his previous comments on Victor Osimhen’s possible departure from Galatasaray, insisting that the Nigerian striker is happy at the Turkish club and has no reason to be linked with an exit based on his comments. Chelle said his previous comments about Osimhen’s future had been misinterpreted, stressing that he neither said the striker …

Yemi Sodeeq Nigerian international Umar Abdullahi has expressed his delight after making his debut for the Super Eagles and registering his first assist for the national team. Abdullahi came off the bench in Nigeria’s 3-3 draw and made an immediate impact, setting up Akor Adams for the Super Eagles’ third goal in what became a memorable first appearance for the …

Obafemi Awolowo University (OUA), Universities of Ghana and Lead City University featured prominently in the athletics events at the 15th West African University Games (WAUG) 2026, with Owoeye Timileyin Gideon of OAU recording the fastest time among the listed athletes in the 110m hurdles and Ghana taking gold in the 800m. Owoeye Timileyin Gideon of the OAU recorded 15.26 seconds …

Nigerian Olympic medalist and coach, ambassador. Christy Opara,[MON] she charged girls to stand tall, know their worth, and protect their right to education to be future champions. Speaking at an empowerment program to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child in Abuja on Thursday, Opara said the initiative aims to end child marriage and safeguard the right of …

The Edo State Sports Commission and Bendel Insurance Football Club have been plunged into mourning following the passing of veteran coach Godwin Izilein. The esteemed football manager breathed his last at the age of 83 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) after a brief illness. Read Also: Bayelsa Abuzz As Five States Descend …