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The recent clearance given to Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to move into the Nigeria senior team has sparked debate over who he is likely to replace in the current squad, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Okonkwo, who is currently first choice for Wrexham, who are pushing to secure a play-off place, which could lead to promotion to the English Premier League, will add …

Spain’s Atlético Madrid winger Ademola Lookman will make a symbolic and emotional return to the place of his roots at England’s Charlton Athletic FC next month, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: NFF pleased with another opportunity to see the Super Eagles compete – Gusau This follows confirmation that the Nigerian Super Eagles will take part in this year’s Unity Cup at …

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The team led by Diego Simeone arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou determined to recover from their previous league defeat against the Catalans. Barcelona immediately showed attacking intentions, but the game changed when defender Pau Cubarsí was sent off for a …

Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League defense remains on track following a clear 2-0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarter-final. The hosts took the lead on Wednesday thanks to a deflected shot, when Desire Doue’s shot from outside the area beat the defenseless Giorgi Mamardashvili. The Reds have long been out of title defense in the English …

He first division He has done it again. England has officially secured at least FIVE places in next season’s UEFA Champions League after achieving a coveted European Performance Spot (EPS). Surprisingly, that number could still increase to six… or even SEVEN teams And this time, the implications could completely reshape European football. EXTRA PLACE CONFIRMED AFTER ARSENAL WIN This decision …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Progressive Club Chairmen Forum has urged its members to remain steadfast and united ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, which begins on 10 April. In an internal memo dated April 9, the Forum addressed concerns arising from a recent NLO communication declaring the body “unrecognized,” assuring members that its mission …

African football’s governing body, CAF, has concluded the draw for this year’s CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. The draw ceremony was held on Wednesday at the CAF headquarters in Cairo and was attended by African stars Fiston Mayele, Aliou Dieng and Ahmed Belhadji. A total …

Barcelona will have to fight hard when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after losing 2-0 at home in the first leg on Wednesday night. It was a frustrating evening for the hosts at Camp Nou as they were reduced to 10 men before half-time due to Pau Cubarsí being sent off. …

Nigerian international striker Moses Simon was honored by Belgian first division side Gent over the weekend for his contributions during his time at the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Simon joined Gent in the January 2015 transfer window from Slovak side AS Trenčín and immediately became a key player in coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s squad and helped Gent win their first national championship …

Rangers International FC has today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Afrinvest with his historic partnership signing ceremony set to take place on October 10th, 2023, at the Base Event Center, Independence Layout Enugu. Read Also: Sports Minister Postulates Growth of eSports In Nigeria Will Not Be Overlooked This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Afrinvest and Rangers International Football …