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Arsenal hold firm to stymie Manchester City: Premier League title race heats up

In a crucial match-up at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Arsenal displayed defensive prowess, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against reigning champions Manchester City. This stalemate allowed Liverpool to ascend to the top spot in the Premier League standings, intensifying the three-way title race. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, expressed mixed feelings about the outcome, stating, Read More…

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Premier League drama: Villa edges Brentford, Liverpool-Man United stalemate, West Ham’s convincing win, Arsenal’s triumph

In a day filled with Premier League action, Ollie Watkins stole the spotlight as Aston Villa secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback against his former club Brentford. The game sparked controversy with Watkins’ late-winning goal and ensuing celebrations, which ignited a chaotic goalmouth scuffle. Watkins, scoring the decisive goal, explained his emotional celebration, citing personal abuse Read More…

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NPFL Match Day 14 recap: Gombe United holds Sunshine Stars, Kano Pillars clinch win

In a thrilling series of encounters during Match Day 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gombe United FC held Sunshine Stars FC to a 1-1 draw while Kano Pillars FC secured a hard-fought victory against Remo Stars FC, emerging triumphant with a 2-1 win. At the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Sunshine Read More…

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Premier League Drama: Manchester City held, late goals define Sunday action

The Etihad Stadium witnessed a Sunday spectacle as Manchester City, amidst a goal-laden day, found themselves held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against a resilient Tottenham Hotspur. The nail-biting clash saw Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute header shatter City’s hopes of victory, causing a slip to third place in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by Read More…

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Erling Haaland hits new milestone, but City’s streak halted by Liverpool in 1-1 draw

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made history yet again, notching up a Premier League goal-scoring record but failing to propel his team to victory as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Haaland, at 23, surged City ahead after 27 minutes, reaching 50 goals in just 48 games, 17 games fewer than the Read More…

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Super Eagles struggle to secure second consecutive draw against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

The Super Eagles managed to secure a second successive draw, grappling to maintain a 1-1 stalemate against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Rwanda. The clash unfolded at the Huye Stadium in Butare, marking a pivotal matchday 2 Group C confrontation in their 10-match journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the earlier 1-1 struggle Read More…

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Bendel Insurance FC holds Kwara United to a 2-2 draw in NPFL clash

Bendel Insurance FC and Kwara United FC clashed in a tension-filled match, ending in a 2-2 draw at Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. Sadeeq Yusuf struck early for Kwara United in the 15th minute, breaking through Insurance’s defence to secure the opener, setting the tone for an Read More…

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Nigeria opens World Cup qualification campaign with disappointing draw against Lesotho

In a much-anticipated Group C Match Day 1 fixture for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, Nigeria stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Lesotho, marking a lacklustre start to their campaign. The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, witnessed the Super Eagles struggling to dominate their opponents, despite the anticipation of Read More…